Written by: Coach Rob [@KaufmanRobert]
The Villages Charter High School Buffalo has one of the best programs from top to bottom in the state of Florida. Their facilities are top-notch, their broadcast team and social media are excellent, and most importantly, their coaching, schemes, and athletes are elite. It’s a well-built program, and it shows on the field.
The Villages entered this game with a 5-0 record, coming off an impressive 35-14 win over a very good Tavares Bulldogs team. This weekend they hosted Belleview and from the opening whistle, it was clear the Buffalo were in full control. Belleview’s first possession ended with a failed 4th-and-1 attempt on their own 29-yard line and The Villages immediately capitalized with a score to go up by one.
What stood out from a coaching perspective in this dominant win is that, despite scoring often, the Buffalo still left opportunities on the field. That’s a great sign for a team preparing for district play: they won in commanding fashion, but still have room to improve. Make no mistake, this is a tremendous team. Their undefeated record and consistent dominance have them aiming for a district title and beyond.
In their district (2A District 6), they’ll face serious competition, including the three-time defending state champion Cocoa Tigers and a strong Astronaut War Eagles squad.
On this night, The Villages’ defense was flying all over the field, while the offense executed with precision and creativity.
QB | #1 | 2027 | Jadance Kennedy | @JadenceKennedy1
Kennedy showed excellent field vision, scanning the defense and progressing through secondary reads. His processing speed is impressive, and he plays with tremendous poise, staying calm in the pocket. He has the arm strength to make every throw, delivering passes with both velocity and touch. Under pressure, he slides, resets his platform, and creates plays when things break down. As an RPO threat, he plays fearless football, showing extreme confidence. With his youth and skill set, his ceiling is sky-high.
OG | #67 | 2026 | Brett Widmann | @Brett_Widmann
Widmann is strong as an ox. He dominates at the point of attack, holds his ground against bull rushes, and rarely gets pushed back. He plays with great leverage, climbs effectively to linebackers, and finishes blocks with attitude. In pass protection, his firm pass pro set neutralizes power rushers with minimal ground lost.
WR | #18 | 2027 | Ja’Marian Clark | @JamarianClarkk
Clark brings size, length and a large catch radius, which makes him a difficult cover. He consistently wins contested catches, adjusts to off-target throws, and shows sideline awareness. His strong, reliable hands make him quarterback-friendly and his ability to elevate allows him to secure jump balls in close coverage. He uses his frame to break tackles, maintains body position through contact, and adds toughness to the perimeter run game. Both a possession and deep-ball threat, he’s highly competitive.
ATH | #8 | 2027 | Kevonte Corbin | @Kevontecorbin7
Corbin showcased his versatility with a touchdown run and an interception. His burst and acceleration stand out, giving him true breakaway speed. With fluid hips, efficient footwork, and vision as a runner, he thrives as a one-cut athlete. On defense, his ball skills allow him to locate passes without losing leverage, and he battles through contact against receivers.
RB | #15 | 2027 | Antwon Johnson
Johnson demonstrated excellent vision and instincts, running with patience while reading blocks. He presses the line before cutting and naturally identifies lanes. He consistently finds daylight and attacks downhill with power and balance. Built for durability, he runs like a true three-down back. Against Belleview, he produced explosive run after explosive run, finishing with multiple touchdowns.
LB/ATH | #3 | 2026 | Robert Sullivan | @Sullivan3Rob
Sullivan was everywhere. He seemed to live in Belleview’s backfield, consistently disrupting plays. With high energy and effort on every snap, he read run-pass keys quickly and attacked without hesitation. His tackling technique, wrapping, driving, and finishing, are traits that stood out in his game. Sullivan showed the instincts and motor of a difference-maker.
DE | #13 | 2027 | Ashton Hunt | @ashton_hunt87
Hunt exploded off the snap with a quick first step, creating immediate vertical push to threaten the edge. Strong with his hands, he controlled blockers and shed them to make tackles. Against the run, he held up at the point of attack, while his relentless motor allowed him to chase plays across the field. Durable and high-effort, Hunt consistently tracked the football.
Coaching Spotlight
One of the best play designs from the Buffalo offensive coordinator came from a pistol look. The running back motioned out quickly and settled just as the ball was snapped. With the wing staying in for pass protection, the offense kept six in to block. The formation was pseudo-condensed, and from the left hash, the #2 receiver on the right ran a post, occupying the safety. Meanwhile, the corner widened with the running back in motion, opening up the seam. The quarterback delivered a perfect strike for a big gain, an example of excellent design and execution.
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