Tag: Carriss Johns

  • Experience to remember: WR/CB Tyrone Hayes recaps Okeechobee journey

    OKEECHOBEE – From potential tragedy to sheer triumph, Tyrone Hayes has been through a lot in his high school football years with Okeechobee. The Brahmans ‘24 wide receiver/cornerback overcame a multitude of injuries over the past two seasons to earn All-Star status as a senior. “He is a hard working man,” Okeechobee ‘24 athlete Carriss…

  • Impact: ATH Ni’Marion Bryant

    OKEECHOBEE – Ni’Marion Bryant finished his senior season with some memorable moments with the Okeechobee Brahmans. In all, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound athlete proved himself to be a valuable leader with his overall athleticism, his ability to guide others on and off the field, and more. He led Okeechobee to a 6-4 record in 2023, which…

  • Orange Bowl Football Showcase Spotlight: ATH Carriss Johns

    MIAMI GARDENS – Carriss Johns made the most of his Orange Bowl Football Showcase experience this past Saturday (Feb. 24). Held at St. Thomas University’s Bobcat Stadium in Miami, the Okeechobee ‘24 ATH earned an offer on the spot from Westminster College, a Division III school based in New Wilmington, Pa. Westminster College was one…

  • Orange Bowl Football Showcase: Lives changed in eighth annual event

    MIAMI GARDENS – For approximately 500 high school football student-athletes throughout the state of Florida, their potential futures were pointed into a positive direction. Sponsored primarily by Baptist Health, the Orange Bowl hosted its eighth annual football showcase to provide potential college scholarship opportunities for scores of high school seniors – and now also underclassmen.…