All-County Football

Hey there, Patriots!! It's been a while, but welcome back to the Blog!!!

Patriots take the field against St. Thomas Aquinas (Miami Herald)

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has released their All-County teams for the fall season, and YOUR Miramar Patriots had a few players honored for their stellar play during the 2012 Football season.

Without any further ado, the All-County players are:

6A-8A Defensive Player of the Year
#2 Jermaine Grace - Senior Linebacker

First Team Offense
#72 Michael Miranda - Senior Offensive Lineman

First Team Defense
#50 Ja'Quan Smith - Senior Defensive Tackle

Second Team Offense
#8 Alex Lee - Senior Running Back

Second Team Defense
#53 Telvin Arnold - Senior Defensive Tackle
#58 Alex Trotman - Junior Defensive End
#1 Tyrek Cole - Sophomore Cornerback

Honorable Mention (Offense and Defense)
#4 Eric Pittman - Junior Running Back
#10 Andre Godfrey, Jr. - Junior Strong Safety
#15 Sean Avant - Senior Wide Receiver
#45 Shawn Stephens - Senior Defensive End
#55 Sanka Harris - Senior Linebacker
#71 Leeward Brown - Sophomore Offensive Lineman

Congratulations gentlemen!! You earned it!!


Until Next Time,


Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

This Week in Miramar Sports - November 26th

It's another great week for your Miramar Sports.

Let's look at the schedule:

Monday, November 26th
JV Girl's Basketball at Hollywood Hills - 4:30pm
Girl's Varsity Basketball at Hollywood Hills - 6:00pm
Boy's Varsity Basketball at Hollywood Hills - 7:30pm

Tuesday, November 27th

JV Girl's Basketball vs. Stranahan - 4:30pm
Girl's Soccer vs Everglades - 4:30pm
Girl's Varsity Basketball vs. Stranahan  - 6:00pm
Boy's Soccer vs Everglades - 6:30pm
Boy's Varsity Basketball vs. Stranahan - 7:30pm


Wednesday, November 28th
No games

Thursday, November 29th
Girl's Soccer at West Broward - 5pm
Boy's Soccer at West Broward - 7pm

Friday, November 30th
JV Basketball at Everglades - 4:30pm
Girl's Varsity Basketball at Everglades - 6:00pm
Boy's Varsity Basketball at Everglades - 7:30pm


Make it a great week, Patriots.


Until Next Time,


Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Playoff Game Recap - Regional Quarterfinal at South Plantation

After a long, intense, and interesting regular season, the Miramar Patriots began the Road to Orlando by travelling to face the South Plantation Paladins.

This was a rematch of the Regional Quarterfinal from last year. Last year, the Patriots demolished the Paladins 38-0. This year, the game was tightly contested, and very contentious at times. In the end, Miramar advanced with a 3-0 victory.

• You can read the Miami Herald recap by Manny Navarro here
• You can read the Sun-Sentinel recap here

Let's take a look at some of the key factors from this game:

South Plantation:

• Much has been made of the talents of senior RB Alex Collins. In this game Collins, Broward County's leading rusher, was contained and shut down by the Darkside defense. Collins, who sustained a shoulder injury last week (which I saw him get wrapped before the game), was unable to shake Miramar LB Jermaine Grace, who shadowed him all over the field. Collins grew frustrated to the point that he earned a personal foul penalty for grabbing Grace's facemask after the LB pushed Collins out of bounds. Collins, beaten and bruised, left the game for good due to a wrist injury (which I'm pretty sure occurred on the personal foul play) in the 4th quarter. He only played 3 snaps in the 2nd half. Collins ended the game with 9 carries for 13 yards, and 1 catch for -1 yard.
• Recent FSU Commit QB John Franklin was pressured and ran for his life most of the game. The senior was sacked by the Miramar Defense 7 times, pressured many others, and pretty well contained  on the night. He finished 6/17 for 42 yards passing and 1 interception. Much had been made about his progression since we saw him play last year. His performance on the night did not bear that to be true.
• The South Plantation defense played some good football. After allowing the Patriots into the red zone 6 times, they only allowed 1 field goal on the night. They played quick, smart, strong football, and should be applauded for their effort. They kept their team in the game, and kept this from being a much larger margin of victory for the Patriots.
• Overall, South Plantation just didn't have enough talent to win this game. Their star players, Collins and Franklin, were held in check, and without them playing amazing games, the Paladins weren't able to make much happen against the Patriots.

