Saturday, November 30, 2019
Duke Downs Hurrricanes
The Miami Hurricanes ended the 2019 regular season with a 27-17 defeat to the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday. The Canes are eligible to play for a bowl game in a couple of weeks.
Panthers Outduel Predators
The Florida Panthers got by the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Saturday night at BB&T Center. The Panthers began a franchise record nine-game home stand and stopped a three-game losing streak.
Chris Driedger made his Florida debut in net as he got his first NHL win and shutout. The Predators played for the first time this season on consecutive days.
After a scoreless first period, Florida(13-8-5) made it 1-0 at 1:06 of the second. Noel Acciari tried a wraparound shot that popped out to the low slot. Colton Sceviour shot the puck and it was saved by Juuse Saros, however Anton Stralman followed with a snap shot from the right circle for his first goal of the season. His last tally was 50 games ago with the Tampa Bay Lightning against Montreal.
Nashville(12-10-4) went down 2-0 at the 8:38 mark of the third period. Vincent Trocheck stole the puck from Saros on the end wall then backhanded it to the crease. Stralman put in a forehand shot from the edge of the blue paint for his second goal of the game.
The Cats made it a three-goal margin with 8:51 left in the third. Keith Yandle advanced it to Evgenii Dadonov behind the Predators cage. He centered it to Alekander Barkov at the right of the crease and he shoveled in a shot for his eight goal of the year. It was the 100th NHL assist compiled by Dadonov. Barkov passed Nathan Horton for fourth in Panthers franchise history with his 143rd goal.
Chris Driedger made his Florida debut in net as he got his first NHL win and shutout. The Predators played for the first time this season on consecutive days.
After a scoreless first period, Florida(13-8-5) made it 1-0 at 1:06 of the second. Noel Acciari tried a wraparound shot that popped out to the low slot. Colton Sceviour shot the puck and it was saved by Juuse Saros, however Anton Stralman followed with a snap shot from the right circle for his first goal of the season. His last tally was 50 games ago with the Tampa Bay Lightning against Montreal.
Nashville(12-10-4) went down 2-0 at the 8:38 mark of the third period. Vincent Trocheck stole the puck from Saros on the end wall then backhanded it to the crease. Stralman put in a forehand shot from the edge of the blue paint for his second goal of the game.
The Cats made it a three-goal margin with 8:51 left in the third. Keith Yandle advanced it to Evgenii Dadonov behind the Predators cage. He centered it to Alekander Barkov at the right of the crease and he shoveled in a shot for his eight goal of the year. It was the 100th NHL assist compiled by Dadonov. Barkov passed Nathan Horton for fourth in Panthers franchise history with his 143rd goal.
Friday, November 29, 2019
2019 FHSAA Playoffs State Semifinal Results
The state semifinals of the 2019 FHSAA playoffs were played on Friday. There were nine South Florida high schools that played in a state semifinal contest and seven of the them advanced to a FHSAA championship game.
Two local schools had a rematch in the Class 8A state semifinal. Columbus prevailed over Deerfield Beach 28-21 and will take on Apopka.
St. Thomas Aquinas and Venice met each other in the Class 7A state semifinal for the fourth consecutive year. STA won 42-0 and next faces Edgewater.
The Class 6A state semifinal had Miami Central edge Palmetto 34-30. They will challenge Escambia next.
Miami Northwestern doubled up Jesuit 42-21 in the Class 5A state semifinal. They look to capture their third straight state championship against Jones.
The Class 4A state semifinal saw Miami Central take care of Lakewood 9-7. Next up for them in the championship game is Bolles.
It was the fourth straight season that Chaminade-Madonna won a state semifinal. They defeated Clearwater Central Catholic 28-7 and look to win their third consecutive state title versus Florida State University.
Champagnat Catholic returned to the Class 2A title game. They handled Seffner Christian 30-21 in the state semifinal and next challenge Victory Christian.
Class 1A was the only classification where a South Florida high school did not prevail. Pahokee lost in the state semifinal to Madison County 37-36.
Two local schools had a rematch in the Class 8A state semifinal. Columbus prevailed over Deerfield Beach 28-21 and will take on Apopka.
St. Thomas Aquinas and Venice met each other in the Class 7A state semifinal for the fourth consecutive year. STA won 42-0 and next faces Edgewater.
The Class 6A state semifinal had Miami Central edge Palmetto 34-30. They will challenge Escambia next.
Miami Northwestern doubled up Jesuit 42-21 in the Class 5A state semifinal. They look to capture their third straight state championship against Jones.
The Class 4A state semifinal saw Miami Central take care of Lakewood 9-7. Next up for them in the championship game is Bolles.
It was the fourth straight season that Chaminade-Madonna won a state semifinal. They defeated Clearwater Central Catholic 28-7 and look to win their third consecutive state title versus Florida State University.
Champagnat Catholic returned to the Class 2A title game. They handled Seffner Christian 30-21 in the state semifinal and next challenge Victory Christian.
Class 1A was the only classification where a South Florida high school did not prevail. Pahokee lost in the state semifinal to Madison County 37-36.
Heat Hustle Warriors
The Miami Heat stopped the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors 122-105 on Friday night at American Airlines Arena. The Heat have won seven of their last nine games. The Warriors dropped to the worst record in the National Basketball Association.
Miami(13-5) dominated the opening quarter and held a 41-21 lead. Golden State(4-16) chopped slightly into the deficit and trailed 71-58 at halftime. The Heat were able to hold off the Warriors during the second halftime.
Goran Dragic dropped in a team-high 20 points for Miami. Tyler Herro contributed 19 points while Jimmy Butler had 16 points and six assists. Jordan Poole drained in 20 points for the Warriors.
Miami(13-5) dominated the opening quarter and held a 41-21 lead. Golden State(4-16) chopped slightly into the deficit and trailed 71-58 at halftime. The Heat were able to hold off the Warriors during the second halftime.
Goran Dragic dropped in a team-high 20 points for Miami. Tyler Herro contributed 19 points while Jimmy Butler had 16 points and six assists. Jordan Poole drained in 20 points for the Warriors.
South Florida High Schools In Championship Games
Seven South Florida high schools advanced to the state championship game of the 2019 FHSAA playoffs on Friday. There were nine teams that played in the state semifinals.
Palm Beach County had one representative in the state semifinal. Pahokee lost and there will be no team from that county in a championship game.
Broward County dropped from three schools to two. St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaminade-Madonna reached the championship contest while Deerfield Beach lost.
For the second straight round, all five Dade County schools survived. Columbus, Miami Northwestern, Booker T. Washington, Miami Central and Champagnat Catholic prevailed.
Palm Beach County had one representative in the state semifinal. Pahokee lost and there will be no team from that county in a championship game.
Broward County dropped from three schools to two. St. Thomas Aquinas and Chaminade-Madonna reached the championship contest while Deerfield Beach lost.
For the second straight round, all five Dade County schools survived. Columbus, Miami Northwestern, Booker T. Washington, Miami Central and Champagnat Catholic prevailed.
