2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 6 American Heritage

By Stephen Spiewak Jun 10, 2014, 12:00am

Fresh off a Class 5A state title, American Heritage - the No. 6 team in the preseason rankings - is a heavy favorite to repeat.




2013 finish: 14-1, Class 5A state champion

Points per game: 40.6

Points allowed: 14.6

No. of returning starters (offense): 7



No. of returning starters (defense): 5

Head coach: Mike Rumph

Career record: 14-1

Assistant coaches:
Mario Perez (Offensive coordinator)
Daryl Porter (Defensive coordinator)
Travis Spiva
Patrick Surtain
Claude Labossiere
Mike Saraceno
Mike Conrad
Wayne Culbertson
Oronde Gadsden
Mike Smith

Team Twitter account: @AH_Athletics

Outlook: Even with the graduation of Sony Michel and Isaiah McKenzie — both currently at Georgia — there is plenty of offensive firepower back for American Heritage. The Patriots are going to score points. The defense endured more losses, but returns talent as well. Though staying within the Sunshine State, American Heritage's schedule is national-title worthy should it finish the year unblemished.
Head coach Mike Rumph (sitting) is surrounded by a wealth of talented players.
Head coach Mike Rumph (sitting) is surrounded by a wealth of talented players.
Photo by Stuart Browning
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Key returners
Cornerback Tarvarus McFadden is the nation's No. 33 recruit overall in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Cornerback Tarvarus McFadden is the nation's No. 33 recruit overall in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Photo by Stuart Browning




Offense:
Quarterback Torrance Gibson is the country's No. 15 recruit overall in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Quarterback Torrance Gibson is the country's No. 15 recruit overall in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Photo by Stuart Browning

QB Torrance Gibson

OL Noah Bringas

OL Tedarrell Slaton

WR Brandon Johnson

WR Dredrick Snelson


Defense:



CB Tarvarus McFadden

DL Andre Jumper

DL Keith Seymore


Key newcomers:

RB Kyshaun Bryan

DL Brian Burns{PAGEBREAK}
The road to a state title
Graphic by Ryan Escobar
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American Heritage in action







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Spotlight on the Patriots

See the entire American Heritage preseason photo shoot
Offensive lineman Noah Bringas
Offensive lineman Noah Bringas
Photos by Stuart Browning
Receiver Dredrick Snelson
Receiver Dredrick Snelson
Jumping for joy are American Heritage players (left to right): Noah Bringas, Brandon Johnson, Dredrick Snelson, Anthony Flory, Tarvarus McFadden, Deonta Fair, Torrance Gibson and Andre Jumper.
Jumping for joy are American Heritage players (left to right): Noah Bringas, Brandon Johnson, Dredrick Snelson, Anthony Flory, Tarvarus McFadden, Deonta Fair, Torrance Gibson and Andre Jumper.
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