Florida Class 1A Girls Flag Football: Top Wide Receivers on the Road to Tampa for the State Championships.

Annelise Cardenas – FSU High School (FR)

Cardenas emerged as one of the most efficient deep threats in Class 1A during her freshman campaign, with 21 receptions for 314 yards and eight touchdowns. Averaging 15.0 yards per catch, she consistently stretched defenses and made the most of her opportunities in the passing game. Despite being early in her high school career, Cardenas has already shown a natural ability to find space and convert big plays into points, making her a name to watch as she continues to develop.

Evie Gherdovich – Destin (SR)

Gherdovich has put together one of the most productive seasons among Class 1A receivers, hauling in 62 receptions for 865 yards and 14 touchdowns. Averaging 14.0 yards per catch, she’s been both a high-volume target and a consistent big-play threat for Destin’s offense. Her ability to move the chains while also finding the end zone has made her a focal point for opposing defenses, and her senior leadership has helped anchor one of the more reliable passing attacks in the classification.

McKenna Bishop – University Christian (SR)

Bishop has been one of the most explosive playmakers in Class 1A, turning 47 receptions into a staggering 1,143 yards and 17 touchdowns. Averaging 24.3 yards per catch, she’s a true home-run threat every time she touches the ball, capable of flipping field position or scoring in an instant. Her ability to stretch defenses vertically has made her one of the most dangerous deep threats in the state, and a centerpiece of University Christian’s offensive success throughout the season and into the playoffs.

Patricia Freeman – Belles High School (8th Grade)

Freeman has been one of the most reliable and heavily targeted receivers in Class 1A, with 83 receptions for 815 yards and 12 touchdowns. Averaging 9.8 yards per catch, she thrives in the short-to-intermediate passing game, consistently moving the chains and keeping drives alive. For an 8th grader to command that level of usage speaks to her instincts, hands, and understanding of the game, making her one of the most intriguing young talents in the classification.

Izzy Rein – Tampa Catholic (JR)

Rein has delivered one of the most dominant all-around receiving seasons in Class 1A, piling up 96 receptions for 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns. Averaging 12.5 yards per catch, she combines high-volume reliability with consistent big-play ability, making her one of the most difficult matchups in the state. Her ability to get open underneath, extend plays, and finish drives has made her the centerpiece of Tampa Catholic’s passing attack and one of the most productive receivers in Florida this season.

Morgyn Jackson – Tampa Catholic (FR)

Jackson has emerged as one of the top freshman playmakers in Class 1A, putting together an impressive season with 61 receptions for 765 yards and 15 touchdowns. Averaging 12.5 yards per catch, she’s shown the ability to produce consistently while also making impact plays downfield. Her combination of volume and scoring production has made her a key part of Tampa Catholic’s offense, and her early success points to a very high ceiling as she continues to develop.

Khloe Brown – Wildwood (8th Grade)

Brown made a major impact in limited opportunities, turning 19 receptions into 397 yards and seven touchdowns. Averaging an eye-popping 20.9 yards per catch, she proved to be one of the most explosive young receivers in Class 1A, capable of scoring from anywhere on the field. Despite being an 8th grader, her big-play ability and scoring efficiency have already made her a dangerous weapon and a rising name to watch in the coming playoff rounds.

A’dejah Corbin – Wildwood (SR)

Corbin has been a steady and reliable presence in Wildwood’s passing attack, with 52 receptions for 633 yards and five touchdowns. Averaging 12.2 yards per catch, she’s shown the ability to consistently move the chains while contributing as a dependable target in key situations. Her experience and composure as a senior have helped provide stability to the offense, making her an important piece of Wildwood’s overall production this season.

Shanae Gland – Lakewood (FR)

Gland has delivered one of the most explosive and productive seasons in Class 1A, especially for a freshman, hauling in 69 receptions for 1,178 yards and 21 touchdowns. Averaging 17.1 yards per catch, she’s been a constant big-play threat while also handling a high volume of targets. Her ability to turn routine plays into scoring opportunities has made her one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the classification, and her breakout year signals the emergence of a true star with multiple playoff rounds still ahead.

Alayna Morgan – Lakewood (JR)

Morgan has put together one of the most efficient and explosive seasons in Class 1A, with 53 receptions for 998 yards and 14 touchdowns. Averaging 18.8 yards per catch, she consistently creates chunk plays and stretches defenses vertically, turning routine completions into major gains. Her nearly 1,000-yard season highlights both her reliability as a target and her big-play upside, making her a central piece of Lakewood’s passing attack and one of the more dangerous junior receivers in the classification.

Faith Sherrod – Lakewood (FR)

Sherrod has made an immediate impact in her freshman season, with 30 receptions for 426 yards and 10 touchdowns. Averaging 14.2 yards per catch, she’s shown a strong ability to generate scoring plays despite a relatively modest target total. Her production in the red zone stands out in particular, with a high touchdown rate that reflects her timing, ball skills, and ability to finish drives. Sherrod’s early contributions give Lakewood another emerging offensive weapon for the future.

