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TO THE 2020 FOOTBALL SEASON>>> Football season is here! It signals the start of another great school year, an opportunity to play on a field of green, or enjoying the strategies and decision-making that occurs among players and coaches. It is a game worth not only watching but our community gets to participate in every Friday night. As we start the 2020 Eagle Football Season, I want to express my thanks to our George Jenkins Community for not only watching our student-athletes this season but also supporting them through booster club organizations and volunteering. While you could watch a football game without a drink or snack (I guess), parent organizations help to create a community atmosphere by attending and adding to the atmosphere of this weekly event. I am extremely proud of Coach Canning and his coaching staff as they work with our students. Not only do they teach students the game of football, they emphasize skills that go beyond the game. Coach Canning and his staff are dedicated to the development of these young men on the field and in life.
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GEORGE JENKINS HIGH SCHOOL EAGLES FOOTBALL
>>A MESSAGE FROM THE
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Consistency is the mark of true excellence in any endeavor. Our athletic programs have maintained high levels of academic and athletic excellence, and continue to foster the total growth and development of our studentathletes. Our 2019-20 athletic season showed again the strength of our overall program George Jenkins High School has won the “Large School of the Year Award” for the Best Athletic Program in Polk County presented by the Ledger and Polk County Sports Marketing 14 times. I could not be more proud of all our athletes and coaches for their accomplishments. With that said, the anticipation and excitement here at Jenkins surrounds the upcoming football season.
Our football team enters the 2020 season after one of the most exciting and competitive seasons in the history of GJ Football. We owe a great tribute to the athletes and coaching staff that produced a season to remember. They played each game with heart, passion, and purpose. They played as the underdog at times, they played as the favorite at times, and they were never outplayed. They played through pain, through adverse conditions; when they were hurt, when they were tired, and when others counted them out. This group of athletes surpassed all expectations; built a firmer foundation for success and earned everyone’s RESPECT! Preparation is key to success and the 2020 team is stronger mentally, and physically, they are prepared to compete. Coach Canning is determined to build us into champions, keeping the same commitment and understanding that no team will work harder than us! There is a saying, “Take care of the little things and the big things will take care of themselves.” He is doing just that, teaching our athletes to focus on the "little things", the aspects of the game that they directly control. They have control over their hustle, speed, drive and effort. They have control over their attitude, their spirit, their passion, and good sportsmanship. They control their offense and defense, how they line up and execute. When we execute these little things then the scoreboard and the victories will take care of themselves. Champions focus on pushing beyond their limits, drawing energy from untapped reserves of hope, success, effort, preparation, and reaching the finish line! Coach and the staff are working hard
not only building and developing the athlete’s bodies, but working with their minds and hearts to teach them character. They are instilling the attributes of trust, respect, fairness, courage, honor, and most of all, to believe in themselves and in each other. Coach Canning has added to an already talented and versatile coaching staff with new coaches that will bring a lot to the table. Our coaches and athletes have increased the intensity and have worked hard during the off-season both on the field, on camps, and in the weight room in preparation for this season.
Now we need your help! No effort is too small or unimportant. We need your time and talents. We cannot travel this road to success alone. Parents, boosters, volunteers, and fans are all vital. School spirit is the heartbeat of the school and football is the pulse that drives it. The 2020 Football Team lead by our upper classmen are creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm, anticipation, and excitement for the upcoming season, challenging all of us to join in. We still have a very competitive year ahead of us, but with the tremendous time, hard work, and preparation already invested into the overall football program and all of you behind us and believing in us we can anticipate a new and exciting GJHS Football Season. Our goals at George Jenkins include developing character, sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork, dedication, confidence, ethics, and leadership skills that will transcend athletics into every aspect of a student-athlete’s life. Parents, you have a major role in developing and influencing your child’s attitude about academics and athletics by the leadership role you take at home, at school, and in the stands. The principles of good sportsmanship - integrity, fairness, and respect - are lifetime values that are taught through athletics and reinforced in the home. With them, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by honest rivalry, courteous, respectful relations, and graceful acceptance of the results. To our visitors, the George Jenkins Family extends a warm welcome. If we can make your evening more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to ask our staff. In the meantime, in the spirit of friendship and competition – let the game(s) begin!
Jestin Bailey
Athletic Director
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7:30 PM
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WINTER HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
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NOVEMBER
VS TAMPA CATHOLIC
AT RIDGE COMM.
