2018 Sunshine State All-Conference football team named

ORLANDO – The third time was the charm for No. 2 seed Orlando Christian Prep, who not only won their first ever Sunshine State Athletic Conference but slayed the two-time defending champions No. 1 seed St. Stephens Falcons as well. The Warriors (9-2) cruised through the playoffs unscathed, including a 35-14 win over the Falcons in the title game.

After earning a first round bye, OCP took out No. 6 Christ’s Church 42-15 in the quarterfinals, a week after the Eagles stunned host No. 3 Cedar Creek 42-30 in the first round.

Not surprisingly, the Warriors were well represented on the All-SSAC team recently released by the league with three guys on the second team.

Christ’s Church, coached by Jim Stomps, was represented with two guys on the team, including repeat performers senior defensive lineman Jacob Reeves (first team) and offensive lineman Matt Jaroszeski (second team). Reeves was a second team selection last year while Jaroszeski was an honorable mention selection last year.

Cedar Creek, coached by Jamie Gamel, playing in its first year in the league and won the First Coast Division was represented by senior tailback Kareem Mixson on the second team offense.

COACHES OF THE YEAR

In addition to the All-SSAC team, the conference also announced its Coaches of the Year in both leagues, as well as its Scholarship Award recipient. Bradenton St. Stephens coach Tod Crenti was named the Coral League Coach of the Year, while Oviedo Masters Academy coach Jermel Jones was named the Coastal Coach of the Year.

Congratulations to Tod Creneti, Coral League Coach of the Year!@SSESSports @CoachCreneti @SSACAthletics pic.twitter.com/wQcEeHNFk6

— SSAC Football (@SSACFootball) November 19, 2018

Congratulations to Jermel Jones, Coastal League Coach of the Year!@TMAathletics @TMAfootball @SSACAthletics pic.twitter.com/wOP4w29hsU

— SSAC Football (@SSACFootball) November 19, 2018

Jones is a former running back and special teams coach at First Coast High from 2004-2012 under current head coach Marty Lee, where he coached three Division I backs including: Jermaine Thomas (FSU), Eric Beverly (FSU), and Daron White (Troy).

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Christ’s Church senior defensive end Jacob Reeves was named the 2018 Scholarship recipient winner by the conference at the Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title game.

According to his head coach Jim Stomps, Reeves was chosen the recipient of the $500 scholarship, after being selected by a committee based on his merit off and on the field, his volunteering, 4.6 GPA, 1350 SAT score and essays he and Stomps wrote.
Reeves accounted for 80 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and a school record 13 sacks along with 23 quarterback hurries this season for the Eagles.

SSAC Champions
2018: Orlando Christian Prep 35, St. Stephen’s 14
2017: St. Stephen’s 49, Windmere Prep 21
2016: St. Stephen’s 21, St. Edward’s 14
2015: Santa Fe Catholic 33, St. Stephen’s 0
2014: Windermere Prep 48, Orlando Christian Prep 19
2013: First Academy (Leesburg) 28, Orlando Christian Prep 20
2012: The Master’s Academy 35, Seffner Christian 17
2011: Landmark Christian 40, Seven Rivers Christian 0
2010: St. Edward’s 47, St. John Lutheran 6
2009: Canterbury 48, St. John Lutheran 7
2008: Hernando Christian 22, Mount Dora Bible 6