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2011 Florida 4A All-State Teams

Class 4A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Vegas Harley, 6=1 185, Sr., Mount Dora
RB - Derrick Henry, 6-2 220, Jr. Yulee
RB - Tarean Folston, 5-11 190, Jr. Cocoa
RB - Jerrell Reynolds, 5-9 175, Jr. Havana East Gadsden
WR - Ricky Jones, 5-10 174, Sr., Sarasota Booker
WR - James Strawter, 6-1 180, Sr., Perry Taylor County
OL - John Theus, 6-6 295, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
OL - Travon Johnson, 6-0 235, Jr., Cocoa
OL - Denver Kirkland, 6-5 305, Jr., Miami Washington
OL - Justin McGuire, 6-4 265, Sr., Perry Taylor County
OL - Clem Nealy, 6-3 315, Jr., Clewiston
UT - Treon Harris, 5-10 180, So., Miami Washington
K - Brooks Abbott, 6-2 185, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Matthew Thomas, 6-3 200 Jr., Miami Washington
DL - Denzel Paige, 6-3 235, Sr., Coconut Creek North Broward Prep
DL - Max Tejada, 6-3 285, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
LB - Grady Redding, 5-10 185, Sr., Cocoa
LB - TaJarvis Fuller, 6-1 195, Sr., Ft Myers Dunbar
LB - Trenton Green, 5-11 195, Sr., Miami Monsignor Pace
LB - Kenneth Bynum, 6-2 220, Sr., Jacksonville Raines
DB - Keanu Neal, 6-0 205, Jr., Bushnell South Sumter
DB - Ezra Robinson, 6-1 185, Sr., Sarasota Booker
DB - Ladarious Johnson, 5-10 180, Sr., Havana East Gadsden
DB - TeAngelo Ulett, 6-3 190 Sr., Clewiston
UT - Kelvin Rainey, 6-3 218, Sr., Yulee
P - Joe Kelly, 5-8 145, Sr., Ft Myers Dunbar

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Austin Chipoletti, 6-0 180, Jr., Starke Bradford
RB - D.J. Stewart, 6-0 210, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
RB - Bo Ellis, 5-9 180, Jr., Miami Gulliver Prep
RB - Deante Simmons, 5-9 210, Sr., Callahan West Nassau
WR - Lamar Parker, 5-9 170, So., Miami Washington
WR - Hayden Jones, 5-10 180, Sr., Orlando Lake Highland Prep
OL - Will Collier, 6-0 215, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
OL - Jack Debrie, 5-10 268, Jr. Yulee
OL - Jon Heck, 6-6 275, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
OL - Luke Vierling, 6-4 230, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
OL - Jordi Delnau, 6-3 285, Jr., Miami Gulliver Prep
UT - Milton Revell, 5-9 190, Sr., Jacksonville Bolles
K - Chad Temple, 6-0 185, Sr., Callahan West Nassau

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Phillip James, 5-11 200, Jr., Starke Bradford
DL - Mike Ferguson, 6-0 215, Sr., Cocoa
DL - Tyrell Denson, 5-11 190, Sr., Cocoa
LB - Javares Cunningham, 5-9 175, Sr., Havana East Gadsden
LB - Daniel Paponetti, 5-11 200, Sr., Coconut Creek North Broward Prep
LB - Keyvon Caffey, 5-10 190, Sr., Miami Washington
LB - Curt Alexander, 6-2 205, Sr., Havana East Gadsden
DB - Anthony Walker, 6-2 195, Jr., Miami Monsignor Pace
DB - Traveon Henry, 6-0 205, Sr., Ft Lauderdale Pine Crest
DB - Zach Camp, 5-10 170, Sr., Yulee
DB - Taylor Barton, 6-1 200, Sr., Orlando Lake Highland Prep
UT - Shawun Lurry, 5-8 175, So., Riviera Beach Suncoast
UT - Max Grigio, 5-9 170, Sr., Miami Gulliver Prep

