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Head coach: Bill Castle
Last season: 15-0, No. 18 national ranking. Beat St. Thomas Aquinas 33-20 for 7A championship, first title since 2006.
Last decade: 103-17-1
KEY PLAYERS
Running back Demarkcus Bowman
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RB Demarkcus Bowman (5-11, 195, Sr.) — 2020 Clemson commit rushed for nearly 2,500 yards and 36
touchdowns during his junior season, averaging over 11 yards per carry.
WR Arian Smith (6-1, 170, Sr.) — 4-star wide receiver will be a big-time playmaker for the
defending 7A state champs after transferring from Mulberry (Fla.).
CB Fenley Graham (5-8, 170, Sr.) — One of the best defensive backs in the state is a 2020 Florida commit.
CB Kendall Dennis (6-0, 170, Sr.) — Dennis and Graham give Dreadnaughts one of best cornerback tandems.
QB Chayil Garnett (6-1, 205, Sr.) — Auburn commit takes over at quarterback after transferring from Lake Wales (Fla.).
Defensive back Fenley Graham
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Aug. 23 at Manatee (Bradenton)
Sept. 13 at Plant City
Oct. 18 at Bloomingdale