Adrianna Hitchcock – Boca Ciega (JR)

Hitchcock has put together one of the most dominant receiving seasons in Class 1A, recording 65 receptions for 1,370 yards and 18 touchdowns. Averaging 21.1 yards per catch, she’s a true downfield threat who consistently flips field position and punishes defenses for any breakdown in coverage. Her combination of efficiency and scoring production makes her one of the most dangerous receivers in the classification, and her junior season firmly establishes her as a premier playmaker heading into the postseason and beyond.

Zy’Anna King – Boca Ciega (FR)

King has delivered a standout freshman campaign, with 57 receptions for 1,165 yards and 15 touchdowns. Averaging 20.4 yards per catch, she’s been a consistent deep threat who can turn any touch into a scoring opportunity. Her ability to separate downfield and finish plays in the end zone has made her one of the most explosive young receivers in Class 1A. Even as a freshman, King has already established herself as one of the central pieces of Boca Ciega’s passing attack and a rising name in the state.

Avery DeMayo – Somerset Academy Canyons (SO)

DeMayo has put together one of the most productive sophomore seasons in Class 1A, with 101 receptions for 1,246 yards and 15 touchdowns. Her 101 catches highlight her role as a high-volume, go-to target in the offense, consistently moving the chains and keeping drives alive. Averaging 12.3 yards per catch, she combines reliability underneath with the ability to break into bigger gains when space opens up. DeMayo’s production and workload make her one of the most dependable young receivers in the classification and a key engine of Somerset Academy Canyons’ passing attack.

Keivelisse Soto – Avon Park (SR)

Soto has been a steady and productive presence in Avon Park’s passing game, with 51 receptions for 915 yards and nine touchdowns. Averaging 17.9 yards per catch, she consistently generated explosive gains while still serving as a reliable target in the offense. Her ability to stretch the field and create chunk plays made her a key weapon throughout the season, and her experience helped anchor Avon Park’s aerial attack down the stretch.

Kamila Watt – Avon Park (SR)

Watt has been one of the most dynamic all-purpose playmakers in Class 1A, impacting games as both a runner and receiver. On the ground, she logged 129 rushing attempts for 1,691 yards and six touchdowns, averaging an impressive 13.1 yards per carry while consistently breaking off explosive gains. Through the air, she added 28 receptions for 316 yards and three touchdowns, showing dependable hands and versatility as a receiving threat at 11.3 yards per catch. Her dual-threat production made her the centerpiece of Avon Park’s offense and one of the most difficult players in the classification to game plan for, given her ability to produce big plays in multiple ways.

Malaysia David – Edison (SR)

David has been a consistent and productive force in Edison’s passing attack, with 56 receptions for 773 yards and 12 touchdowns. Averaging 13.8 yards per catch, she balanced reliability with timely big plays, regularly helping extend drives and finish scoring opportunities. Her steady production and red-zone effectiveness made her a key target throughout the season, and her experience provided stability to Edison’s offense during crucial stretches of the year.

Torri Cotman – Edison (SO)

Cotman has put together an impressive sophomore campaign, with 60 receptions for 771 yards and 12 touchdowns. Averaging 12.9 yards per catch, she’s shown a strong mix of consistency and playmaking ability, frequently stepping up as a dependable target in Edison’s passing game. Her production reflects both volume and efficiency, as she’s been able to convert steady opportunities into consistent scoring impact. Cotman’s early success positions her as a key returning weapon for Edison moving forward in the regional playoffs.

Briana Bogan – Edison (SO)

Bogan has been a steady and productive contributor in her sophomore season, with 59 receptions for 731 yards and 12 touchdowns. Averaging 12.4 yards per catch, she’s provided consistent reliability in Edison’s passing attack while also delivering strong red-zone production. Her ability to secure a high volume of catches and finish drives with touchdowns has made her an important piece of the offense. Alongside her teammates, Bogan’s emergence highlights the depth and balance of Edison’s receiving corps moving forward into the regional playoffs.

Alexa Dominguez – True North Classical Academy (JR)

Dominguez has been a high-volume and dependable target throughout the season, with 94 receptions for 1,061 yards and 11 touchdowns. Averaging 11.3 yards per catch, she consistently works the short-to-intermediate areas of the field, moving the chains and keeping the offense on schedule. Her near-100 reception total highlights her role as a primary option in the passing game, and her ability to produce week after week has made her one of the most reliable junior receivers in Class 1A.

Juliana Romero – True North Classical Academy (FR)

Romero has delivered a strong freshman season, with 57 receptions for 492 yards and seven touchdowns. While her 8.6 yards per catch reflects a shorter, possession-based role in the offense, she has been highly effective in it—serving as a reliable outlet and helping sustain drives. Her ability to secure a high number of catches as a freshman shows trust from the quarterback and coaching staff, and her early production points to a developing role as she gains experience in the system.