A hectic start to the season continued in Florida high school football, and the state’s top recruits shined in the process.
Venice survived an overtime bout with Northwestern behind a dominant effort from Jamarice Wilder, while First Academy unseated Edgewater in hostile territory behind some late heroics from Demetrice McCray, and Wisconsin commit Nicholas Clayton feasted in Buchholz’ win over Vero Beach.
Here are some of the top performances from the top recruits in the state.
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Jamarice Wilder, Venice RB
Commitment: James Madison
Wilder was unstoppable in Venice’s 48-42 overtime win over Northwestern, tallying 314 yards on the ground with a pair of touchdowns on 37 carries. In the words of Indian head coach John Peacock, “give my man his fourth star, please. Please!”
Dia Bell, American Heritage QB
Commitment: Texas
Bell, a junior, played just three quarters in the Patriots’ 51-12 win over Western, but not before hanging 332 yards in the air and five touchdowns on 16-of-22 passing.
LaJesse Harold, Gaither EDGE
Commitment: LSU
Harold recorded four solo tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks, and two forced fumbles in the Cowboys 27-7 win over Plant.
Lazaro Rogers, East Lee County RB
Commitment: Northern Illinois
Rogers put on a show in the Jaguar’s 43-0 win over Gateway. Nearly a third of the senior’s touches went for touchdowns, and he finished the night with six scores and 246 rushing yards on just 19 touches.
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Brady Hart, Cocoa QB
Commitment: Michigan
The Tigers cruised past defending 3S state champion Mainland 51-0, led by Hart’s 331 passing yards and four…
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Author : Naples Daily News
Publish date : 2024-09-05 14:53:08
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