HONORABLE MENTION:
QB Dalton Easton, 6-1 190, Sr., Miami Gulliver Prep
QB Eli Grambling, 6-0 205, Sr., Perry Taylor County
RB Antwan Lee, 5-10 180, Jr., Cocoa
RB Michael Jones, 5-10 190, Jr., Sarasota Booker
RB Tim Betros, 5-10 185, Jr., Jacksonville Bolles
RB Alex Gonzales, 5-7 160, Jr., Keystone Heights
RB D'von Ballard, 5-10 180, Jr., Miami Washington
WR Boone Lewis, 6-2 195, Jr. Cocoa Beach
WR Moral Stephens, 6-3 215, So., Perry Taylor County
WR Johnell Barnes, 6-0 170, Jr., Ft Myers Dunbar
DL Chad Thomas, 6-4 200, So., Miami Washington
DL Stacy Thomas, 6-3 220, Jr., Miami Gulliver Prep
DL Zamaric Holt, 6-3 255, Sr., Havana East Gadsden
DL William Sweet, 6-0 300, Sr., Havana East Gadsden
DL Darien Williston, 6-3 225, Jr., Bushnell South Sumter
DL Lawrence Hill, 6-2 220, Sr., Callahan West Nassau
LB Ryan Rosado, 6-0 210, Sr., Mount Dora
LB Keith Scott, 6-0 180, Jr., Ft Myers Dunbar
LB Anthony Cadore, 5-10 190, Sr., Cocoa
DB Tommy Kelly, 5-11 175, Jr., Jacksonville Bolles

2011 Florida 3A All-State Teams

Class 3A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Javan Shashaty, 6-0 170, Sr., Ft Lauderdale Calvary Christian
RB - Greg Bryant, 5-10 205, Jr., Delray Beach American Heritage
RB - Nelson Agholor, 5-11 175, Sr., Tampa Berkeley Prep
RB - Tommy Young, 6-1 215, Jr., Madison County
WR - Macgarrett Kings, 5-10 185, Sr., Davie University
WR - Travis Rudolph, 6-1 178, So., West Palm Beach Cardinal Newman
OL - Kelly Parfitt, 6-6 300, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
OL - Abe Garcia, 6-5 330, Sr., Davie University
OL - Gavin Stephens, 5-7 250, Sr., Madison County
OL - Ian Koch, 6-4 280, Sr., Clearwater Central Catholic
OL - Selwyn Carroll, 6-2 250, Sr., Jacksonville Trinity
UT - Matt Erdman, 6-0 190, Sr., Melbourne Central Catholic
K - Jamie Covington, 6-0 170, Jr. Tallahassee Maclay

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Luke Adams, 6-4 265, Sr., Pensacola Catholic
DL - Keldric Williams, 6-2 230, Sr. Madison County
DL - Blake Davis, 6-4 225, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
LB - Maurice Russell, 5-11 215, Sr. Fort Meade
LB - Schyler Miles, 6-1 218, Sr., Tampa Berkeley Prep
LB - Will Cothran, 5-11 220, Sr., Ocala Trinity Catholic
LB - Tevin Roundtree, 5-10 190, Sr., Madison County
DB - Nick Washington, 6-0 190 Jr., Jacksonville Trinity
DB - Deshawntee Gallon, 6-0 190, Sr., Madison County
DB - Lorenzo Washington, 5-11 178, Sr., Ocala Trinity Catholic
UT - Sheddrick Williams, 5-11 170, Jr. Madison County
P - Oshay Carter, 6-4 230, Jr., Jacksonville Trinity

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
QB - Gunnar Holcombe, 6-3 200, Sr., Davie University
RB - Lee Williams, 5-9 170, Sr., Tallahassee Maclay
RB - Brian Grove, 5-11 190, Sr., West Palm Beach King's
RB - Anthony Caiazzo, 5-7 175, Jr., Sarasota Cardinal Mooney
WR - Shawn Lashbrook, 6-4 190, Sr., Ft Lauderdale Calvary Christian
WR - Aaron Burroughs, 6-1 190, Sr., Jacksonville Episcopal
OL - Jordan Budwig, 6-3 315, Jr., Davie University
OL - Jonathan Dupree, 6-2 265, Sr., Fort White
OL - Trenton Saunders, 6-4 280, Sr., North Palm Beach Benjamin
OL - Darren Davis, 6-3 270, Sr. Hollywood Chaminade
OL - Roderick Johnson, 6-6 275, Jr., Delray Beach American Heritage
UT - Deonshay Wells, 5-7 170, So., Madison County
K - Alex Ojeda, 6-1 180, Sr., Sarasota Cardinal Mooney

