SEBASTIAN — The Sebastian River High School football team is celebrating Ryder Luzader and Antoine White as its Players of the Week. These athletes have earned the title of Players of the Week for their work on the field, reliability in the program, and the example they set for teammates.
Ryder Luzader #60
Luzader is a senior offensive lineman who wears No. 60 and lines up at right guard and long snapper. He carries a 3.0 GPA and has played football since he was 5.
This is his fourth year in the Sebastian River program. Last season he suffered a torn ACL. He spent months in rehab and returned this year, a process he credits to the coaching staff and athletic trainer Ms. Jordan.
“I was very nervous coming back from my injury, and all the coaches gave me the confidence to come back and play the sport I love,” Luzader said. “Not only did the coaches help me, but Ms. Jordan, our physical trainer, helped a lot. She gave me a lot of confidence to start working out again and strengthening my leg.”
After graduation, Luzader said he plans to work on an oil rig or attend lineman school to become a lineman for Florida Power & Light.
“Football has taught me confidence, discipline, teamwork, how to be a leader, and how to be tough,” he said.
He singled out three Coaches.
“I want to give a shout-out to Coach McKenzie for always hyping me up and always having my back. He always gives me the confidence to go out there and hit somebody, and he is always the coach who helps cool me down when I get too heated in games.”
“I would also like to thank Coach Jeff for pushing me hard in the weight room and on the field. If he didn’t push me so hard, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He is also one of the best coaches to joke with. He’s always in a good mood, and I love joking with him.”
“Lastly, I would like to honor Coach Perry. He pushed me and helped me throughout my ACL recovery. He would call or text me every week, checking up on me and telling me that the pain is worth it compared to what is on the other side for me, and he helped me get in the right mindset before every game and has made me such a better O-lineman since my freshman year.”
Luzader reserved his longest thanks for his mother.
“To my mom, thank you for everything you have done for me and always being there. You have never missed anything. No matter if you’re in pain, you are always there for me. No matter what, I can always look up in the stands and see you sitting there watching me play. I will always know that you are proud to have me as a son. I am blessed to have you as my mom.”
He said there were nights he did not want to work because he was tired, and she pushed him anyway.
“That’s why I am where I am today. If it weren’t for you, I would not have been able to recover from my ACL surgery. It was very rough and emotional. Still, you are the reason I made it through it. You would always put me first and make sure I’m okay before you even did yourself. I love you so much and appreciate you more than anything.”
He also thanked Ms. Kelly, who recruited him to the Sharks after watching him play lacrosse and hit someone as an eighth-grader, and again thanked athletic trainer Ms. Jordan for the workouts that got him back on the field.
Assistant Coach Eli Green said Luzader’s value shows up in how he prepares.
“Ryder is a great guy to have on the field. He’s always prepared to do whatever it takes for his teammates. He has proven to himself he can overcome anything despite any injury. He’s going to continue to do better and better, and I can’t wait to see him leave it all on the field.”
Head coach Tyrone Perry pointed to the year away from the field.
“This will be Ryder’s fourth year in our program. Coming back to play after a devastating knee injury last season is a testament to his character and resilience. He spent countless hours rehabbing on his own because he truly believed he would be back on the field this year.”
Perry said Luzader’s game is built on quickness more than size.
“What Ryder lacks in size, he more than makes up for in grit. He plays with rapid first and second steps, great balance during lateral movement, and quick setup in pass protection. When called upon, he fluidly pulls across the formation, locates targets on the move, and reaches the second level to seal off linebackers and safeties.”
“Given the way Ryder fought his way back to full health, we expect him to bring that same determination to leading our offensive line this year. He knows that football is won in the trenches, and he will play a major role in our plans this season.”
Antoine “The Show” White #7
Antoine White is a 5-foot-8, 180-pound senior with a 3.0 GPA. He has played football for 10 years and is in his second season as a starting running back for the Sharks.
“All of the SRHS coaches mean a lot to me,” White said. “They’ve always supported me and helped lead me in the best direction.”
After graduation, he plans to attend college and study aviation science or psychology.
The game, he said, has already given him a lesson that applies off the field.
“Football has taught me that everything is not going to go your way, but you still have to push through because time is not going to stop for you.”
White said he wanted to honor Mrs. Green for checking on him and helping him. He also thanked his family and two of his coaches.
“First and foremost, I would like to thank God. I want to thank Coach Makei and Coach Perry for always being there for me, both on and off the field. I want to thank all of my family for supporting me since I started playing.”
Coach Bass said White’s value starts with how he competes.
“Antoine is a true competitor. No matter the situation, he’s ready to go, and he’s willing to do whatever the team needs to win. That toughness and competitive edge are what make him special.”
Head coach Tyrone Perry said this is White’s second year in the program and his second as the starting running back.
“He has home-run speed and exceptional elusiveness,” Perry said. “He has the ability to feel running lanes, read blocks, anticipate flowing linebackers and hit cutback gaps decisively.”
Perry said White’s best trait may be what happens after first contact.
“Antoine’s ability to stay upright and drive forward through arm tackles and initial collisions, rather than going down on first contact, is one of his best attributes.”
The next step, Perry said, is becoming a complete back.
“His next development is his ability to be a leader, cleanly catch the ball out of the backfield and execute assignment-sound pass protection, which would make him a complete back that will help us during the season.”
White scored on a 52-yard run last season in Sebastian River’s 21-7 win over South Fork, bouncing off defenders on the way to the end zone.
Sebastian River High School Sharks 2026 Football Schedule
- Friday, Sept. 4 – vs. Tohopekaliga, 7:00 p.m. (Non-district)
- Thursday, Sept. 10 – at Jensen Beach, 7:00 p.m. (District)
- Friday, Sept. 18 – at South Fork, 7:00 p.m. (Non-district)
- Friday, Oct. 2 – vs. Heritage (Palm Bay), 7:00 p.m. (District)
- Friday, Oct. 9 – at Legacy, 7:00 p.m. (District)
- Friday, Oct. 16 – at Westwood (Fort Pierce), 7:00 p.m. (District)
- Friday, Oct. 23 – at Port St. Lucie, 7:00 p.m. (District)
- Friday, Oct. 30 – vs. Harmony, 7:00 p.m. (Non-district)
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