November 11, 2026
Lake Howell enters the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the Florida Invitational Tournament (FIT) North Bracket, hosting Tocoi Creek (3-7) on Thursday night at Lake Howell High School. While the Silverhawks (6-4) were left out of the main FHSAA Class 5A field, the opportunity still puts the area’s top passer on the biggest stage available to them.
Junior quarterback Brycen Marbrey has been the engine of the Silverhawks’ offense all season. He finished the regular season as Central Florida’s leading passer in both yards and touchdowns, earning Class 5A District 9 Player of the Year honors from FACA in the process.
Regular Season Snapshot
- 162/251 (64.5%)
- 2,775 passing yards
- 35 passing touchdowns
- 131.6 QBR
Marbrey’s completion percentage jumped significantly from his sophomore year, and the production has come with efficient decision-making (six interceptions on the season per MaxPreps). Lake Howell averaged roughly 38 points per game offensively during the regular season under head coach Dazzie Morris.
Prospect Profile
The 6’2″–6’2.5″, 180-pound pocket passer is a three-star prospect with offers from Rutgers, Illinois, Purdue, Syracuse, USF, and others. Scouts and coaches have consistently highlighted his fluid, effortless throwing motion, the ability to drive the ball vertically, and his poise in the pocket. He is not a pure dual-threat runner, but he has shown the ability to extend plays and deliver accurate throws on the move.
Regular-season film is available here:
Looking Ahead
Thursday’s first-round FIT matchup against Tocoi Creek gives Marbrey and the Silverhawks another chance to showcase their offense on a postseason stage. For a program that has had limited playoff success in recent decades, the presence of a productive, Power Four-offered quarterback has elevated the level of attention on Lake Howell heading into the offseason.
Marbrey remains uncommitted. Rutgers has been particularly active in his recruitment, and the senior year ahead will be critical for continued ranking movement as he looks to add strength to his frame and build on this breakout junior campaign.