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
DL - Reggie Barnes, 6-3 210, Sr., Tampa Berkeley Prep
DL - Mike Wallace, 5-11 210, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
DL - Jonathan General, 5-11 182, Sr., Ocala Trinity Catholic
LB - Shakeel Rashad, 6-2 225, Sr., Jacksonville Episcopal
LB - Tevin Floyd, 6-2 225, Jr., Tallahassee Florida High
LB - Zach Slafsky, 6-2 230, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
LB - Silmore Dallaway, 6-0 235, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
DB - Christian Dicks, 6-0 190, Sr., Jacksonville Providence
DB - L.J. Griffin, 6-0 200, Sr., Jacksonville Trinity
DB - Leroy Clark, 5-11 180, Jr., Miami Archbishop Carroll
DB - Ladarion Young, 6-1 180, Sr., Pensacola Catholic
UT - Timothy Irvin 5-10 170, Fr., Miami Westminster
P - Grant Senne, 6-5 220, Sr., Winter Park Trinity Prep

HONORABLE MENTION:
QB David Thompson, 6-0 200, Sr., Miami Westminster
QB Destin Nichols, 5-10 185, Sr., Tampa Berkeley Prep
QB Sean White, 6-3 190, So., Hollywood Chaminade
RB Ryan Green, 5-11 190, Jr., St Petersburg Catholic
RB Justin Goodloe, 5-11 185, Sr., Clearwater Central Catholic
RB Jeremy Gaskins, 5-11 190, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
RB Cameron Rigby, 5-9 170, So., Hollywood Chaminade
WR Daniel Braverman, 5-10 180, Sr., Davie University
WR Jordan Cunningham, 6-2 180, Jr., Davie University
WR Christian Hardegree, 6-0 180, Sr., Tampa Cathoilc
WR David Lowery, 6-1 170, Sr., Maitland Orangewood
WR Michael Wheary, 5-9 165, Sr., Lakeland Christian
WR Damien Strange, 6-0 175, Jr., Williston
WR Ben DeLuzio, 6-2 180, Jr., Orlando First Academy
WR Josh Orsino, 6-0 185, Sr.; Ft Lauderdale Westminster
OL Corey Martinez, 6-3 305, So., Tampa Catholic
DL Taylor Timmons, 6-2 280, Sr., Tampa Catholic
DE Jamie Willis, 6-2 190, Sr. Fort Meade
LB Tyrone Hamilton, 5-10 180, Sr.; Frostproof
LB Willie Gavin, 5-8 190, Sr. Madison County
LB Rashad Guyton, 5-8 175, Sr., Madison County
DB Edwin Thomas, 5-7 160, Sr., Delray Beach American Heritage
DB Tyree Holder, 6-1 170, Sr., Tampa Catholic
UT T.J. Simon, 6-1 175, Sr. Melbourne Holy Trinity

2011 Florida 1A All-State Teams

1A - 2011 FLORIDA ALL-STATE TEAMS
First Team Offense

QB Lenorris Footman 5-9 175 Jr. Monticello Jefferson County

RB Theryl Brown 6-1 175 Sr. Wewahitchka

RB Alphonso Footman 5-10 190 Sr. Monticello Jefferson County

RB J.R. Bass 5-11 180 Jr. Mayo Lafayette

WR Ladarion Smiley 5-9 155 So. Monticello Jefferson County

TE Caleb McCormick 6-2 215 Sr. Freeport

OL Taylor Smelcer 6-5 300 Sr. Chipley
OL Denzel Whitfield 6-6 255 Sr. Monticello Jefferson County

