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In This Issue Trinity Christian Academy Conquerors 63
Middleburg Broncos DeLand Bulldogs 33
Sandalwood Saints 34
Mandarin Mustangs 35
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St. Augustine Yellow Jackets 48
Englewood Rams 49
Allen D. Nease Panthers 50
Edward H. White Commanders 51
Atlantic Coast Stingrays 36
Columbia Tigers 37
Matanzas Pirates 52
Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs 57
First Coast Buccaneers
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Bartram Trail Bears 41
Creekside Knights 42
Fleming Island Eagles 43
Oakleaf Knights 44
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Bishop Kenny Crusaders 65
Terry Parker Braves 66
Ponte Vedra Sharks 67
Westide Wolverines 68
Bolles Bulldogs 69
Baker Co. Wildcats 70
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Duncan U. Fletcher Senators
40
64
Clay Blue Devils
38
Robert E. Lee Generals
Yulee Hornets
Palatka Panthers 59
Paxon Eagles 60
Jean Ribault Trojans 61
Stanton Blue Devils 62
Wolfson Wolfpack 77
Bradford Tornadoes 78
William M. Raines Vikings 79
Interlachen Rams 80
Fernandina Beach Pirates 81
West Nassau Warriors 82
Keystone Heights Indians 83
Andrew Jackson Tigers 84
Orange Park Raiders 72
Ridgeview Panthers 73
Pedro Menendez Falcons 74
Episcopal Eagles 87
Providence Stallions 88
Fort White Indians 89
Baldwin Indians 90
Football Extras Eagle’s View Warriors 93
University Christian Christians 94
Bishop Snyder Cardinals 102
Cedar Creek Saints 103
Christ’s Church Academy Eagles 104
Class of 2019 Top Recruits 17 Northeast Florida’s Top Football Players 18 2018 Coaching Changes 105
NFL
Union Co. Tigers 95
Hillard Red Flashes
Camden Co. Wildcats
Old Plank Christian Academy Defender
Charlton Co. Indians
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Jacksonville Jaguars 53 Atlanta Falcons 56
107
NCAA University of Florida 75
St. Johns Country Day Spartans
Florida State University 76
St. Joseph Academy Flashes
University of Central Florida 85
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Jacksonville University 86 University of Georgia 91
Health & Fitness Recovery Options for Competitive Athletes 32 Understanding and Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Children and Adolescents 92
Recovery Options for Competitive Athletes Whether you are a golfer or a runner, cheerleader or ball player, the risk of injury is always present. From practices through game days, recovery should be an essential part of exercise and practice routines. Most athletes recognize that caring for their body doesn’t end when the game or practice is over. The care athletes give their bodies in the hour or two after exercise determines how successfully their bodies recover in time for their next physical activity. Beneficial recovery activities include but are not limited to stretching, active recovery, massage therapy, hydrotherapy, hydration, and nutrition. Stretching should be a staple in any ath32 | itgnext.com
lete’s training and competition regimens. Stretching allows improved range of motion compared with those who may not consider stretching routinely. In addition, consistent stretching routines can prevent sore muscles, stiffness, cramps, and prevent muscle strains that can occur if muscles are stiff. Active recovery consists of low intensity exercises that increase blood flow and clear toxins associated with fatigue. For example, if you decide to play pickup basketball with friends for an hour, an extra 15 minutes shooting jump shots afterward can be the difference between a loose back and a stiff wake-up call
the next morning. Massage therapy uses direct skin contact to loosen muscle tissues and circulate blood through the affected muscles, improving blood flow, flushing toxins, and reducing inflammation. Hydrotherapy is the use of water as a treatment to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve immune function, and decrease muscle soreness. Examples of this treatment include ice baths, steam rooms, and whirlpools. All three of the aforementioned treatments help with blood flow and muscle temperature, both important components of muscle soreness relief. Hydration is not as simple as most believe it to be once one be-
gins engaging in physical activity. While water in its pure form is the best form of hydration, drinks that provide the individuals with electrolytes during intense activity is also vital to their performance. In addition to eliminating the general feeling of exhaustion that accompanies lack of hydration, it is important to restore the electrolytes and minerals lost in sweat during physical activity. Physical and mental strength are both improved with proper hydrating, and the likelihood of muscle cramps is reduced. Carbs and protein are
strong components of muscle fiber recovery, providing fuel for the nervous system and muscles while also preventing protein from being used as an energy source. Consuming adequate numbers of carbs and protein through dietary intake allows the protein to achieve its main goal: repairing muscles and restoring energy. All of these methods can be implemented into an athlete’s workout regimen. It is imperative that some of these methods be used to ensure the body heals from the inside and out.
