2022 INDUCTEES
Trenton Mitchell
Trenton “ The Prodigy” Mitchell made his Predators debut during the fall of 2019 and everyone that watched his first game knew that he would be great. Trenton’s first season accomplishments is something that no Apex Predators Hall Of Famer has ever achieved. Trenton at 8 years old won the Fall 2019 NYS 8U MVP, won the 2019 8U Super bowl and 8U Super Bowl MVP award, played up on the 10U team and won the 10U Super Bowl MVP even though his team lost (yes 2 Super bowl MVP’s in the same day) 2019 8 and 10U All NYS team and pro bowl selection and 8U team MVP. Trenton won the 2019-2020 Club Future Star Award and the 2019-2020 Battle Club Player Of The Year Award within his first year. If not for Covid wiping out the 2020 Spring and Fall seasons there is no telling what Trenton would have accomplished. As covid started to subside Trenton 9U team traveled to Tampa Florida for the 2021 NFL Flag Bowl National Championship. Trenton helped lead his team to the National Championship playing outstanding and winning tournament MVP. Trenton went on to win the 2021 Hard Count Flag National Championship as well. Trenton flag dominance carried over to 7’s as well with his Bullet Club teammates as they tore up the 10U 7’s circuit winning 6 tournaments during 2021-2022. Trenton went on to win a Redzone Elite National Championship as well as winning a Redzone tournament MVP. Trenton later played with the Apex Predators tackle team and helped lead them to a Regional Championship. Trent highlight video was so good that it won an NFL contest in which his whole family won a trip to the Super Bowl with everything paid for. Trenton was in the newspaper, T.V interviews and a Super Bowl commercial. If there is a Predators Mt Rushmore he would be on it as one of the programs greatest players due to his talent, accomplishments, and he was a winner.
Nicholas Hales played with the Apex Predators from the Spring Of 2017 to early 2022. Nick who is the younger brother of Hall Of Famer Vincent Hales got off to a slow start playing flag football. Not having the early success of his brother he was usually the 3rd or 4th option on the team. He kept working his butt off and after gaining some experience and being Coached by Michael Anderson at the start of 2018, everything clicked. Nick Hales became the best league player in his division and one of the best on the tournament circuit. Nick won the Fall 2019 NYS MVP, Is a 2 time NYS Superbowl MVP, 4 time All NYS selection, and 2 pro bowl selections. Nick was also a 2 time Team NVP, Team Most Improved, a Coaches Award Winner and 2018-2019 Club Most Improved Player. Nick Hales along with Trenton Mitchell, and Michael Anderson III was one of the main reasons why the 7’s Bullet Club team is also in the Hall Of Fame. Nick was dominant helping the team win 6 tournaments and a 7’s National Championship as well as winning a Redzone Tournament MVP.
Nicholas Hales
Michael “Money Mike” Anderson II played Quarterback for the Apex Predators from the fall of 2018 until early 2021. Michael will go down as one of the best young and accomplished quarterbacks in the programs history. During his 8U flag seasons Michael won three NYS League Championships as well as 2 All NYS selections, 2 Pro Bowl selections and was two time Offensive MVP for his team. Michael is the only Apex Predator QB to win tournaments in three divisions which were 8, 9, and 10U. His greatest Flag Achievement was leading his 9U team to the 2021 NFL Flag Bowl Championship. Michael made the game winning flag pull (which was the 2020-2021 club play of the year) when he pulled the opponents flag on our own two yard line as time expired for the win. Michael followed that up leading his 10U Flag team to the 2021 Hardcount National Championship by going 6-0 in the tournament. When the Bullet Club 7’s team was formed in 2021 no one expected the dominance that was coming. Michael took his game to another level and dominated the 10U 7’s circuit leading his team to six 7 vs 7 tournament wins beating Arizona’s best teams which included the 2021 10U Redzone Elite National Championship. Michael was a 3 time 7 vs 7 tournament MVP for his outstanding play.
Michael Anderson III
Coach Michael Anderson will go down as one of the greatest Coaches in Apex Predators history. One of Coach Andersons greatest qualities is his drive, passion to be the best and getting the most out of his players. Coach Anderson started Coaching with the Predators from the fall of 2018 until early 2021. His resume during that time frame is outstanding with several Championships and developing three of his players into hall of famers as well as his infamous 2021 Bullet Club Hall Of Fame team. Coach Anderson dominated the NYS Elite 8U division winning the Championship 3 times 2018-2019 and winning NYS Coach Of The Season during that span. Coach Anderson won four flag tournaments during his flag coaching tenure with 2 being National Championships during the same year, 2021 9U NFL Flag Bowl and the 2021 10U Hard Count National Championship. Coach Andersons final year with the program was one for the ages as he unleashed the Bullet Club 10U 7’s team on the tournament circuit. The boys won 6 straight tournaments playing some of the best teams on the west coast. His greatest victory was winning the 2021 Redzone Elite National Championship against arch rival Elite. Coach Anderson also won the first NYS 7’s league 10U Championship and was the program first Coach Of The Year for 2020-2021.