Miramar:

• Any recap of this game has to start by talking about the Darkside Defense. This group played outstanding football, and limited the Paladins to 83 total yards and 7 first downs on the night. Collins and Franklin were unable to shake the defense, and the Paladins were held scoreless for the 2nd time in 3 games. It was also the 2nd shutout for the Patriots on the year, and the 3rd time they held an opposing offense scoreless (Northeast's scores came on defensive returns). Great job by the Darkside!
• Leading the defense were Seniors Jermaine Grace, Sanka Harris, Ja'Quan Smith, and Junior Ryan Samuels. Grace and Smith had 8 tackles each, while Harris and Samuels had 7 tackles a piece. They were physical , ferocious, and determined not to let South Plantation find space for their players to operate.
• The defense sacked South Plantation quarterbacks 8 times. Ja'Quan Smith led the team with 3 sacks, while Alex Trotman and Shawn Stephens had 2 each. David Lee had 1 sack on the night.
• Andre Godfrey Jr. had a great interception, which he returned 34 yards. That's his 2nd pick in the last 2 games, and clear evidence that he's elevating his level of play at the perfect time of the year.
• There were a couple HUGE hits in this game, most notably delivered by Jermaine Grace, Telvin Arnold, and Tyrek Cole. I want to see more of that, gentlemen.
• Against our offense, South Plantation clearly had 1 goal: Don't let Eric Pittman get loose. They upped their intensity every time #4 came on the field, and it showed in their performance. Pittman, who had rushed for 227 yards and 5 touchdowns in the last 2 regular season games, found little room to operate, and was held to just 35 yards on 18 carries. He also dropped a pass on the game's opening play that, if caught, would have gone for a touchdown. I'm anxious to see how he bounces back next week.
• Nick Jeanty started hot, going 6/9 in the first half. His seam route pass to Tanares Robinson almost went for a touchdown, but Robinson was caught by the back of his jersey. Jeanty showed good touch, and nice velocity on his throws through the game. He struggled in the 2nd half after the rain started. I'd still like to see more decisive throws from him.
• Jeanty showed something that he hasn't very much this season: an ability to run. He kept the ball on the read option a few times, and stepped up out of pressure to find good yardage available. This might  prove to be a valuable weapon for the offense in the future.
• Wide receivers only got 6 receptions, but we only called about 16 passing plays on the night. With Jeanty running on a couple, the opportunities outside weren't many. There are still elite playmakers at this position, and they will make an impact for this team before long.
• Kicking has been an up and down proposition for the Patriots this season. Michael Allinder's 25 yard field goal, the only scoring in the game, was a pure kick and would have been good from 45 yards. I liked his confidence in taking and making that kick. His performance will be needed throughout the playoffs.

An Underwood Rant:

I hate to do this, but I can't let this slide anymore: the referees clearly have an agenda against Miramar. 

In this game, where BOTH teams were getting chippy, hitting after the whistle, and talking back and forth, the crew only cited Miramar for fouls. Miramar had 17 penalites. South Plantation had 5 (3 of which were false starts). 

This cannot continue. 

Over the years, the referees have repeatedly looked at Miramar as the only team who has infractions. There have been many games in the past and this year where the difference in the penalties for us versus the opponent is 4 to 1 or 5 to 1. The ONLY game where you could argue that we got the benefit of calls in the last 5 years would be this year's game against St. Thomas Aquinas. 

Let me be clear: I'm not asking for extra calls. I'm not asking for the referees to give us an advantage. I'm asking that they STOP giving the opponent the extra advantage, and call the game fairly. Offsides is offsides. I have no problem with that. But when you have a 5 yard penalty, then talk as a group of officials, and all of a sudden change that to 2 personal fouls, something has to be said. 

