Tag: Belle Glade
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Greatness in the making: RB Andrew Simeton Jr.
BELLE GLADE – The Glades Central Raiders varsity football program has a hidden gem. Andrew Simeton Jr., a running back from the Class of 2025, is ready to stake his claim as a formidable asset to his team in multiple ways. In fact, the senior-to-be showed flashes of his potential this past season in nine…
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College bound: Dartayvious Saintelus to Southeastern
WEST PALM BEACH – Dartayvious Saintelus had his ultimate crowning moment last week (Wednesday, May 22) at The King’s Academy. The soon-to-be high school graduate officially signed his letter of intent with Southeastern University, a NAIA school based in Lakeland (Fla.). The 6-foot-2, 270-pound defensive tackle chose Southeastern over the likes of Keiser, Montreat, Heidelberg,…
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All rise: OL Jerry Alcindor
BELLE GLADE – The Glades Central Raiders are looking to have one of most formidable offensive lines this year in Palm Beach County. One of those key linemen includes Jerry Alcindor, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound left tackle who is in the Class of 2025. In his junior season at Glades Central, Alcindor recorded the following over…
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One catch at a time: WR Chris Pompilus
BELLE GLADE – The Glades Central Raiders have a lot of talent at the wide receiver position. One of them is Chris Pompilus, a 6-foot-6, 170-pound wideout who is in the Class of 2025. Prior to the Glades Central Spring Jamboree on Friday, May 17, there were a couple of highlight moments to glean from.…
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Breakthrough: WR Gregory King III
BELLE GLADE – One shining moment. Sometimes that is all an individual needs to gain a level of confidence in the quest to accomplish a dream. Meet Gregory King III, a Belle Glade native and wide receiver from the ‘25 class. While this will go down as an unofficial statistic, the 5-foot-9, 153-pound wideout caught…
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Spring Football Experience: Glades Day rips Canterbury
BELLE GLADE – This has been a spring football game experience to remember for Glades Day. The Gators started their spring operations on Monday, April 29 and ended it on Thursday, May 16 with a home game against Canterbury (Fort Myers). It could not have gone much better for Glades Day, which scored once in…
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Milestone moment: Marquis Clarke signs LOI with FMU
BELLE GLADE – Marquis Clarke will go down as a Glades Day legend in more ways than one. The Gators ‘24 superstar earned MVP honors from his team on the night of Monday, May 13 at his school’s athletic awards ceremony inside the Glades Day gymnasium. He shared the honor with Jadin Herrera. Three days…
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Wolverine inspiration: CB Ayman Halum
WELLINGTON – To say that Ayman Halum is the inspiration figure for the Wellington Wolverines varsity football program is an understatement. The ‘27 cornerback made a key fourth down stop to help propel the Grey team to a 35-7 win over the Blue team in Wellington’s Blue-Grey scrimmage game yesterday (May 10). For sure, a…
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Get to know: DL/OL Octavio Muniz III
BELLE GLADE – The heart and soul of Glades Day’s line on both sides is arguably Octavio Muniz III. Playing at defensive tackle on defense and center on offense, the ‘25 two-way player started five games last season for the Gators. Muniz III posted the following statistics as a junior: •13 pancakes on offense •4…