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We Have Enough 114.

Golden State Warriors 102.

Officially, it was the Miami Heat winning by that score Thursday night at Chase Center at the start of their five-game western swing.

But the mantra of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra again held true on a night his team this time was without starters Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin, as well as without key reserve Josh Richardson.

No matter, not even against Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and a Warriors team that entered on an eight-game home winning streak.

“You want to set the tone right from the get-go,” Spoelstra said of starting the trip on the right note, “and for the most part I thought our guys brought that energy.”

So make it seven victories in the last nine for the Heat and a fourth consecutive road win, on a night there not only were 26 points from Tyler Herro and a 17-point, 11-rebound double-double from Bam Adebayo, but also a career-high-tying 18 points from two-way player Jamal Cain, 11 from seldom-used 2022 first-round pick Nikola Jovic and an emergency start from two-way player RJ Hampton, who scored seven and had three assists.

“We’ve had a lot of moving parts and this has provided our team to have a lot of different guys step up,” Spoelstra said. “Without those three guys and their contributions tonight, we’re not winning this game.”

From the Warriors, there were 13 points on a 3-of-15 shooting night from Curry and 13 points from Thompson. Golden State closed at 8 of 33 from the arc, their worst 3-point night of the season.

“Guys like that, you try to make them take as tough shots as possible,” Adebayo said. “And I feel like we did tonight. We forced them into difficult shots, and we were really locked in on the defensive end.

“We sustained for 48 minutes.”

It was an unlikely box score, and yet the type of outcome that Spoelstra continually stresses is possible when the correct approach is taken no matter the rotation resources.

“It shows we’re ready to step up,” Cain said of himself and the Heat’s other unexpected contributors.

And the start to the trip the Heat were seeking.

“It could be a stepping stone for us,” Herro said. “To be able to win at Golden State is never easy. We want to be able to stack wins after tonight.”

Five Degrees of Heat from Thursday night’s game:

1. Game flow: The Warriors led 25-22 at the end of the first period. The Heat then went up 14 in the second period before taking a 58-51 lead into halftime.

From there, the Heat pushed to a 91-76 lead into the fourth.

The Heat’s lead then moved to 22 early in the fourth quarter, with Curry and Thompson pulled at that stage and then Golden State emptying their bench for the final two minutes.

The victory lifted the Heat to 19-12, at seven games above .500 for the first time this season.

“They took it to us,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “We got out-coached, out-worked and out-played.”

2. The latest twists: In addition to a fourth consecutive game without Butler due to a calf strain, the Heat also were without Lowry due to soreness and Martin due the ankle sprain sustained in Monday’s Christmas night victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

The depth was further limited with Richardson sidelined for a second consecutive game due to back pain.

That had the Heat rolling out their 17th lineup in their 31st game, this time opening with Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Herro and Hampton, who became the 14th Heat player to start at least one game this season.

In addition, the Heat sent center Orlando Robinson for seasoning in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Jaquez closed with 17 points, six assists and five rebounds.

3. The Cain game: With Duncan Robinson off with his shot and precious little available off the bench on the wing, Cain used his athleticism to move to 15 points by the end of the third quarter,  despite playing only 16 minutes to that stage.

On a two-way contract for the second consecutive season after going undrafted out of Oakland University in 2022, Cain eclipsed his previous season high of 14 points, entering with a career high of 18 in last season’s finale against the Orlando Magic.

He then matched that career high when he opened the fourth-quarter scoring with a 3-pointer.

“Cain has been progressively getting better,” Spoelstra said. “He’s really embraced a role as a defender and filling the gaps defensively.

“We never, ever run a play for him, but he finds a way.”

Included in his responsibilities was the defensive assignment on Curry.

“He’s a hard guy to guard,” Cain said. “I’m tired as hell.”

4. Herro again: Herro continued his scoring sizzle as he has settled the Heat offense in the absence of Butler, up to 21 points through three quarters.

He closed 10 of 18 from the field, including 3 of 7 on 3-pointers.

“He has a gift for scoring. He has a knack for it.” Spoelstra said. “But then now, it’s the decision making, because he’s being schemed against.”

In addition to his scoring, Herro also helped the Heat to a 44-43 rebonding advantage over the league’s top rebounding team, with seven.

“Just trying to be a leader and lead this team,” he said. “It’s all about stacking Ws and getting wins. It’s all we do here.”

