Were sorry, you have to be 13 years old No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Barron Collier also was called for a penalty on the play. Palmetto Ridge High School is dedicated to the learning of individual perspectives and positively. Week in week out we seldom have a problem with any game or any coach. However, we will make mistakes. "We really wanted a tough schedule to push the boys.". The goal of these programs is to help students who are interested in a certain career. 5 to 1 for 2022. That march to hanging the banners in the gym begin September 17 against Naples High School. Palmetto Ridge beat Naples for the first time in school history, a 37-0 shutout to open that season. According to 247 recruiting service and Rivals he is a three star recruit. I think thats fantastic, Bears defensive lineman Brennan Van Hoecke. COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. High school football is back and Collier County is getting ready for Thursday night lights. Three others had recorded four in a game, but none were from Florida. Taking over for Wade Taylor, Cory Mentzer will be in charge of a talented roster, but not without some challenges. Information regarding upcoming events and parent seminars, community resources and information regarding continuing adult education programs can be found on the CCPS Parent Academy website at www.collierschools.com/pa. Football has shown me that I have a natural ability to adapt to stressful situations. We have the talent level it is going to come down to us as coaches and the players executing on the field, Coach Toukonen said. The Bears are expected to have significant playing time returning on offense and defense. See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports. FHSAA suspends coach Dwayne Mack 2 games for recruitment violation captured on video, Week 2 Collier, Lee County high school football final scores, scoring plays, Class 7A-District 12 with Lehigh, Palmetto Ridge, Riverdale, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Being coached and on a team for as long as I can remember has taught me how to build connections that promote trust, confidence, and loyalty. After back-to-back 4-6 seasons something just felt different as the Bears took the field today for the first time in helmets. Demetri Zertopoulis will be the one taking snaps under center, while Wyatt Vanston and Zarian Pierre will be playing wide receiver. ", "Get the hardware," Jackson said, motioning toward the Raiders' massive trophy case. In addition to setting a state record, the Bears defense corralled Busha, Charlotte's 6-foot-3, 200 . Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Palmetto Ridge High School football sets a high bar for 2020, No Super Bowl interview for Biden, White House official says, Lehigh Senior High School Athletics names new football coach, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan star dies at 61. Overview: The former ball boy for the Tarpons is now the new head coach. It is inevitable. Jackson, who could not conduct spring practice or summer conditioning drills last year because of COVID-19, appreciates the chance to fully prepare the Raiders this season. If we can take it to state that is what we are going to do. Football; Flag Football; Boys Basketball; Girls Basketball; Lacrosse; Track and Field; Boys Soccer; Girls Soccer; . Hepler, who has nearly three decades of sustained success as head coach, has the pieces to engineer a quick turnaround. They boost . Comments (-1) Girls' and Boys' Golf Schedule - 2021-2022 . Riverdale returns a core of senior leaders that Hepler said have been instrumental in setting a positive tone for the teams younger players. The Palmetto Ridge football team won its first Collier County Athletic Conference championship this season, rolling to a 9-1 record and beating six county opponents by a combined score . 5 to 1 for 2022, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It puts a smile on my face, Bragg said when informed of the state record. Last season, Kepley passed for 1,453 yards and 17 touchdowns in seven games, with only one interception. The officials said the penalties were offsetting and the play was erased. Senior Kamonte Grimes caught a 39-yard touchdown pass from Evan Rodriguez in the fourth quarter for Palmetto Ridge's offensive touchdown. That includes 6-foot-2 wide receiver Ted Blanchard and defensive backs Jacques Marcellus and Akeem Cummings. Home News Sports Palmetto Ridge High School football sets a high bar for 2020. Oct. 8at Miami-Booker T. Washington, 7 p.m. All games start at 6:30 p.m. unless noted. The region is a loaded one, as 2021 Class 8A champion Venice will be a heavy favorite to get out of the region and win Class 4S. Naples Palmetto Ridge 61-45, d. Punta Gorda Charlotte 52-35. Raybon impressed in the kickoff classic against Cypress Lake last week. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. With football being such a big part of who I am I want to earn a communication degree where I can apply my strengths of writing and speaking. Fans will also be required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth. Camp/Event; F; Manning Passing Academy 6/20/19 to 6/23/19; Highest velocity throw at camp (54.1 mph). 2021 2020 Southwest Florida Football Recruit Fair (Palmetto Ridge High School) 2020 Palmetto Ridge Football (Varsity) Coach References. Charlotte lost most of its starters on offense, including starting quarterback Keon Jones and leading rusher Troi McClary. Faustin was devastated when he was made aware of the news. Palmetto Ridges defense made up for an offense that moved the ball but hurt itself with turnovers and penalties. Community members can honor the work of the school and its programs through this project. 