Rita Backus

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

#TouchdownTuesday Daren Long rushes in for the goal line touchdown after Cayden Thomas connects with Bryce Backus for a 58 yard catch and run!🚨

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[THE PLATFORM @THEPLATFORMDR]

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🌴 Platform Suncoast Team Spotlight 🌴

@MitchellHSFB finished District champs for the second consecutive season reaching the Regional Final for only the second time in school history 📈

Led by Sunshine Athletic Conference Coach of the Year @coachaschmitz ✍️

(back-to-back) Conference Offensive Player of the Year 2026 QB @CaydenThomas_ (6'0" 185 4.0 GPA) 🎯

plus...

Conference Defensive Player of the Year 2026 SS-ATH @backusbryce2 (5'9" 175 4.0 GPA 27 ACT) ✔️

The Mustangs have high impact players among their senior class! College Coaches - don't forget about Pasco County when you hit the road 🔥

Pasco County - we want to see your best in the class of 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and beyond @DRSportz in Davenport Feb 7-8, 2025, in Tampa March 7-8, 2025, and to finish in Orlando April 18-19, 2025 for "The Crown" National Championship‼️ The Platform will be on site to let everyone know who can ball in Pasco County 🗣️
@Marchen44 @PreWarWesley @StatZ_G @GAINSportsLLC @KaufmanRobert @jhayesfilms

[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

1️⃣K for our guy @backusbryce2

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

#TouchdownTuesday C/O ’26 Cayden Thomas lets it fly and drops a dime 💰 to C/O ’26 Bryce Backus for the 71 yard touchdown!

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

#TouchdownTuesday C/O ’26 Cayden Thomas rolls out left, sets his feet and delivers a strike to C/O ’26 Bryce Backus for the touchdown! 🎯🔥

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

#TouchdownTuesday C/O ’26 Bryce Backus takes it 67 yards on the catch and run, breaking tackles all the way to the house 😤🔥

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

One of the best to do it. @backusbryce2 finishes his career as the all-time receiving yards leader.👏

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

3️⃣ different receivers over 400+ yards on the season😤

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[Bryce Backus @backusbryce2]

Senior Full Season Highlights
48 Rec, 847 Yards, 11 TD
337 Rush Yards, 2 TD, 146 KOR Yards
70 Tackles, 7 TFL, 3 Sacks, 1 INT, 2 FF @MitchellHSFB @coachaschmitz @coachSKYNYRD @PascoCountyFB @tampafootballFL @BigCountyPreps1 @SuncoastPreps @CenFLAPreps @PrepRedzoneFL @Andy_Villamarzo
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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

The Triple Crown belongs to Bryce Backus. 👑
Our program’s all-time leader in career receiving yards, touchdowns, and receptions.

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

Congratulations to Cayden Thomas and Bryce Backus on being named our 2025 Most Valuable Players!🏆

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

#TouchdownTuesday Cayden Thomas connects with Bryce Backus for not one but 2️⃣ walk in touchdowns in our district win over Sunlake! 🔥

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

Congratulations to our Mustangs selected to the 1st Team All Conference!

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[Chuck @FryeChuck]

ICYMI: Mitchell’s Swiss Army knife: Bryce Backus does it all @backusbryce2 @MitchellHSFB https://t.co/1RDNzjet5r via @SuncoastNews

[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

#TouchdownTuesday Cayden Thomas navigates the pocket and drops a dime to Bryce Backus for a 43 yard touchdown! 🎯

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

These guys stepped up in big moments and delivered when we needed it most in our Regional Semifinal win over Palmetto!

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

With 57 seconds remaining… Ice in his veins. ❄️

Ragen Phillips nails the 28-yard game winning kick in the regional semifinal!

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

MUSTANGS WIN. WE ARE MOVING ON‼️

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[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

Our Mustangs making an impact beyond the field. The boys spent the day at the Great American Teach-In teaching drills, answering questions, and creating memories with the kids. We are proud of how they represented our program!

[JW Mitchell HS Football @MitchellHSFB]

Congratulations to Bryce Backus on being named the SAC West Defensive Player of the Year!

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