Key West’s Kenny Lopez (78) and Billy Gallagher (22) combine to stop a Miami Springs runner during the 1989 season.

MARATHON CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF DAVID PECK

Coach Darold Leto earned the Coach of the Year award from Miami News after winning eight games and making a state playoff appearance in the ‘81 season. The big star for the Mariners that season was offensive lineman Paul Folsom, who earned second team all-state honors.

By: Tracy and Sean McDonald

1989

Key West High School

The ‘89 Conchs became the first Keys team to play in a state championship game. Coach Pat Freeman’s team amassed a 10-2 record that season, traveling over eight hours to Daytona Beach to play in 30-degree weather. Over 3,000 fans took the trip and froze alongside the team. Freeman enjoyed one of the most talented rosters in Keys history. Offensive lineman William Roche and defensive lineman Chris Thompson received first team all-state honors and offensive lineman Chris Sauners and defensive back Blane Barroso were named to the third team. The star of the Conchs in ‘89 was Corey Sawyer, who was honored with first team all-state and Parade Magazine All-American status. Sawyer went on to play at Florida State, where he also earned All-American honors and an NCAA D1 national championship ring. He played in the NFL for the Bengals and Jets.

1993

Coral Shores High School

Coach Rich Russell’s third-ranked Hurricanes won their conference championship in the ‘93 season, setting a school record by winning 10 games. The 10-1 team had five all-state players on their roster that season, including third team defensive back Mike McGill, second team defensive lineman Terry Harrelson, running back Willie Whitehead and quarterback Matt Proskine. The star of the ‘Canes’ season was Demond “Kiki” Scott, who was first in the state in touchdowns scored with 26. Scott signed to play football at West Virginia while Proskine was signed to Lehigh University.

2000 MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

Coach Jerry Jones’ 2000 Dolphins ranked as high as eighth in the state that season, earning a 12-2 record. The 12 wins stands as the county’s most in a season over 20 years later. The team made it to the final four with help from running back Joey Struyf, who was awarded first team all-state team honors before playing at Florida International University. Teammates Jovani Gonzales and Jason Kitchen earned second team all-state honors, giving the Dolphins one of their most talented crews ever.

2013 CORAL SHORES HIGH SCHOOL

Coral Shores’s 2013 squad was led to an 8-3 record by Coach Ed Holly, who won the Southeastern Football Conference’s Coach of the Year award that season. The ‘Canes won their conference title and went on to the state playoff game, where they ultimately lost. Defensive lineman Anthony Rice was named to the first team all-state team before signing to play collegiate football at Iowa Western University.

1987 MARATHON HIGH SCHOOL

Marathon’s 1987 team earned a 9-1 record, giving the Fins their highest win percentage to date. The Dolphins were ranked second in the state by at least one news organization and won their district championship, breaking several scoring records along the way. The Dolphins put up 259 points that season and allowed just 75 by their competitors. Coached by Bill Sympson, Marathon’s ‘87 team boasted three-time all-state offensive lineman Vernon Goodwin and first team running back Troy Campbell, who was also named Miami News Player of the Year. It would be Campbell’s second time earning that honor. Odell Robbins, the team’s punter, was awarded second team status. Troy Campbell had a least 1,000 yards in all four years of his varsity career, and went on to play at Akron University.

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