In short, Referees need to stop playing for the other team, and go back to being impartial arbitrators of the game action. Because, when it comes to Miramar games, they're playing for the opponent.

Those are my thoughts. What are yours?

Until Next Time,

Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Alumni Report - 11/14

This week’s alumni report is a three week extravaganza! It features games from the weekends of October 27^th, November 3^rd, and November 10^th.

First, let’s look at how the alumni did the weekend of October 27^th.

West Virginia – BYE WEEK

QB Geno Smith

WR Ivan McCartney

WR Stedman Bailey

WR Terrance Gourdine

RB D’Vontis Arnold

WR Devonte Mathis

Florida Atlantic – Win over Troy 34-27

DL Trevon Coley – 4 assisted tackles, 0.5 tackles for a loss of 3 yards, 0.5 sacks for a loss of 3 yards

DB Anthony Hamilton – Did Not Play

University of Hawaii – Lost to Colorado State 42-27

DB Marrell Jackson – 8 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 1 forced fumble

Morgan State – Lost to Delaware State 28-23

LB Stephen Blissett – No Stats Recorded

Florida State University – Win over Duke 48-7

WR Rashad Gholston – Did Not Play

Syracuse University – Win over South Florida 37-36

CB Keondrick Lyn – 5 solo tackles, 1 tackle for a loss of 6 yards

University of Massachusetts – Lost to Vanderbilt 49-7

OL Vincent Westcarr – No Stats Recorded

University of Central Florida – Win over Marshall 54-17

LB Mark Rucker – Did Not Play

Utah State University – Win over Texas-San Antonio 48-17

CB Quinton Byrd – Did Not Play

Louisiana Tech – Win over New Mexico State 28-14

DB Ahmad Wallace – Did Not Play

University of South Florida – Lost to Syracuse 37-36

DB Trevon Griffin – No Stats Recorded

Northern Illinois – Win over Western Michigan 48-34

LB Jamaal Bass – 2 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackles, 1 interception for 44 yards

University of Minnesota – Win over Purdue 44-28

S Steven Montgomery – 1 solo tackle

University of Miami (FL) – BYE WEEK

WR Malcolm Lewis

CB Tracy Howard Jr.

QB Ryan Williams

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Win over Clarion 45-0

WR Sean McVay – Did Not Play

Florida A&M – BYE WEEK

LB/DE Derrick Conner

Howard University – Lost to South Carolina State 41-23

OL Kevin Gonzalez –  Did Not Play

North Carolina Central – Lost to Bethune-Cookman 42-17

OL Clevonne Davis – No Stats Recorded

New England Patriots – Win over St. Louis Rams 29-17

DE Justin Francis – No Stats Recorded

Now let’s check out how they did the weekend of November 3^rd.

West Virginia – Lost to Texas Christian 39-38 (2 OT)

QB Geno Smith – Completed 32 of 54 passes, 1 interception (ONLY THIRD INTERCEPTION OF YEAR) 10 carries for a gain of 44 and loss of 16

