Impact Players Making Moves in the Florida HS Transfer Portal

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's never easy to keep track of where players have transferred each offseason within the Sunshine State or even which teams project to be the best of the best. You have the usual suspects like the prep schools, players looking to make their mark on a new program, middle schoolers making it to the high school level, or some just looking for a change of scenery. Here's a look at some players and programs that will have some new faces for the 2025-2026 season:<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Usual Suspects:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Montverde Academy</em> </strong>- With Coach Jones coming over from Dr. Phillips - he brings [player_tooltip player_id='514550' first='Kendall' last='Perry'], [player_tooltip player_id='243908' first='Ciara' last='Hayes'], and [player_tooltip player_id='752545' first='Jamila' last='Ray'] with him. MVA returns the likes of [player_tooltip player_id='381323' first='Jayla' last='Forbes'] and [player_tooltip player_id='373868' first='Missy' last='Odom'] as well. More newcomers include in-state sisters of [player_tooltip player_id='864088' first='Delyana' last='Morris'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1090647' first='Delissa' last='Morris']. Out-of-state additions of Zaniyah Williams and [player_tooltip player_id='772526' first='Jordan' last='Speller'] will be coming to Orlando as well as some international flare with Mia-Elle Lieverst from the Netherlands. Going to be a National contender even with the coaching change.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>IMG</em> Academy</strong> - The defending Chipotle National Champs will always make a splash in the offseason. They will return a talented 2026 trio of [player_tooltip player_id='1209809' first='Kelsi' last='Andrews'], [player_tooltip player_id='514604' first='Emma' last='Hart'], and [player_tooltip player_id='376363' first='Asia' last='Keels']. Within Florida, they add [player_tooltip player_id='811751' first='Madi' last='Mignery'] which is a huge get as one of the biggest stock risers in the entire country over the summer. Their out-of-state additions are Jessie Moses, Miciah Fusilier, [player_tooltip player_id='787974' first='Nevaeh' last='Roberson'], [player_tooltip player_id='433801' first='Cai' last='Roberson'], Mya Clark, and an international presence with Joyce Etute. They will contend for a National title, for sure!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[program_tooltip program_id='712489' first='DME' last='']</em> Academy</strong> - DME remains to be one of the most competitive and consistent teams in the country. They made a huge splash by adding Sara Okeke from Spain, Top 60 Prospect [player_tooltip player_id='443349' first='Timani' last='Harris'] from Richmond, VA and Trinity Boone from Oklahoma. Those two will be added to a roster consiting of two other nationally ranked players in [player_tooltip player_id='559028' first='GiGi' last='Battle'] and [player_tooltip player_id='489556' first='Chikae' last='Desdunes'] as well as international talent of [player_tooltip player_id='1222646' first='Micaela' last='Cavalcanti'], [player_tooltip player_id='1214957' first='Sther' last='Ubaka'], [player_tooltip player_id='819580' first='Tessa' last='Gladieux'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1222647' first='Lorrie' last='Brown']. This will be a deep, tough, and underrated squad!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>C</em>entral Pointe</strong> - CPCA returns [player_tooltip player_id='1214946' first='Desireck' last='Nieves'], [player_tooltip player_id='1220993' first='Sofia' last='Acuña'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1214936' first='Darleska' last='Perez']. They also add in-state transfer [player_tooltip player_id='844873' first='Sara' last='Dagba']. More international reinforcements are also on their way with 6'3 Milica Tesic, 6'4 Tina Bodazic, 6'4 Sophia Hartman, 6'0 Masa Pascevic, and 6'2 Nika Hribar. Talk about size!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Southeastern Prep</em></strong> - SEPA will return [player_tooltip player_id='1215709' first='Miraldina' last='Buitchi'], [player_tooltip player_id='646516' first='London' last='Baez'], and [player_tooltip player_id='248680' first='Janiya' last='Swift']. The Eagles make a big, young additions with [player_tooltip player_id='945413' first='Anyla' last='Parker'] to their roster. Excited to see them play this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Potter's House</em></strong> - PHCA returns all 3 Tatum sisters ([player_tooltip player_id='248551' first='Alanna' last='Tatum'], [player_tooltip player_id='400817' first='Londyn' last='Tatum'], and [player_tooltip player_id='400818' first='Kennedi' last='Tatum']). They also add some local transfers with [player_tooltip player_id='221598' first='Trinity' last='Berry'], [player_tooltip player_id='768731' first='Roslyn' last='Weston'], and [player_tooltip player_id='864101' first='Jayda' last='Parker']. Alongside of those names, they also add 6'3 F Benedicta Frimpongmaa. They will be tough!