Watch high school sports and events nationwide, live and on demand, via the NFHS Network. Make the playoffs, next game, next game take it all the way. Watch highlights from the Lightning's 48-6 preseason win over the Panthers on Aug. 18. Palmetto Ridge High School is a secondary education school located near Naples, in an unincorporated census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, United States. The punishment comes after Toukonen was ejected from a Sept. 3 loss to Barron Collier after the conclusion of the game. We've had time to work together. If you're receiving this message in error, please call us at 886-495-5172. In case you missed it:FHSAA suspends coach Dwayne Mack 2 games for recruitment violation captured on video, By the way:Week 2 Collier, Lee County high school football final scores, scoring plays, Football previews: Class 7A-District 12 with Lehigh, Palmetto Ridge, Riverdale. Naples Palmetto Ridge 61-45, d. Punta Gorda Charlotte 52-35. Taking over for Wade Taylor, Cory Mentzer will be in charge of a talented roster, but not without some challenges. they can save time and money, get ahead and give back. A lot of people don't give them credit for it, but these are the COVID kids. Faustin was devastated when he was made aware of the news. WATCH: Ida Baker High School at Lee County Media Day, Ida Baker players and coaches give and overview of the upcoming season, WATCH: Riverdale High School Football at Lee County Media Day, Riverdale Players and Coaches give an overview of their upcoming season, Preseason results, analysis as North, Lehigh, Oasis pick up wins, Fort Myers, Bishop Verot, Gateway, Golden Gate, Naples among preseason winners, The Inside SWFL Football podcast by The News-Press, Naples Daily News returns for Season 5, See who from Dunbar, Naples, First Baptist, Lehigh ranked No. There's a chance Gulf Coast closes the regular season on at leasta four-game win streak while capturingtheir first district title under Nichols seems imminent in a three-team district featuring Immokalee and Palmetto Ridge, who both have first-year head coaches. Concessions at the games will be limited to grab and go snacks and lines will accommodate social distancing as well. Jan 11 The high school boundary modifications were approved last night by the School Board. If we can take it to state that is what we are going to do. "They've been working hard and buying into the system.". The network is available to high school student-athletes around the country through valued relationships with the NFLPA, FBU, NFCA and SPIRE. Palmetto Ridge beat Naples for the first time in school history, a 37-0 shutout to open that season. The officials had to walk past Toukonen to exit the field, which is where the argument began, Brickzin wrote. Brickzin said Toukonen did not intentionally chase after the officials. Interscholastic Athletics / Palmetto Ridge High (PRH) Sports Calendar Skip to Main Content District Home Select a School. Garrison Kepley, a senior transfer, takes over as starting quarterback. Palmetto Ridge High School is dedicated to the learning of individual perspectives and positively. They've done a great job of coming out of that and buying into what we're doing here at Gulf Coast.". "With all his success at Palmetto, the program will miss him for everything he did at Palmetto. Defensive end Cael Newton, a 6-foot-8 game wrecker, will be back after a season where he recorded 77 tackles, 16 tackles-for-loss, five sacks and a forced fumble. His 29 years of head coaching experience include 15 seasons at Plantation High, where his teams won 135 games, 10 district championships and posted five undefeated regular seasons. Season outlook: Despite the change at the top, the Tarpons have a chance to be even better this season. More:Regional quarterfinal recap: CSN, Cypress Lake, Dunbar, Naples, Palmetto Ridge advance, More:Southwest Florida high school football playoff scoreboard with photos galleries and video. Oct. 8at Miami-Booker T. Washington, 7 p.m. All games start at 6:30 p.m. unless noted. I trust my talents, skills and knowledge in making good judgments that will move me closer to my goals and I pay attention to things I can or need to do better. The News-Press and Naples Daily News will get you ready for the coming high school football season. Hepler, who has nearly three decades of sustained success as head coach, has the pieces to engineer a quick turnaround. However, we will make mistakes. The News-Press and Naples Daily News will get you ready for the coming high school football season . Camp/Event; F; Manning Passing Academy 6/20/19 to 6/23/19; Highest velocity throw at camp (54.1 mph). The energy thats in the room with all the guys on offense and defense, and then you have the new guys coming in, and everybody is just enthusiastic and wanting to play, and everybody is working, Palmetto Ridge senior wide receiver Kamonte Grimes said. This bears bite was taken up another notch this offseason. Toukonen also helped the football program get through tragedy after star football player and wrestler Colby Singletary died in a single-car crash in July 2019. Community members can honor the work of the school and its programs through this project. To make school history (again), it was only fitting that the Bears did it in historic fashion. On defense, senior defensive back Jaheim Clarke, an Illinois commit, leads a