Andy Villamarzo

Florida

High School Sports Writer at Freelance

National high school sports writer | @PascoCountyFB | @TheFWAA & @USBWA member. 📧: [email protected]

Articles

Montverde Academy for the 2nd time in history has four 1st round NBA Draft picks

1 day ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Skip to main contentWhat was projected became reality on Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York: Four former Montverde Academy boys basketball players drafted in the opening round of the NBA Draft. In the 2025 NBA Draft, former Eagles’ standouts Cooper Flagg (Duke), Liam McNeeley (UConn), Asa Newell (Georgia) and Derik Queen (Maryland). Flagg of Newport, Maine, was selected as the No. 1 pick of the draft by the Dallas Mavericks.
Missouri high school football championships to use instant replay

1 day ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Look out high school football fans, instant replay is coming to another state championship series this fall. According to a press release from the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), the organization will be implementing the use of instant replay in their football state championships this upcoming 2025 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers gives shoutout to area girls flag football teams

1 day ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

From one champion to another, the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers are giving recognition to its local high schools when it comes to girls flag football. On a national level, the Tampa Bay region just happens to have a few of them. On Wednesday, the 2-time Super Bowl champion Buccaneers gave a shoutout to four Hillsborough County high schools that were ranked nationally by USA Today Sports in their inaugural Super 25 rankings.
IMG preparing athletes through NIL, revenue-sharing schooling

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Navigating the world of name, image and likeness isn’t an easy one, especially for those that are still in high school. IMG Academy is becoming the trendsetters when it comes to educating those in high school about the world of NIL revenue-sharing.
Eastern Michigan commit killed in motorcycle accident

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Skip to main contentAccording to a report by the Detroit Free Press’ Christian Romo, Chaminade Julienne 2026 lineman Elijah Berman, a 17-year old Eastern Michigan commitment, was killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday evening.
Vero Beach (Florida) announces 2025 football schedule

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Looking at some of the Florida high school football schedules that have been released so far, the trend is teams are looking to play the best around. The Vero Beach Fighting Indians unveiled its 2025 schedule on Wednesday and the Treasure Coast area team doesn’t miss competition whatsoever on a week-to-week basis. Announced via its social handles, Vero Beach disclosed its fall slate of regular season games and the Fighting Indians will take on some of the state’s top teams, from North to South.
California high school football star featured in Adidas commercial

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

In the new age of high schoolers being able to earn compensation on name, image, likeness (NIL), they’re starting to appear on commercials. The latest high school athlete to be featured is one of California’s top players heading into the 2025 season. Mater Dei 2026 star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., a Five-Star Plus+ Ohio State commitment, was recently featured on an Adidas football commercial to promote new cleats.
Maine 2024 Football Gatorade POTY commits to in-state Black Bears

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

One of Maine high school football’s top players from the 2024 season has made his decision on where he will be playing after his playing days on the prep gridiron. Thing is, he won’t be having to go too far for his next team. On Tuesday, Portland High School‘s Cordell Jones, a Class of 2026 prospect, announced his commitment to stay in-state with the University of Maine Black Bears.
Four Montverde Academy grads projected to be first-round picks in 2025 NBA Draft

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Skip to main contentWhen the 2025 NBA Draft begins tonight at the Barclays Central in the heart of New York City in Brooklyn, there’s a strong chance you’ll hear some familiar names that played for the 8-time national champion Montverde Academy Eagles. Actually, you may end up hearing just under a half dozen. It wouldn’t be the first time, either, that four from the same high school institution have been selected together in the opening round of the NBA Draft.
Maine governor declares June 25th 'Cooper Flagg Day'

2 days ago | on3.com | Andy Villamarzo

Skip to main contentFor all of Cooper Flagg‘s accomplishments from his high school days at Nokomis High School (Maine) to now heading into tonight’s NBA Draft as the odds on favorite to be the No. 1 pick, he will now have a day dedicated to him. Maine’s 75th governor Janet Mills, announced June 25, 2025 as ‘Cooper Flagg Day’ to honor all of the achievements of tonight’s potential No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.