St. Thomas Aquinas Routs Venice
The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders pounded the Venice Indians 42-0 in the Class 7A state semifinal at Brian Piccolo Stadium on Friday night. It was the fourth consecutive year that both schools met in the state semifinal round. The Raiders will be going to the championship game for the 12th time in the last 16 seasons.
St. Thomas Aquinas(13-0) was able to score at 6:03 of the first quarter. Quarterback Zion Turner finished the drive on a one-yard sneak up the middle and they led 7-0.
STA made it 14-0 later in the first. Turner found wide receiver Marcus Rosemy on the left hash marks. Rosemy broke several tackles as he went toward the left sideline and scored from 23 yards away.
The Raiders increased it to a 21-point margin with 20 seconds left in the second quarter. Wide receiver Jahvante Royal caught the ball from Turner on the left hash marks, angled to the middle of the field and scored on a 20-yard touchdown pass.
In the third quarter, St. Thomas Aquinas scored on their first possession. Turner went on an option run and scored from 41 yards out at 9:47 for a 28-0 lead.
Venice(8-5) gave up another touchdown several minutes later. Defensive back Ja'Den McBorrows intercepted a pass throw by Indians quarterback Ryan Overstreet and returned it for a score to make it 35-0. A running clock was implemented for the rest of the contest.
The Raiders added another score midway in the fourth quarter for a 42-0 gap. Running back Khalid Shakir was able to race in on a carry from nine yards away.
St. Thomas Aquinas(13-0) was able to score at 6:03 of the first quarter. Quarterback Zion Turner finished the drive on a one-yard sneak up the middle and they led 7-0.
STA made it 14-0 later in the first. Turner found wide receiver Marcus Rosemy on the left hash marks. Rosemy broke several tackles as he went toward the left sideline and scored from 23 yards away.
The Raiders increased it to a 21-point margin with 20 seconds left in the second quarter. Wide receiver Jahvante Royal caught the ball from Turner on the left hash marks, angled to the middle of the field and scored on a 20-yard touchdown pass.
In the third quarter, St. Thomas Aquinas scored on their first possession. Turner went on an option run and scored from 41 yards out at 9:47 for a 28-0 lead.
Venice(8-5) gave up another touchdown several minutes later. Defensive back Ja'Den McBorrows intercepted a pass throw by Indians quarterback Ryan Overstreet and returned it for a score to make it 35-0. A running clock was implemented for the rest of the contest.
The Raiders added another score midway in the fourth quarter for a 42-0 gap. Running back Khalid Shakir was able to race in on a carry from nine yards away.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Deerfield Beach At Columbus Preview
The Deerfield Beach Bucks travel south to Dade County and face the Columbus Explorers on Friday afternoon at Tropical Park in a Class 8A state semifinal. It is a rematch of the state semifinal last year where the Explorers topped the Bucks 49-21 in Deerfield Beach. This is the first state semifinal to be played in South Florida this week.
Deerfield Beach(10-3) have won five straight games and compiled five shutouts this season. They have outscored their last 11 opponents 478-74. The Bucks pounded Palm Beach Lakes 53-9 in the regional quarterfinal, downed Palm Beach Lakes 44-6 in the regional semifinal and defeated Vero Beach 35-7 in the regional final last week. Michael Pratt is expected start at quarterback and Derohn King can back him up. Running back Jaylan Knighton and Jaziun Patterson will get their rushing attempts from the backfield. Pratt can connect passes to wide receivers Deajaun McDougle, Xavier Restrepo, Bryce Gowdy, Alex Henningham and Deltavian Jenkins.
Columbus(9-4) have outscored their opponents 190-70 during their five-game winning streak. The 2018 Class 8A state finalist will be hosting their fourth playoff game. They stopped Coral Gables 50-14 in a regional quarterfinal, stomped Miami 35-2 in a regional semifinal and beat Western 36-21 in a regional final. Running back Henry Bryant Jr. will lead the Explorers offense with their rushing attack. Their slew of wide receivers that consists of Xzavier Henderson, Trynyty Conway, Christopher Gilbert, Jahvar McSween and Ken Moore can make pass receptions down the field from quarterback Brandon McDuffey.
Deerfield Beach(10-3) have won five straight games and compiled five shutouts this season. They have outscored their last 11 opponents 478-74. The Bucks pounded Palm Beach Lakes 53-9 in the regional quarterfinal, downed Palm Beach Lakes 44-6 in the regional semifinal and defeated Vero Beach 35-7 in the regional final last week. Michael Pratt is expected start at quarterback and Derohn King can back him up. Running back Jaylan Knighton and Jaziun Patterson will get their rushing attempts from the backfield. Pratt can connect passes to wide receivers Deajaun McDougle, Xavier Restrepo, Bryce Gowdy, Alex Henningham and Deltavian Jenkins.
Columbus(9-4) have outscored their opponents 190-70 during their five-game winning streak. The 2018 Class 8A state finalist will be hosting their fourth playoff game. They stopped Coral Gables 50-14 in a regional quarterfinal, stomped Miami 35-2 in a regional semifinal and beat Western 36-21 in a regional final. Running back Henry Bryant Jr. will lead the Explorers offense with their rushing attack. Their slew of wide receivers that consists of Xzavier Henderson, Trynyty Conway, Christopher Gilbert, Jahvar McSween and Ken Moore can make pass receptions down the field from quarterback Brandon McDuffey.
Venice At St. Thomas Aquinas Preview
The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders host the Venice Indians in the Class 7A state semifinal at Brian Piccolo Stadium on Friday night. It will be the fourth consecutive postseason that both schools face each other in the state semifinal. The Raiders topped the Indians 38-18 last year in Fort Lauderdale.
St. Thomas Aquinas hosted and pounded Venice 46-8 in 2016. The Indians ended the three-year championship reign of the Raiders in 2017 with a 27-20 victory at home.
Venice(8-4) won three road playoff contests with victories over Lehigh 49-0 in a regional quarterfinal, Palm Beach Lakes 62-35 in a regional semifinal and Manatee 34-17 in a regional final. The Indians are currently on their longest winning streak of the season at three games. They have a choice with Ryan Overstreet and Nick Dallacosta at quarterback. Running backs Steffan Johnson, Brian Taylor, Damarion Escort and Shevan Pearce will get their share of rushing opportunities from the backfield. Wide receivers Malachi Freeman and Weston Wolff along with tight end Garrett French can get open for pass receptions.
Undefeated St. Thomas Aquinas(12-0) have not lost a home playoff game since 2003. STA have outscored their opponents 505-108 and compiled six shutouts this season. They blasted South Broward 52-0 in the regional quarterfinal, knocked off Plantation 59-19 in the regional semifinal and blanked Atlantic 26-0 last week in the regional final. The Raiders have appeared in the state semifinal round 14 of the last 16 years. Quarterback Zion Turner is capable of running out of the pocket for yardage along with throwing the ball to wide receivers Marcus Rosemy, The'Andris Freeman, Jahvante Royal and Ethan Corbijn. Running backs Anthony Hankerson and Jaedon Henry will split the rushing attempts for the Raiders.
St. Thomas Aquinas hosted and pounded Venice 46-8 in 2016. The Indians ended the three-year championship reign of the Raiders in 2017 with a 27-20 victory at home.
