Spanish River standouts Derek Goulbourne, Jayden Elder take football talents to college level
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For the second year in a row, Spanish River High School's football team won the 6A District 14 title. The Sharks are undefeated this season against district opponents and are 5-3 overall. Two of those Sharks are now preparing to swim into deeper waters: college football.You know them from Football Night in South Florida. Derek Goulbourne and Jayden Elder are frequent visitors to WPTV's weekly highlight show. That's because they produce plays that are must-watch football.WATCH BELOW: Spanish River stars headed to Army, FIU Spanish River stars headed to Army, FIUGoulbourne, a wide receiver, is committed to play college ball for Army next year."I really like the brotherhood that they have there. They all care deeply for each other and the coaches. They want to see the best from their players," Goulbourne said.The wide receiver has only been playing on the gridiron for four years."My freshman year, so as soon as I got into high school, I got the all-clear from my mom to start playing footb