WR Ivan McCartney – 1 catch for 10 yards

WR Stedman Bailey – 2 catches for 30 yards, 1 TD

WR Terrance Gourdine – Did Not Play

RB D’Vontis Arnold – Did Not Play

WR Devonte Mathis – Did Not Play

Florida Atlantic – Lost to Navy 24-17

DL Trevon Coley – 3 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle

DB Anthony Hamilton – Did Not Play

University of Hawaii – Lost to Fresno State 45-10

DB Marrell Jackson – 2 solo tackles, 2 assisted tackles

Morgan State – Lost to Bethune-Cookman 24-13

LB Stephen Blissett – No Stats Recorded

Florida State University – BYE WEEK

WR Rashad Gholston

Syracuse University – Lost to Cincinnati 35-24

CB Keondrick Lyn – 4 solo tackles, 1 tackle for a loss of 1 yard

University of Massachusetts – Lost to Northern Illinois 63-0

OL Vincent Westcarr – No Stats Recorded

University of Central Florida – Win over Southern Methodist 42-17

LB Mark Rucker – Did Not Play

Utah State University – Win over Texas State 38-7

CB Quinton Byrd – Did Not Play

Louisiana Tech – Win over Texas-San Antonio 51-27

DB Ahmad Wallace – Did Not Play

University of South Florida – Win over Connecticut 13-6

DB Trevon Griffin – No Stats Available

Northern Illinois – Win over Massachusetts 63-0

LB Jamaal Bass – 4 solo tackles

University of Minnesota – Lost to Michigan 35-13

S Steven Montgomery – Did Not Play

University of Miami (FL) – Win over Virginia Tech 30-12

WR Malcolm Lewis – Not Active

CB Tracy Howard Jr. – 3 solo tackles

QB Ryan Williams – Did Not Play

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Win over Gannon 38-35

WR Sean McVay – Did Not Play

Florida A&M – Lost to North Carolina A&T 16-3

LB/DE Derrick Conner – No Stats Available

Howard University – Win over Hampton 20-10

OL Kevin Gonzalez – No Stats Available

North Carolina Central – Win over Delaware State 23-20

OL Clevonne Davis – No Stats Recorded

New England Patriots – BYE WEEK

DL Justin Francis

Now let’s look at how the former Patriots did this past weekend.

West Virginia – Lost to Oklahoma State 55-34

QB Geno Smith – Completed 36 of 54 pass attempts for 364 yards and 2 TD, rushed 8 times for a gain of 19 and loss of 20

WR Stedman Bailey – 14 catches for 225 yards and 1 TD

WR Ivan McCartney – Did Not Play

WR Terrance Gourdine – Did Not Play

RB D’Vontis Arnold – Did Not Play

WR Devonte Mathis – Did Not Play

Florida Atlantic – Win over Western Kentucky 37-28

DL Trevon Coley – 2 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle

DB Anthony Hamilton – Did Not Play

University of Hawaii – Lost to Boise State 49-14

DB Marrell Jackson – 6 solo tackles, 3 assisted tackles, 1 tackle for a loss of 2 yards

Morgan State – Lost to Norfolk State 30-0

LB Stephen Blissett – 1 solo tackle

Florida State University – Win over Virginia Tech 28-22

WR Rashad Gholston – Did Not Play

Syracuse University – Win over Louisville 45-26

CB Keondrick Lyn – 3 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle

University of Massachusetts – Win over Akron 22-14

OL Vincent Westcarr – No Stats Recorded

University of Central Florida – Win over UTEP 31-24

LB Mark Rucker – Did Not Play

Utah State University – BYE WEEK

CB Quinton Byrd

Louisiana Tech – Win over Texas State 62-55

DB Ahmad Wallace – Did Not Play

University of South Florida – BYE WEEK

DB Trevon Griffin

Northern Illinois – BYE WEEK

LB Jamaal Bass

University of Minnesota – Win over Illinois 17-3

S Steven Montgomery – Did Not Play

University of Miami (FL) – Lost to Virginia 41-40

WR Malcolm Lewis – Not Active

CB Tracy Howard Jr. – 3 assisted tackles

QB Ryan Williams – Did Not Play

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Win over Shippensburg 41-10

WR Sean McVay – Did Not Play

Florida A&M – Win over North Carolina Central 22-21

LB/DE Derrick Conner – Did Not Play

Howard University – Lost to Georgia Southern 69-26

OL Kevin Gonzalez – Did Not Play

North Carolina Central – Lost to Florida A&M 22-21

OL Clevonne Davis – Did Not Play

New England Patriots – Win over Buffalo Bills 37-31

DL Justin Francis – 1 assisted tackle

Regular Season Grades - Offense

People always ask me: “Underwood, what do you think about (insert player/position/scheme/playcall here)?” So, to answer everybody’s questions, here is your first installment of my Regular Season Grades.

Today, we’re starting with the Offense.

Here goes:

Quarterbacks – C+

After transferring from Archbishop McCarthy, Nick Jeanty won the job as starting QB and came out with a powerful statement on his first drive as a Patriot, leading the team down the field against National #1 Bradenton Manatee, capping the drive with a touchdown pass to Sean Avant. Apart from that, Jeanty’s play has been up and down. His completion percentage is strong (66.5%) and he has shown a good arm, and confidence in the pocket. He’s been the victim of some drops at key moments, but has also thrown into coverage a bit too often, resulting in 12 interceptions on the year. Jeanty appears to be either holding back, or being held back by the coaches (I’m not sure which one it is). Jeanty can still be a great player, but to do that the turnovers need to be cut down.