Venice(8-4) won three road playoff contests with victories over Lehigh 49-0 in a regional quarterfinal, Palm Beach Lakes 62-35 in a regional semifinal and Manatee 34-17 in a regional final. The Indians are currently on their longest winning streak of the season at three games. They have a choice with Ryan Overstreet and Nick Dallacosta at quarterback. Running backs Steffan Johnson, Brian Taylor, Damarion Escort and Shevan Pearce will get their share of rushing opportunities from the backfield. Wide receivers Malachi Freeman and Weston Wolff along with tight end Garrett French can get open for pass receptions.
Undefeated St. Thomas Aquinas(12-0) have not lost a home playoff game since 2003. STA have outscored their opponents 505-108 and compiled six shutouts this season. They blasted South Broward 52-0 in the regional quarterfinal, knocked off Plantation 59-19 in the regional semifinal and blanked Atlantic 26-0 last week in the regional final. The Raiders have appeared in the state semifinal round 14 of the last 16 years. Quarterback Zion Turner is capable of running out of the pocket for yardage along with throwing the ball to wide receivers Marcus Rosemy, The'Andris Freeman, Jahvante Royal and Ethan Corbijn. Running backs Anthony Hankerson and Jaedon Henry will split the rushing attempts for the Raiders.
Clearwater Central Catholic At Chaminade-Madonna Preview
The Chaminade-Madonna Lions host the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders at Vince Zappone Field on Friday night in a Class 3A state semifinal. The Lions have been victorious in their last three state semifinals and topped the Marauders 16-0 during the state semifinal in Clearwater last year.
Clearwater Central Catholic(10-3), who have won six straight games, will be playing their fourth consecutive playoff game on the road. They stopped Calvary Christian 49-28 in the first round, bounced Berkeley Prep 34-28 in the second round and upset Bishop Verot 35-28 in the regional final. Quarerback Zach Murrill can help the Marauders attack on offense. Running backs Jordan Niles and Jerzhan Newton will get the majority of carries from the backfield. They have a core of wide receivers with Jarquez Green, Giancarlo Margarejo, Travis Roberson and Nate Johnson.
Chaminade-Madonna(10-2), the two-time defending FHSAA Class 3A state champions, have rolled through their two previous playoff games. They dominated Somerset Silver Palms 56-0 in the second round and blanked Calvary Christian 35-0 on the road in the regional final last week. The Lions have not allowed a point in their last three contests and outscored their last three opponents 143-0. Running back Thaddius Franklin can dictate their running game and line up at the quarterback position for the wildcat formation. Alexander Law and Brady Kelly can also play at quarterback. They intend to find wide receivers Joshua Jenkins, Rony Bourdeau, Bralon Brown, Donovan Desir and Brian Dilworth downfield.
Clearwater Central Catholic(10-3), who have won six straight games, will be playing their fourth consecutive playoff game on the road. They stopped Calvary Christian 49-28 in the first round, bounced Berkeley Prep 34-28 in the second round and upset Bishop Verot 35-28 in the regional final. Quarerback Zach Murrill can help the Marauders attack on offense. Running backs Jordan Niles and Jerzhan Newton will get the majority of carries from the backfield. They have a core of wide receivers with Jarquez Green, Giancarlo Margarejo, Travis Roberson and Nate Johnson.
Chaminade-Madonna(10-2), the two-time defending FHSAA Class 3A state champions, have rolled through their two previous playoff games. They dominated Somerset Silver Palms 56-0 in the second round and blanked Calvary Christian 35-0 on the road in the regional final last week. The Lions have not allowed a point in their last three contests and outscored their last three opponents 143-0. Running back Thaddius Franklin can dictate their running game and line up at the quarterback position for the wildcat formation. Alexander Law and Brady Kelly can also play at quarterback. They intend to find wide receivers Joshua Jenkins, Rony Bourdeau, Bralon Brown, Donovan Desir and Brian Dilworth downfield.
Jesuit At Miami Northwestern Preview
The Jesuit Tigers take on the Miami Northwestern Bulls at Traz Powell Stadium for the Class 5A state semifinal on Friday night. The Tigers lost the state semifinal to eventual Class 5A state champion Cardinal Gibbons 14-3 in 2018.
Jesuit(11-2) is on a ten-game winning streak and upended Lake Wales 53-21 in the regional final last week. The Tigers have outscored their last ten opponents 415-117. They beat Eau Gallie 45-9 in a regional quarterfinal and Chamberlain 30-7 in a regional semifinal. Quarterback Kiael Kelly looks to march their offense down the field. Running back Ricky Parks is expected to get the majority of their rushing opportunities along with Nick Spurlin and Joquez Smith. Wide receivers Christian Jones, Jaydin Girard, Lex Capitano, Carter French and Clark Wichman can make catches from Kelly.
Miami Northwestern(11-2), the defending two-time Class 6A champions, have won seven straight games and outscored their last seven opponents 320-43. The Bulls compiled five shutouts this season. They smashed Stranahan 63-0 in the regional quarterfinal, routed Killian 47-3 in the regional semifinal and edged American Heritage 23-20 last week in the regional final. Running back Nathaniel Noel will get a load of carries from the backfield. Taron Dickens and Kamari Brown can interchange at the quarterback position. They can connect passes to wide receivers Marcus Fleming, Kahill Brantley, Romello Brinson, Jalen Rogers, Baron Grant and Zaylan-Reese Pittman.
Jesuit(11-2) is on a ten-game winning streak and upended Lake Wales 53-21 in the regional final last week. The Tigers have outscored their last ten opponents 415-117. They beat Eau Gallie 45-9 in a regional quarterfinal and Chamberlain 30-7 in a regional semifinal. Quarterback Kiael Kelly looks to march their offense down the field. Running back Ricky Parks is expected to get the majority of their rushing opportunities along with Nick Spurlin and Joquez Smith. Wide receivers Christian Jones, Jaydin Girard, Lex Capitano, Carter French and Clark Wichman can make catches from Kelly.
Miami Northwestern(11-2), the defending two-time Class 6A champions, have won seven straight games and outscored their last seven opponents 320-43. The Bulls compiled five shutouts this season. They smashed Stranahan 63-0 in the regional quarterfinal, routed Killian 47-3 in the regional semifinal and edged American Heritage 23-20 last week in the regional final. Running back Nathaniel Noel will get a load of carries from the backfield. Taron Dickens and Kamari Brown can interchange at the quarterback position. They can connect passes to wide receivers Marcus Fleming, Kahill Brantley, Romello Brinson, Jalen Rogers, Baron Grant and Zaylan-Reese Pittman.
Miami Central At Palmetto Preview
The Miami Central Rockets travel north and take on the Palmetto Tigers on Friday night in a Class 6A state semifinal.
Miami Central(10-3) has scored at least 32 points in every win this year and have compiled shutouts in two of their three playoff games. They shut out Dunbar 38-0 in the regional quarterfinal, took Naples 56-23 in the regional semifinal and blanked Dillard 35-0 last week in the regional final. Rockets quarterback Katravis Marsh looks to find wide receivers Shamar Zaragoza, Geovanni Ribalta, Chamon Metayer and Yulkeith Brown on passing attempts. Running backs Kejon Owens and Amari Daniels will split the carries from the backfield.
