Vote: Who is Central Florida High School Football Player of the Week? - Nov. 17, 2025

Cast your vote to decide who had the best performance during Week 13 of the 2025 season?

Lake Nona quarterback Luke Ramsey ran for two touchdowns to power the Lions past St. Cloud, 29-0, in a Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal on Nov. 14, 2025. / Acovan Schild

Central Florida high school football teams are off and running in the FHSAA state playoffs, as well as winning, thanks to a myriad of standout individual performances in the opening round last week.

We looked at schools in seven counties (Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River) and nominated 24 athletes for games played Nov. 13-14, 2025.

We ask you to check out the nominees below and cast your vote for Central Florida Player of the Week, which covers offense, defense and special teams.

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Congratulations to the winner for games played Nov. 4-8, 2025: Eau Gallie ATH Gabriel Player.

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Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. PT, Sunday, Nov. 23. The winner will be announced next week. Here are this week’s nominees:

Chris McKenna, K, South Lake

Senior boomed field goals of 32, 42 and 44 yards – the last one late in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime – to lift the Eagles past Tampa Plant, 37-36, in three overtimes in a wild Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal game

Zion Matthews, QB, Dr. Phillips

Star senior rushed for a pair of touchdowns to help the Panthers stun previously unbeaten Jupiter, 24-21, in a Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal game.

Luke Ramsey, QB, Lake Nona

Senior ran for two TDs to power the Lions past St. Cloud, 29-0, in a Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal.

Marceles Carey, ATH, DeLand

Star senior turned in another superb performance, rushing four times for 164 yards and three TDs, catching two passes for 58 yards, and making four tackles and two interceptions, including a pick-6, to lead the unbeaten Bulldogs (11-0) past St. Johns Creekside, 70-21, in a Class 7A, Region 1 quarterfinal.

Noah Grubbs, QB, Lake Mary

Notre Dame commit completed 17 of 22 passes for 229 yards and six TDs to power the Rams past Hagerty 42-14, in a Class 7A, Region 1 quarterfinal.

Aaron Hardy, Jr., RB, Boone

Senior exploded for 197 yards rushing and two TDs on 26 carries and caught six passes for 53 yards to lead the Braves past Winter Park, 24-12, in a Class 7A, Region 1 quarterfinal game.

Saphir Miller, WR/CB, Edgewater

Senior intercepted two passes, including one for a pick-6, to help the Eagles soar past Lake Gibson 33-0, in a Class 5A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Blake McCullough, QB, Bishop Moore

Super sophomore completed 12 of 13 passes for 147 yards and five TDs and ran for 10 yards to propel the Hornets past Hernando, 61-6.

Trell Edwards, RB/SB, Spruce Creek

Senior rumbled 40 yards for a TD with less than 6 minutes left to guide the Hawks past Seminole, 23-20, in a nail-biting Class 7A, Region 1 quarterfinal.

J’Len Chaplin, QB, Seminole

Senior ran for two TDs and threw for another score in a close loss to Spruce Creek.

Jayden Ammons, RB/SB/WR, West Orange

Junior ran 20 times for 99 yards and two TDs to march the Warriors past Plant City, 45-30, in a Class 7A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Champ Monds, QB, Vero Beach

Sophomore sensation returned to the lineup after recovering from an injury to complete 21 of 25 passes for 277 yards and three TDs to lead the unbeaten Indians (11-0) past East Ridge, 57-10, in a Class 7A, Region 3 quarterfinal.

Duke Butler, ATH, Viera

Junior ran 11 times for 126 yards and two TDs to guide the Hawks past Riverview, 54-13, in a Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Amaree Rutland, QB, Kissimmee Osceola

Senior scored the game-winning TD on a 1-yard run with less than 1 minute to lift the Kowboys past Plant City Durant, 22-15, in a Class 6A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Braylyn Simmons, ATH, Mainland

Junior rushed for more than 130 yards and three TDs to power the Buccaneers past Middleburg, 34-13, in a Class 5A, Region 1 quarterfinal.

Rahmir Davis, ATH, Eau Gallie

Senior made 15 tackles, including nine solo, to propel the Commodores past Tavares, 26-0, in a Class 3A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Kevin Verpaele, QB, Merritt Island

Junior passed for three TDs to guide the Mustangs past Titusville, 41-13, in a Class 3A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Champ Smith, QB, Cocoa

Junior completed 20 of 30 passes for 287 yards and four TDs to power the Tigers past Newberry, 42-13, in a Class 2A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Jacory Mills, RB/LB, Melbourne Central Catholic

Freshman made 13 tackles, including seven solo, along with one sack, and returned an interception 38 yards for a TD to propel the Hustlers past Orlando Christian Prep, 21-4, in a Class 1A, Region 2 quarterfinal.

Issac Farling, ATH, Mount Dora Christian

Sophomore passed for 52 yards and rushed 18 times for 210 yards and four TDs to power the Bulldogs past Foundation Academy, 50-18, in the semifinals of the SSAA 11-man State Championships.

Kevin Ishmael III, WR/CB, The Master’s Academy (Oviedo)

Freshman caught five passes for 185 yards and three TDs in a 51-34 loss to Gainesville Oak Hall in the semifinals of the SSAA 3A Championships.

Dylan Colontrelle, QB, St. Edward’s

Sophomore completed 17 of 31 passes for 188 yards and three TDs and ran for 36 yards in a 24-21 loss to Tampa Cambridge Christian in the semifinals of the SSAA 3A Championships.

Koren Williams, MLB/TE, Windermere Prep

Sophomore made a whopping 15 tackles, including seven solo, to help the Lakers beat Spring Hill Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, 25-14, and win the SSAA 1A Championship.

Noah McMann, WR/DB, Real Life Christian Academy

Senior made an incredible 17 tackles to power the Raptors past Merritt Island Christian, 49-26, in the semifinals of the SSAA 8-man State Championships.

About Our Athlete of the Week Voting
High School on SI voting polls are meant to be a fun, lighthearted way for fans to show support for their favorite athletes and teams. Our goal is to celebrate all of the players featured, regardless of the vote totals.Sometimes one athlete will receive a very large number of votes — even thousands — and that’s okay! The polls are open to everyone and are simply a way to build excitement and community around high school sports.Unless we specifically announce otherwise, there are no prizes or official awards for winning. The real purpose is to highlight the great performances of every athlete included in the poll.

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