The Heat are 4-1 since Herro’s return from a six-week absence with an ankle sprain.

5. Up next: The trip continues with a Saturday game against the Utah Jazz, before closing with matchups against the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.

“You always want to start off on the road trip with a W,” Adebayo said. “That feels like it’s a spark for us. We just feed off the energy and keep it rolling.”

FIRST TEAM Adam Balogoun-Ali, Benjamin, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Adam Balogoun-Ali, LB, Benjamin sophomore: Totaled 87 tackles, including 70 solos, INT, six passes defended, four sacks, and a fumble recovery; most proud of beating Clearwater Academy International for the biggest win in school history; career highlight was getting interception against Palm Beach Central; already holds offers from Florida, Miami, Wake Forest, UCF, Kentucky, among others.

Devon Byrd, Cardinal Newman, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Devon Byrd, OLB, Cardinal Newman senior: The USF commit and school-record holder with 18 sacks in a season had 66 total tackles, 18 sacks, 22 tackles for losses; season highlight was beating his old school, Atlantic, this season; plays basketball and runs track.

DJ Copeland, St. Andrew’s, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

DJ Copeland, LB/DE, St. Andrew’s junior: Led Scots in all district games; 58 total tackles, including 14 solo tackles, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, pass defended, seven sacks, 16 TFL; most proud of making a solid playoff debut; plays lacrosse and wrestles.

Nick Darling, King’s Academy. Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Nick Darling, DE, King’s Academy junior: Named defensive MVP for two games; 84 total tackles, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, seven sacks, 13 TFL, 20 QB hurries; career highlight was beating True North Classical in OT; plays lacrosse and wrestles.

Jadon Goldman, Somerset Academy, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jadon Goldman, DE, Somerset Canyons senior: Two-time school-record holder in sacks; two-time sack leader; finished with 35 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles; two fumble recoveries; 11.5 sacks; most proud of having the best record in school history and having the best game of his career on senior night; throws the javelin.

Javian Jones, King’s Academy, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Javian Jones, ATH, King’s Academy junior: Played on both sides of the ball; had 36 receptions for 718 total receiving yards and 12 TDs; had 13 total TDS; added 29 solo tackles on defense, with six interceptions and a fumble recovery; season highlight was winning a second consecutive district title and making a second round of playoffs; plays basketball.

Ricky Knight III, Cardinal Newman, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ricky Knight III, DB, Cardinal Newman senior: Three-year varsity starter and FSU commit had 36 tackles, four pass break-ups, 10 passes defended, two interceptions, and fumble recovery; allowed just three catches for 32 yards all season; four-star recruit was most proud of not allowing a TD all season; career highlight was watching his dreams come true and receiving his first D-I offer from FSU; scored one TD on offense with 105 receiving yards.

Kevin Levy, Cardinal Newman, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Kevin Levy, CB, Cardinal Newman senior: The Rutgers commit had 22 tackles, 12 pass breakups, and two interceptions; added five receptions for 230 yards; also a 100-meter state champion in track; most proud of making playoffs this season.

Ollie Vickers-Murphy, Saint Andrew’s, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ollie Vickers-Murphy, LB/SS, St. Andrew’s senior: Finished with 73 total tackles, including 21 solos, eight TFL, six sacks, two interceptions, forced fumble, blocked field goal; proud of team’s OT win against rival West Boca; career highlight was moving from Australia to the US to play football and finish his junior and senior high school years; making varsity and winning the district championship.

Marco Saberson, Somerset Academy Canyons, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Marco Saberson, LB, Somerset Canyons junior: Two-year captain broke the school record for tackles; finished with 100 tackles, including 44 solo; 11 TFL; 2.5 sacks, forced fumble; doubled tackles from a year ago.

Amaree Williams, Benjamin. Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Amaree Williams, EDGE, Benjamin junior: Four-star edge rusher and Sun Sentinel Super 11 selection is top-ranked athlete in the country; had 34 tackles, eight TFL, four sacks, INT two fumble recoveries; added 424 yards receiving, seven TDs on offense; two-time state champion (football, track); holds 34 offers including Florida State, Alabama, Auburn among others; father is Moe Williams, who played 10 seasons in the NFL.

