Before we get to the 2022 FHSAA state title matchups beginning later this week, let’s take a look back at the regional semifinals and find some of the biggest performances from Florida high school football.
Jamarkus Jefferson – Northview
Jefferson rushed for 252 yards and 2 touchdowns on 34 attempts, along with catching a pass for 12 yards and an additional score, in Northview’s 21-11 win over Union County. Jefferson also compiled 10 tackles on defense, along with 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and a PD.
Blake Boda – Cocoa
Boda completed 19-of-25 passes for 328 yards and 2 touchdowns in Cocoa’s 31-21 Florida high school semifinals win over Bradford.
Cedrick Bailey – Chaminade-Madonna
Bailey completed 9-of-13 passes for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns in Chaminade-Madonna’s 56-0 shutout win over True North Classical Academy.
Alberto Mendoza – Miami Columbus
Mendoza completed 18-of-25 passes for 242 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also rushing for 18 yards on 4 attempts, in the Explorers’ 41-36 win over Ocoee.
Carter Smith – Bishop Verot
Smith completed 19-of-29 passes for 183 yards and rushed for 59 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 15 attempts in Bishop Verot’s 38-28 Florida high school semifinals loss to Florida State.
Micahi Danzy – Florida State
Danzy rushed for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 attempts, and he also caught a pass for 21 yards in Florida State’s 38-28 win over Bishop Verot.
Deshon Jenkins Jr. – Bishop Verot
Jenkins rushed for 116 yards and 2 touchdowns on 22 carries in Bishop Verot’s 38-28 loss to Florida State.
Brandon Inniss – American Heritage
Inniss had 8 receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown in American Heritage’s 21-14 win over Bolles.
Mark Fletcher – American Heritage
Fletcher rushed for 88 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 tries in American Heritage’s 21-14 win over Bolles.
Sean Major – Lake Wales
Major compiled 16 tackles, 12 of which were solo, along with 5 TFL in Lake Wales’ 37-7 win over Columbia.
Jasen Lopez – True North Classical Academy
Lopez had 11 receptions for 150 yards, and he made 3 tackles and 2 PDs on defense in True North Classical Academy’s 56-0 loss to Chaminade-Madonna.
David Vadala – American Heritage
Vadala compiled 14 tackles (7 solo) and 2 TFL in the Patriots’ 21-14 win over Bolles.