Gernald Hawkins has played some good football. When faced with starting defenses, the Junior struggled mightily, although he did progress as the season wore on. Late in the year against Western and Flanagan, Hawkins came into the games ready to throw, and throw deep. He connected on touchdowns each of the last 2 weeks, and showed that, when given time, he can be an effective player.

Joseph Testamark and Demari Simpkin did a good job running the scout and JV teams, respectively. Testamark has a live arm and good athleticism. Simpkin took over for Testamark/Hawkins and led the JV team to their 3^rd consecutive undefeated season.

Running Backs – A

Alex Lee came onto the scene this year as a man possessed. He opened the year with 133 yards on just 11 carries against Bradenton Manatee and didn’t stop there. The highlight game for him was the win against St. Thomas Aquinas, where he had 148 yards and 3 touchdowns. Lee’s spotlight season was cut short with a knee injury in game 6 at Boyd Anderson.

Cameron Rigby has added an element of shiftiness that was missing from the backfield after Trevon Rolle decided to leave the program. A polished receiver and dynamic returner, Rigby’s talents were frequently on display in many areas of the game. I would like to see him dance a bit less and get up the field, but that’s a minor gripe for a player of Rigby’s caliber.

Embodying the feast or famine nature of this season is junior RB Eric Pittman. Known to his teammates as E, Pittman’s lackadaisical punt return with premature celebration cost us the Cypress Bay game. But, Pittman did not let that mental lapse define his season, and he came back to rush for 227 yards and 4 TDs over the crucial season ending games against Western and Flanagan. Pittman has shown that he is a special player, and could possibly be the best RB on the roster. Which is saying something with the talent we have in the backfield.

Khalil Lewis put his toughness and blazing track speed on display repeatedly this season. The junior RB found great success the past 2 seasons on JV, and continued to excel on the Varsity level. He didn’t get as many carries as I’m sure he would have liked, but it’s tough to balance 6 quality players at 1 position. He’ll see his role increase next season for sure.

Alex Anderson had an interesting season. Too big/good to be on JV, but stuck behind 4 other players on Varsity. Anderson, who looks like a grown man standing 6’1” 212lbs and with a full beard as a SOPHOMORE, ran like Adrian Peterson when he got on the field, leaving defenders on the ground in the wake of his path. He ran for over 100 yards in very limited time, but he will definitely be a key player in near future. Just watch.

When the spread offense needed some more bulk, FB Malik Mapps came in to open holes and lead the way for the 5 RBs on the team. His contribution to the team goes further than stats, and his willingness to do the “dirty work” allowed for the skill players to find space and put points on the board.

Wide Receivers – B

Sean Avant was clearly the headliner of this group. He led the team in catches and receiving yards, and made tough catches over the middle when the offense needed them most. His leaping touchdown grab in the opener against Bradenton Manatee showed the elite ability he possesses.

Apart from Avant, the passing game was spread between a host of other playmakers. Tanares Robinson, Geonte Smith, Delano Whitehead, Khalil Webster, Alex Lee and Cameron Rigby all had 10+ catches. Add in Tyler Williams and Kwasim west, and you have a receiving corps that can put many different players on the field without any drop in production.

Drops were a particular scourge in losses to Northeast and Boyd Anderson. This wasn’t the only thing that contributed to those losses, but they didn’t help the team either. There were also times when receivers ran wrong routes or quit on their routes (didn't run them full out to the end). Both areas kept this unit from being more successful and dynamic.

On the season, 17 different players caught passes for the Patriots. This wasn’t the same explosive offensive season that we’ve had over the past 6 years, but there is still a wealth of quality talent at the receiver position.

Offensive Line – B

The play of the line mirrored that of the team this season. When they played well, they were GREAT. When they struggled, it was terrible.