OL Mel Jones 5-11 260 Sr. Mayo Lafayette

OL Jacob Turner 6-2 250 Sr. Trenton

OL Caleb Dukes 5-11 210 Sr. Lake Butler Union County

UT Gabe Moore 6-2 180 So. Freeport

K Joaquin Lova 5-10 160 Sr. Lake Butler Union County

First Team Defense
DL Sean Knight 6-2 265 Sr. Bratt Northview

DL Carl Alexander 6-1 245 Jr. Lake Butler Union County

DL Caleb Brantley 6-2 280 Jr. Crescent City

DL Kenny Madison 5-10 185 So. Monticello Jefferson County

LB Will Hill 6-0 219 Sr. Jasper Hamilton County

LB Cory Houck 6-1 205 Sr. Lake Butler Union County

LB Kendall Wright 5-11 190 Sr. Lake Butler Union County

LB Marcus Gordon 6-2 215 Sr. Hawthorne

DB Rodney Brown 5-10 175 Jr. Mayo Lafayette

DB Ryan McIntyre 5-11 180 Sr. Chipley

DB Roderick Woods 6-0 210 Jr. Bratt Northview

UT Montrel Bryant 6-0 185 Jr. Hawthorne

P Sean Hensley 6-3 180 Sr. Wildwood

Second Team Offense

QB Brandon Sheets 6-0 175 Sr. Bratt Northview

RB Kodi Russ 5-7 165 Jr. Bonifay Holmes County

RB Jesse Chavis 6-0 190 Sr. The Villages

RB Cedric Stokes 5-9 160 Jr. Trenton

WR Zaybrieon Gunter 5-9 190 Sr. Baldwin

TE Austin Albritton 6-0 185 Sr. Bratt Northview

OL Ladarius Franklin 6-1 250 Jr. Bratt Northview

OL Dillon Cotton 6-4 290 Sr. Baker

OL Shawn Spurlin 6-4 300 Sr. Cross City Dixie County

OL Denzel Williams 6-3 250 Sr. Wildwood

OL Jerry Keller 6-2 308 Sr. Hawthorne

UT Jacob Martinez 5-11 170 Jr. Southport Bozeman

K Zach Cassidy 5-10 160 Sr. Cross City Dixie County

Second Team Defense

DL Jacquarious Leverette 6-1 310 Sr. Vernon

DL Shelby Williams 6-1 265 Sr. Bristol Liberty County

DL Chandler Birkett 6-4 230 Jr. Southport Bozeman

DL Brandon Ross 6-4 200 Jr. Bratt Northview

LB Marcus Allen 6-1 215 Sr. Hilliard

LB Cody Holton 6-1 200 Sr. The Villages

LB Nick Russell 5-11 200 Jr. Freeport

LB Anthony Williams 5-10 170 Sr. Blountstown

DB Kobe McCrary 6-1 215 So. Chipley

DB Lamichael Banks 5-10 170 Jr. Bratt Northview

DB James Vorhees 5-11 175 Sr. Chipley

UT Alex Marlowe 5-10 175 Jr. Bristol Liberty County

P John O’Hara 6-0 170 Sr. Santa Rosa Beach South Walton

Honorable Mention:
QB Ethan Russ 5-11 175 Sr. Bonifay Holmes County
QB Stephen Smith 5-9 150 So. Trenton
RB Ra’Keem Hoyt 5-9 165 Jr. Newberry
RB Ricky Cofield 5-9 180 So. Jay
RB Brandon Stone 5-10 165 Sr. Trenton
RB Tre Keys 5-9 175 Jr. Sneads
WR Matt Sampson 6-1 175 Sr. Quincy Munroe
OL Cody Taylor 6-5 275 Jr. The Villages
OL Iran Francis 5-11 210 Jr. Monticello Jefferson County
UT Hunter Dobbs 5-8 160 Jr. Vernon
UT Junior Miles 6-0 190 Jr. Bonifay Holmes County
UT LaMikal Kyles 6-0 170 Jr. Bratt Northview
LB Elliott West 5-9 200 Sr. Wildwood;
LB Jacob Pugh 6-3 215 So. Monticello Jefferson County
LB Levi Cobb 5-10 200 Sr. Monticello Jefferson County
UT Vada Moore 5-11 190 Sr. Baker

2011 Florida 2A All-State Teams

1A - 2011 FLORIDA ALL-STATE TEAMS
First Team Offense

QB Matt Dobson 6-1 210 Sr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian

RB Kelvin Taylor 5-10 215 Jr. Belle Glade Glades Day

RB Marcus Dixon 5-9 205 Jr. South Daytona Warner Christian

RB Calib Alexander 5-10 185 Sr. Ocala St John Lutheran

WR Devonte Robinson 6-2 185 Sr. Delray Beach Village Academy

TE Sean Culkin 6-5 220 Sr. Largo Indian Rocks Christian

OL Drew Sarvary 6-6 285 Sr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian

L Colton Coates 6-3 320 Sr. Belle Glade Glades Day

OL Josh Clark 6-5 280 Sr. Bradenton Christian

OL John Klein 6-5 260 Sr. Ocala St John Lutheran

OL Jonathan Jun 6-3 270 Sr. St Petersburg Admiral Farragut

UT Robert Davis 5-9 175 Jr. Tampa Carrollwood

K John Lunsford 6-1 185 Sr. Ft Myers Evangelical

First Team Defense

DL Devonte West 6-2 295 Sr. Largo Indian Rocks Christian

DL Demetrius Lewis 6-4 200 Sr. St Petersburg Admiral Farragut

DL Marquis Haynes 6-4 200 Jr. Jacksonville University Christian

LB Dallas Griffiths 6-2 225 Sr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian
LB David Rhoden 5-11 215 Sr. Dade Christian

