WEST PALM BEACH – The transition from the summer offseason to the upcoming fall season has begun.
In what was perhaps the final team camp of the summer in Palm Beach County, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted a three-day session that featured a series of padded football games at Lake Lytal Park from July 18 to July 20.
The four teams that participated were:
•Palm Beach Gardens
•Santaluces
•Lake Worth
•John I. Leonard
Many players had a slew of standout moments – this goes for all four teams in attendance. But admittedly, we were not able to capture the entire three-day camp from start to finish.
Nonetheless, we still found a way to get a lot of footage from this year’s FCA Camp.
Let us start with Palm Beach Gardens running back/linebacker Aiden Malcom (2024). He stood out in a big way, as evidenced by several runs that resulted in touchdowns.
Watch two of them for yourself right below.
FLASHBACK: @GatorsPbg vs. @FootbSantaluces – GAME 2
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 20, 2023
Long TD run here by @AidenM24 💨💨
FCA Camp – Day 2@CoachHiggins50 @Coachob_edwards @MicheEstime @nomo7__ @fca_pbc pic.twitter.com/UydlRTcFCg
DAY 3: @fca_pbc Camp@AidenM24 to the end zone here 💪🏾@GatorsPbg @CoachHiggins50 @Coachob_edwards @clarasales04 pic.twitter.com/fGHUasyQvu
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 20, 2023
For Malcolm, who is considered to be the most slept-on high school football player in Palm Beach County, this was a true breakout moment in more ways than one. The 6-foot, 205-pound running back/linebacker reflected on his FCA Camp experience and much more in an interview you can see below.
FCA CAMP INTERVIEW: @AidenM24
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 21, 2023
The @GatorsPbg ‘24 RB/LB spoke on how well he played his position in three days at @fca_pbc Camp – Lake Lytal Pk.
Malcolm also spoke on his recruiting process and much more.@CoachHiggins50 @Coachob_edwards @RayfieldDixon @clarasales04 pic.twitter.com/3biNxLOIco
And just when you thought we were just going to go by Malcolm’s awesome FCA Camp showing, we have proof of what he did on the field this past season for Palm Beach Gardens.
Watch Malcolm’s Hudl film below.
https://t.co/Ejb0oGLxL7
— Aiden Malcolm (@AidenM24) December 8, 2022
85 SOLO tackles
95TOT
2 Sacks
2 INT
1 CAUS
1FMB Rec
1 TD@RayfieldDixon @LBU561 @GatorsPbg @CoachHiggins50 @ESPNTop63@CoachDNuCSports @emilee_smarr@EraPrep @FutureDraftStyl@larryblustein @CoachSchuman @TheKevinFielder @OreyFerrell @pbphighschools
Meanwhile, we have a tandem from Santaluces that stood out in their own way. This happened on one particular play during Day 2 of FCA Camp.
GAME 2: @GatorsPbg vs. @FootbSantaluces @Anth_Roman caught the pick on this play 🔥@Tre_Robinson2 with the tipped pass to set up the pick 🔥@Coach_Put5839 @iRepCoaches pic.twitter.com/ogn8efHOeb
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 19, 2023
Santaluces linebackers Anthony Roman (2024) and Travis Robinson (2025) spoke on the interception play against Palm Beach Gardens.
FCA CAMP INTERVIEW: @Anth_Roman (‘24) & @Tre_Robinson2 (‘25)
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 21, 2023
The @FootbSantaluces defenders spoke on their overall @fca_pbc camp experience and more.@FCAPBC @iRepCoaches @Coach_Put5839 @AmirGibson20 @Dwilljr2 @shyeiadeveauxQB @elijah2024_ @_NicholasAcosta pic.twitter.com/yNmdBRHH79
We had a pleasant surprise development that took place at FCA Camp.
Lake Worth performed relatively well on both sides of the ball in the three days of action. A set of fraternal twins led the way for the Trojans.
Watch for yourself.
TD run by @LakeWorthFBall 🔥
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 19, 2023
Runs on first two plays: RB Vaughn Braynen (2024)
TD run by: @NashaughnB 💪@fca_pbc pic.twitter.com/hzLXJ8jvlw
Lake Worth twins Nashaughn Braynen (2024 defensive end/linebacker/running back) and Vaughn Braynen (2024 running back) shared their experiences at FCA Camp.
FROM YESTERDAY: Joint interview with @LakeWorthFBall fraternal twins @NashaughnB (‘24 LB/RB) & Vaughn Braynen (‘24 RB) as they spoke on their success in Day 2 of @fca_pbc Camp and much more.@JosueLWH @austindecarolis @New_era_AP @CoachLSeymour pic.twitter.com/oJm6od6D9t
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 20, 2023
We will not forget about John I. Leonard.
The final play of this year’s FCA Camp experience in Day 3 was highlighted by the Lancers.
DAY 3: @fca_pbc Camp
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 20, 2023
TD pass by @JIL_Football 💣@JordanSouther4 ➡️ @Showtime_nari for the end zone on this play 🔥@CoachAustinV pic.twitter.com/WrytF9cwPq
After all the games were completed on Day 3, FCA officials spoke to the four teams about a series of life lessons and more.
FCA representative and Palm Beach County coaching legend Tim Tharp reflected on the three-day camp experience and spoke about what we can expect for the 2023 fall regular season.
FCA CAMP INTERVIEW: Tim Tharp
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) July 21, 2023
The face of @fca_pbc and @FACACoach living legend spoke at length about the three-day @FCAPBC camp featuring @GatorsPbg, @FootbSantaluces, @LakeWorthFBall, & @JIL_Football.
Lots of action took place between the four teams.
End of summer offseason. pic.twitter.com/enQLnylZcU
PLEASE NOTE: We will be aiming to highlight more players from these four teams and other from this point forward. We will need the coaches to help us and all of our local media outlets to show love to our high school football players in Palm Beach County.