Center/Guard Mike Miranda was the only returning starter to this unit, and he led admirably. His in line run blocking was the catalyst for the running game many times this season. He struggled at times with his shotgun snaps, which hurt the offense. He will probably move to guard full time at the next level.

Leeward Brown and Delvin Arnold played well at guard. Brown, a Sophomore, could be one of the top college prospects to ever come out of Miramar. Arnold eats up defenders as he drives in run blocking situations. Both struggled at times in pass protection, but they both improved over the course of the season.

Tackles Daniel McGhie and Damone Thomson struggled against quick pass rushers, particularly in the games against Northeast and Boyd Anderson. They played very strong games against Cypress Bay, Bradenton Manatee and St. Thomas Aquinas. Consistency is the only thing keeping this pair from being 

great. Overall, their play was solid if unspectacular. Definitely nothing to be ashamed about.

Stewart Boyd was a capable player who freely rotated at both Center and Guard. He will be a key to the success of this team in the future.

DTs Ja'Quan Smith and Telvin Arnold pulled a bit of double duty, playing on offense when the line was thinned out due to injuries later on in the season. They added a nasty streak and very good strength up front, and their additions, though intermittent, paid big dividends for the offense.

Overall Grade: C+

This season saw the offense struggle at times, and look like a well oiled machine at others. It’s taken some adjusting to find the strengths of this year’s team, mainly running the ball and timely ball control passing.

I lamented the struggles of this unit throughout the season, but also celebrated its successes. An average season from this unit was still good enough when it needed to be to earn a spot in the playoffs. Tailoring the offense to the talents of this year’s team has taken some time, but I think that the late season performance and production is more indicative of this team’s abilities than the early season struggles.

Special Feature - Recruiting Blitz by Pete Ariz

Throughout my short time as a blogger, I've gotten to work with and meet some really great people. You've read work from some in the past, and will read some more now.

Here is a look at the top college recruits in the Miramar-South Plantation game by ace recruiting insider Pete Ariz:

South Plantation

Alex Collins looks for room against Coral Springs

RB Alex Collins: The longtime Miami pledge de-committed from the ‘Canes last week, as most had expected him to do for a while. Collins has a special combination of size/speed that would have led to a nice pairing with Duke Johnson at Miami. While Collins is still saying that he is considering Miami, I would be stunned not to see him choose Florida State in the coming weeks (look for a decision after South Plantation’s season wraps up.) Wisconsin is still alive as a dark horse as well. Miami must continue to sell him on the fact that he could get a lot of touches early on, which is something that FSU probably can’t offer. Collins had been considering other schools for a while, then the ‘Noles offered his best friend John Franklin, which threw a huge twist into the equation. I’m interested to see how Collins performs against the fast Miramar defense.

John Franklin poses before a 7-on-7 tournament this summer

QB John Franklin: Franklin committed to FSU about two weeks ago, one day after the ‘Noles offered. He will be heading to Florida State with the “Athlete” tag and will most likely end up at WR, but according to Franklin he will have an opportunity to play quarterback. Florida State was the first big program to offer Franklin, which has led some to believe it was in an attempt just to help the attempt to land Collins. It will be interesting to see if Franklin winds up at FSU if Collins does not choose the ‘Noles. It should be another good matchup for Franklin tomorrow, as his athletic ability might be neutralized against the speed of the Patriots defense. He will have to rely more on his arm to make the plays.

CB Natavious Odoms: Odoms is a lesser-known player on the defensive side of the ball, but has been very productive for the Paladins this season with 5 interceptions. While Odoms does not hold any Division-1 offers at the moment, word is that Purdue has been keeping in contact with him as of late.

Miramar

Jermaine Grace communicates to a teammate during 7-on-7 this summer

LB Jermaine Grace: The athletic linebacker has long been considered a heavy Miami lean and all indications are still pointing in that direction. While Tennessee has been talked about as a possible contender for Grace’s services, here are a lot of rumors about the future of Vols Head Coach Derek Dooley’s future. At this point, I would be absolutely shocked to see Grace anywhere other than Miami. The plan is still for him to wait until signing day to make his announcement. Grace will have a pivotal role in Miramar’s efforts against Alex Collins.

