In Florida, the 2024 high school football season has come to a thrilling close, showcasing outstanding talent across the state. Players made their marks with spectacular performances, solidified their reputations, and for some seniors, it became a swan song before their respective college careers begin. Every year, the best of the best are recognized, and this season is no exception.
Highlighting the talents of this year’s stars, the all-state teams from various classifications have been released. The players were selected based on a combination of their individual performance, team success, and various accolades, including state MVPs like Jayvan Boggs from Cocoa and Malachi Toney from Plantation American Heritage.
Taking center stage on the offensive side, rising stars like Brady Hart from Cocoa excelled as quarterback, throwing for an impressive 4,360 yards and 40 touchdowns. Hart, a Texas A&M signee, led his team to a 2A state championship. Moreover, senior running backs such as Byron Louis from Plantation American Heritage and Jamarice Wilder from Venice turned heads with their rushing yards, both contributing significantly to their teams’ playoff journeys.
On the receiving end, players like Jasen Lopez and Larry Miles showcased their skills, highlighting their roles as vital components of their high-powered offenses. Lopez, in particular, charted over 1,300 receiving yards in the process.
Defensively, talents such as Asharri Charles of Venice and Xavier Reid from West Boca Raton proved to be disruptive forces, racking up key tackles and sacks throughout the season. Charles, in his case, finished with 107 tackles and 13.5 sacks.
Additionally, versatile players like Amari Clemons of Marianna and Jeff Jones from St. Petersburg displayed incredible skill sets, contributing on both offense and defense.
The 2024 high school season in Florida was filled with excitement and remarkable achievements, establishing groundwork for many athletes as they transition to collegiate play. It is evident that the future remains bright for Florida high school football.
