Broward 7A-5A football offense first team, second team, honorable mention and coach of the year

FIRST TEAM

Lorvens Barthelemy, Monarch, Football. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Lorvens Barthelemy, T, Monarch senior: The Akron commit is third in school history with 63 pancakes in a season; held a 5-star recruit to zero sacks and pressures; helped Knights to 5,400 yards, including 48 TDs on offense, two district titles, and two playoff appearances.

Jabari Brady, Monarch, Football. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jabari Brady, WR/DB, Monarch senior: The Missouri commit had 64 receptions for 1,118 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns, and 1,300 all-purpose yards; first player at school to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons; career highlight is being able to contribute to his island (Jamaica), giving back to them with clothes, shoes, books, and pencils.

Kamary Cooper, South Plantation, Football. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Kamary Cooper, RB, South Plantation junior: Team captain led the county and state in 6A in rushing with 1,839 yards and 24 TDs; 517 receiving yards on 40 catches; two-year starter had nine 100-yard games and three 200-yard games; school-record eight straight 100-yard games; deadlifts 450 pounds.

Ben Gula, Cypress Bay, Football. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ben Gula, T, Cypress Bay senior: The Colorado commit was a 42-game starter, an ESPN Top 500, 250+ career pancakes, including 60 pancakes and five pressures this season; one sack allowed in 1,500 snaps over four seasons, first-team all-state.

Florentino Lopez, Monarch, Football.Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Florentino Lopez, QB, Monarch senior: Four-year captain had 9,143 career passing yards, 65 TDs and 10 INT; led Knights to three district championships; totaled 2,743 yards passing yards, 22 TDs, and 546 rushing yards and 10 TDs.

Mark Matthews, St. Thomas Aquinas. Football. Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Mark Matthews, T, St. Thomas Aquinas junior: The 6-foot-6, 300-pound left tackle is a two-sport star for the Raiders; won state titles in basketball and football last season; starting left tackle for St. Thomas Aquinas; the 5-star recruit had 20 pancakes and helped pave the way for the Raiders to get 5,211 yards.

A’mir Sears, West Broward, Football. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A’mir Sears, ATH, West Broward sophomore: Two-way player contributed 942 yards receiving and 11 TDs, including a 99-yard reception against Cardinal Gibbons; was a MaxPreps freshman All-American as a defensive back; had 50 tackles and three interceptions as the Bobcats made the state finals for the first time.

Dylan Steen, St. Thomas Aquinas. Football. Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dylan Steen, OL, St. Thomas Aquinas senior: Team captain and three-time state champion is a Mississippi State commit; three-star prospect didn’t allow a sack all season.

Jordan Thompson, Coconut Creek, Football. Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jordan Thompson, RB, Coconut Creek senior: Ran for 234 yards against Atlantic; captain named both offensive and team MVP; 722 rushing yards, 349 receiving yards, 13 TDs; helped Cougars to a 9-3 record and district runner-up spot.

Jahnard Young, Piper, Football. Deerfield Beach on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jahnard Young, RB, Piper junior: Led Bengals with 1,395 rushing yards and 20 TDs; added 114 receiving yards and 1 TD; is a three-year starter; benches 315; said football teaches him discipline; also runs track.

Julius Jones Jr., St. Thomas Aquinas, Football. All-County, Deerfield Beach, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Julius Jones, Jr., WR, St. Thomas Aquinas junior: Four-star prospect caught seven passes for a game-high 140 yards in the Raiders’ 29-0 victory in the 5A state championship win over Lakeland for a state-record seventh consecutive title; had 750 yards receiving 14 TDs.

2025 Broward Fall All County First Team: Kenson Louis; McArthur; 2025 Fall All County 4A-1A football First Team. (McArthur Athletics/Courtesy)

Kenson Louis, RB, McArthur senior: Led 5A with 1,069 rushing yards and 6 TDs; paced the Mustangs to an upset win over Atlantic with 134 rushing yards and had 104 yards rushing in a loss to St. Thomas Aquinas; also helped McArthur to a 10-3 record and second round playoff game.

 

SECOND TEAM

Amos Bradford, RB, West Broward junior

Gerren Bray, OL, St. Thomas Aquinas junior

Santana Carlos, WR, Flanagan senior

Jayden Chico, QB, Dillard senior

Damian Dickenson, RB, Western senior

Bryan Granger, OL, West Broward senior

Melvin Hayward, OL, Flanagan senior

Virgil Lemons, RB, St. Thomas Aquinas junior

Brandin Mincey, QB, West Broward senior

Keshawn Paschall, RB, Monarch sophomore

Jabaree Riggins, WR, Monarch senior

Dylan Zaldumbide, WR, South Plantation senior

HONORABLE MENTION

Coconut Creek: Carlos Alce, Cayden Delions, Tevin Sutherland

Cooper City: Rubin Cesar, Ace Taylor, Jake Wallace

Coral Glades: Anthony Casseus, James Griffin, Joe Kogan, Julian Madero, Bryan Pierre, Ryan Pierre, Romeo Williams

Cypress Bay: Jalin Agudelo, Peyton Lammare, Kaden Langford, Jayden Mendez, Michael Millar

Deerfield Beach: Gavin Almonard

Flanagan: Ahmad Adams, Devon Blatch, Chance Humphrey, Jaden McGee, Malik Miller, Jacob Thomas, Jahmar Williams

Hollywood Hills: Mario Agnant, Gareus Nanton

McArthur: Dylan Casimir, Jordan Davis, Robert Ortega, Semaj Robinson, Troy Smith

Miramar: Ka’nard Boucard

Monarch: Juwan Dawkins, Amari Deer, Contreas Faison Jr., Jamar Hudson, Nicholas Soto

Nova: Nathaniel Hunningham, Tyler Smith

Pembroke Pines Charter: Michael Akinbehinje, Josiah Knight

St. Thomas Aquinas: Mekhi Bradley, Gerren Bray, Isaiah Calixte, Quyis Daley, Michael Digilio, Chase Goodrich

South Broward: Kameron Pelayo, Jamari Ritter, Derrick Simmons, Steven Wright

South Plantation: Kaleb DeClaire

Stoneman Douglas: Scott Walker

Taravella: Eddie James, Amir Sameem

West Broward: Daquan Adderly, Cameron Goodwin, Malik Miller, Kedarius Rhaney, Alejandro Schmitt

Western: Silas Allen, Russell George, Levi Hoss, Jack Spader, Caleb Williams

CO-COACHES OF THE YEAR

Brian McCartney, West Broward, Football. Deerfield Beach on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Brian McCartney, West Broward: In his sixth season, he led the Bobcats to the state championship game, the school’s first, despite not having a home field. “We are true road warriors. We don’t have a home field and have played 64 road games. Compared to a lot of the private (schools), it’s an uphill battle all day long, but our team has done a great job, along with our administration and our coaching staff.”

Roger Harriott, St. Thomas Aquinas, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Roger Harriott, St. Thomas Aquinas: Guided Raiders to a 14-1 record and state-record seventh consecutive state championship with a 29-0 win over Lakeland; has a career record of 220-30 with 9 state championships in 11 state championship appearances. “I’m personally most proud of the spiritual devotion this particular team has for our faith in God and representing the “Champions 4 Christ” season theme. They have elevated our program beyond secular norms by spiritually prepping to win with group prayers, Bible study sessions, and gospel music as our source of motivation.”

 

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