Palmetto(12-1) are currently on a four-game winning streak and host their fourth playoff game of the postseason. The Tigers had victories over Braden River 24-21 in the regional quarterfinal, Port Charlotte 23-17 in the regional semifinal and Charlotte 62-15 in the regional final. Quarterback Xavier Williams will led their offense and connect passes to wide receivers Lajohntay Wester, Eddravian Butler, Curtis Thomas, Kobe Mays, Kevion Williams and Zorian Geathers. Running back Sagel Hickson will get the majority of rushing opportunities.
Miami Central(10-3) has scored at least 32 points in every win this year and have compiled shutouts in two of their three playoff games. They shut out Dunbar 38-0 in the regional quarterfinal, took Naples 56-23 in the regional semifinal and blanked Dillard 35-0 last week in the regional final. Rockets quarterback Katravis Marsh looks to find wide receivers Shamar Zaragoza, Geovanni Ribalta, Chamon Metayer and Yulkeith Brown on passing attempts. Running backs Kejon Owens and Amari Daniels will split the carries from the backfield.
Palmetto(12-1) are currently on a four-game winning streak and host their fourth playoff game of the postseason. The Tigers had victories over Braden River 24-21 in the regional quarterfinal, Port Charlotte 23-17 in the regional semifinal and Charlotte 62-15 in the regional final. Quarterback Xavier Williams will led their offense and connect passes to wide receivers Lajohntay Wester, Eddravian Butler, Curtis Thomas, Kobe Mays, Kevion Williams and Zorian Geathers. Running back Sagel Hickson will get the majority of rushing opportunities.
Booker T. Washington At Lakewood Preview
The Booker T. Washington Tornadoes head out of the South Florida and face the Lakewood Spartans in St. Petersburg on Friday night in a Class 4A state semifinal.
Booker T. Washington(11-2), who have won seven straight games, took the tough road to get to this point. They defeated Carol City 35-14 in the first round, got by Gulliver Prep 34-31 in the second round and beat Cardinal Gibbons 31-21 in the regional final. They have outscored their last five opponents 181-80. The Tornadoes have Torey Morrison at quarterback and he has the capability to scramble out of the pocket. His main targets are wide receivers Theodore Richardson, Jacorey Brooks and Macho Arza. Ternard Summerall and Corey Stanley. Running back Shemar Paul and Nijeh Bethel will get their rushing opportunities.
Lakewood(12-0) began the 2019 season with four consecutive shutouts and have seven shutouts overall this year. The Spartans have outscored their opponents 442-74 this season and scored at least 21 points in every contest. They pounded Clewiston 35-0 in the second round and handled Tampa Catholic 29-7 in the regional final last week. Quarterback Gregory Spann will guide their offense down the field. They have options in their rushing game with running backs Derreyon Maxwell-Black, Derrel Kelley III and Keyon Hayes. Wide receivers Artez Hooker, T.J. Tampa, Derric Turner and Avion Maybell can make pass receptions.
Booker T. Washington(11-2), who have won seven straight games, took the tough road to get to this point. They defeated Carol City 35-14 in the first round, got by Gulliver Prep 34-31 in the second round and beat Cardinal Gibbons 31-21 in the regional final. They have outscored their last five opponents 181-80. The Tornadoes have Torey Morrison at quarterback and he has the capability to scramble out of the pocket. His main targets are wide receivers Theodore Richardson, Jacorey Brooks and Macho Arza. Ternard Summerall and Corey Stanley. Running back Shemar Paul and Nijeh Bethel will get their rushing opportunities.
Lakewood(12-0) began the 2019 season with four consecutive shutouts and have seven shutouts overall this year. The Spartans have outscored their opponents 442-74 this season and scored at least 21 points in every contest. They pounded Clewiston 35-0 in the second round and handled Tampa Catholic 29-7 in the regional final last week. Quarterback Gregory Spann will guide their offense down the field. They have options in their rushing game with running backs Derreyon Maxwell-Black, Derrel Kelley III and Keyon Hayes. Wide receivers Artez Hooker, T.J. Tampa, Derric Turner and Avion Maybell can make pass receptions.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Captials Knock Off Panthers
The Florida Panthers lost to the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. The Panthers will begin a nine-game home stand on Saturday against the Nashville Predators.
In the first period, Washington(17-4-5) got the lead 1-0 with 2:03 to go. Alex Ovechkin blasted in his 16th goal of the season.
Florida(12-8-5) tied it 1-1 at the 11:17 mark of the second period. Brett Connolly burned his former team with a tally.
Richard Panik helped the Caps reclaim the lead 2-1 with one minute left. The Cats responded 22 seconds later to even it up on the 10th goal of the year by Mike Hoffman.
The Capitals moved out in front again as Lars Eller scored at 5:18 to make it 3-2. Brendan Lepsic added a goal with 8:01 remaining for a two-goal margin.
The Panthers closed it to 4-3 with 4:29 remaining. Vincent Trocheck found the net for his fourth goal of the campaign.
In the first period, Washington(17-4-5) got the lead 1-0 with 2:03 to go. Alex Ovechkin blasted in his 16th goal of the season.
Florida(12-8-5) tied it 1-1 at the 11:17 mark of the second period. Brett Connolly burned his former team with a tally.
Richard Panik helped the Caps reclaim the lead 2-1 with one minute left. The Cats responded 22 seconds later to even it up on the 10th goal of the year by Mike Hoffman.
The Capitals moved out in front again as Lars Eller scored at 5:18 to make it 3-2. Brendan Lepsic added a goal with 8:01 remaining for a two-goal margin.
The Panthers closed it to 4-3 with 4:29 remaining. Vincent Trocheck found the net for his fourth goal of the campaign.
Rockets Run By Heat
The Houston Rockets beat the Miami Heat 117-108 at Toyota Center on Wednesday night. The Heat return to Miami and face the defending Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Houston(12-6) began the contest up 27-23 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Heat by 20 points in the second to go ahead 66-42 at halftime. Miami(12-5) were still behind by 23 points at the end of three quarters and had a 40-26 scoring advantage in the final frame.
The Heat got a team-high 22 points from Tyler Herro. Bam Adebayo fell short of a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Kelly Olynyk was able to contribute 19 points. James Harden had a game-high 34 points and six rebounds for the Rockets. Russell Westbrook added 27 points and nine rebounds and seven assists.
Houston(12-6) began the contest up 27-23 at the end of the first quarter and outscored the Heat by 20 points in the second to go ahead 66-42 at halftime. Miami(12-5) were still behind by 23 points at the end of three quarters and had a 40-26 scoring advantage in the final frame.
The Heat got a team-high 22 points from Tyler Herro. Bam Adebayo fell short of a triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Kelly Olynyk was able to contribute 19 points. James Harden had a game-high 34 points and six rebounds for the Rockets. Russell Westbrook added 27 points and nine rebounds and seven assists.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Miami Ratings November 2019
The Miami/Fort Lauderdale ratings were issued for sports talk radio stations. 560 WQAM-AM was ahead for the fourth straight month in the market.
