Boca Raton, FL.- If you thought that West Boca front seven couldn’t possibly get any better- it did.

Breaking News: 2027 Linebacker Joe Sykes plans to transfer to West Boca Raton, he tells the NewEraPrep staff. Sykes solidified himself as one of the top defensive players in his class following a breakout sophomore season at Palm Beach Gardens. In 2024, Joe recorded:

127 Tackles

33 TFLs

2 Sacks

1 FF

4 PBUs

The defending 6A State Champs keep getting better this offseason, as Sykes will provide a looming presence over the middle. Joe Sykes is a hard hitting, ball hawk linebacker, who pairs natural speed and physicality with elite field vision and football IQ. Last season, it felt like Sykes was always in the mix for the Gators, coming away with double digit tackles any given Friday night. Joe currently holds two Division I FBS offers from Memphis and Western Kentucky.