Bulldogs
Veteran Coach Excited and Confident Heading Into Season
1-8A District 1
DeLand
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Photography courtesy of Avantae Williams
Spec Martin Stadium
Written by: Phil Jones
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Coming off back-to-back two-win seasons hasn’t done anything to dampen the spirits and enthusiasm of Deland head coach Steve Allen. Entering his second season as head man of the Bulldogs, he is as confident sounding as any head coach around Northeast Florida. Of course, having eight returning starters on your defense and five on offense can do a lot for you and your team’s confidence moving forward. Returning this season are players in key positions, including starting quarterback/wide receiver Leon Rolle. He’ll be joined in the backfield with running back Demaurez Bellamy. Paving the way on the offensive line is returning lineman Jason Murphy. On defense, linebacker Ian Schoenwetter returns to plug the middle, and behind him in the defensive secondary will be Avantae Williams. The resurgent Bulldogs will open the season at home as they host the Mainland Buccaneers.
Head Coach: Steve Allen Points Scored: 90 Points Allowed: 227
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Deltona
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Mandarin
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Pine Ridge
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Spruce Creek
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Lake Mary
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Flagler Palm Coast
10/26
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Sandalwood
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Seabreeze
Players To Watch
WB
QB/WR
MLB
Demaurez Bellamy
Leon Rolle
Ian Schoenwetter
SS/RB
RB
Avantae Williams
Cameron Miller
2017 Overall Record
2-7 2017 Region Record
Returning Offensive Starters:
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4-6A District 13
Matanzas
Pirates New Coach, Better Odds?
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Pirate Stadium
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Flagler Palm Coast
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Spruce Creek
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Seabreeze
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Treasure Coast
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Nease
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New Smyrna Beach
10/12
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Mainland
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Pine Ridge
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Deltona
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Menendez
Players To Watch
QB
RB/WR
CB/FS
Ryan Thomas
Trenton Steward
Branden Gilyard
TE/WR
RB/CB
Jacob Miley
Josef Powell
2017 Overall Record
6-4 2017 Region Record
The Matanzas Pirates battled their way to the first round of playoffs in the 2017 season under coach Robert Ripley. The 2018 season brought many changes among the coaching staff, including the head coaching position. Don Mathews takes the helm and intends to make this season the best the Pirates have seen in years. Mathews plans to utilize the seven returning starters to make an early impact in the district. Players like Branden Gilyard, Seaton Waldhauer, and Josef Powell will be key players in bringing success to the team. He plans to put an emphasis on the offensive line. “We have a couple of guys who are coming off injury and have been rehabbing over the summer,” Mathews said. “When we get those guys back, we should be pretty good up front.” The strength on offense will help the Pirates in big games with rival teams like the Flagler Bulldogs, who they lost to last season. Mathews believes one of the most important concepts to focus on this upcoming season is discovering their identity as having a “blue collar work ethic” and being “a team that continues to fight until the final whistle.” Mathews is expecting big things from his team this year and defines success as being about more than statistics. “Are we getting better each game?” he said. “Forget the scoreboard and forget the record. When we watch film, do we see improvements?”
Head Coach: Don Mathews
4-1 Points Scored: 185 Points Allowed: 192
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Returning Offensive Starters:
Returning Defensive Starters:
2017 Overall Record
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Jacksonville
Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars made one of the biggest turnarounds in 2017, going 10-6 following a 3-13 2016 campaign. The team returned to the playoffs for the first time since the 2007 NFL season. The Jags ended the 2016 season with zero pro-bowlers and had one of the worst records in the league. Interim head coach Doug Marrone was given the keys after the Jags let go of head coach Gus Bradley. In the following offseason, the Jaguars invested their fourth overall draft pick on running back Leonard Fournette. Fournette rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns in his rookie campaign. Blake Bortles was a game manager and could keep the games within reach, despite not being good on paper. The Jaguars had the No. 2 defense in 2017, backed by cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye along with defensive end Calais Campbell, and reached the AFC Divisional Round, losing 24-20 to the New England Patriots. The hunger of this young Jaguars team was evident. The had six pro-bowlers in the 2017 season. The team lost two of their top receivers, Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, but re-signed Marquise Lee to a three-year contract in hopes of him stepping up to be that first option. Their defense is still intact, and they will be looking to wreak the same havoc they did a season ago. The Jaguars are slated to continue making improvements to make a Super Bowl run in the upcoming 2018 season.