GEORGE JENKINS HIGIH SCHOOL
RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
7:30 PM
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>>A MESSAGE FROM THE FOOTBALL
HEAD COACH Good Evening and welcome to Veterans stadium at George Jenkins High School, home of the EAGLES. We would like to take a moment to thank all our veterans in attendance tonight and those still serving around the globe. Because of your service and sacrifice we are able to play this great game tonight. I would also like to thank our boosters and business partners, without your continued support our program would NOT be possible. I wish to ask our fans and student body to exhibit great sportsmanship during the game tonight, which is the Eagle Standard.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TONIGHT, AND GO EAGLES.
Chris Canning
Head Coach - George Jenkins High School
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2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
Chris Canning >> VARSITY HEAD COACH Coach Canning was hired by Coach Tom Atwell as the defensive back coach at Kathleen High School while still working on his undergraduate degree at Florida Southern College. He coached football and track for 10 years at Kathleen High School. In 1983, Coach Canning moved to Lake Gibson Senior High as the defensive coordinator, line backer and ends coach. He taught Marine Biology and weight training. Coach Canning was head coach at Lake Gibson for 2 years before moving with Principal Richard Lewis to Polk Counties newest high school, George Jenkins High School which opened in 1993. While pursuing administrative advancements, Coach Canning worked at George Jenkins as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, linebacker and ends coach. Coach Canning also taught marine biology, Dean of Student and Athletic Director before leaving George Jenkins to become an assistant principal at Southwest Middle School. Coach was appointed Principal of Bill Duncan Opportunity Center and later appointed Principal of Crystal Lake Middle school where he developed a state recognized Academy with an emphasis is Marine Science, Robotics, Engineering and Aqua-Culture. Coach Canning is excited about the upcoming season and has high expectations for a successful season. Coach greatly appreciates the support from the administration, community and players. Coaches motto is “one play at a time” (“one rep”). Coach Canning has been married to his best friend Donna for 27 years and has 4 boys (Cole, Christopher, Cody and Clay). In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, diving, beach and spending time on the boat. Coach lives by the 5 “f” words
FAITH-FAMILY-FRIENDS-FISHING-FLORIDA FOOTBALL
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Jerry May
Paul Freeman
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DEF COORD/DEF LINE
OFF COORDINATOR
ASST. OFF COORD/OFF LINE
OFFENSIVE LINE
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Alton Carter
Pete Savastano
Matt Costine
OFFENSIVE LINE
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WIDE RECEIVERS
DEFENSIVE LINEBACKERS
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VA R S I T Y R O S T E R 2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
VA R S I T Y R O S T E R
2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
#
NAME
YR
HT
WT
3
Jeremiah Hudson
12
6'0
190
POS
#
HT
WT
POS
LB
28 Hayden Boehringer 11
4
Jalen Williams
12
5'9
146
5
Joey Cheshire
11
6'2
210
6
Quanntyis Green
12
7
Garret Girard
8 9
5'7
160
DE,DT
CB,FS
29 Chad Skeen
11
5'8
140
DB
WR,SS
30 Raquan Green
11
5'8
160
RB
5'11 210
DT
31 Deuntae Burgess
10
5'10 180
WR
12
6'1
180
DE
32 Antonio Judkins
10
6'1
DE
Isaiah White
11
6'0
200 DE,OLB
33 Tommy Williams
11
5'11 170