LB Luke Helms 6-2 225 Jr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian

LB Darren Footman 5-8 210 Sr. South Daytona Warner Christian

DB Duane Norman 6-1 190 Sr. Jacksonville University Christian

DB Tony Fields 5-10 175 So. Tallahassee North Florida Christian

DB Rayshawn Jenkins 6-2 190 Sr. St Petersburg Admiral Farragut

DB B.J. Knauf 5-11 180 Sr. Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic

UT Taylor Oldham 6-2 195 Sr. South Daytona Warner Christian

P Scotty Brazell 5-7 150 Sr. Winter Garden Foundation Academy

Second Team Offense

QB Kedric Bostic 6-3 185 Sr. Jupiter Christian

RB Brent O’Neal 5-10 200 Sr. St Petersburg Canterbury

RB Dejuan Holton 5-10 190 Sr. Tallahassee FAMU

RB Ray Lewis III 5-10 186 Jr. Lake Mary Prep
WR Drico Johnson 6-2 205 Sr. Orlando Agape

WR Joe Walker 5-10 170 Sr. Jacksonville Eagle’s View

OL Ryan Marsh 6-3 230 Sr. Jupiter Christian

OL Mike West 6-2 270 Sr. Tallahassee FAMU

OL Jose Penton 6-2 210 Jr. Belle Glade Glades Day

OL Lonnie Scott 6-3 255 Sr. Vero Beach St Edwards

OL Michael Freeman 6-0 230 Sr. South Daytona Warner Christian

UT Demeitre Brim 6-2 210 Sr. Lakeland Victory Christian

K Justin Stimac 5-10 155 Sr. Lake Mary Prep

Second Team Defense

DL Daquan Walker 5-6 175 Jr. Jacksonville Eagle’s View

DL Jacquez Bryant 6-0 175 Jr. Tallahassee FAMU
DL Evan Gentry 6-3 235 Jr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian
LB Cody Sexton 6-2 225 Sr. Naples St John Neumann

LB Chris Frazier 5-10 170 Sr. Ocala St John Lutheran

LB Jay Klees 5-10 205 Sr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian

LB James Franklin 6-1 210 Sr. Deltona Trinity

DB Bilal Marshall 6-3 185 Sr. Dade Christian

DB Derrick Austin 6-0 200 Sr. Tallahassee FAMU

DB Leon Cummings 5-9 185 Sr. Gainesville Oak Hall

DB Isaiah Nelson 5-11 170 Sr. Jupiter Christian

UT Jordan Phillips 5-11 175 Sr. Ft Myers Evangelical

P Caleb Holman 6-4 220 Sr. Largo Indian Rocks Christian

Honorable Mention:

QB Tyler Viens 5-10 160 Sr. Ft Myers Evangelical
QB D.J. Gillins 6-3 170 So. Jacksonville Eagle’s View
QB Larry Brihm 6-1 210 Jr. Delray Beach Village Academy
QB Jared Armstrong 6-1 185 Sr. Gainesville Oak Hall
RB Jonathan Vickers 6-0 200 So. Tallahassee North Florida Christian
RB Ricky Pierre 5-8 170 Sr. Lakeland Victory Christian
RB Todd Macon 5-11 200 Jr. St Petersburg Admiral Farragut
RB Grant Maris 6-0 190 Sr. Gainesville St Francis
WR Branton Lee 5-9 170 Jr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian
WR Robbie Robertson 6-0 170 Jr. Tampa Cambridge
TE Desean Thomas 6-3 215 Sr. St Petersburg Canterbury
WR Colby Lynch 5-9 175 Sr. Ft Myers Evangelical
WR Austin Talbott 5-11 175 Sr. Jupiter Christian
DL Dwight Tucker 6-2 240 Jr. Lake Mary Prep
LB Tyler Burgett 6-0 210 Sr. Sarasota Out-of-Door Academy
DB Travis Blanks 6-2 195 Sr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian
UT Marcus Clark 5-8 175 Jr. Tallahassee North Florida Christian

Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game

The second annual Miami Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Football Game presented by Under Armour and hosted by the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) will be held at Sun Life Stadium located at 347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens Fl 33056 on Friday, January 13th at 7:30pm. The game will feature stand-out student athletes from Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Proceeds from the game will be distributed between both counties to help support the funding of their football athletic programs. Admission to the game will be $12. Advanced ticket sales are available through your local high school in Dade and Broward County. The game is endorsed by the Broward and Dade County School Boards, as well as the Miami Dolphins.