unit that also boasts a pair of talented linebackers in seniors Wyatt Robinson and Colton Flint. With an offense that Faucette thinks has the most weaponsduring his time at Baker and a defense he believes will be special, this season could be the one that sees the Bulldogs finally make some noise in the postseason. Palmetto Ridges defense made up for an offense that moved the ball but hurt itself with turnovers and penalties. Football teams were allowed back on the field for the first day of practice, and for Palmetto Ridge the expectations are sky high behind one of the best players in the area. Palmetto Ridge athletic director Brent Brickzin was out of the office and could not comment. SIGN IN. Toukonen also tried to get the officials to explain the call immediatelyafter it happened, but the officials declined to talk to him on the sideline. "We want to be able to compete against anybody," Jackson said. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. I learned I am flexible and can quickly adjust to changing or unexpected circumstances that upset or intimidate others. "We really wanted a tough schedule to push the boys.". After outscoring their county opponents 160-13, the Raiders needed a late rally to beat defending state champion Miami-Booker T. Washington 16-13, then were routed by Fort Lauderdale-Dillard 31-6 in the Class 1A-6A Gold Bracket semifinals. Thursday night football: Preseason results, analysis as North, Lehigh, Oasis pick up wins, Friday night football: Fort Myers, Bishop Verot, Gateway, Golden Gate, Naples among preseason winners, Listen: The Inside SWFL Football podcast by The News-Press, Naples Daily News returns for Season 5, Last year:7-3, made playoffs (lost to Wharton in Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal). Thats incredible for our team. I believe in building relationships, especially creating school relationships with all stakeholders. A logo will be placed on the bleachers sitting the two household guests in pairs to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Palmetto Ridge led 4-0 halfway through the second quarter, a score rarely seen in football. Van Hoecke, a two-time state runner-up in wrestling, recorded the record-setting safety by taking down Charlotte quarterback John Busha with 6:41 to play. Students Parents Staff Community About Us Departments & Divisions Human Resources Employment Schools Contact Us Interscholastic Athletics Interscholastic Athletics Athletic Announcements Sports Tickets Sports STREAMING LIVE The national record for safeties in a high school game is five, accomplished by three teams, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations record book. Hes a 400-meter runner, hes been running track all year. SAT Testing (Campus). The Big 15: See who from Naples, FBA, Riverdale, North ranked No. Palmetto Ridge led 4-0 halfway through the second quarter, a score rarely seen in football. Funds from the Brick Legacy Project will be used to support both Athletic and Academic programs at Palmetto Ridge HS. 0:49. Coming in January, the CCPS Parent Academy is excited to present a unique learning series featuring Steven Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families for all of our CCPS families. The Landsharks went 6-1 and won a playoff game, then had to forfeit their second playoff game due to COVID-19 issues. Collier County kicks off socially distant high school football season, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' star dies at 61. Palmetto Ridge led 2-0 at the end of the first quarter. And then there's the traditional Muck Bowlagainst Pahokee to end the season. Season outlook:The ceiling for the Sharks this season is the highest it's been in quite some time. 5 to 1 for 2022, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) is the nations leading collegiate recruiting source for more than 500,000 student-athletes and 42,000 college coaches. Get Recruited. We have the talent level it is going to come down to us as coaches and the players executing on the field, Coach Toukonen said. BELLE GLADE Glades Central dominated four Palm Beach County opponents during last year's abbreviated regular season and finished No. Demetri Zertopoulis will be the one taking snaps under center, while Wyatt Vanston and Zarian Pierre will be playing wide receiver. In case you missed it: FHSAA suspends coach Dwayne Mack 2 games for recruitment violation captured on video By the way: Week 2. Toukonen can coach the Bears (1-2) at practice during the week but cannot be on the sideline at games. His last three years at Palmetto Ridge under coach Chris Toukonen were capped with a 9-1 2020 season where the Bears beat Naples High for the first time in school history - 38-0 to open the . That's a more reasonable goal some years than others, but we have the tools in place to do it. Offensively, the Raiders will look to run a balanced attack behind an offensive line that features just one senior in 6-foot-2, 230-pound Gavin Weygant but boasts a massive left tackle in 6-foot-8, 260-pound sophomore Cole Cooke. Palmetto Ridges defense accounted for 15 points, including a state-record four safeties, leading the team to the regional semifinals for the first time with a 28-7 win over Charlotte High Friday night. Getting there means putting in the work on a daily basis, hoping to showcase good things on the field this year but being mindful that