When the Class of 2021 began playing football, they were told that if you got it done in the classroom – everything would take care of itself.
While that sage advice has worked for so many, others have hit a wall – and while they have achieved in the classroom, the pandemic has played a key part in many student/athletes are getting overlooked – more than usual.
While the return of the Florida-Georgia High School All-Star Football Game didn’t end well for Team Florida, the experience of playing in the event was indeed very special.
Even though Team Georgia won the game, 26-10, with two late interception returns for scores, the four days spent by both teams certainly outweighed the outcome.
When Team Florida and Team Georgia kick it off on Sunday at Traz Powell Stadium, a “tradition” will be rekindled between the two border states.
Because there were no other all-star games back in the 1980’s and much of the 90’s, playing in this game – usually held in the early summer – was just about everything to these high school seniors.
MIAMI - After arriving in Miami at the spacious Even Hotel – Team Florida had the chance to get started preparing for Sunday’s (4:00) Florida-Georgia Senior All-Star Game.
The game, which is rekindling the tradition that this matchup once held in Orlando, Atlanta, Daytona Beach among other places, is getting things started in this ‘border war” with a four-day MLK Weekend event. Sunday’s game will be at the legendary “Mecca” – Traz Powell Stadium.
Through the years, Hallandale High’s football team has had its share of football talent that have made a huge impact at the collegiate level – and beyond.
With all those impressive football player who have come through this program – there has never been a secondary like the one the Chargers have assembled for the upcoming season.