Points Scored: 417 Points Allowed: 268
EverBank Field 67,164
Head Coach: Doug Marrone Years with team: 1 Record with team: 10
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Who to Watch CB Jalen Ramsey RB Leonard Fournette CB AJ Bouye DT Malik Jackson QB Blake Bortles
Team Leaders
2017 STATS
Blake Bortles
Yards: 3,687
leading passer
Leonard Fournette
leading rusher
Keelan Cole
leading receiver
Yards: 1,040
Yards: 748
Leonard Fournette
leading TD scorer
Telvin Smith
leading tackler
AJ Bouye
interception leader
Total Touchdowns: 10
Total Tackles: 102
Total Interceptions: 6
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SSAC - Coastal League
Christ’s Church Academy
Eagles
Can the Eagles Make It 4 in a Row?
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Christ CA FIeld
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Cedar Creek Christian
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Wewahitchka
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Duval Charter
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Bishop Snyder
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Master’s Academy
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Harvest Community
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Eagle’s View
Team Leaders
2017 STATS
J. Carwile J. Gulliet Josh Dennie DJ Lampp Kole Keene B. Anderson, J. Dennie, C. Campbell, K. Keene, J. Mansour
leading passer Yards: 429 leading rusher Yards: 628 leading receiver Yards: 238 leading TD scorer
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Total Touchdowns: 8 leading tackler Total Tackles: 111 interception leaders Total Interceptions: 2
Head Coach: Jim Stomps Points Scored: 188 Points Allowed: 119
Returning Offensive Starters:
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2017 Overall Record
The Eagles of Christ Church Academy look to keep their winning ways going in 2018 under head coach Jim Stomps. Kicking off his fourth season at the helm of Christ Church, Stomps has taken his team to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons, including last year’s 6-3 team, and he’ll have some key members back to try to make it four in a row. The offense will see four starters from last year returning, including junior running back Cadence Lampp. His brother, D.J., was also a running back last year, so Cadence will try to keep the Lampp family tradition out of the Eagles backfield this season. Paving the way on the offensive line is returning left tackle Matt Jaroszeski. The 6-foot-5 junior is a three-year starter and will be counted on to provide strong blocking up front for Lampp and his fellow backs. Defensively, senior Kole Keene returns at middle linebacker. His 114 tackles were crucial to the Eagles defense last season. Opponents will certainly try to run away from returning senior, defensive, four-year starter, and end team captain Jacob Reeves. An All-State selection last season, the Weber State commit has nine sacks in each of the last two seasons. Christ Church Academy will open their season a week earlier than most area schools with a home game against Hilliard.
Players To Watch
2017 Region Record
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MLB
QB
RB
Kole Keene
J. Carwile
Cadence Lampp
DE
OL
Jacob Reeves
Matt Jaroszeski
2018 COACHING CHANGES High School football is kicking in to high gear, and nearly a dozen Northeast Florida schools have made head coaching changes. Here is a look at the incoming coaches:
The Englewood Rams named J.D. Stalvey as their new head coach. Previously, Stalvey was the assistant coach at Englewood. The Fernandina Beach Pirates named Jude Swearingen as head coach, previously an assistant coach. The Florida Deaf Dragons selected Travis Homewood as head coach. Homewood was an assistant coach. The Pedro Menendez Falcons named Kyle Skipper as head coach, previously the offensive coordinator and an assistant coach for the team. The Oakleaf Knights hired Frank Garis as head coach. He previously coached at Ponte Vedra under coach Matt Toblin. The Palatka Panthers brought on Willie Fells as new head coach. He previously served as defensive coordinator at Clay. The Terry Parker Braves replaced coach Marcus Miller with Charron Dorsey, who has previously coached at Matthew Gilbert Middle School. The Providence Stallions hired Bobby Dan McGlohorn as head coach, previously head coach at Lakeland Christian School. The St. Johns Country Day Spartans named Derek Chipoletti as head coach. Chipoletti previously coached at Bradford, Oakleaf, and Williston. The Wolfson Wolfpack hired Dennis Bettinger as head coach. He previously coached at Paxon.
CLASS OF 2019 TOP FLORIDA RECRUITS Nolan Smith
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Trey Sanders
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Tyrique Stevenson
Miami Southridge (Homestead, FL)
Akeem Dent
Palm Beach Central (West Palm Beach, FL)
Frank Ladson
South Dade (Miami, FL)
Evan Neal
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
Jordan Battle
St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Khris Bogle
Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
WDE RB CB CB WR OT WR OT
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