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Revision as of 22:38, 10 April 2026

2003 Miami Carol City Chiefs
Head Coach Walt Frazier
Classification FHSAA Class 6A
District District 10
District Finish Runner-Up
Region Region 3 Champions
Playoff Result Class 6A State Champions
Season Record 14-1

The 2003 Miami Carol City Chiefs football team won the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 6A state championship, defeating Orlando Edgewater High School 13–0 in the title game played in Gainesville, Florida. The championship was the third under head coach Walt Frazier Jr., following back-to-back titles in 1996 and 1997.[1]

The team finished as FHSAA District 10 runners-up and FHSAA Region 3 champions on their way to the state title.[2]

Coaching Staff

Walt Frazier served as head coach. Entering the 2003 season in his 33rd year as a head coach, Frazier carried an overall record of 197–82 and a record of 184–63 at Miami Carol City Senior High School.[2] A graduate of Lillian R. Brown High School in Wauchula, Florida, Frazier played center at Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach before beginning his coaching career.[3]

Frazier's staff included assistant coaches Craig Pyles, Bobby Frazier, Fred Nixon, Roosevelt Berrick, Lance Rigby, Iram Williams, Harold Barnwell, James Smith, Jarvis Jeanty, Andre Stafford, and Keno Dobson.[2]

Andre Stafford, a longtime member of Frazier's staff, was present for four of Carol City's five state championships, including the 2003 title.[4]

Role Coach
Head Coach Walt Frazier
Offensive Coordinator Craig Pyles
Quarterbacks Bobby Frazier
Receivers Fred Nixon
Running Backs Roosevelt Berrick
Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs Harold Barnwell
Defensive Line Iram Williams
Outside Linebackers Jarvis Jeanty
Inside Linebackers Andre Stafford
Defensive Backs Keno Dobson
Kickers James Smith

Season Results

The Chiefs entered the state playoffs as District 10 runners-up, meaning they did not win their district title but qualified for the postseason through their district finish.[2]

In the regional final, Carol City defeated Miami Killian 3–0. The game was played at the Orange Bowl in Miami. The winning score came on a field goal by Ramone Russell, a junior who was named second-team Class 6A All-State as a kicker following the season.[5][6]

In the Class 6A state championship game, the Chiefs shut out Edgewater 13–0. The game was held in Gainesville, Florida.[7]

Depth Chart

The following two-deep depth chart is taken directly from a game program recovered from the 2003 playoff run.[2] The offense operated out of a Pro Set I Basic formation. The defense aligned in a 5-2 scheme.

Offense

Pos No. Name Ht Wt Cl No. Name Ht Wt Cl
SE 80 Eddie Brown 5-7 150 Jr. 6 Jerod Wims 5-10 160 Sr.
LT 78 Akeem Robinson 6-3 260 Sr. 66 Detroi Halliday 6-4 244 So.
LG 76 Dexter Harlan 6-1 254 Sr. 75 Thomas Reyes 5-11 175 Sr.
C 77 Alex Velazquez 6-0 252 Sr. 74 Dale Guillermo 5-5 243 So.
RG 72 Sharrod Brown 5-11 332 Jr. 74 Gabriel Cannon 5-11 360 So.
RT 63 Devon Avant 6-0 200 Sr. 73 Abraham Valdez 6-2 360 So.
TE 87 Robert McKee 6-2 210 Sr. 81 Martin Reyes 6-0 180 Jr.
QB 1 Sedrick Bryant 6-0 200 Sr. 8 Timothy Peterson 5-10 157 So.
RB 3 Chris Strothers 5-7 160 Sr. 5 Denard Hall 5-8 198 Sr.
RB 23 Terry Jones 5-6 160 So. 33 Derrick Burke 5-4 145 Jr.
FL 83 Lloyd Moss 5-11 195 Sr. 15 David Larbi 5-11 192 So.
PK 29 Ramone Russell 6-1 150 Jr. — — — — —

Defense

Pos No. Name Ht Wt Cl No. Name Ht Wt Cl
NG 90 Ricky Jean-Francois 6-2 235 Jr. 96 Craig Johnson 5-8 225 Jr.
DE 91 Anthony Wright 5-11 235 Sr. 99 Camory Berry 5-8 225 Jr.
DE 93 Giovanni Oglesby 6-1 210 Sr. 94 Omar Ortega 6-0 225 Jr.
OLB 17 Willie Williams 6-2 228 Sr. 56 Tony Buckles 6-2 175 Jr.
OLB 47 Johnathan Sutton 5-9 205 Sr. 43 Darryl Finley 5-10 180 Sr.
ILB 7 Maurice Peterson 5-10 200 Sr. 53 Peter Johnson 6-0 201 Sr.
ILB 44 Vernon Wilder III 6-0 235 Sr. 40 Lamech Bob-Manuel 5-10 190 Jr.
CB 4 Chris Williams 5-11 170 Sr. 10 Reginald Hopkins 5-8 160 So.
CB 21 Gregory Redding 6-0 180 Sr. 14 Jason Gibson 6-0 175 Jr.
S 24 Kevin Wilson 5-8 158 Sr. 30 James Daniels 5-11 175 Jr.
S 31 Kenny Phillips 6-2 192 Jr. 16 Keith Sweeting 5-8 150 So.
P 83 Lloyd Moss 5-11 195 Sr. — — — — —