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On defense, the team will need to replace the production of leading tackler Logan James, but linebacker Connor Trim shouldnt miss a beat. Port Charlotte; Oct. 14 at Ida Baker; Oct. 21 at North Port; Oct. 28 vs. Lehigh; Nov. 4 at North Fort Myers, Last year: 5-5, made playoffs (lost to Naples in Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal). Highest velocity throw at camp (54.1 mph). "The coaching staff has done a good job building this for five years now," Toukonen said. That doesnt include a pair of Dunbar transfers in Robert Raybon and James Little IV. Its on me, Toukonen said at the time. All rights reserved. ", 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM profile and get matched with the right choices. Live streaming still isn't available . The Virginia High School League (VHSL) is an alliance of Virginia's public and approved non-boarding, non-public high schools that promotes education, leadership, sportsmanship, character and citizenship for students by establishing and maintaining high standards for school activities and competitions. We want to set more records every night.. "They enjoy football. I learned I am flexible and can quickly adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances that upset or intimidate others. We apologize for this inconvenience and invite you to return as soon as you turn 13. Kepley arrives from Oceanside College Academy in Mount Pleasant, S.C., where Jackson served as defensive coordinator before taking the head coaching job at his alma mater in 2020. Family members can show support for current and past Bear programs. But no matter how much past experience you have, like everyone, they are entering unchartered territory in 2020. Palmetto Ridge High School has many different extracurricular clubs, including:[8], The District School Board of Collier County web site updates each school's demographics daily. "It's been much different," he said. Opening against Dunbar is a difficult task, but a tough early game could have the team well prepared for a schedule that never lets up. Overview: The Bulldogs motto for the 2022 season is All In with Faucette preaching a single-minded goal: get into the state playoffs by any means necessary and win the first postseason game in the programs 18-year history. Comments (-1) JV Football Schedule - 2021-2022. N.C. private schools state champion Providence Day will play Rock Hill's . Getting there means putting in the work on a daily basis, hoping to showcase good things on the field this year but being mindful that there will be growing pains. Coming in January, the CCPS Parent Academy is excited to present a unique learning series featuring Steven Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families for all of our CCPS families. Schedule:Aug. 26 at Naples; Sept. 2 at Bishop Verot; Sept. 9 vs. Lake Gibson; Sept. 16 at Riverview; Sept. 30 at Ida Baker; Oct. 7 vs. Sebring, Oct. 14 vs. Charlotte; Oct. 21 vs. North Fort Myers; Oct. 28 at Riverdale; Nov. 3 at Dunbar. [citation needed]. Get Recruited. I want guys to give their 100% when they see me give my 110%. I execute, I encourage, and I lead. However, Brickzin said the outburst was brought on by extenuating circumstances. Season outlook:The ceiling for the Sharks this season is the highest it's been in quite some time. Ida Baker, Lehigh, Riverdale, Gulf Coast, Immokalee, Palmetto Ridge football season previews. 1 in the Palm Beach Post public school rankings. Game Stats Season Stats Feb 17, 2023 @ 4:43am 56-55 (W) Palmetto Ridge vs. Countryside On 2/16, the Palmetto Ridge varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Countryside (Clearwater, FL) by a score of 56-55. The positive? While Toukonen was at the helm of Palmetto Ridge, he had 21 Naples Daily News All-Area First Team selections. I believe that through collaboration and teamwork involving students, parents, teachers, administration, and community, we can accomplish anything. Schedule: Aug. 26 at Cape Coral; Sept. 2 vs. Bonita Springs; Sept. 9 at Mariner; Sept. 16 vs. Bears offensive line coach Jacob Fields ran the team on gameday against Lely. Season outlook: The Indians do not have the luxury of easing into the season, playing on the road in five of their first six contests. Overview:Entering his third season, Nichols might have his best and most mature squad yet. They've done a great job of coming out of that and buying into what we're doing here at Gulf Coast.". From there, the Bears would advance to the regional semifinals, the furthest the program has gone in school history. VHSL maintains eligibility and standards . I think he went to the Junior Olympics. KISSIMMEE - As we head into the final day of the 2023 Florida High School Wrestling Championships at the Silver Spurs Arena, South Dade has simply left no doubt who the best team in Florida is. The best of the best make mistakes. COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. Students in Collier County did more than return to the classrooms today. Delgado called Villareal a steady leader with quiet confidence. Dorian Mallary has matured as a starting quarterback in his second season, and will be leading an offense that averaged 28.3 points per game last season, but was held to a total of two points in their three losses. I look forward to meeting all of you and hope to see you in attendance at the many different events that will occur at The Ridge.GO BEARS!!! 2023 www.naplesnews.com. A roundup of high school football games played on Friday, Oct. 8: Palmetto Ridge 43, Gulf Coast 31. The Big 15: See who from Naples, FBA, Riverdale, North ranked No. So I want to bring the greatness out of other players, Grimes said. The Bucs have an overwhelming 95 point lead on second place Southwest Miami and will send six wrestlers into the 4 p.m. finals. Follow Southwest Florida Sports Writer Alex Martin on Twitter: @NP_AlexMartin. Sports play a vital role at every high school. The football program at Palmetto is in a better place than when I got here which is one of the goals of every head coach, Toukonen wrote. The Bears defense also added a touchdown when Jhordan Inniss recovered a fumble in the end zone in the third quarter. All rights reserved. Season outlook:The Bears, as every rebuilding program typically deals with, will have growing pains in terms of adjusting to a new system that Giovine is implementing on both sides of the football.