“This game is about two things, helping athletes showcase their talents to have an opportunity to get to college and raise dollars for the BCAA and the GMAC to ensure schools have the resources they need to compete equally, “ said Twan Russell, Director of Youth Programs for the Miami Dolphins. “Proceeds will benefit the counties directly which is a great boost for the community and in line with the organization’s efforts to make a positive impact with youth programs in South Florida.”

Fans will have the opportunity to meet and receive autographs from Miami Dolphins players and Cheerleaders before kickoff.

“They [athletes] are not playing against their local high school teams – they are playing against the best,” said Broward coach Don Simon, “they will be able to be seen playing on a highly competitive level”

Don Simon added, “A game like this not only will showcase those kids but it will help us [Dade and Broward County Athletics] financially, we need people to come out and watch it, and it should be a great one”

Under Armour is the title sponsor of the Dade vs. Broward All- Star Game and will supply both teams with uniforms for the game. Fans will have the opportunity to win over $10,000 in prizes from Under Armour throughout the course of the game.

“Under Armour’s commitment to high school football is an integral part of our mission, said Leon Duncan, Under Armour’s director of Retail Media. “South Florida is one of the most important football environments in the United States. We want to do our part to make sure athletes have the ability to compete and they have the resources needed to do so at a high level.”

Prior to the game, the Miami Dolphins will be hosting a Drills and Skills Competition, where spectators can register to compete for the opportunity to win a $1,000 shopping spree with Under Armour. The competition will be divided into three age divisions, U10, U18, and 18+. The competition will begin at 4:30 pm, and last until 6:30, where registrants can participate on a first come first serve basis. All registration must be done prior to the event at www.DolphinsAcademy.com.

The counties will battle for the bragging rights for a year and the coveted Superintendants trophy. The annual game will be hosted at Sun Life Stadium.

“This game is an extension of the commitment we have to our student athletes, giving them opportunities to showcase their talents to colleges,” said Damian Huttenhoff, Director of Activities and Athletics for the BCAA. “We pride ourselves in helping all athletes reach their maximum potential.”

“We are excited about making this an annual event,” added Cheryl A. Golden, Instructional Supervisor for the GMAC. “We feel anytime you can positively impact our communities by raising dollars for sports and giving kids opportunities to better themselves is the right thing to do.”

Following the game, spectators are invited to participate in a Gatorade Junior Training Camp on the field, and have their photo taken.

Fans will have the opportunity to win $1,000 Under Armour shopping sprees through promotional field goal kicks at the quarter breaks, random seat selections throughout the game, and the Drills and Skills competition before kickoff.

Thomas, Shepherd and Smith on radio

The new year begins on Tuesday night from 9-10 as the Maroone High School Gridiron Report kicks off another active off season.

Joining Larry Blustein on WQAM (560 AM) will be 5A state champion quarterback Tony Thomas from Miami Norland, St. Thomas Aquinas tight end Nico Shepherd and Miami Monsignor Pace assistant coach Mario Smith.

Before National Signing Day, camps, 7-on-7 events and combines completely take over the next eight months, we will put the final touches on this 2011 season with a few more all-star games.

Over the next two weeks, we will cover the Dolphins Under Armour game at Sun Life Stadium on Friday, Jan. 13 and Treasure Coast game on Jan. 14th at John I. Leonard High School in Lake Worth, we will take a look at a growing event. One that has not only drawn the line between public and private, but one that has gotten the state of Connecticut involved.

The third annual Public vs. Private game will take place this Friday night (7:30) at McArthur Stadium in Hollywood.

The game will pit South Florida’s top public and private school players, many who are still looking for that scholarship. The game will also feature six Connecticut players who will add some more competition.

There are two players who certainly showed what they could do during the course of a season, and still, Thomas, and Shepherd, will look at this game as yet another tool in reaching out to colleges across the country.

Thomas led the Vikings to the state championship this past season. Shepherd was one of the most impressive players the Raiders had this year - with head-turning performances against quality opponents.

Shepherd was a part of the Raiders’ national championship team a year ago, and more than did his part this season.

Here are two football prospects who need a game like this. In fact, a number of the players competing on both sides can use this extra film to send out to colleges and universities.

The game has survived because of Smith and a hard working staff that has watched this game grow with more players and schools understanding the need for an event like this.

A number of current NFL players will also be on hand to keep pushing this game in a positive direction.

You can catch the show live on the internet at www.wqam.com. It is also archived at http://sfhighschoolsports.com/