Notable Players

Willie Williams

Willie Williams (No. 17) was the starting outside linebacker on the 2003 championship team. A senior from Opa Locka, Florida, Williams recorded 18 sacks across nine games during the 2003 regular season. In the Class 6A state championship game against Edgewater, he finished with 11 tackles, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.[8]

Williams was rated the top outside linebacker in the country and the third-ranked overall prospect in the 2004 recruiting class by 247Sports. He signed with the University of Miami, where he was the third-highest rated signee in program history at the time.[9]

Williams suffered a knee injury before his freshman season and redshirted in 2004. He left Miami in 2006, transferring through several programs without reaching the NFL. As of 2021, he was working as a football coach, personal trainer, and mentor in South Florida.[10]

Ricky Jean-Francois

Ricky Jean-Francois (No. 90) was a junior nose guard on the 2003 championship team. Born November 23, 1986, in Miami, Jean-Francois was originally a junior varsity player before being called up to the varsity squad that season.[11]

He went on to play defensive tackle at Louisiana State University, where he was a member of the 2007 national championship team and earned defensive MVP honors in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game against Ohio State.[12]

Jean-Francois was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round, 244th overall, in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played for six NFL teams over a ten-year career, including the 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Detroit Lions. The 49ers reached Super Bowl XLVII during his time in San Francisco.[13]

Kenny Phillips

Kenny Phillips (No. 31) was a junior safety on the 2003 championship team. Born November 24, 1986, in Miami, Phillips was already drawing attention as one of the top defensive back prospects in the country.[14]

As a senior in 2004, Phillips recorded 84 tackles, six interceptions, three fumble recoveries, four defensive touchdowns, and three punt returns for touchdowns. He finished his high school career with 16 interceptions, was named first-team Class 6A All-State by 247Sports, and was named USA Today Defensive Player of the Year. He played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and was a Parade All-American.[14][15]

Phillips went on to play at the University of Miami, where he was a two-time All-ACC first-team selection. He was drafted 31st overall by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. In 2012, he started in Super Bowl XLVI as the Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21–17.[16]

Other College Signings

Several other players from the 2003 roster signed with college programs. Offensive lineman Akeem Robinson, who started at left tackle, signed with Clemson University, choosing the Tigers over offers from Florida, Rutgers, and South Florida.[17]

Split end Jerod Wims (No. 6) went on to compete in track and field at Florida International University and Auburn University, where he earned NCAA All-American honors in 2009 and twice achieved USA Junior All-American status in the 100 and 200 meters.[18]

Flanker Lloyd Moss signed with Florida International University. Moss is the younger brother of Santana Moss and Sinorice Moss, both of whom played at the University of Miami before NFL careers.[19]

Cornerback Chris Williams also signed with FIU, finishing the 2003 season with 70 tackles and three interceptions and earning second-team All-Miami-Dade County honors.[20]

Defensive back Jason Gibson signed with Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.[21]

Vernon Wilder III, one of the team captains, signed with Florida A&M University. He went on to start for four years with the Rattlers and served as team captain for three seasons.[22]

Running back Chris Strothers and split end Eddie Brown both signed with Delaware State University.[23][24]

Kicker Ramone Russell and guard Sharrod Brown both signed with Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee.[25][26]

Context

The 2003 title was the third Class 6A championship under Walt Frazier at Carol City, following the 1996 and 1997 titles. The 1997 team finished 15–0 and was ranked fifth nationally by USA Today. The 2003 championship ran through a playoff bracket that included South Florida opponents and ended with the shutout of Edgewater in Gainesville.[27]

In 2007, the FHSAA named Frazier one of the 12 greatest coaches in Florida history. His career record of 212–111 ranked third all time in Miami-Dade County history at the time of his retirement.[28]

Miami Gardens incorporated as a city on May 13, 2003, the same year the Chiefs won the state title. Miami Carol City Senior High was among the first institutions to represent the new city on the state's largest stage.[29]

