Orlando Christian Prep

October 29, 2021 - ORLANDO

OCP Warriors won their 7th consecutive game of the season on Senior Night with a 55-3 victory over Trinity Prep.  It is the last regular season scheduled game for the six members of the class of 2022 and their families, but there is a possibility that OCP may host a playoff game given their first-place ranking in Class 2A Region 2, according to MaxPreps.com.

Seven different Warriors found their way into the endzone on this evening led by sophomore receiver/defensive back/returner Demarion Jenkins, who caught one of junior quarterback Vilay Nakkoun's three touchdown passes, and had a 55-yard punt return for a score from midfield.

The highlight of the night may have come from sophomore Joshua Demosthenes, who closed on a pass toward the Saints sideline for an interception and 30-yard return for a touchdown. Demosthenes led the team with five tackles on defense. 

Great Sendoff for the Seniors

The winningest class in the history of OCP Football has been a part three SSAC State Championship games and won two titles over their four-year high school career.  The class of six players is a mix of those that have experienced that run, and those that are helping to lead the program into their first FHSAA Class 2A playoffs, which begin November 12.

Seniors Curtis Kimmons, Jamel Lynch, Jayden Simmons, Grant Overby, Knykolas Ross, and Donovan Cordes were introduced prior to the start of the game, along with their family, and each took time to express their thanks to the special people in their life for all they did for them over the years.

From Curtis Kimmons: (I) would like to give a special thanks to (my) teachers, the coaches (I) had throughout (my) life and to one of the dearest things to (my) heart, (my) little brother and sister. But most importantly, (I) would like to give a special thanks to (my) mother and father for their many sacrifices that they have made to get (me) in the position that (I am) in today. The many nights that (my) mother stayed up to make sure (my) academics were up to par, and for (my) father who spent countless hours training (me) and educating (me) to be not only a great athlete but to be an even better man.

From Jamel Lynch: Special Thanks to my dad for motivating me to work hard and play hard; last but most importantly my mom for her love , honesty, and sacrifices that she’s made for me and my siblings… my coaches, Coach D, Coach Gunn… Thank you all. I love you.

From Jayden Simmons: Special Thanks to God for everything he’s done and what he’s doing… my mom and Coach D, my position coaches and my supportive family. 

From Grant Overby: I would like to give thanks to God for giving me all my blessings. I would also like to thank my parents for helping through high school, it’s been a long journey. I would also like to thank my coaches for showing me how to be a better person. I would like to thank my teachers for giving their time to educate me. Shout to Ms. Torres and Mrs. Valdes for always being nice to me and showing love. Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Vic and Mr. Scott for showing me how to be a better man.

From Knykolas Ross: I would like to thank God, my family and all those who helped me at OCP.

From Donovan Cordes: Special Thanks to all the coaches that have helped me grow as a player. Also, I want to thank my parents for always supporting me and being by my side. I would like to thank God for leading me towards OCP. Thank you for the blessing you have given me. Lastly, I want to thank my warrior mom and senior mom for all the love and support.

One More Special Thanks

The OCP football program took a moment before kickoff to also give thanks to former head football coach and current Trinity Prep athletic director, Dave Langdon, for his contributions and guidance in helping to start the football program at OCP back in 2010.

Current head football coach Guerschom Demosthenes was a former player of Langdon's back in the mid-90s and became his defensive coordinator at Pine Castle Christian Academy and later at OCP. Demosthenes took over the head coaching duties in 2013.