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MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOLDear Canes Family,Welcome to Mount Dora High School, home ofthe Hurricanes! As we gear up for an exciting2024 football season, we are thrilled about thepossibilities that lie ahead. Our hope is to see ourstands packed with enthusiastic supporterscheering on our exceptional student-athletesand dedicated coaches.This season, we aspire not only to achievesuccess on the field but also to excel in everyaspect of school life. For the first time in ourhistory, MDHS has earned an “A” rating, atestament to the hard work and dedication ofour 1,500 students, faculty, staff, parents andcommunity supporters. Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 school year, ourgoal is to establish a dynasty rooted in our “OneTeam” mindset. We believe that both players andcoaches play a pivotal role in shaping our schoolculture. By embracing leadership both on thefield and within our school community, we aim toelevate our program and our school to newheights.Let’s come together and make this seasonunforgettable!Go Hurricanes!Sincerely,Kyle BracewellPrincipalKYLE BRACEWELLPrincipalLAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTWe aspire notonly to achievesuccess on thefield but alsoexcel in everyaspect of schoollife

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOLIn my third season as Mount Dora’shead football coach, I wanted towelcome everyone to the 2024 FootballSeason! Following a 7-3 season, theCanes football program hascommitted ourselves to working at ahigher level. Through offseasonstrength training, speed training andoffensive and defensive meetings, ourplayers have shown tremendousgrowth Since the end of last season, we havebeen fortunate to completely updateboth the interior and exterior of ourlocker room, our metal storage shedand the PAC House. We also added theAll State Players Board to honor thegreat athletes of Mount Dora Footballthroughout the years. Thank you to allthe players, coaches and the BoosterClub for the hard work and dedicationput into our program LUKE HUTCHINSON Head Football Coach LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTI look forward to an incredible seasonof Cane Football and am beyondexcited to see our young men performon Friday Nights. Go Canes!Coach HutchOur Town Our Team

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The Canes thumped in county opponent East Ridgeby a score of 45-14. #7 Zyshonne Perry took theopening kickoff for a 97 yard touchdown setting thetone for the night. The Canes dominated the line ofscrimmage with a punishing ground game toaccumlate over 500 total yards of offense with a 5 TDeffort from #9 Tymir Gaines. The Canes defense shutdown the East Ridge offense holding them to 14points. #10 Elijah McGhee was the leading tacklerwith 12 total tackles. #33 EJ Balderas had a criticalfumble recovery to seal the victory. #24 JuniorCayden McCoy was instrumental on special teamsgoing 2/2 on Field goals with a long of 30 yards, 4touchbacks on kickoff and 5/6 on extra pointattempts. 4514Week #2 Recap

Players of the GameOverAll#9 - Tymir Gaines18 carries for 252 yards1 reception for 58 yards5 total TDs

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#54 Gabe Sanchez

Players of the Gamedefense#2 Jonathan Wilson6 Solo Tackles2 Tackles for a Loss

WEEK #4 Preview

The Mount Dora Hurricanes (2-0) host the Bishop Moore Hornets (3-0) this Friday night with a 7:00pm kickoff. This will be the first of four district games for each team. The Canes are coming off of a bye week after defeating East Ridge High School 45-14 and Sebastian River High School 28-14. The Hornets are entering the week with a 3-0 record with wins against Oviedo, Tottenville (NY) and Bartow. 

The Canes are lead offensively by Quarterback Jake Sepe, 15 of 26 for 316 yards, 3TDs and ) Interceptions, Running Back Tymir Gaines 577 all purposes yards and 8TDs as well as wide receivers Tanner Waring and Zyshonne Perry with 367 all purpose yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Canes are lead by leading tacklers Elijah McGhee, EJ Balderas and Jonathon Wilson with EJ Balderas, Coltin Fickett and Jaren Reynolds contributing in the tunrover category. 

Special Teams have played a huge factor in each of the two games with Cayden McCoy providing valuable field position with 8 touchbacks, 2 field goals and 9 extra points.  Zyshonne Perry has also contributed on special teams with a Kickoff Return for a touchdown.

