Despite finishing the season 4-6, sophomore quarterback Manny Reyes III has orchestrated some bright moments for the Barbara Goleman High Gators. IInserted as the starter against district winner Doral Prep, Reyes threw for 187 yards and two touchdowns and was named Player of the Game. Reyes broke a school record throwing an 84 yard touchdown pass in the Gators’ 41-30 loss to the Firebirds. He completed eight passes out of 14 attempts with a 46.8 passing yard average with no interceptions. Reyes, 5-11 and 135 pounds, finished the season with 13-38 for 243 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. According to his father, Manny Reyes II (pictured with him above), the younger Reyes’ record breaking season has caught the attention of colleges, and he was asked to appear on the local TV show, Sports Stars of Tomorrow after the end of football season.