K
Zalon Nelson
12
5'11 175
34 Devin Burgess
9
5'7
160
WR
WR
NAME
YR
190
10 Preston Jorgenson 12
6'1
205 MLB,OLB
35 Devuntae Cantave
12
5'9
141
FS
11 Mark Groubert
12
6'0
182
WR,SS
40 Camren Farmer
11
6'4
160
WR
12 Cameron Rupe
11
5'7
160
QB
41 Ferdz Tresvalles
12
5'10 125
WR
13 Branden Goodson
11
5'4
135
WR
42 Anna Toms
12
5'8
K
14 Paxton Coon
11
5'10 170
QB
44 Nathan Peoples
11
5'10 190
15 Theo Thurston
12
5'8
155
CB
50 Nicholas Salas
11
5'11 200 DT
17 Caleb Callahan
11
5'7
160
WR
51 Caleb Grissom
12
5'11 234 T
16 Larry Jones (Tre)
12
6'1
180
DB
52 Landon Walters
10
6'0
180
18 Justin Lacy
12
6'0
190
WR
53 Bryan Jones
11
6'3
250 OL
19 Jamaron Bell
10
6'2
170
WR
55 Brandon Johnson
12
6'2
305 G,T,DT
20 Jordan Rupe
11
5'10 170
K,WR
57 Cameron Jenkins
12
5'11 260 OL
21 Amare Minggia
10
5'9
180
RB
59 Joel Duncan
12
6'3
220 DE,DT
22 Justin Groubert
12
5'10 165
CB
70 Isaac James
10
6'0
250 OL
23 Ar'Marion Hargrove 12
6'0
140
CB
77 Anthony Savastano 10
6'2
295 C
24 Jamar Wiggins
12
5'7
140
CB
88 Ethan Suman
12
5'10 150
25 Pablo DelValle
11
5'9
160
DE,DT
90 Anthony Taylor
10
5'6
220 DT
99 Antwan Taylor
12
5'5
220 DT
26 Augustus Kennedy 10
5'11 200 LB
27 Deshawn Wilson
5'8
11
150
DB
140
DT,DE
DT
WR
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S 2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
3
Jeremiah Hudson
12 6'0 190 LB
7
Garret Girard
12 6'1 180 DE
11
Mark Groubert
12 6'0 182 WR,SS
4
Jalen Williams
12 5'9 146 CB,FS
9 12
Zalon Nelson 5'11 175 WR
15 Theo Thurston 12 5'8 155 CB
6 12
Quanntyis Green 5'11 210 DT
10 Preston Jorgenson
12 6'1 205 MLB,OLB
16 Larry Jones (Tre) 12 6'1 180 DB
VA R S I T Y S E N I O R S
2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
18 Justin Lacy
12 6'0 190 WR
24 Jamar Wiggins 12 5'7 140 CB
42 Anna Toms
12 5'8 140 K
22 Justin Groubert 12
12 6'0 140 CB
35 Devuntae Cantave 12 5'9 141 FS
51 Caleb Grissom 12
23 Ar'Marion Hargrove
5'10 165 CB
5'11 234 T
41 Ferdz Tresvalles 12
5'10 125 WR
55 Brandon Johnson 12 6'2 305 G,T,DT
VA R S I T Y S E NI OR S 2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
57 Cameron Jenkins 12
5'11 260 OL
99 Antwan Taylor
59 Joel Duncan
12 6'3 220 DE,DT
88 Ethan Suman 12
5'10 150 WR
12 5'5 220 DT
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VA R S I T Y UNDER C L A S S 2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
5
Joey Cheshire
11 6'2 210 WR,SS
14 Paxton Coon
Isaiah White
11 6'0 200 DE,OLB
11 5'10 170 QB
21 Amare Minggia
8
17 Caleb Callahan
25 Pablo DelValle
10 5'9 180 RB
11 5'9 160 DE,DT
28 Hayden Boehringer 29 Chad Skeen
11 5'7 160 DE,DT
11 5'7 160 WR
11 5'8 140 DB
12 Cameron Rupe
11 5'7 160 QB
19 Jamaron Bell
13 Branden Goodson
10 6'2 170 WR
20 Jordan Rupe
11 5'10 170 K,WR
26 Augustus Kennedy 27 Deshawn Wilson
10 5'11 200 LB
30 Raquan Green
11 5'8 160 RB
11 5'4 135 WR
11 5'8 150 DB
31 Deuntae Burgess 10 5'10 180 WR
VA R S I T Y UND E R C L A S S
2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
32 Antonio Judkins
10 6'1 190 DE
44 Nathan Peoples
34 Devin Burgess
11 5'11 170 K
11 5'10 190 DT,DE
70 Isaac James
33 Tommy Williams
10 6'0 250 OL
50 Nicholas Salas
9
5'7 160 WR
52 Landon Walters
11 5'11 200 DT
10 6'2 295 C
11 6'4 160 WR
10 6'0 180 DT
77 Anthony Savastano 90 Anthony Taylor
40 Camren Farmer
53 Bryan Jones
11 6'3 250 OL
10 5'6 220 DT
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J UN I OR VA R S I T Y S C HED UL E 2020 GEORGE JENKINS FOOTBALL
DATE
DAY
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
9/17
Thursday
Mulberry
George Jenkins High School
7:00 pm
9/24
Thursday
Lake Gibson
Lake Gibson High School
7:00 pm
10/1
Thursday
Tenoroc
George Jenkins High School
7:00 pm
10/8
Thursday
Lakeland
George Jenkins High School
7:00 pm
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