The Bishop Moore Hornets are lead offensively by QB #12 Bjorn Jurgensen who is 48/69 for 811 yards, 7TDs and 1 interception also contributing 172 yards and 5 TDs rushing.  The hornets leading WR is #3 Kenyon Alston with 13 receptions for 268 yards and 4TDs. #21 Amare Johnson is the leading RB with 45 carries for 245 yards and 2 TDs. 

Defensively, the Hornets are lead by #0 Lance Johnson with 28 total tackles and #10 Devin St. Claire with 22 total tackles.

WEEK #4 MATCHUP OUR TOWN, OUR TEAM CANES HORNETS

Canes Thoughts ofthe Week with Shaddiel Torres and Drew Stanton My Awesome Title My Awesome Title

Canes Practice Studsof the WeekQua WilkinsAJ StaplesElijah McGhee

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CANES VARSITY ROSTER

2024 CANES VARSITY SCHEDULE BUILT IN THE MOUNT

Defensive CoordinatorDefensive Backs Coach Thomas Linebackers MOUNT DORA FOOTBALLCOACHING STAFFCoach Luke HutchinsonCoach Sean Markham Coach Charlie CerneyCoach David O’Neal Coach Tim SmithHead Football CoachWide ReceiversOffensive CoordinatorQuarterbacks Offensive Line Defensive LineCoach Josh McKenzieCoach Ayden MendozaTE / H BacksJV Defensive CoordinatorRunning BacksJV Offensive Coordinator

MOUNT DORA FOOTBALL Coach Wes Arrington Jack VetchSophia Mendes Takia “TK” Smith Head Athletic Trainer Student AssistantVideography HydrationJordan LowtherVideographyPeyton SimonHydration

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mount dora footballSenior Highlight#0 Josh Collins Favorite Sports Team: Auburn TigersFavorite Athlete: LeBron JamesFavorite Movie: RatatouilleFavorite Food: Chicken TendersFavorite Quote: Pain is weakness leaving the body

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#1 Blake Sepe Favorite Sports Team: Dallas CowboysFavorite Athlete: Russell WestbrookFavorite Movie: Fast & Furious Tokyo DriftFavorite Food: VenisonFavorite Quote: “Jobs not finished” - Kobe Bryant

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#2 jonathAn wilson Favorite Sports Team: Florida GatorsFavorite Athlete: Caleb DownsFavorite Movie: CarsFavorite Food: Boneless WingsFavorite Quote: A failure isnt a failure if it prepares you forsuccess

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#5 tanner waring Favorite Sports Team: Florida StateFavorite Athlete: Connor McGregorFavorite Movie: Real SteelFavorite Food: SteakFavorite Quote: Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#6 Que’dedrick Simon Favorite Sports Team: Baltimore RavensFavorite Athlete: Lamar JacksonFavorite Movie: Fast & FuriousFavorite Food: Mac and CheeseFavorite Quote: When you don’t give up, you cannot fail

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#7 zyshonne PerryFavorite Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs Favorite Athlete: Tank DellFavorite Movie: FridayFavorite Food: ChipotleFavorite Quote: Time is money

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#11 jake sepeFavorite Sports Team: New England PatriotsFavorite Athlete: Tom BradyFavorite Movie: 10 Things I Hate About YouFavorite Food: Chipotle Favorite Quote: The deep is not for deviation. It’s forpreparation

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#33 EJ BalderasFavorite Sports Team: New England PatriotsFavorite Athlete: Tom BradyFavorite Movie: The Fast & FuriousFavorite Food: LasagnaFavorite Quote: Pressure

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#59 Evan WassomFavorite Sports Team: The BearsFavorite Athlete: DJ MooreFavorite Movie: PrisonersFavorite Food: CheeseburgersFavorite Quote: If you ain’t first, you’re last.

mount dora footballSenior Highlight#78 chris wyattFavorite Sports Team: LA RamsFavorite Athlete: Jalen RamseyFavorite Movie: Top GunFavorite Food: Crab BoilsFavorite Quote: Fear has two meanings, fear everythingand run or face everything and rise

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