Joe Frisaro

Joe Frisaro

Joe Frisaro is a veteran sports journalist with more than 40 years of professional experience. Joe graduated from the University of Alabama in 1983, and worked for two decades with various newspapers, including the Tampa Tribune, where he covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFL. Joe was part of the growth at MLB.com, where he covered the Miami Marlins for 18 seasons before taking early retirement in 2020.  Joe’s ManOn2nd Podcast appears on the Real Voices of the Game Productions, and he’s covered South Florida prep sports for SBLive Sports Florida since 2022. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeFrisaro 

Brent Fardette lifted Cardinal Gibbons to victory by executing a successful late on-sides kick and following up with a game winning field goal in the Chiefs 36-35 victory.
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Vote: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (9/30/2024)

Soggy and windy conditions caused by Hurricane Helene didn’t slow down the quality of play of high school football in South Florida.

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Jerrard Smith of Miami Norland had two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, against Chaminade-Madonna.
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Vote: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (9/23/2024)

Check out this week's list of top performers from throughout South Florida and help us determine this week's South Florida High School Football Player of the Week by voting in our poll.

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Chaminade-Madonna standouts RJ Alphonse (56) and Derrek Cooper (1) after the Lions roar past Miami Norland, 45-20.
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5 Takeaways from Chaminade-Madonna’s big win against Miami Norland

Derrek Cooper stands out on both sides of the ball, and the Chaminade-Madonna cruises to third straight impressive victory.

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Ennio Yapoor leads the Miami Norland Vikings on the road against the Chaminade-Madonna Lions in South Florida clash.
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Chaminade-Madonna's defense helps to rally past Norland: Live score, updates between Florida powers (9/19/2024)

Stars set to shine as the Vikings visit the resurgent Lions.

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Chaminade-Madonna sensation Derrek Cooper (1) is flying high after his strip sack and fumble recovery in the Lions win over Miami Edison. Cooper is a 4-star running back/linebacker and Georgia recruit.
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Vote: Who should be the South Florida football Player of the Week? (9/16/2024)

Joe Frisaro Inclement weather played havoc all weekend in South Florida, with lightning and thunderstorms causing numerous delays throughout the area. Still, m

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St. Thomas Aquinas coach Roger Harriott addresses team after the Raiders rallied past Western, 23-15, on a rainy night.
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St. Thomas Aquinas survives scare, rallies past Western

Joe Frisaro DAVIE, FLORIDA – After three quarters, nationally-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas found itself in an unfamiliar position. The Raiders were trailing on the

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Jasen "Jroc" Lopez of Chaminade-Madonna, a 4-star receiver, caught 11 passes in a thrilling win against American Heritage. He is one of our candidates for this week's South Florida High School Football Player of the Week. Review each of the nominees and cast your vote.
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Vote: South Florida high school football Player of the Week (9/9/2024)

Great games, great action and great performances highlighted this week's South Florida high school football action.

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Chaminade-Madonna drills field goal on final play to beat American Heritage
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5 takeaways from Chaminade-Madonna’s thrilling win over American Heritage

Lions overcome injuries and adversity and beat the Patriots on a last-second field goal

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Noah Sidan delivers a 26-yard field goal as time runs out, lifting Chaminade-Madonna to a 48-45 win against American Heritage.
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Last-second field goal lifts Chaminade-Madonna over American Heritage

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American Heritage receiver Malachi Toney (1) gets to the sidelines after a long completion in a win against Western. Toney had two touchdowns on the night.
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Vote: South Florida high school football Player of the Week (9/2/2024)

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American Heritage quarterback Dia Bell threw for 332 yards and five touchdowns in a lopsided win against Western. Bell (Class '26) is committed to Texas.
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American Heritage's Dia Bell scratching the surface of greatness

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American Heritage coach Mike Smith addresses his club after a comfortable 51-12 win against Western.
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American Heritage unleashes big plays in rout of Western

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