January 13, 2025
Tavares High School’s Jamarcus Pugh Shines In Georgia vs. Florida Showcase Game in Daytona
By Kyle Coppola
Tavares High School’s Jamarcus Pugh Shines In Georgia vs. Florida Showcase Game in Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tavares High School senior Jamarcus Pugh made his presence felt at the Georgia vs. Florida Showcase Football Game this past weekend, showcasing his versatility and athleticism in front of coaches, recruiters, and fellow standout athletes.
Pugh, primarily an outside linebacker, stepped into an unfamiliar role at safety during the game, where he logged two tackles and demonstrated his adaptability on the field. The game, held in Daytona Beach, ended in a narrow 28-25 victory for Georgia, but Pugh relished the opportunity to compete on a big stage.
(Jamarcus represented Florida as they played against Georgia in the annual Georgia vs Florida showcase. Photo Credit – Tavares High Athletics.)
“I am beyond thankful for the opportunity I was given to play in the Georgia vs. Florida Showcase Game in Daytona,” Pugh said. “Although Georgia won 28-25, it was a great time.”
The senior linebacker’s high school career has been marked by consistent production, amassing 90 tackles, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and an interception. During the showcase, Pugh not only bolstered his stats but also expanded his network, connecting with coaches and recruiters.
(Pugh #15 on the field for what will likely be the final high school football game of his career. Photo Credit – Tavares Athletics.)
Many thanks were extended to the Gridiron Gang of Tavares, who sponsored Pugh’s participation in the event. Pugh expressed his gratitude to the Tavares coaching staff and mentors who have supported him throughout his career.
“To all my coaches and mentors at Tavares High, I appreciate everything,” he said.
In addition to football, Pugh is a multi-sport athlete, excelling on the baseball diamond. He is gearing up for his senior baseball season, which begins in just a few weeks.
Congratulations to Jamarcus Pugh and we wish him the best on his continued athletic and academic journey.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