Josh Philostin, Cardinal Newman (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Josh Philostin, DB, Cardinal Newman senior: Team captain and two-way player was deciding between Indiana University and Syracuse on eve of the early signing period; had more than 30 D-I offers; 4×100 state champ in track; five total TDs, three receiving, punt return for TD and pick-six; 44 total tackles, blocked field goal, four pass deflections four interceptions; said career highlight was scoring five TDs in a little league game.

 

SECOND TEAM

Jeron Atwater, LB, Benjamin junior

Dylan Bennett, LB, Cardinal Newman sophomore

John Boueri, LB, St. Andrews senior

Levi Champion, DB, King’s Academy freshman

Jermaine Graddick, LB, Pahokee senior

Damari Jerry, DB, Somerset Academy freshman

Brennan King, LB/DE, Cardinal Newman senior

Ta’Narie Locust, DT, Cardinal Newman senior

Max Redmon, SS, Cardinal Newman junior

Wilson Stewart, LB, Oxbridge Academy senior

Jamarous Thomas, DE, Boynton Beach senior

Jack Wigginton, LB, American Heritage junior

FIRST TEAM Tayegan Briskey, Somerset Academy, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tayegan Briskey, WR, Somerset Canyons sophomore: Team captain totaled 915 passing yards, 72 rushing yards (1,065 all-purpose), and nine TDs; played defense and had 22 tackles, 10 solos, four interceptions, two passes defended; most proud of making playoffs for the first time in school history, finishing with a winning record; plays baseball.

Jaylin Brown, Cardinal Newman, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jaylin Brown, RB, Cardinal Newman junior: Finished the season with 965 yards rushing and 15 TDs; holds 15+ college offers; called season highlight playing with guys that he grew up playing with before they move on to bigger and better things; career highlight is beating rivals throughout the years; runs track.

Gideon Douglas, Jupiter Christian, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Gideon Douglas, RB, Jupiter Christian junior: Team captain and school-record holder for TDs; trophy team MVP, ran for 1,240 yards, 16 TDs, punt return for TD; 314 yards, five TDs; added 16 solo tackles, four assists, two INTs, two fumble recoveries, forced fumble, 10 passes defended, career highlight was game against Somerset Key where he finished with 300 all-purpose yards; three TDs and INT.

Teddy Hoffmann, Saint Andrew’s, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Teddy Hoffmann, WR, St. Andrew’s junior: Two-way player had 51 catches for 927 yards and 15 TDs; set records for wide receiver touchdowns in a season and a game (six vs. King’s); on defense, added two interceptions, 12 PBU, 17 solo tackles, and 14 assisted tackles; season highlight was winning a district championship; career highlight was the win over West Boca; plays basketball.

Tristian Johnson, Somerset Academy, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Tristian Johnson, RB, Somerset Canyons senior: Set school record for most yards rushing with 1,466 yards and 18 TDs, had 166 receiving yards, TD for 1,566 all-purpose yards; most proud of reaching a goal of setting school rushing record; career highlight is O-Line getting him into the end zone; plays baseball.

Chase Malamala, Benjamin, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Chase Malamala, OL, Benjamin senior: The UCF commit was a two-year captain; blocked with an O-Line who allowed their RBs to have 3,500 yards, Sun Sentinel Super 11 pick; three-star recruit was three-year starter; most proud of how the team completely bought in during the season and the offseason.

Dylan Mayers, Saint Andrew’s, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dylan Mayers, QB, St. Andrew’s senior: Finished with 1,760 passing yards, 25 TDs; added 321 rushing yards, two TDs; tied record for most single-game touchdowns; most proud of team’s first win of the season against King’s Academy and had 400 total yards and 6 TD passes in OT win; plans to be preferred walk-on at Texas A&M.

Marion Victor, King’s Academy, Football. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Marion Victor, RB, King’s Academy senior: Team captain generated 1,449 rushing yards, 14 TDs, 151 reception yards, and 1,600 all-purpose yards; said hitting 1,000 rushing yards this season, and fighting to get to the second round of playoffs with his teammates and coaches was what he was most proud of; career highlight was scoring a TD as an eighth grader; runs track.

Luke Warnock, Cardinal Newman, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Luke Warnock, QB, Cardinal Newman senior: Finished the year with 2,000 passing yards and 25 TDs this season; 66% completion rate; set school records in touchdown passes and passing yards; most proud of getting the school’s touchdown record; holds offers from Maryland, Louisville, Charlotte, UMass, Lehigh, and UAB.

