SARASOTA — Are you ready for a spring fling with high school football?
As one of the 18 states in the country that allows spring football, Florida for the month of May will have teams installing plays and formations in preparation for fall’s familiar Friday night lights.
Here’s a look back and gaze ahead as teams take the field over the next month as teams can start the first of 20 days on the field Monday, April 28.
Look back at last season’s rankings
Here’s a look back at how our 2024 preseason Top 10 fared.
1. Venice (14-1) won Class 7A state title
2. Manatee (10-2) lost in Class 6A state semifinals
3. Cardinal Mooney (12-1) lost in Class 2A state semifinals
4. Riverview (4-6) lost in Class 7A regional quarterfinals
5. Booker (10-4) lost in Class 3A state semifinals
6. Palmetto (10-2) lost in Class 6A regional quarterfinals
7. Parrish (9-2) lost in Class 6A regional quarterfinals
8. Lakewood Ranch (6-5)
9. Braden River (2-7)
10. Out-of-Door Academy (8-1) lost in SSAA Class 5A state semifinals
Key departures
Stephan Aristil, Palmetto
The Tigers left tackle protected the blindside of QB Jackson Roth while helping Palmetto rush for 2,000 yards and 24 TDs.
Jaylen Bryant, Manatee
As one of the three options at wide receiver for Hurricane quarterback Andrew Heidel, Bryant caught 28 passes for a team-high 675 yards and 11 TDs.
Marquis Brydson, Palmetto
In his first year running the football for the Tigers, the 5-foot-11, 187-pound linebacker on defense rushed for a team-high 951 yards and 16 TDs.
Gage Cameron, Parrish
The heart of the Bulls defense, the FACA All-District selection collected 120 tackles at middle linebacker, along with four sacks and 20 hurries, and was named team MVP.
Richard DePaula, Lakewood Ranch
The FACA All-District selection led the Mustangs with 145 tackles, 10 for losses. DePaula also had two QB sacks and three…
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