WQAM jumped from a 1.2 to a 1.4 in the period. The powerhouse weekday lineup of Joe Rose, Dan Le Batard, Marc Hochman and Channing Crowder has caused the station to gain almost a full share in the past four months. The Florida Panthers started the NHL season better than expected while the Miami Dolphins get their first win of the year.
Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM moved from a 0.5 to a 0.7 in the month. The Miami Heat rocketed out to a great start to begin the NBA season. People have gotten use to the change in the weekday schedule as their audience has more than doubled in the past two months. It will be the final complete period of Brian "The Beast" London co-hosting mornings with Brendan Tobin and Leroy Hoard.
Miami Sports 940 WINZ-AM remained the same with a 0.3 for the sixth time in the last seven months. The station continued its stability with University of Florida football broadcasts and Jeff DeForrest in the morning shift.
Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM rose from a 0.1 to a 0.2. The New York Yankees finished with their playoff run along with good starts from Florida Atlantic University football and the Florida Panthers.
WQAM jumped from a 1.2 to a 1.4 in the period. The powerhouse weekday lineup of Joe Rose, Dan Le Batard, Marc Hochman and Channing Crowder has caused the station to gain almost a full share in the past four months. The Florida Panthers started the NHL season better than expected while the Miami Dolphins get their first win of the year.
Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM moved from a 0.5 to a 0.7 in the month. The Miami Heat rocketed out to a great start to begin the NBA season. People have gotten use to the change in the weekday schedule as their audience has more than doubled in the past two months. It will be the final complete period of Brian "The Beast" London co-hosting mornings with Brendan Tobin and Leroy Hoard.
Miami Sports 940 WINZ-AM remained the same with a 0.3 for the sixth time in the last seven months. The station continued its stability with University of Florida football broadcasts and Jeff DeForrest in the morning shift.
Fox Sports 640 South Florida WMEN-AM rose from a 0.1 to a 0.2. The New York Yankees finished with their playoff run along with good starts from Florida Atlantic University football and the Florida Panthers.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Heat Take Hornets
The Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 117-100 on Monday night at American Airlines Arena. The Heat played their third contest in the last four days.
The Heat took a 36-31 lead at the end of one quarter and Miami(12-4) expanded the gap to 69-58 by halftime. Charlotte(6-12) saw a bigger deficit after three quarters 98-82.
Jimmy Butler had a game-high 21 points for the Heat while Kelly Olynyk put together a double-double of 15 points and 16 rebounds. Bam Adebayo chalked up 21 points and Kendrick Nunn added 19. Terry Rozier drained in a team-high 19 points for the Hornets.
The Heat took a 36-31 lead at the end of one quarter and Miami(12-4) expanded the gap to 69-58 by halftime. Charlotte(6-12) saw a bigger deficit after three quarters 98-82.
Jimmy Butler had a game-high 21 points for the Heat while Kelly Olynyk put together a double-double of 15 points and 16 rebounds. Bam Adebayo chalked up 21 points and Kendrick Nunn added 19. Terry Rozier drained in a team-high 19 points for the Hornets.
2019 FHSAA Playoffs Regional Final Results
The regional finals of the 2019 FHSAA playoffs were played this past weekend. There were 15 South Florida high schools that entered the third round and nine advanced to the state semifinals.
Class 8A in Region 3 saw #3 Deerfield Beach go on the road and take down #1 Vero Beach 35-7. #2 Columbus was able to handle #4 Western 36-21 in the regional final in Region 4. It will be a rematch of the state semifinal from last year, except Deerfield Beach will head south to face Columbus at Tropical Park.
Class 7A in Region 4 had #1 St. Thomas Aquinas blank #3 Atlantic 26-0. STA will take on Venice for the fourth consecutive season in the state semifinal. They will host the contest for the third time in the last four years.
In Region 4 of Class 6A, #4 Miami Central went to Fort Lauderdale and shut out #2 Dillard 35-0 in the regional final. They now have to travel north and challenge Palmetto in the state semifinal.
It was a clash between the top two seeds in Class 5A in Region 4. #2 Miami Northwestern edged #1 American Heritage 23-20 in Plantation in the regional final. They will host Jeuit at Traz Powell Stadium next week.
#4 Booker T. Washington found a way to pull off a 31-21 road victory over #3 Cardinal Gibbons in the Region 4 final of Class 4A. They travel out of town and take on Lakewood in the state semifinal.
Class 3A in Region 4 had a battle for the regional final. #2 Chaminade-Madonna dropped #1 Calvary Christian 35-0 and next week hosts the state semifinal against Clearwater Central Catholic.
#1 Champagnat Catholic continued to roll in Region 4 of Class 2A. They slammed #6 Moore Haven 42-0 and will be at home in the state semifinal against Seffner Christian.
The only local South Florida team from the start in Class 1A in Region 4 advanced as #2 Pahokee got by #5 Chiefland 32-27 in the regional final. They make a long trip for the state semifinal and challenge Madison County.
Class 8A in Region 3 saw #3 Deerfield Beach go on the road and take down #1 Vero Beach 35-7. #2 Columbus was able to handle #4 Western 36-21 in the regional final in Region 4. It will be a rematch of the state semifinal from last year, except Deerfield Beach will head south to face Columbus at Tropical Park.
Class 7A in Region 4 had #1 St. Thomas Aquinas blank #3 Atlantic 26-0. STA will take on Venice for the fourth consecutive season in the state semifinal. They will host the contest for the third time in the last four years.
In Region 4 of Class 6A, #4 Miami Central went to Fort Lauderdale and shut out #2 Dillard 35-0 in the regional final. They now have to travel north and challenge Palmetto in the state semifinal.
It was a clash between the top two seeds in Class 5A in Region 4. #2 Miami Northwestern edged #1 American Heritage 23-20 in Plantation in the regional final. They will host Jeuit at Traz Powell Stadium next week.
#4 Booker T. Washington found a way to pull off a 31-21 road victory over #3 Cardinal Gibbons in the Region 4 final of Class 4A. They travel out of town and take on Lakewood in the state semifinal.
Class 3A in Region 4 had a battle for the regional final. #2 Chaminade-Madonna dropped #1 Calvary Christian 35-0 and next week hosts the state semifinal against Clearwater Central Catholic.
#1 Champagnat Catholic continued to roll in Region 4 of Class 2A. They slammed #6 Moore Haven 42-0 and will be at home in the state semifinal against Seffner Christian.
The only local South Florida team from the start in Class 1A in Region 4 advanced as #2 Pahokee got by #5 Chiefland 32-27 in the regional final. They make a long trip for the state semifinal and challenge Madison County.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Sabres Speed By Panthers
The Buffalo Sabres breezed by the Florida Panthers 5-2 at BB&T Center on Sunday night. After a road game in Washington on Wednesday, the Panthers will play nine consecutive games at home.
