Vote: Who is the South Florida High School Football Player of the Week?

South Florida high school football players ran up some impressive numbers during Week 4 of the 2025 season.

We looked at schools throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties and nominated 10 athletes for games played Sept. 11-13, 2025.

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

Congratulations to the winner for games played Sept. 4-6: St. Thomas Aquinas K Johnny DiSalvatore.

Voting closes at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21. The winner will be announced next week. Here are this week’s nominees:

Zac Katz, QB, True North Classical Academy

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound junior completed 15 of 25 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns and rushed five times for 22 yards to lead the Titans past previously unbeaten Archbishop McCarthy, 31-6.

Ace Taylor, RB/SB/KR, Cooper City

Senior had a huge day for the Cowboys, rushing 13 times for 118 yards and two TDs, catching a 40-yard TD pass and returning two kickoffs for 65 yards in a 42-26 win against Hollywood Hills.

Mason Mallory, QB, St. Thomas Aquinas

Senior transfer from West Boca Raton continues to shine, completing 9 of 13 passes for 195 yards and three TDs and rushing two times for 18 yards in a 45-6 victory against Western.

Neimann Lawrence, QB, Miami Northwestern

The talented sophomore completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three TDs and rushed two times for 44 yards and one score to power the Bulls past Miami Norland, 49-21.

Jamar Denson, WR, American Heritage Plantation

Senior caught five passes for 148 yards and two TDs in a close 24-17 loss to Edna Karr (New Orleans).

Kymani Morales, LB, American Heritage Plantation

Senior (6-2, 215) made 10 tackles, including four solo and three for loss, and three sacks in a loss to Edna Karr.

Travis Gamble, Jr., RB, Miami Southridge

Ran six times for 68 yards and three TDs to march the Spartans past Hialeah, 37-0.

Shawn James, WR/RB, Miami Columbus

Senior ran 15 times for 231 yards and two TDs in a 24-21 loss to Miami Palmetto.

Florentino Lopez, QB, Monarch (Coconut Creek)

Senior (6-3, 220) turned in a spectacular performance against Sanford Seminole, completing 23 of 32 passes for 359 yards and three TDs and rushing 12 times for 129 yards and another score to march the Knights to a 34-20 victory.

Anthony Vera, QB, Miami Westminster Christian

Star sophomore completed 14 of 20 passes for 263 yards and four TDs and rushed six times for 76 yards and another score to lead the Warriors past Pine Crest, 35-7.

Dia Bell, QB, American Heritage

Bell did not actually play this past week. In fact, he announced that his season and incredible high school career has ended due to injury. This nomination is a final tip of the hat to one of the all-time South Florida talents who will next showcase his skills at Texas University.

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.

Download the SBLive App

To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App

Jeff Gardenour can be reached by email at jgardenour1962@gmail.com or X @JMarkG1962