Coach Michael Anderson
2021 INDUCTEES
Tyrese Smith
#11 Tyrese "TyBeast" Smith played with the Apex Predators from the beginning with the Packers from the Spring of 2016 until January 2021. If not for Tyrese the program would not be what it is today. Tyrese dominated NYS during the Apex Predators first year from 2016-2017. Tyrese led his 10U team to 4 League Championships, 2 NYS League MVPs, and multiple All NYS League and Pro Bowl Selections in both 10U and playing up in 12U. Tyrese established the foundation of the programs winning culture and helped mentor fellow future Hall Of Famers Vincent Hales and Kory Villareal. This also led to Hall Of Famer Jett Washington joining the program in the fall of 2017 when Tyrese aged out of 10U. Tyrese was a big reason why our legendary 10U team was formed. After dominating at Receiver Tyrese switched to QB at the start of the 2018 year. His greatest flag football achievement was leading his 2018 NFL Regional team to Nationals. Tyrese also played tackle and flag at the same time during every season since 2018. He is the first player to make NYS All League in Flag and NYS All League in tackle during the same season as he led his LV Elite tackle team to a top 20 National Ranking. His team accomplishments include being a 10 time league champion, 2018 NFL Flag Raider Regional Champion and won 3 tournaments, His individual accomplishments include winning the first Apex Predators Player of the Year 2016-2017, 2 time NYS League MVP, 7 time All NYS, 5 NYS Pro Bowls, 4 time team MVP, Defensive MVP, and Coaches Award Winner.
Vincent Hales
#4 Vincent "Vinny Ice" Hales played with the Apex Predators from its first season in the Fall of 2016 until January 2021. During that time frame Vincent established himself as one of the greatest NFL Flag Quarterbacks of all time. As QB1 your judged on winning and that is exactly what he did. Vince won 4 Flag National Championships and in those tournaments he never lost a game. In his 3 NFL Flag Regional tournament wins he never lost a game. Vince in total won 15 tournaments with an overall record of 144 wins and 30 losses playing against some of the best teams in the country. Vince was the Quarterback on one of the greatest 10U NFL Flag teams of all time, the 2018-2019 Apex Predators that won 40 straight tournament games and went 51-1 in tournament play which was a record back then. In league play Vince won 8 NYS , 1 HFFL, 1 200%, and 1 Friday Night league championships. Vince was on the 2016-2017 Predator team that was the only team to win the NYS Triple Crown within the same year. His individual accomplishments include being the 2017-2018 Battle Club Player of The Year, 2019 Summer National tournament MVP, All NYS 4 times, Pro Bowl 2 times, 10U Team MVP 3 times, and 10U Coaches Award 2 times. Vince will be remembered for his clutch performances, game winning throws, and being at his best when it mattered most.
Jett Washington
Jett "The Closer" Washington earned his nickname with his uncanny ability to make game winning plays on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Jett is perhaps one of the greatest players in NFL Flag History and our programs history which can be backed by his god given talent and his individual achievements. Jett was one of the top players in the country from 2018-2021. Not only was he dominant on offense but he was a lockdown defender who routinely shut down the opposing teams top player. Jett had some of the biggest plays in our programs history such as "The Catch" which was the game winner vs High Intensity in the 2017 LA NFL Flag Regionals, "The Interception" with 23 seconds left in the game and game winning TD vs Red Zone in the 2019 NFL Flag Houston Regionals, and many others. The most important thing to Jett was not his individual accolades but winning which he did a lot of. Jett was a major piece of the Apex Predators dynasty from 2019-2021 which included 4 National Championships, 3 NFL Flag Regional Championships, 15 tournament wins, being on one of the greatest 10U flag teams ever from 2018-2019 which went 51-1 and won 40 straight games. In league play Jett won 8 NYS, 1 HFFL, and 1 200% championships. His individual accomplishments include being the Club 2018-2019 Battle Player Of The Year, Club 2019-2020 Offensive Player Of The Year, Club 2019-2020 Play Of The Year vs Red Zone 2019 NFL Houston Regional, NYS League MVP (2 times) Winter 2018 & Spring 2019, NYS Super Bowl MVP (3 times) Spring 2018, Fall 2018, & Fall 2019, All NYS 5 times, NYS Pro Bowl 2 times, 3 time Team MVP, 2 time team Defensive MVP, and 2 time team Offensive MVP.
