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The Ponte Vedra sharks smelled blood in the water during their spring contest against the Fletcher Senators. Still without a head coach, Fletcher is a team with lots of talent but no identity, which made for the perfect prey for a Ponte Vedra Team that’s tightly managed by Coach Matt Toblin and just as talented.
It all starts at the Quarterback position for Ponte Vedra. This spring, starter Nick Tronti (2017) has made leaps and bounds both physically and mentally. At 6’2 and 210 lbs, Tronti has grown into the ideal frame for a college quarterback, and programs have started to notice.
QB Nick Tronti has been offered by App State @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill @ESPNRNFball @HamiltonESPN pic.twitter.com/CUPnt5HhUL
— Coach Aaron Avery (@CoachAaronAvery) May 27, 2016
QB Nick Tronti has been offered by Miami of Ohio @RyanBartow @bartonsimmons @QBHitList @SouthSportsJrnl @CNee247 pic.twitter.com/QsoRtfAEQa
— Coach Aaron Avery (@CoachAaronAvery) May 25, 2016
Tronti has received offers from various schools including the two listed above, so he and his team had alot to play for even in a spring contest. They got started quick as Tronti hit #5 Marshall Few on a beautiful throw to the corner of the endzone to put them up 7-0. Nick Tronti would throw for 140 yards and 3 TDS in the first half, looking decisive in his reads, and the offense as a whole looking precise in their responsibilities. Hal Swan would catch and run for touchdowns, and another touchdown reception was hauled in by WR Marc Calvin putting Ponte Vedra up 28-7. It’s evident that the quarterback and receivers have worked together in the off-season. Swan is one of the hardest workers on the team and it showed in his spring production.
It took Fletcher’s offense a while to get clicking but they found their groove in the second half. Joseph Harris (2018) had big touchdown runs of 70 and 80 yards. The Coaches really like this kid and describe him as a “make you miss type of guy”. He’s joined by Calvin Lewis who comes over from Atlantic Coast who is expected to have a thousand yard season.
Senators will use every RB this year. Coach Fason said who ever keeps the chains moving gets the ball. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/TOyp40Vvbo
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
A 28-7 lead was cut to 28-21 by Fletcher, but Ponte Vedra’s defense and kicking game made the difference, cementing the 38-21 victory. #24 Cade Macri had a sack and forced fumble setting up a touchdown. He made several plays for the Sharks on defense, fighting through blockers, keeping outside contain, and even dropping into coverage. The 6’1 outside linebacker showed promise early in his playing career and has shown this spring that he is also ready to take it to the next level.
Ponte Vedra looks impressive in spring. The defense shows to be aggressive and hopes to force turnovers this year. They will look to be in the right positions to confuse offenses forcing opposing QBs into mistakes. This works in their favor getting the ball back into the hands of their offense. The Ponte Vedra Coaching staff should be very pleased with what they saw this spring.
PVHS Football would like to thank the 76 schools that stopped by campus this spring to see our Student-Athletes. #FinsUp
— Coach Garis (@FrankGaris) May 27, 2016
Fletcher’s coaches probably arn’t pleased with the spring game’s outcome, but they have a lot to be optimistic about. Their starting Quarterback is 6’3 and 215lbs, but he is very young. They rotated four quarterbacks in the spring game.They’ll need to decipher who will be tossing the rock this fall, as they already know who will be catching it. Jeremiah Payton is just a rising sophomore but has shown the coaches that he will be one of the best in this area for years to come.
#Lookout 2019 WR Jeremiah Payton. Coach guaranteed me he will be #1 in his class before its over.. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/JrvYuwPic4
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
Fletcher deadly slot Wrs Tanner Jackson and Chris Knight @DuvalSports @SectionBeachrat pic.twitter.com/qeWGhGCfrr
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
The backbone of the offense is unquestionably offensive Tackle Cordavien Suggs. Suggs is a mountain and has proven this spring unmovable and hard to get around for defenders in practice and in the spring game. He has received offers from some of the top schools in the country. He recently narrowed his list on twitter.
My current Top 10 #Hailstate #Swamp17 #VolNation #Gamecocks #TarHeels #OwlsUp #Wazzu #StripeEmUp #GoCardinals #GT pic.twitter.com/1JpkakxukP
— Cordavien Suggs (@_73era) May 18, 2016
6'6 285 RT Cordavien Suggs
Jax-Duval #Top10Recruit,40 offers Big,Tall,Athletic & Very Strong @DuvalSports @_73era pic.twitter.com/3UnuXZTpgC— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
Fletcher’s defense did not perform well as a unit against Ponte Vedra in the spring game, but there are several athletes on the unit that have all the skills to be great as long as they can come together as a one.
2018 Ath Anthony Evelyn. Duel threat QB but may be the Senators best cover guy on D. @DuvalSports @SectionBeachrat pic.twitter.com/bjPsq5l6pn
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
2017 DL/OL Cameron Evans may be the strongest man at the beach. Squat 625 Bench 355 Power clean 285 @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/WAWS6FvutF
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 18, 2016
Senators real deep at DB this year. 1 of areas best groups along with Trinity and SWood @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/vtjtIIPyRV
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
#Int #Pick6 #HouseCall @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/4LF1oRl0Xq
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
2017 DL/OL KeyShawn Bennett 1 of Jax-Duval sack leaders with 13 last year @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/ehYcy97EdL
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
KeyShawn Bennett,Darrell McBride,Cameron Evans the heart of the Senators DLine @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/VC3uH7WsS8
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
Ronnie Stevens biggest will come on offense but he will probably score from CB and PR this year.. @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/oSQf455rzk
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
Fletcher will work on getting the right guy to lead the team as head coach, and building team unity in voluntary off-season workouts. They have a young team with tons of potential, the key is working hard to reach it. The man with the plan for the program may already be on staff. Only time will tell what direction this team is heading after spring football.
Fletcher spring 2016 @DuvalSports pic.twitter.com/Vyhyx0n5XG
— PHILL-DuvalSports (@dreamkingfilmz) May 19, 2016
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