there will be growing pains. I hope to work in a field that involves sports writing and/or broadcasting. What a great way to leave your mark and show your support for Palmetto Ridge High School. Charlotte lost most of its starters on offense, including starting quarterback Keon Jones and leading rusher Troi McClary. Palmetto Ridge (9-0), which had its first undefeated regular season this year and won the programs first playoff game last week, also set a school record for wins in a season. Coach Rashad Jackson knew what he had to do if he wanted his team to be "state ready" -- put together the toughest schedule possible. The GNOA officiates football games at all Collier County schools, public and private. Tournament Game FHSAA suspends coach Dwayne Mack 2 games for recruitment violation captured on video, Week 2 Collier, Lee County high school football final scores, scoring plays, Class 7A-District 12 with Lehigh, Palmetto Ridge, Riverdale, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. For the best sports coverage in Southwest Florida, follow @newspresssports and @ndnprepzone on Instagram. Images of the Ridge View Blazers vs the Blythewood Bengals in Week 0 of the SCHSL football season in Columbia South Carolina! Schedule:Aug. 26 at Key West; Sept. 2 at Barron Collier; Sept. 9 vs. Lake Brantley; Sept. 16 at Hardee; Sept. 23 vs. Lely; Sept. 30 at Gulf Coast; Oct. 7 vs. Naples; Oct. 14 vs. Immokalee; Oct. 21 at Fort Myers; Nov. 4 vs. Golden Gate, Lehigh at Cypress Lake preseason high school football highlight video. All rights reserved. Playing quarterback has taught me a lot about who I am and how I am wired. 2023 www.palmbeachpost.com. That came just 76 seconds after Zach Bragg sacked Busha in the end zone for the third safety. In its sixth year, the National Football Foundation's Collier County chapter has only seen growth and renewed commitment to its yearly scholar-athlete banquet. The Virginia High School League (VHSL) is an alliance of Virginia's public and approved non-boarding, non-public high schools that promotes education, leadership, sportsmanship, character and citizenship for students by establishing and maintaining high standards for school activities and competitions. Grimes, according to MaxPreps, enters his senior season with just over 1,100 career receiving yards and 10 career touchdowns. Started at varsity shortstop as as a freshman. Dorian Mallary has matured as a starting quarterback in his second season, and will be leading an offense that averaged 28.3 points per game last season, but was held to a total of two points in their three losses. We meet frequently all year round to make our officials better. In the second quarter, with the Tarpons backed up to their own 2-yard line, the teams punter intentionally stepped out of the back of the end zone. Ive never seen that before.. The kids a hard worker, very smart, very talented. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Home News High School Sports Collier County kicks off socially distant high school football season. Leave your legacy at Palmetto Ridge High School. profile and get matched with the right choices. Palmetto Ridge is in the process of appealing the suspension. There is just a million things you know. Season outlook:The Bears, as every rebuilding program typically deals with, will have growing pains in terms of adjusting to a new system that Giovine is implementing on both sides of the football. There is a great mutual respect between the football coaches and officials in Collier county. Thats crazy. Palm Beach Dwyer d. Sunrise Piper 60-27, d. Miami Southridge 75-66, d. Pembroke Pines Charter 62-53. . The continued maturation of senior quarterback Kaiden Stengel, the presence of explosive junior playmaker Jordan Rizzo and a solid offensive line led by 6-foot-3, 315-pound Vincent Harding should also help keep the offense rolling. We know what it feels like to win -- now it's more like act like we've been here before. Follow Southwest Florida Sports Writer Alex Martin on Twitter: @NP_AlexMartin. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Palmetto Ridge High School football sets a high bar for 2020, No Super Bowl interview for Biden, White House official says, Lehigh Senior High School Athletics names new football coach, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan star dies at 61. In a letter sent to Palmetto Ridge on Sept. 7, the FHSAA said Toukonen was suspended for "pursuit of officials with intent after the game," which is Level 2 unsportsmanlike conduct according to the organization's bylaws. These were the kids that were left behind in 2020 as freshmen, to figure it out and going online and so forth. They do in the NFL and they do in the NCAA, and they have backup in the press box with replay officials that correct their calls. Collier County Public Schools director of interscholastic athletics Mark Rosenbalm also said he could not comment on the case because it is ongoing. In a report filed with the FHSAA, GNOA official Ben Klass wrote that Toukonen sprinted after the refs following the postgame handshake line. Season outlook: Riverdale is too talented a team to post another losing record in 2022. Schedule: Aug. 26 vs. Dunbar; Sept. 2 at Port Charlotte; Sept. 9 vs. Manatee; Sept. 23 at Fort Myers; Sept. 30 at Riverdale; Oct. 7 vs. North Fort Myers; Oct. 14 at Lehigh; Oct. 21 vs. Braden River; Oct. 28 vs. Ida Baker; Nov. 4 at Sarasota Riverview. Collier County Public Schools is proud to announce the official launch of the CCPS Parent Academy! Stream regular season and playoffs online from anywhere. 