Pahokee football player Hardley Gilmore in Pahokee on Monday, August 7, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Hardley Gilmore, WR, Pahokee senior: The Kentucky commit, and Sun Sentinel Super 11 selection, finished the year with 52 receptions for 879 yards (16.9 yards per catch); added two interceptions and a 100-yard Pick-six; had 15 receiving scores and 16 overall; ran track and competed in field events, where he finished sixth in the Class 1A 800 meter dash (1:58.54) at last year’s state meet.

Cardinal Newman junior wide receiver Naeshaun Montgomery. (Alex Kushel/Correspondent)

Nae’shaun Montgomery, WR, Cardinal Newman junior: Finished the 2023 campaign with 33 catches for 751 yards and 12 scores; most proud of being healthy all year and doubling his numbers from last year; said the best thing that happened to him playing the sport was, with a tenth of a second on the clock, and even though he was getting double-covered, the caught a deep pass in the end zone; plays basketball, weight lifts and holds 43 offers.

2023 Palm Beach Fall All County First Team: Jenorris Wilcher, Pahokee; 2023 Fall All County 2M-1M-1R football First Team. (Jenorris Wilcher/Courtesy)

Jenorris Wilcher Jr., RB, Pahokee senior: Finished the year with 129 carries for 923 yards and 10 TDs rushing; added 104 yards receiving and a TD; 1,035 all-purpose yards; most proud of Muck Bowl win over rival Glades Central where he ran for 200 yards and three scores; contributed 32 tackles; said career highlight was being a leader on his team and having players look up to him.

SECOND TEAM

Cayden Alula, ATH, Jupiter Christian sophomore

Christ Charles, OL, St. Andrew’s sophomore

Joe Daily, QB, King’s Academy junior

Remi DeOrsi, RB, Oxbridge Academy sophomore

Phoenix Donghia, RB, Benjamin junior

Dylan Faison, WR, St. Andrew’s sophomore

Jayden Harrington, QB, Somerset Canyons junior

Michael Manna, WR, American Heritage senior

Landon Rapkiewicz, OL, Benjamin junior

Champ Smith, QB, Jupiter Christian freshman

Jake Weinberg, K, American Heritage-Delray

Dacoby Wooten, RB, Glades Day freshman

Reggie Workman, WR, King’s Academy senior

HONORABLE MENTION

American Heritage-Delray: Eli Drucker, Alfie Grayling, Chris Medina, Sean Siska, Peyton Surtain

Benjamin: Jeron Atwater, D’Andre LaVassaur, Jackson Hamilton, Josh Luiz, Matthew McKenzie, Baron Ryba, Josh Smith, Jayden Vega, Gage Wallace

Boynton Beach: Bernard Blanks, Bobby T. Smith

Cardinal Newman: Dylan Bennett, Dallas Desouza, Jyron Hughley, Brennan King

Glades Day: Marquis Clarke, Peyton Pitts, Julian Ramos, Demeterius Willis

Jupiter Christian: Gavin Baldwin, Caden Fletcher, Josh Joseph, Randolph Wilkerson Jr.

King’s Academy: Dartayvious Saintelus

Oxbridge Academy: Nico Aloi, John Beadles, Julien Dorsey, Koury Dowd, Branden Johnson, Connor McKenna, Jayden St. Fort

Pahokee: Zion Booth, Cory Bouie, Henry Boyd, Pierre Fertil, Antonio Simpson

St. Andrew’s: Vory Copeland, Chris D’Angelo, Connor Haufbauer

Somerset Canyons: Raymone Bailey, King Bridgett, Dennis Dresson, Kamal Duggan, Damari Jerry, Jalem Sime.

COACH OF THE YEAR Jimmy Robertson, Saint Andrew’s, Football. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jimmy Robertson, St. Andrew’s: Led Scots to 9-2 record, most wins in school history in a season, and first district title since 1985; defeated King’s Academy in 2 OT and beat West Boca in overtime; defeated district opponents by a margin of 125-19; “We are building something very special at St. Andrew’s. Great things are happening for the Scots football program. I am very proud of this team and this program.”

