After a first round that saw several programs run away from their opponents, the belt will tighten this week when the State Region Semifinals will take place.
From Pensacola to Homestead, the second round of the state playoffs will take place as several programs get their chance to step up to the plate.
As the first round (state quarterfinals) unfolded there were a number of games that got out of hand as clocks ran early. But starting tonight, things begin to get tougher as the bar is raised – and will continue right through the weekend.
Here is a look at tonight’s two matchups:
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Miami Norland (8-2) at No. 2 Miami Booker T. Washington (9-2), Traz Powell Stadium, 7. Both teams are coming off big wins in their openers as they face off for the second time this season. Booker T. Washington won the first contest back on Oct. 6.
Both programs are explosive and well coaches as they are out to showcase two teams who completely turned things around in 2022.
MIAMI BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TORNADOES. HEAD COACH: Tim “Ice” Harris.
KILLIAN, W 48-14
Miami Edison, W 28-20
Miami Central, L 36-19
MIAMI IMMACULATA LASALLE, W 41-19
Miami Carol City, W 26-6
MIAMI JACKSON, W 36-15
MIAMI NORLAND, W 41-23
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN, L 26-7
Miami Southridge, W 35-21
Westland Hialeah, W 35-8
MIAMI CAROL CITY, W 27-13
MIAMI NORLAND VIKINGS. HEAD COACH: Daryle Heidelburg.
MIAMI CAROL CITY, W 31-12
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE, W 66-28
Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace, W 29-12
Hialeah American, W 49-0
Miami Booker T. Washington, L 41-23
Miami Central, L 53-7
Miami Palmetto, W 35-14
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, W 55-42
MIAMI KILLIAN, W 42-12
MIAMI JACKSON, W 37-6
Class 1-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Miami True North Classical Academy (7-3) at No. 2 Miami Westminster Christian (7-2), Tropical, 7. Yet another rematch of a game played on Sept. 10 when Westminster Christian won the contest 40-28.
Two programs who are well coaches and stacked with some quality players and very young quarterbacks who produced in a major way. Both teams continued to mature and get better throughout the season – and are well rested after having the first round off last week.
MIAMI TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY TITANS. HEAD COACH: Greg Laffere
MIAMI PALM GLADES ACADEMY. W 48-0
Miami Belen Jesuit. L 42-12
MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN, L 40-28
MIAMI FLORIDA CHRISTIAN, W 68-0
MIAMI DADE CHRISTIAN, W 63-0
Miami Archbishop Carroll, W 33-28
SOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS, W 34-33
West Palm Beach King’s Academy. L 28-23
MIAMI PALM GLADES ACADEMY, FORFEIT
MIAMI ST. BRENDAN, W 28-14
MIAMI WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN WARRIORS. HEAD COACH: James Callier
HOMESTEAD EVERGLADES PREP, W 50-6
Miami True North Classical Academy, W 40-28
Somerset Academy South Homestead, W 32-7
MIAMI BRIDGEPREP VILLAGE GREEEN, W 54-0
MIAMI PALM GLADES PREP, W 51-6
Miami Florida Christian, W 68-0
MIAMI PALMER TRINITY, W 30-21
Miami Archbishop Carroll, L 50-15
MIAMI ST. BRENDAN, L 34-14
THE SHOW CONTINUES ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
In addition to the Thursday matchups, Friday and Saturday will also feature some quality games as well.
FRIDAY
Class 4-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 5 Parkland Douglas (8-3) at No. 1 Wellington Palm Beach Central (10-1), 6:30
Class 4-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Miami Palmetto (6-5) at No. 1 Miami Christopher Columbus (10-1), Tropical, 7
No. 3 Doral Academy (7-4) at No. 2 Davie Western (7-3)
Class 3-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Delray Beach Atlantic (8-3) at No. 1 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (10-0), 7
Class 3-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 5 Miami Dr. Krop (7-4) at No. 1 Homestead (8-2), Harris Field, 7:30
No. 3 Miami Southridge (7-4) at No. 2 Miramar (9-1), 7:30
Class 2-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINAL
No. 3 Fort Lauderdale Calvary Christian Academy (8-2) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (10-1), 7:30
Class 2-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No 4 Miami Northwestern (6-4) at No. 1 Miami Central (10-0), Traz Powell Stadium, 7:30
Class 1-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Hollywood Avant Garde (6-3) at No. 1 Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna (8-0), 7
Class 1-Metro, Region 4
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Miami Palmer Trinity (5-5) at No. 1 Miami Archbishop Carroll (8-2), 3
SATURDAY
Class 4-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Palm Beach Gardens (8-3) at No. 2 Coconut Creek Monarch (9-2), Northeast, 7
Class 3-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 3 Pompano Beach Blanche Ely (10-0) at No. 2 Fort Lauderdale Dillard (7-3), 5
Class 2-Metro, Region 3
REGION SEMIFINALS
No. 4 Boynton Beach (9-2) at No. 1 Plantation American Heritage (10-1), 1
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