The Tribune

By RENALDO DORSETT

Tribune Sports Reporter

rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

A pair of Bahamian football players are two of the latest in the pipeline from The Bahamas to one of the newest rising collegiate football prep programmes in South Florida.

Miami International Academy outgoing seniors Mazio Randall and Amarie Archer have committed to the Dodge City Community College Conquistadors football programme in Kansas for the upcoming fall semester.

Randall, a 6’4”, 280- pound lineman, played on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball last season. He also received an offer from South Alabama in the Sun Belt Conference, Kentucky Christian, and the Webber International University in the NAIA. “One of the most unselfish kids I ever coached, Randall was a starting defensive tackle the last two seasons but has made the move to offensive tackle to help the team,” said Miami Prep’s Mike Tunsil.

“College coaches, he can play offensive tackle, defensive tackle, or strongside defensive end at the next level.”

“Randall is one of the best interior players in South Florida.”

Archer is a 6’4”, 310-pound versatile offensive lineman that has played centre, guard and tackle. He previously received offers from Webber International University and Florida Memorial University. “I’ve coached some good offensive teams during my coaching career. All Sun Belt, All MEAC and All Ohio Valley,” Tunsil said. “I have three good senior offensive linemen that have all conference potential - Kaylin Smith, Mazio Randall and Amarie Archer.”

Both players join a Dodge City programme that will also welcome new offensive coordinator Richard Dorceus under head coach Terry Karg.

Dorceus, a Florida native, was a former offensive linemen at Howard University where he racked up several postseason honours, including Howard Offensive Lineman of the Year twice, MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week four times, and second-team All-MEAC in 2005, and also served as a team captain two seasons.

Several other Bahamians in the Miami International Academy programme have received offers from programmes at both the NAIA and NCAA levels.

Lewis, a 6’3” 215-pound outside linebacker and defensive end, has fielded offers from Kentucky Christian Knights in the NAIA and Wagner Seahawks in the Northeastern Conference of NCAA Division I. He finished the year with eight sacks.

Miami International Academy finished their inaugural season 2-7 but it was highlighted by a 40-0 South Florida High School Orange Bowl win over Palm Beach Christian Prep.