Buffalo(11-9-3) got on the scoreboard with 3:36 left in the first period. Jack Eichel skated the puck through the neutral zone and to the low right circle. His centering pass was redirected in by Jeff Skinner from the middle of the crease past Sam Montembeault. It was the ninth goal of the season for Skinner.
The Sabres extended it to 2-0 with 1:37 remaining. Brandon Montour dropped a pass from the left circle back to Zemgus Girgensons. He snapped a shot from the top left circle.
In the second period, Buffalo made it a three-goal lead at the 3:42 mark. Rasmus Dahlen sent a cross-ice pass from the left circle to Eichel on the top right circle. He carried it into the right circle and then fired a forehand shot for his 14th goal of the year.
Florida(12-7-5) closed the gap to 3-1 at 9:29 of the second. Dominic Toninato tipped a backhand pass from the low slot ahead to Noel Acciari at the top of the crease and he followed with a wrist shot by Linus Ullmark.
Sam Reinhart connected a cross-ice pass in the neutral zone to Victor Olofsson in the middle of the ice. He marched into the Panthers zone and released a wrist shot with 5:19 left in the period for a Sabres 4-1 lead.
The Panthers scored on the power play and pulled to 4-2 at 3:08 of the third period. Vincent Trocheck sent the puck from the right point to the top of the zone. Aaron Ekblad angled a pass to his left and Brett Connolly blasted a one-time slap shot from above the left circle for his 11st goal of the campaign.
Buffalo made it 5-2 with 6:35 remaining in the third. Jimmy Vesey pushed the puck to Girgensons at the Panthers blue line. He went through the right circle, put a shot on goal from the right of the crease and lifted in the rebound from the blue paint.
Buffalo(11-9-3) got on the scoreboard with 3:36 left in the first period. Jack Eichel skated the puck through the neutral zone and to the low right circle. His centering pass was redirected in by Jeff Skinner from the middle of the crease past Sam Montembeault. It was the ninth goal of the season for Skinner.
The Sabres extended it to 2-0 with 1:37 remaining. Brandon Montour dropped a pass from the left circle back to Zemgus Girgensons. He snapped a shot from the top left circle.
In the second period, Buffalo made it a three-goal lead at the 3:42 mark. Rasmus Dahlen sent a cross-ice pass from the left circle to Eichel on the top right circle. He carried it into the right circle and then fired a forehand shot for his 14th goal of the year.
Florida(12-7-5) closed the gap to 3-1 at 9:29 of the second. Dominic Toninato tipped a backhand pass from the low slot ahead to Noel Acciari at the top of the crease and he followed with a wrist shot by Linus Ullmark.
Sam Reinhart connected a cross-ice pass in the neutral zone to Victor Olofsson in the middle of the ice. He marched into the Panthers zone and released a wrist shot with 5:19 left in the period for a Sabres 4-1 lead.
The Panthers scored on the power play and pulled to 4-2 at 3:08 of the third period. Vincent Trocheck sent the puck from the right point to the top of the zone. Aaron Ekblad angled a pass to his left and Brett Connolly blasted a one-time slap shot from above the left circle for his 11st goal of the campaign.
Buffalo made it 5-2 with 6:35 remaining in the third. Jimmy Vesey pushed the puck to Girgensons at the Panthers blue line. He went through the right circle, put a shot on goal from the right of the crease and lifted in the rebound from the blue paint.
Browns Bust Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins lost to the Cleveland Browns 41-24 on Sunday. The Dolphins have fallen in their last two straight contests following two straight victories.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
FIU Upsets Hurricanes
The Florida International University Panthers shocked the University of Miami Hurricanes 30-24 at Marlins Park on Saturday night. It was the first time that FIU defeated Miami. The Orange Bowl which was the former home of the Hurricanes, was where Marlins Park is currently located.
Hurricanes Come Back On Panthers
The Florida Panthers fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Saturday night at PNC Arena. It was only one of two road contests for the Panthers in a 16-game span. The Cats are playing 14 home games during that time.
There was plenty of scoring during the first period. Aaron Ekblad make it 1-0 for the Cats at 8:36 off a feed from Noel Acciari. Brian Boyle added a tally just 18 seconds to give Florida(12-6-5) a two-goal gap.
Carolina(14-8-1) matched the Cats later in the frame. Brett Pesce scored at 9:35 and Martin Necas snapped a shot from the right circle with 5:40 left in the first to even it up 2-2.
In the second period, the Canes took the lead 3-2 with 2:15 remaining. Dougie Hamilton put in his 10th goal of the season.
It would come down to the final two minutes of the third period when the Panthers pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. Andrei Svechnikov lifted a wrist shot from the red line into the empty net with 1:02 to go for a 4-2 lead.
There was plenty of scoring during the first period. Aaron Ekblad make it 1-0 for the Cats at 8:36 off a feed from Noel Acciari. Brian Boyle added a tally just 18 seconds to give Florida(12-6-5) a two-goal gap.
Carolina(14-8-1) matched the Cats later in the frame. Brett Pesce scored at 9:35 and Martin Necas snapped a shot from the right circle with 5:40 left in the first to even it up 2-2.
In the second period, the Canes took the lead 3-2 with 2:15 remaining. Dougie Hamilton put in his 10th goal of the season.
It would come down to the final two minutes of the third period when the Panthers pulled their goalie for an extra attacker. Andrei Svechnikov lifted a wrist shot from the red line into the empty net with 1:02 to go for a 4-2 lead.
76ers Smack Heat
The Miami Heat finished their short two-game road trip and were blitzed by the Philadelphia 76ers 113-86 at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. The Heat had their winning streak snapped at five games.
Philadelphia(11-5) sprinted out to a 28-13 lead after one quarter. They stayed ahead 55-35 by halftime. The Sixers went on a 25-8 spurt to begin the second half and Miami(11-4) were down 92-59 after the third quarter.
The Heat were led by Tyler Herro with a team-high 20 points. Goran Dragic dropped in 18 points while Jimmy Butler added 11 points. Josh Richardson burned his former team with a game-high 32 points for the 76ers. Joel Embiid compiled a double-double for Philly with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Philadelphia(11-5) sprinted out to a 28-13 lead after one quarter. They stayed ahead 55-35 by halftime. The Sixers went on a 25-8 spurt to begin the second half and Miami(11-4) were down 92-59 after the third quarter.
The Heat were led by Tyler Herro with a team-high 20 points. Goran Dragic dropped in 18 points while Jimmy Butler added 11 points. Josh Richardson burned his former team with a game-high 32 points for the 76ers. Joel Embiid compiled a double-double for Philly with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Friday, November 22, 2019
South Florida High Schools In State Semifinals
Nine South Florida high schools advanced to the state semifinals of the 2019 FHSAA playoffs. There was 15 teams that headed into the regional finals.
Palm Beach County fell from two high schools to one. Pahokee won while Atlantic lost.
Broward County dropped from eight schools to three. St. Thomas Aquinas, Deerfield Beach and Chaminade-Madonna prevailed. Dillard, Cardinal Gibbons, American Heritage, Western and Calvary Christian fell.
All five teams from Dade County were victorious in the third round. They included Miami Central, Miami Northwestern, Booker T. Washington, Columbus and Champagnat Catholic.