Film

References

  1. ↑ Florida Gridiron Preps. "Carol City Senior High School Chiefs Football History." Accessed April 2026. https://www.floridagridironpreps.com/high-school/66/Carol-City-Senior-High-School/history
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2003 Miami Carol City Chiefs Football Game Program. Physical document. Year of publication: 2003.
  3. ↑ Bethune-Cookman University Athletics Hall of Fame. "Walt Frazier – Lifetime Achievement." Accessed April 2026. https://bcuathletics.com/sports/hall-of-fame/roster/walt-frazier/790
  4. ↑ USA Today High School Sports. "Beloved assistant football coach in Miami dies after series of strokes." June 2018. https://usatodayhss.com/2018/beloved-assistant-football-coach-in-miami-dies-after-series-of-strokes
  5. ↑ Guerrero, Dan. "Ricky Jean Francois with the varsity again, this time with Patriots." ESPN New England Patriots Blog. November 2017. http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4808712
  6. ↑ "6A All-State Football 2004." 247Sports. January 22, 2005. https://247sports.com/college/duke/article/6a-all-state-football-2004-104167786/
  7. ↑ Florida Gridiron Preps. "Carol City Senior High School Chiefs Football History." Accessed April 2026. https://www.floridagridironpreps.com/high-school/66/Carol-City-Senior-High-School/history
  8. ↑ Pearlman, Jeff. "The Tragic Story of Willie Williams, College Football's First Celebrity Recruit." Bleacher Report. 2014. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1943325-the-tragic-story-of-willie-williams-college-footballs-first-celebrity-recruit
  9. ↑ State of The U. "Reviewing Miami's 5-Star Signees of the Past 20 Classes: Part II." June 2019. https://www.stateoftheu.com/2019/6/11/18654006/miami-hurricanes-football-five-star-signee-review-greg-olsen-kyle-wright-tyrone-moss-willie-williams
  10. ↑ WSVN 7News. "Former South Florida football star Willie Williams shares his journey as coach, personal trainer, mentor." October 2021. https://wsvn.com/sports/former-south-florida-football-star-willie-williams-shares-his-journey-as-coach-personal-trainer-mentor/
  11. ↑ Guerrero, Dan. "Ricky Jean Francois with the varsity again, this time with Patriots." ESPN New England Patriots Blog. November 2017. http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4808712
  12. ↑ Wikipedia. "Ricky Jean Francois." Accessed April 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Jean_Francois
  13. ↑ Pro Football Reference. "Ricky Jean-Francois." Accessed April 2026. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JeanRi99.htm
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 American Football Database (Fandom). "Kenny Phillips." Accessed April 2026. https://americanfootballdatabase.fandom.com/wiki/Kenny_Phillips
  15. ↑ "6A All-State Football 2004." 247Sports. January 22, 2005. https://247sports.com/college/duke/article/6a-all-state-football-2004-104167786/
  16. ↑ Wikipedia. "Kenny Phillips." Accessed April 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Phillips
  17. ↑ TigerNet.com. "2004 Clemson Football Signee List." February 2004. https://www.tigernet.com/story/football/2004-Clemson-Football-Signee-List-3186
  18. ↑ Boston College Athletics. "Jerod Wims." Accessed April 2026. https://bceagles.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/coaches/jerod-wims/2890
  19. ↑ FIU Athletics. "Lloyd Moss." Accessed April 2026. https://fiusports.com/sports/football/roster/lloyd-moss/154
  20. ↑ FIU Athletics. "Chris Williams." Accessed April 2026. https://fiusports.com/sports/football/roster/chris-williams/2431
  21. ↑ Miami University RedHawks Athletics. "Jason Gibson." Accessed April 2026. https://miamiredhawks.com/sports/football/roster/jason-gibson/1247
  22. ↑ CBS Miami. "CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy Nomination: Carol City Coaching Legacy." August 29, 2023. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/cbs-miami-nat-moore-trophy-nomination-carol-city-coaching-legacy/
  23. ↑ Hy-Lo News. "Rapper Stro-Corleone: How growing up in Scott Projects and Carol City High Football influenced him as an artist." October 2015. https://hylonewsmiami.com/2015/10/31/music-profile-rapper-stro-corleone-how-growing-up-in-scott-projects-and-carol-city-high-football-has-influenced-him-as-an-artist/
  24. ↑ Delaware State University Athletics. "Eddie Brown." Accessed April 2026. https://dsuhornets.com/sports/football/roster/eddie-brown/1397
  25. ↑ LinkedIn. "Ramone Russell." Accessed April 2026. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramone-russell-a78a9b151/
  26. ↑ LinkedIn. "Sharrod Brown." Accessed April 2026. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharrod-brown-76a23766/
  27. ↑ Florida Gridiron Preps. "Carol City Senior High School Chiefs Football History." Accessed April 2026. https://www.floridagridironpreps.com/high-school/66/Carol-City-Senior-High-School/history
  28. ↑ South Florida Sports Paradise (blog). "Carol City's Greatest Chief Retires." December 2007. https://miamisouthpaw.blogspot.com/2007/12/carol-citys-greatest-chief-retires.html
  29. ↑ Wikipedia. "Miami Carol City Senior High School." Accessed April 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Carol_City_Senior_High_School
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