These Florida football top recruits stood out during FHSAA state championship games

MIAMI — When American Heritage needed to try to regain control of the Class 4A state championship game, it put the ball in the hands of star senior running back Byron Louis.

Jones had just rallied from a 14-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter. All the momentum was on the Tigers sideline. It didn’t last long.

Louis, a Florida signee, burst through the line, broke an attempted ankle tackle and raced 80 yards for a touchdown.

Louis, ranked No. 44 on the USA TODAY Florida Network top 100, was at his best with the game on the line. He rushed for 134 yards on 10 carries in the fourth quarter and finished the game with 29 carries for 221 yards and a pair of second half touchdowns.

It was the third time this season that Louis topped the 200-yard mark and is the second most yards he ever had in a single game. His record is 230 yards in a five-touchdown performance against Cardinal Gibbons in 2023.

American Heritage Patriots running back Byron Louis (7) receives his medallion after defeating the Jones Tigers 40-31 in the FHSAA Class 4A Football Championship on Friday, December 13, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Jeff Romance/Special to the USA Today Florida Network

Louis was one of several high-profile recruits who starred at the FHSAA state football championships at Pitbull Stadium this week.

Here’s a look at some of the notable players from the state championships (in alphabetical order):

Vernell Brown III (Jones 2025 WR)

The Florida signee did his best Travis Hunter impression and almost never came off the field in the Class 4A state championship. Despite struggling with cramps in the second half, Brown tied for the team lead with five catches for 89 yards and added a pair of tackles on defense.

Jayvan Boggs (Cocoa 2025 WR)

Jayvan Boggs of Cocoa makes a 60-yard pass reception against Gadsden County in the FHSAA football…

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Author : Palm Beach Post

Publish date : 2024-12-15 11:10:00

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