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Balboa</strong></em> will be a new prep school to monitor as well!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The FHSAA Contenders:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Cardinal Mooney</strong></em> - Mooney loses Mignery, but they will add [player_tooltip player_id='823892' first='Jadyn' last='Watts'], [player_tooltip player_id='972357' first='Jayla' last='Griffin'], [player_tooltip player_id='783627' first='Dominique' last='Boone'], and a couple new Freshman with [player_tooltip player_id='1266909' first='Amelia' last='Dammann'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1244109' first='Aliah' last='Newsome']. The Cougars will also return [player_tooltip player_id='514601' first='Talia' last='Busser'], [player_tooltip player_id='973912' first='Emily' last='Wilson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1036691' first='Ava' last='Bruno']. [player_tooltip player_id='514603' first='Lailani' last='Washington'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1204369' first='Charlie' last='Scibelli']. You can bet on them making their way back to Lakeland!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Grandview Prep</strong></em> - Grandview Prep lost a Senior class consisting of four Division 1 players, but they have reloaded with [player_tooltip player_id='468627' first='Jasleen' last='Green'] and [player_tooltip player_id='515089' first='Ameera' last='Koné']. They'll be looking to repeat at State Champs!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Ocoee</em></strong> - Ocoee returns it's top three players from a Final 4 run with Dakara Merthie, Kylie Holden, and [player_tooltip player_id='1306708' first='Gabriella' last='Fortius']. They also add [player_tooltip player_id='248673' first='Aubrey' last='Satterfield'], [player_tooltip player_id='1216293' first='Janiah' last='Batten'], and [player_tooltip player_id='514589' first='Senaia' last='Asanya'] as they look to get back to Lakeland for some redemption.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Northeast</em></strong> - Northeast adds [player_tooltip player_id='214183' first='Taniyah' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='470459' first='Teriyah' last='McFadden'], and Nayeli Firmin to a Final 4 team in 5A last season. They'll join returnees [player_tooltip player_id='1052606' first='Jazmine' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='1232659' first='Ya'Niyah' last='Young'], and Summer Williams to round out their Top 6. Expect to see them in Lakeland again!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Keys Gate</em></strong> - Keys Gate returns their best players which is led by [player_tooltip player_id='1244084' first='Essence' last='Deleon Gibbs']. They also add [player_tooltip player_id='248643' first='Naya' last='Hardisson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1223186' first='Zharianna' last='Guion'] to a team that made the postseason last year. It won't be an easy road for them, but they are a team to keep an eye on!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Other Notable Transfers:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515069' first='Erynn' last='Moffett'] to West Shore High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1035064' first='Sanae' last='Graham'] to Lakewood High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514519' first='Carleyssia' last='Wallace'] and [player_tooltip player_id='514524' first='Ellieyana' last='Wallace'] to Bayside High School.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1230730' first='Cali' last='Midyett'], [player_tooltip player_id='1306668' first='Gianna' last='Miller'], [player_tooltip player_id='1268293' first='Kaytee' last='Tyler'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1219023' first='Sanai' last='Forrester-Jhagroo'] to Zephyrhills Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1183630' first='Charity' last='Davis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1214289' first='Arianna' last='Murray'] to North Tampa.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='515106' first='Lovely' last='Gabriel'] to Centennial.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='755322' first='Acelia' last='Beals'] to North Port.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1125056' first='Jazziel' last='Smokes'] to Charlotte.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='514971' first='Giselle' last='Grant'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1154000' first='Taryn' last='Wakefield'] to Mater Lakes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->