Sean Avant drags St. Thomas defenders (from 2011 game)

WR Sean Avant: The senior receiver has two schools out in front, Marshall and Wake Forest. He is planning on taking visits after the season concludes. I think he would be a good fit in the Marshall offense, which has former SoFla standout Rakeem Cato at QB. The Thundering Herd like to spread it out offensively.

RB Alex Lee: The versatile and explosive running back has had a stellar season, including the game-winning touchdown against St. Thomas Aquinas earlier this season. Lee holds an offer from FAU at the moment and that could be where he winds up.

WR Khalil Webster: The 6’4” Webster currently holds offers from South Alabama and Southern, but he is still hoping to receive the coveted South Florida offer, where his brother, Kayvon, plays. 

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Pete Ariz is a freshman at FIU, and is a regular contributor to South Florida High School Sports and CanesInSight as a recruiting analyst. You can find his work at sfhighschoolsports.com, CanesInSight.co, or by following him on twitter @P_Ariz3

This Week in Miramar Sports - November 13th

It's another great week for your Miramar Sports.

Let's look at the schedule:

Monday, November 12th
No games

Tuesday, November 13th
Girl's Soccer at Cooper City - 5pm
Boy's Soccer at Cooper City - 7pm

Wednesday, November 14th
No games

Thursday, November 15th
Girl's Soccer at Cypress Bay - 5pm
Boy's Soccer at Cypress Bay - 7pm

Friday, November 16h
Football Playoffs - Round 1: Regional Quarterfinal
Varsity Football at South Plantation - 7:30pm
Note the time of this game. All playoff games start at 7:30pm



Make it a great week, Patriots.


Until Next Time,


Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Regular Season Recap - 2012 Football

The 2012 football season has been a story of 2 teams for the Patriots. One team was a schizophrenic bunch of undisciplined players who struggled against teams who should have been no match for the Patriots. The other was a talented, precise machine that defeated some of the top teams in Broward County.

Following 3 consecutive District Championships, as well as the 2009 6A State Championship and an appearance in the 2011 8A State Championship game, the Patriots came into the season with one of the most complete résumés in the State. After losing 43 seniors off the 2011 team, this year’s version, rife with young talent, looked to continue to add to the legacy of Miramar Football.

The season has had its ups and downs. Tempering wins over St. Thomas Aquinas and rival Everglades were tough losses to teams who were heavy underdogs (Northeast and Boyd Anderson), a loss to the Nation’s #1 team that spiraled out of control (Brandenton Manatee) and a gut wrenching loss to our most hated rival (Cypress Bay).

Even with an up and down season that didn’t see consecutive wins or losses until the last 3 weeks of the year, the Patriots managed to earn a 6^th consecutive playoff berth, this time as District Runner-up. The Road back to Orlando starts with a trip to play South Plantation (more on this game to come).

Here are the results for the games this year:
Week 1 – L 41-6 at Bradenton Manatee RECAP ARTICLE
Week 2 – W 42-20 vs Ely RECAP ARTICLE
Week 3 – L 13-5 at Northeast  RECAP ARTICLE
Week 4 – W 48-3 at West Broward RECAP ARTICLE
Week 5 – L 17-13 vs Cypress Bay RECAP ARTICLE
Week 6 – W 27-24 (2OT) vs St. Thomas Aquinas
Week 7 – L 13-6 at Boyd Anderson
Week 8 – W 34-6 vs Everglades – Mayor’s Cup AND Homecoming
Week 9 – W 27-0 vs Western
Week 10 – W 35-16 at Flanagan – Senior Night 

Regular Season Final Team Statistics

Regular Season record – 6-4 (4-1 District 12-8A, District Runner-up)
Total Score – Miramar 243 Opponents 153

Until Next Time,


Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

This Week in Miramar Sports - November 5th

It's another great week for your Miramar Sports.

Let's look at the schedule:

Monday, November 5th
Girl's Soccer @ Plantation - 5pm
Boy's Soccer @ Plantation - 7pm

Tuesday, November 6th
No games

Wednesday, November 7th
Girl's Soccer vs. McArthur - 5pm
Boy's Soccer vs. McArthur - 7pm

Thursday, November 8th
No games

Friday, November 9th
No games (Bye week for the Football team)



Make it a great week, Patriots.


