5A PLAYOFF FOOTBALL Miami Northwestern vs. American Heritage
Last year, Miami Northwestern beat Plantation American Heritage, 23-20, in the second round of the state 5A playoffs on the way to a third straight state title. This evening, they clash once again.
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There are some great games this week as we head toward the second round of the state playoffs, but are there really any better match-ups than Miami Northwestern and Plantation American Heritage?
This rematch of last year’s second round game – when the three-time defending state champion Bulls beat the Patriots, 23-20.
<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-74099" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/11/OntheSideline-Logo-11-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" />Many who have followed these programs this season believe that we are in store for a defensive effort – as both teams are loaded with Power 5 prospects and football talent that will be making an impact for years to come
In this crazy season, both teams have played challenging schedules in the few games that they have been able to actually get out on the field and perform.
Battle tested teams Friday night (7:30) in Plantation.
The Bulls arrived at tonight’s game with wins over rival Miami Central (21-14), Miami Palmetto (17-7) and Key West (28-20), and a 49-14 setback to national powerhouse, IMG Academy.
The Patriots came up with wins over Chaminade-Madonna (7-3), Clearwater (24-0), Jacksonville Bartram Trail (35-10), Venice (41-26), Cardinal Gibbons (23-17) and Palm Bay (49-0) last week. They dropped games to 3A power Jacksonville Trinity Christian (3-0) and 7A power St. Thomas Aquinas (33-23).
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<strong>THE PATRIOTS FILE</strong>
<strong>SCHOOL:</strong> American Heritage Plantation
<strong>HEAD COACH:</strong> Pat Surtain
<strong>2020 RECORD:</strong> 6-2
<strong>CLASSIFICATION:</strong> 5A
<strong>PATRIOTS TO WATCH:</strong>
2023 – Aiden Arias, LS
2022 – Belizaire Bassette II, DT
2021 – Brian Blades, S
2023 – Damari Brown, CB
2023 – Joey Colosi, C
2022 – Miguel Cedeno, OT
2021 – Vinson Davis II, Slot
2023 – Daemon Fagan, S
2023 – Mark Fletcher, RB
2023 – Reggie Foster, RB
2021 – [player_tooltip player_id="32804" first="Oronde" last="Gadsden II"], WR
2022 – [player_tooltip player_id="49989" first="Marvin" last="Jones Jr"]., DE
2022 – Jaeden Kinlock, LB
2022 – [player_tooltip player_id="49993" first="Earl" last="Little Jr."], CB
2021 – Chris Maron, K
2021 – Connor Maron, S
2023 – Blake Murphy, QB
2021 – Boogsie Silvera, S
2022 – Jacolby Spells, CB/WR
2021 – Chris Stumpo, OL
2021 – Ming Tjon, C
2023 – David Vadala, LB
2021 – Michael Watkins III, WR
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32615" first="James" last="Williams"], S
<strong>THEBULLS FILE</strong>
<strong>SCHOOL:</strong> Miami Northwestern
<strong>HEAD COACH:</strong> Max Edwards
<strong>2020 RECORD:</strong> 3-1
<strong>CLASSIFICATION: </strong>5A
<strong>RAIDERS TO WATCH</strong>
2021 – Steve Augustin, WR
2021 - Timonthy Bostic TE/FB
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32690" first="Kahlil" last="Brantley"], TE
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32631" first="Romello" last="Brinson"], WR
2021 - Timothy Burns Jr., DB
2022 – Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine, Athete
2022 – Jael Cuellar, DB
2023 - Taron Dickens, QB
2021 – Jermarba Evans, LB
2021 - Henry Farmer, G
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32699" first="Ja’Corey" last="Hammett"], LB/DL
2022 – Khalil Hunter, DE
2021 - Siddiq Jackson, RB
2023 – Andy Jean, WR
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32632" first="Kamren" last="Kinchens"], S
2021 - Okino King, G
2022 - [player_tooltip player_id="50244" first="Tellek" last="Lockette"], OL
2022 – Darveed Lollar, OL
2021 – Vincent Martin, DB
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32850" first="Antwan" last="Massie"], FS
2021 - Amahri McCray, LB
2021 – Travis McNichols, FS
2022 – Dylan Milbry, DT
2021 – [player_tooltip player_id="32787" first="Zuberi" last="Mobley"], RB
2023 – Fatoma Paulk, WR
2021 – [player_tooltip player_id="32678" first="Patrick" last="Payton"], DE
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32904" first="Kareem" last="Roberts"], LB/DL
2022 - Jalen Rogers, WR
2022 – Jamari Sharpe, WR
2021 - Ricky Taylor, C/G
2021 – Antonio Tharpe, OL
2022 – DeShawn Trowers, RB
2021 - [player_tooltip player_id="32732" first="Leonardo" last="Zuazo"], K
<strong>OTHER GAMES THIS WEEK</strong>
<strong>For more statewide games, check out Florida High School Football: </strong>https://floridahsfootball.com/2020/11/16/fhsaa-playoff-schedule-for-november-20/
<strong><em>You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Foridakids1@aol.com">Foridakids1@aol.com</a>. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>
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