WEST PALM BEACH – For the second straight year, Cardinal Newman (9-2 final record) has reigned supreme as Palm Beach County’s No. 1-ranked team.
As such, the Crusaders were rewarded last night (Dec. 4) as the Lou Groza Team of the Year – the highest high school football honor in Palm Beach County.
Cardinal Newman beat out fellow finalists Atlantic (Delray Beach) (9-2 final record) and St. Andrew’s (9-2 final record) for the top award.
Watch below to see the action for yourself.
Your @LouGrozaAward for High School Team of the Year is…@CNHS_Athletics 🏆@NewmanCrusaders @CoachRCampbell @JackDan55847282 @lukeewarnock @ESPNWestPalm @ESPNTop63 @pbsportsfl pic.twitter.com/g6kzuERS7F
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
From last night: @lukeewarnock spoke at length on behalf of his about the @LouGrozaAward Team of the Year honor from @CNHS_Athletics and more.@NewmanCrusaders @JackDan55847282 @CoachRCampbell @TracyWarnock10 @MikeWarnock11 @CoachPart @ESPNTop63 @ESPNWestPalm @pbsportsfl pic.twitter.com/Jq2qNj3AiV
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
Meanwhile, we witnessed a history making moment at the Lou Groza Awards Ceremony with the Player of the Year selection.
For the first time ever, a West Boca Raton high school football player won Palm Beach County’s top individual honor. It went to Bulls 2026 running back Javian Mallory, who beat out fellow nominees Jacob Cosby-Mosley (Benjamin 2024 athlete), Luke Douglas (Jupiter 2024 quarterback/athlete) and Blake Wallace (Spanish River 2025 athlete) for the honor.
Your @LouGrozaAward for High School Player of the Year is…@mallory_javian3 🏆@WestBocaBullsFB @CoachDylanPotts @ESPNWestPalm @ESPNTop63 @pbsportsfl pic.twitter.com/rmR4V5xGGX
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
Listen to Mallory’s reaction to his Player of the Year selection.
From last night: @mallory_javian3 spoke on his @LouGrozaAward Player of the Year honor and gave @IsaacEdelman a shout out at the end of this clip. 🏆🐐@CoachDylanPotts @WestBocaBullsFB @mallory_mason7 @WBBullsSports @westbocaratonhs @ESPNTop63 @ESPNWestPalm @pbsportsfl pic.twitter.com/T4BPqoT6MN
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
For the Coach of the Year honor, it went to Jupiter head coach Jason Kradman. He won it over fellow nominees Jamelle Murray (Atlantic) and Dylan Potts.
Your @LouGrozaAward for High School Coach of the Year is…@101Warriors head coach Jason Kradman 🏆@JupiterWarriors @CristianOrth @Runna81 @Josh_Brooks_20 @ESPNWestPalm @ESPNTop63 @pbsportsfl pic.twitter.com/oQ5Q2sv06C
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
Listen to Kradman’s comments on winning the Coach of the Year honor.
From last night: @101Warriors head coach Jason Kradman spoke on his @LouGrozaAward Coach of the Year honor and some milestones that the @JupiterWarriors program achieved.@CristianOrth @Runna81 @Josh_Brooks_20 @Luke_Douglas1 @presdouglas2025 @ESPNTop63 @ESPNWestPalm @pbsportsfl pic.twitter.com/RIEKcicXcp
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
We save the best for last with the Lou Groza Placekicker of the Year honor.
We got a two-time winner in American Heritage 2024 kicker/punter and Florida State hard verbal commit Jake Weinberg, who is rated as the nation’s No. 1-ranked kicker in his class. He earned the honor over fellow nominees Ethan Dagostino (Palm Beach Central 2025 kicker/punter) and Lily White (Benjamin 2024 kicker/punter).
Your @LouGrozaAward for High School Placekicker of the Year is…@JakeWeinberg6 🏆🏆@stallionsfb @CoachRooze @ESPNWestPalm @ESPNTop63 @pbsportsfl @CoachTonyBugeja @FSUFootball @Coach_Norvell pic.twitter.com/B4Ovfw4gRI
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
Hear Weinberg’s reaction to his special honor and much more.
From last night: We save the best for last w/ our 2-time @LouGrozaAward winner for Placekicker of the Year. 🏆 🏆@JakeWeinberg6 spoke on his big honor and reacted to how the regular season ended for @FSUFootball. He shouted out @Coach_Norvell and @jordantrav13.@ESPNWestPalm pic.twitter.com/QIJUKdfjvg
— New Era Prep (@EraPrep) December 5, 2023
I am extremely humbled and honored to win this award 2 years in a row. What an amazing night and event by the @LouGrozaAward and @ESPNWestPalm . I want to thank everyone who has helped me receive this accomplishment and award. I cant wait for what’s coming. Go Noles🍢 pic.twitter.com/YtFGlvgekF
— Jake Weinberg (@JakeWeinberg6) December 5, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: The Lou Groza Awards Ceremony was sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, ESPN West Palm, Orange Bowl, Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, Baptist Health, and several others.
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Palm Beach County Sports Commission