Coach Nathan Richmond
Coach Nathan Richmond who ran the elite Predators defense joined the Apex Predators Coaching staff in the Fall of 2017 and finished in the Winter of 2021. Coach Richmond along with Coach Omar Smith created a dynasty and their team will be remembered as one of the best ever. Coach Richmonds defense during the 2018-2019 flag year helped the team reach 51-1 in tournament play, 40 straight wins, only 269 points allowed during that stretch with an average of 5 points per game allowed. Coach Richmond who orchestrated one of the best defenses won 4 National Championships, 3 NFL Flag Regional Championships, 15 tournament wins, 8 league championships, and was the NYS 2020 Spring Coach Of The Year.
2019 INDUCTEES
The 2018-2019 10U Elite Apex Predators will go down as one of the greatest NFL Flag teams of all time. The team’s achievements and records is something that may never be duplicated again. They are the only 10U team to win three National Championships within the same year which were the 2019 10U NFL Flag Nationals, 2019 10U Hard Count Athletics Nationals, and National Flag 11U Summer National. They were also the only team to win the Fall and Spring Southwest Showdown within the same year. The team also won the 2018 NFL Flag Seattle Regional Championship, 2019 Hard Count L.A Best OF The West Qualifier, and the 2019 Bring The Heat Tournament totaling 8 major tournament victories during the 2018 2019 Flag year. This team set a record, winning 40 straight tournament games during a single flag year. They went 51-1 in tournament play, scored 1,468 points, allowed only 269 points and their average score per game was 29 points scored and only 5 points allowed. The players on the team were Vincent Hales, Jett Washington, Kory Villarreal, Justin Colin, Andrew Richmond, Andrew Campbell, Michael "Munch" Sims and Avion Kaiser. They were led by Coach Omar Smith and Coach Nathan Richmond
2018 - 2019 10U Elite Apex Predators
Kory Villarreal
#9 Kory "Big Dog" Villarreal played 9 seasons with The Apex Predators from its start as the Packers in the Spring of 2016 until the Spring of 2019. Kory finished his Apex Predators career as one of the best and talented players to ever come through the program. His passion and desire to be the best helped him to become one of the top players in the country in his final 10U season. Kory's resume is something most kids that play flag football dream of. Kory was a key member of the 2018-2019 10U National Championship team that went down as one of the greatest NFL Flag 10U teams of all time winning 40 straight tournament games. Kory was a member of the following championship teams, 11 League, 6 tournament, 2 Regionals, and 1 National. Kory's individual accomplishments include making the All NYS team 5 times, 3 time Pro Bowler, 2 time Team MVP, Club Most Improved Player Of The Year, Coaches Award Winner, and 10U NFL Flag 2019 Nationals Tournament MVP.
2018 INDUCTEES
Taylor Lemons
Taylor Lemons played 7 seasons with the Apex Predators from its start as the Packers during the spring of 2016. Taylor was part of our core 12U team during this time and never missed a season. Taylor's greatest achievement was leading 12U as it's QB to 12U's first NYS championship during the 2017 Fall season. Taylor also played receiver on the 2018 winter undefeated championship team, making him a two time champion. Taylor's individual league accomplishments include finishing runner up for league MVP, and being a 6 time All NYS Nevada recipient. He was also selected for the Pro Bowl 3 times. His team accomplishments include being 4 time 12U MVP, Defensive MVP, Coaches Award recipient, and most improved player recipient.
Joshua Ashley - Solis
Joshua Ashley-Solis played 4 seasons with The Apex Predators 12U team from Spring of 2017 through the Spring of 2018. When Josh joined The Apex Predators he established himself as one of the top 12U players. Not just NYS league play, but in the tournament circuit as well. Known as one of the most dangerous players in flag football, Josh was a threat to score anytime he touched the ball. Josh was a human highlight reel with his shiftiness and ankle breaking moves. Josh was a major factor for 12U winning back to back NYS Championships for the fall 2017 and winter 2018 seasons. Both of those teams went undefeated. His individual league accomplishments include being the NYS Winter 2018 12U league MVP (the clubs first 12U Winner), All NYS Nevada team in each of his 4 seasons played, and one Pro Bowl selection. His individual team accomplishments include being 12U team MVP and a 4 time Offensive MVP.
The 2016-2017 10U Apex Predators was the team that helped put the program on the map during its first year. In the Fall of 2016 they went 12-0 and won their first NYS Championship. The following Winter season they went 10-1 and avenged an earlier season loss to their rivals, The Ballers, winning the Super Bowl 21-7 for their second straight NYS Championship. During the Spring season the 10U team played in 2 leagues (NYS and NSE) winning both. They became the first flag team in the Las Vegas valley to win championships in 2 leagues. In NYS they went 11-0 winning their third straight championship becoming the only NYS team ever to win the Triple Crown. They set a NYS record only allowing 6 points in the regular season. After a disastrous NSE regular season going 3-5 in a tough league they bounced back in the playoffs defeating the Scorpions, 8-0 Ballers, and beating The NYFL Falcons 28-0 in the Super Bowl. They won a total of 4 league championships in one year which is another record that still stands today.