 

To see the honorable mention selections, please go to sunsentinel.com/allcounty

Jacob Cosby-Mosley made a smooth transition from quarterback to playing nearly every position on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

In 2022, Cosby-Mosley threw for 1,177 yards and 11 TDs, ran for 163 yards in nine games, and caught three passes for 76 yards. The Wake Forest commit had 38 tackles on defense for the team which finished 5-5.

This season he helped the Buccaneers to an 8-3 record where they fell in the first round of the playoffs to rival Cardinal Newman. He ran for 103 yards and caught 531 yards in passes, accounting for nine scores, but it was his defense that was next-level. Cosby-Mosley, a team captain, had 49 tackles, three fumble recoveries, four interceptions, seven passes defended, four TFLs and a sack. He had 133 yards on kick returns and punted for a 36.90-yard average.

“I am most proud of beating the No. 7 team in the state at the time Clearwater Academy International in a high-scoring game against plenty of collegiate-level talent,” said Cosby-Mosley, a two-time track and field state champion. He also plays basketball for the school. “I’m also proud of improving our record from 5-5 to 8-3.”

“At the beginning of the year, there was a lot of uncertainty, and we didn’t know who was going to do what,” said Cosby-Mosley, a two-time track and field state champion. He’s been at the school for four years. “We had a couple of guys transfer out and a couple transfer in, but we also had a lot of guys graduate.

“We started the year 7-0 and started to feel good about ourselves,” he continued. “It was fun to grow and spread my wings. Coach taught me offense and defends kind of molds into one and it didn’t take much of a transition. I like defense, but the offense was fun too. I mean, who doesn’t want to score touchdowns?”

He believes he left a good legacy behind at Benjamin.

“I want people to remember I was a good person,” Cosby-Mosley said. “Football doesn’t last forever. I want people to remember I was a great student, a great person as well as a great football player.”

“Jacob was the ultimate team player,” Benjamin coach Eric Kresser said. “He played almost every skill position on the field. It is impossible to replace a player like him.”

Jacob Cosby-Mosley football player from Benjamin photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Jackson Parke has enjoyed success in both lacrosse and football at St. Andrew’s, while Chauncey Bowens has also used his sprinter speed to take care of business for Benjamin on both the track and the football field.

The versatile athletes are the Sun Sentinel’s 2M-1M-1R co-offensive players of the year.

Parke, a two-year captain, finished with 910 rushing yards, 274 receiving yards, 378 return yards for 1,562 all-purpose yards and 20 TDS. He holds the school record for the longest rushing touchdown of 99 yards and helped the Scots (9-2) win their first district title since 1985. He also had a pick-six this season.

“My career highlight was having over 300 yards and four TDs in our district championship game against Somerset Canyons,” said Parke, who has won three straight state championships in lacrosse with the Scots. “It was senior night, so not only an important game for me but the rest of the team as well.

“Unfortunately, we lost in the playoffs, but we had an amazing year,” said Parke, whose team fell in the regional quarterfinals to Calvary Christian Academy. They did have regular-season overtime wins against both King’s Academy and West Boca Raton. “I was blessed to be part of such a great team. The program has grown exponentially since my freshman year.”

Chauncey Bowens football player from Benjamin photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Bowens was a Sun Sentinel Super 11 selection, and this year’s Buccaneers squad finished 8-3 with two of the losses coming to state semifinalist Cardinal Newman. The Georgia commit totaled 842 yards rushing and 10 TDs, to go along with 272 yards receiving and two scores.

“I don’t remember stats from season to season,” said Bowens, who helped the school’s track team win back-to-back state team titles. “I remember records, seniors, and players. Honestly, I am going to remember this team as the best team I have been on in my four years at Benjamin. Everybody just bought into the process.

“When I am running with the ball, I’m not thinking about stats,” Bowens said. “It is all a blur. I am just running it like it will be my last carry.”

Benjamin’s coach Eric Kresser was impressed with the effort of Bowens.

“Chauncey has been a great leader on and off the field for four years,” Kresser said. “He is what every coach is looking for in a player.”

St. Andrew’s coach Jimmy Robertson said Parke has been a Scot for his entire life.

“He loves the school and this football program,” Robertson said. “He played every game with so much passion and his effort, commitment, and sacrifice to the football program has been one of the main reasons why our football team has been having so much success.  Jackson Parke is a very special young man on and off the field and I am honored I had the opportunity to coach him. “

Jackson Parke, football player from St. Andrew’s, photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)