15 to No. Riverdale returns a core of senior leaders that Hepler said have been instrumental in setting a positive tone for the teams younger players. VHSL maintains eligibility and standards . You can also ask your parents to call us ", "Impact" players: OL/DLJa'Kavion Nonar, OL/DL Keon Kindred), CB Robert Harris, QB Garrison Kepley,CB Chris Burgess, Aug. 20Naples-Palmetto Ridge (Kickoff Classic). Palmetto Ridge's competition band was placed third at the FMBC State Finals in its introductory year of 2009. "He had built a relationship with me and the other players on and off the field. Comments (-1) Girls' and Boys' Golf Schedule - 2021-2022 . No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Without specifically addressing the Palmetto Ridge incident, Mackett said that while GNOA regrets any officiating mistakes, they are bound to happen without instant replay. Community members can honor the work of the school and its programs through this project. On September 3, 2019, the school's enrollment was:[9]. [citation needed]. 5 to 1 for 2022. Days later the Greater Naples Officials Association admitted its officials had misapplied the penalty on the Bears. But no matter how much past experience you have, like everyone, they are entering unchartered territory in 2020. Some fans will be in the bleachers to cheer on their team. The Bears lost Hosea Booker, Jaden Booker, Kensley Faustin, Javon Pray, Donovan Sealy, and more to transfer, leaving more positions to be filled and questions to be answered. He will be protected by a massive offensive line led by 6-foot-7, 285-pound Ja'Kavion Nonar, a Pitt commit, and 6-foot-5, 290-pound Keon Kindred. The report states Toukonen said the officials "were awful", called them amateursand told them they would never work at Palmetto Ridge again. According to information you submitted, you are under the age of 13. "They like being around each other," Nichols said. 0:04. Being coached and on a team for as long as I can remember has taught me how to build connections that promote trust, confidence, and loyalty. In addition to setting a state record, the Bears defense corralled Busha, Charlotte's 6-foot-3, 200 . A roundup of high school football games played on Friday, Oct. 8: Palmetto Ridge 43, Gulf Coast 31. Cornerbacks Robert Harris and Chris Burgess will lead a defense that has to replace five first-team all-county selections who graduated. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Palmetto Ridge football coach Chris Toukonen has resigned, Palmetto Ridge football coach Chris Toukonen has resigned. They like the things that football brings them. I got bigger, I got faster, I got stronger so just every single time I step on the field Im just gonna give 110 percent and go to war, Grimes said. Now the Palmetto Ridge High School up-and-comer gets to see how he stacks up with some of the best players in the country. The 2021 season was a rocky one as the team finished 5-5. As a principal my philosophy is simple, put students first and involve all stakeholders to ensure that students graduate on time and have a plan after their CCPS career is finished. Collier County Public Schools will allow student-athletes, cheerleaders and band members are allowed two tickets per household. On defense, the team will need to replace the production of leading tackler Logan James, but linebacker Connor Trim shouldnt miss a beat. The Bears offensive touchdown didnt come until the 6:53 mark of the fourth quarter. I wish I wouldnt have gotten suspended at all. Giovine and the staff have found solutions at some positions. He was initially suspended for five games after his conduct towards officials in a controversial loss to Barron Collier, but after appeal, it was reduced to three games. Buddy Collings of the Orlando Sentinel keeps track of state football records and he had no record of four safeties being recorded in one game before. I execute, I encourage, and I lead. Palmetto Ridge High School has two different career academies. Varsity Football Schedule - 2021-2022. The Palmetto Ridge versus Naples game begins tonight at 7 and CCPS will try to offer live-streaming of football games for anyone who can't go in person. ], and is the first to institute a competition band for Collier County Schools. The Florida High School Athletic Association has suspended Palmetto Ridge high school football coach Chris Toukonen five games for his conduct toward officials aftera recent loss. "I fully acknowledge that I should not have stated that last comment, but their wrongful decision in assessing the penalty took away a record-setting night by the running back at Palmetto Ridge and deprived the team of a potential conference win," Toukonen wrote to the FHSAA. Senior Sleepers: 15 high school football players colleges should watch in their final year. Naples-Palmetto Ridge was 9-1 last season and advanced to the second round of the Class 6A state . However, officials threw a flag on Palmetto Ridge for a sideline infraction after players came out of the designated sideline area that stretches from the 25-yard line to the other 25. Season outlook: The Bulldogs havent played in a regional quarterfinal playoff game since 2014.