Palm Beach County fell from two high schools to one. Pahokee won while Atlantic lost.
Broward County dropped from eight schools to three. St. Thomas Aquinas, Deerfield Beach and Chaminade-Madonna prevailed. Dillard, Cardinal Gibbons, American Heritage, Western and Calvary Christian fell.
All five teams from Dade County were victorious in the third round. They included Miami Central, Miami Northwestern, Booker T. Washington, Columbus and Champagnat Catholic.
Booker T. Washington Slips By Cardinal Gibbons
The Booker T. Washington Tornadoes outlasted the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs 31-21 at Dr. Bud Tight Field in a Class 4A regional final on Friday night in Fort Lauderdale. The Tornadoes will visit Lakewood next week in the state semifinal. The Chiefs ended their reign as a state champion.
Cardinal Gibbons(10-3) got up 7-0 at the 9:37 mark of the first quarter. Quarterback Brody Palhegyi jumped through the left side of the line and scored from one yard out for a 7-0 lead.
The Chiefs fumbled a catch on the punt return and the Tornadoes took advantage. Quarterback Torey Morrison raced toward the front right pylon on a run and dived in from one yard away at 5:45 to tie it up 7-7.
After BTW was stopped on a fourth-and-goal at the Gibbons one-yard line, they compiled a safety on the next play with 49 seconds left to give them a 9-7 advantage. The Chiefs attempted a rush up the middle by running back Coleman Bennett and defensive end John Joachin Jr. made the tackle two yards into the end zone.
On the ensuing drive, Morrison fumbled the ball and the Chiefs brought it back to the Tornadoes nine-yard line. They answered back several plays later at 10:13 of the second quarter. Running back Tajae Davis busted up the middle on a two-yard touchdown run and the Chiefs regained the lead 14-9.
Booker T. Washington(11-2) responded and reclaimed the lead 17-14 with 6:25 left in the second. Morrison rolled out to his right and found wide receiver Macho Arza in the middle of the zone for and eight-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion was made when Morrison scrambled out of the pocket to his left, avoided several tacklers and tossed a pass to wide receiver Theodore Richardson on the left side of the end zone.
Cardinal Gibbons would get the final scoring play of the first half. Davis went around the left end of the line from one yard out which gave them a 21-17 lead with 5:13 remaining.
The second half would belong to the Tornadoes. Richardson caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from Morrison at the goal line near the front left section of the end zone during the third quarter and they moved in front 24-21.
In the fourth quarter, they put the game away. Morrison threw a swing pass to wide receiver Jacorey Brooks on the left side and he sprinted down the left numerals on a 54-yard touchdown play.
Cardinal Gibbons(10-3) got up 7-0 at the 9:37 mark of the first quarter. Quarterback Brody Palhegyi jumped through the left side of the line and scored from one yard out for a 7-0 lead.
The Chiefs fumbled a catch on the punt return and the Tornadoes took advantage. Quarterback Torey Morrison raced toward the front right pylon on a run and dived in from one yard away at 5:45 to tie it up 7-7.
After BTW was stopped on a fourth-and-goal at the Gibbons one-yard line, they compiled a safety on the next play with 49 seconds left to give them a 9-7 advantage. The Chiefs attempted a rush up the middle by running back Coleman Bennett and defensive end John Joachin Jr. made the tackle two yards into the end zone.
On the ensuing drive, Morrison fumbled the ball and the Chiefs brought it back to the Tornadoes nine-yard line. They answered back several plays later at 10:13 of the second quarter. Running back Tajae Davis busted up the middle on a two-yard touchdown run and the Chiefs regained the lead 14-9.
Booker T. Washington(11-2) responded and reclaimed the lead 17-14 with 6:25 left in the second. Morrison rolled out to his right and found wide receiver Macho Arza in the middle of the zone for and eight-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion was made when Morrison scrambled out of the pocket to his left, avoided several tacklers and tossed a pass to wide receiver Theodore Richardson on the left side of the end zone.
Cardinal Gibbons would get the final scoring play of the first half. Davis went around the left end of the line from one yard out which gave them a 21-17 lead with 5:13 remaining.
The second half would belong to the Tornadoes. Richardson caught a seven-yard touchdown pass from Morrison at the goal line near the front left section of the end zone during the third quarter and they moved in front 24-21.
In the fourth quarter, they put the game away. Morrison threw a swing pass to wide receiver Jacorey Brooks on the left side and he sprinted down the left numerals on a 54-yard touchdown play.
St. Thomas Aquinas Blanks Atlantic
The St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders shut out the Atlantic Eagles 26-0 at Brian Piccolo Stadium on Friday night in a Class 7A regional final. They will face Venice for the fourth consecutive year in the state semifinal and host the contest in Fort Lauderdale next week.
There was limited scoring in the first half. St. Thomas Aquinas(12-0) got the only touchdown in the second quarter. Quarterback Zion Turner connected a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Marcus Rosemy on the left sideline.
In the third quarter, Turner found Rosemy on the right hash marks from 33 yards out in the front of the end zone to give STA a 14-0 lead.
The Raiders added a safety later in the quarter. Linebacker Derek Wingo knocked the ball from quarterback Jacoby Dorch in the end zone and it was received by left guard Fritz Pasterin. They also got a field goal from kicker William Vold.
Atlantic(8-4) gave up another touchdown with 2:41 remaining in the fourth quarter. Turner sprinted through the right side of the line from nine yards away for a 26-point margin.
There was limited scoring in the first half. St. Thomas Aquinas(12-0) got the only touchdown in the second quarter. Quarterback Zion Turner connected a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Marcus Rosemy on the left sideline.
In the third quarter, Turner found Rosemy on the right hash marks from 33 yards out in the front of the end zone to give STA a 14-0 lead.
The Raiders added a safety later in the quarter. Linebacker Derek Wingo knocked the ball from quarterback Jacoby Dorch in the end zone and it was received by left guard Fritz Pasterin. They also got a field goal from kicker William Vold.
Atlantic(8-4) gave up another touchdown with 2:41 remaining in the fourth quarter. Turner sprinted through the right side of the line from nine yards away for a 26-point margin.
Heat Drive By Bulls
The Miami Heat handled the Chicago Bulls 116-108 at United Center on Friday night. The Heat play on Saturday in Philadelphia. Miami have won five straight contests.
The Heat had the advantage during the first half as they were ahead 34-16 after one quarter. Miami(11-3) continued their momentum and led 67-43 at halftime. Chicago(5-11) gained some ground and were down 85-67 after three quarters and outscored the Heat by 10 points in the final quarter.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat with a game-high 27 points and seven assists. Bam Adebayo contributed a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Kendrick Nunn added 21 points and Goran Dragic poured in 16 points. Zach LaVine put up 15 points for the Bulls.
The Heat had the advantage during the first half as they were ahead 34-16 after one quarter. Miami(11-3) continued their momentum and led 67-43 at halftime. Chicago(5-11) gained some ground and were down 85-67 after three quarters and outscored the Heat by 10 points in the final quarter.