Until Next Time,


Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

This Week in Miramar Sports - October 29th

This is a special week. Not only do we have the start of the Girl's Soccer season, but we also have 2 key Varsity football games against District 12-8A rivals.

Let's look at the schedule:

Monday, October 29th
Senior Night recognition for Fall Sports - 6pm at Branca Stadium
Varsity Football vs. Western - 7pm

Tuesday, October 30th
Girl's Soccer @ South Broward - 7pm

Wednesday, October 31st
No games

Thursday, November 1st
Girls Soccer @ Dillard - 5pm

Friday, November 2nd
No games

Saturday, November 3rd
Varsity Football Regular Season Finale @ Flanagan - 5pm
*PLEASE NOTE THE DATE AND TIME OF THIS GAME*


Make it a great week, Patriots.


Until Next Time,


Cameron J. Underwood
Miramar Sports

Alumni Report - 10/26

Oh hey look, today’s Saturday -  here’s an update on how the former Miramar High football players are doing at the next level.

West Virginia – Lost to Kansas State 55-14

QB Geno Smith – 21 of 32 completed passes for 143 yards and 1 TD, 2 interceptions (only 2 of the season); rushed 7 times for a gain of 12 and a loss of 27

Geno Smith facing the pressure from 2 K-State Defenders

Geno walking off the field after his first interception of the season

"Man, I sure miss playing Baylor...."

WR Ivan McCartney – 3 catches for 26 yards

WR Stedman Bailey – 4 catches for 34 yards, 1 TD

Stedman Bailey puts a move on a K-State defender

WR Terrance Gourdine – Did Not Play

RB D’Vontis Arnold – Did Not Play

WR Devonte Mathis – Did Not Play

Florida Atlantic – Lost to South Alabama 37-34 (2 OT)

DL Trevon Coley – 2 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles; 1 sack for a loss of 3 yards

DB Anthony Hamilton – Did Not Play

University of Hawaii – BYE WEEK

DB Marrell Jackson

Morgan State – Lost to Howard 21-20

LB Stephen Blissett – 2 assisted tackles and 1 recovered fumble

Florida State University – Win over Miami (FL) 33-20

WR Rashad Gholston – Did Not Play

Syracuse University – Win over Connecticut 40-10

CB Keondrick Lyn – 2 solo tackles

University of Massachusetts – Lost to Bowling Green 24-0

OL Vincent Westcarr – No Stats Recorded

University of Central Florida – Win over Memphis 35-17

LB Mark Rucker – Did Not Play

Utah State University – Win over New Mexico State 41-7

CB Quinton Byrd – Did Not Play

Louisiana Tech – Win over Idaho 70-28

DB Ahmad Wallace – Did Not Play

University of South Florida – Lost to Louisville 27-25

DB Trevon Griffin – No Stats Recorded

Northern Illinois – Win over Akron 37-7

LB Jamaal Bass – 3 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle; 1 tackle for a loss of 3 yards

University of Minnesota – Lost to Wisconsin 38-13

S Steven Montgomery – Did Not Play

University of Miami (FL) – Lost to Florida State 33-20

WR Malcolm Lewis – Not Active

CB Tracy Howard, Jr. – 1 solo tackle, 1 assisted tackle

QB Ryan Williams – Did Not Play

Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Win over Mercyhurst 31-13

WR Sean McVay – Did Not Play

Florida A&M – Lost to South Carolina State 27-20

LB/DE Derrick Conner – Did Not Play

Howard University – Win over Morgan State 21-20

OL Kevin Gonzalez –  Did Not Play

North Carolina Central – Win over Hampton 37-20

OL Clevonne Davis – No Stats Recorded

New England Patriots – Win over New York Jets 29-26

DL Justin Francis – No Stats Recorded

If you know of any players that graduated from Miramar High that are still playing college football, please e-mail with their name and the college at georgeharvey225 [at] yahoo.com with the subject “The Alumni Report”.

Until Next Wednesday,

George “Sports Nut” Harvey

Miramar Sports