Jimmy Butler led the Heat with a game-high 27 points and seven assists. Bam Adebayo contributed a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Kendrick Nunn added 21 points and Goran Dragic poured in 16 points. Zach LaVine put up 15 points for the Bulls.
Chaminade-Madonna At Calvary Christian Preview
The Chaminade-Madonna Lions take on the Calvary Christian Eagles in Fort Lauderdale on Friday night. The two top seeds from Region 4 in Class 3A will battle it out for the regional championship.
Chaminade-Madonna(9-2) had no problems as they dominated Somerset Silver Palms 56-0 in the second round last week. The two-time defending FHSAA Class 3A state champions have outscored their last three opponents 135-7. Their two losses this year were by a combined 22 points. Thaddius Franklin can line up in the wildcat formation as a quarterback or be plugged in as a running back. They have a slew of wide receivers with Joshua Jenkins, Rony Bourdeau, Bralon Brown, Donovan Desir and Brian Dilworth. They have a choice at quarterback with Alexander Law and Brady Kelly.
Calvary Christian(10-1) survived last week in the second round with a 14-7 victory over Edison. They began the regular season with eight consecutive wins. The Eagles have outscored their opponents 290-113 this season. Quarterback Gabe Contento looks to connect passes to wide receivers Gregory Janvier and Aleksei Kuzmin. Their rushing attack will be handled by running backs Emmanuel Joseph, Eric Trowbridge, Evan Pierce and Marquette Cozart.
Chaminade-Madonna(9-2) had no problems as they dominated Somerset Silver Palms 56-0 in the second round last week. The two-time defending FHSAA Class 3A state champions have outscored their last three opponents 135-7. Their two losses this year were by a combined 22 points. Thaddius Franklin can line up in the wildcat formation as a quarterback or be plugged in as a running back. They have a slew of wide receivers with Joshua Jenkins, Rony Bourdeau, Bralon Brown, Donovan Desir and Brian Dilworth. They have a choice at quarterback with Alexander Law and Brady Kelly.
Calvary Christian(10-1) survived last week in the second round with a 14-7 victory over Edison. They began the regular season with eight consecutive wins. The Eagles have outscored their opponents 290-113 this season. Quarterback Gabe Contento looks to connect passes to wide receivers Gregory Janvier and Aleksei Kuzmin. Their rushing attack will be handled by running backs Emmanuel Joseph, Eric Trowbridge, Evan Pierce and Marquette Cozart.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Panthers Shock Ducks
The Florida Panthers continued their five-game home stand and surprised the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 in overtime at BB&T Center on Thursday night. The Cats came back from a four-goal deficit for the second time in the last nine days. They accomplished the same feat at Boston against the Bruins on November 14.
Anaheim(10-10-3) got in front with 2:45 left in the first period. Adam Henrique placed a shot from the high slot which was deflected by Jakob Silfverberg at the top of the crease. After the save, Max Jones scored on a wrist shot from the right of the crease for his third goal of the season and second goal in the last four games.
The Ducks made it 2-0 at 7:17 of the second period. Erik Gudbranson got the puck on the left point and forwarded it to Ondrej Kase in the low left circle. He found Nick Ritchie on the inner edge of the left circle for a one-time slap shot past Sergei Bobrovsky.
It became a three-goal margin for Anaheim as they got a power-play tally with 4:10 remaining in the second. Ryan Getzlaf moved the puck from the right side. Cam Fowler angled a pass to his left from the top of the zone and Rickard Rakell snapped a shot from the left-circle dot for his seventh goal of the year.
The Panthers surrendered another goal with 1:21 left in the frame. Keith Yandle tried to send out an outlet pass that was stopped by Kase in the high slot. He fired a snap shot for the goal.
Florida(12-5-5) finally scored with 1:07 remaining. Frank Vatrano raced into the offensive zone on the left side. He centered the puck and Brett Connolly beat John Gibson on a wrist shot from the slot area.
The Cats made it 4-2 with 39.1 seconds to go. Anton Stralman backhanded the puck from the right corner out to the middle which Vincent Trocheck touched. Connolly put a wrist shot on goal that went off Fowler's right arm and into the Ducks cage.
In the third period, the Panthers closed it to 4-3 with 8:05 left. Aleksander Barkov moved the puck from the left corner and Jonathan Huberdeau passed it rom the end wall back to the right point. Aaron Ekblad hesitated and then blasted a slap shot for his third goal of the season.
The four-goal deficit was overcome by Florida with 4:23 remaining in the third to tie it 4-4. Ekblad took a shot from the left goal line which Gibson saved. Ekblad put another shot from that same area that went off the body of Dominic Totinato in the blue paint and into the net. Mike Hoffman got the secondary assist on the tally.
The Panthers finished off the comeback just 22 seconds into overtime. Barkov brought the puck into the Ducks zone and handed it off to Huberdeau and he dropped it off. Ekblad dashed to the low right circle and released a high wrist shot for the game-winning goal.
Anaheim(10-10-3) got in front with 2:45 left in the first period. Adam Henrique placed a shot from the high slot which was deflected by Jakob Silfverberg at the top of the crease. After the save, Max Jones scored on a wrist shot from the right of the crease for his third goal of the season and second goal in the last four games.
The Ducks made it 2-0 at 7:17 of the second period. Erik Gudbranson got the puck on the left point and forwarded it to Ondrej Kase in the low left circle. He found Nick Ritchie on the inner edge of the left circle for a one-time slap shot past Sergei Bobrovsky.
It became a three-goal margin for Anaheim as they got a power-play tally with 4:10 remaining in the second. Ryan Getzlaf moved the puck from the right side. Cam Fowler angled a pass to his left from the top of the zone and Rickard Rakell snapped a shot from the left-circle dot for his seventh goal of the year.
The Panthers surrendered another goal with 1:21 left in the frame. Keith Yandle tried to send out an outlet pass that was stopped by Kase in the high slot. He fired a snap shot for the goal.
Florida(12-5-5) finally scored with 1:07 remaining. Frank Vatrano raced into the offensive zone on the left side. He centered the puck and Brett Connolly beat John Gibson on a wrist shot from the slot area.
The Cats made it 4-2 with 39.1 seconds to go. Anton Stralman backhanded the puck from the right corner out to the middle which Vincent Trocheck touched. Connolly put a wrist shot on goal that went off Fowler's right arm and into the Ducks cage.
In the third period, the Panthers closed it to 4-3 with 8:05 left. Aleksander Barkov moved the puck from the left corner and Jonathan Huberdeau passed it rom the end wall back to the right point. Aaron Ekblad hesitated and then blasted a slap shot for his third goal of the season.
The four-goal deficit was overcome by Florida with 4:23 remaining in the third to tie it 4-4. Ekblad took a shot from the left goal line which Gibson saved. Ekblad put another shot from that same area that went off the body of Dominic Totinato in the blue paint and into the net. Mike Hoffman got the secondary assist on the tally.
The Panthers finished off the comeback just 22 seconds into overtime. Barkov brought the puck into the Ducks zone and handed it off to Huberdeau and he dropped it off. Ekblad dashed to the low right circle and released a high wrist shot for the game-winning goal.
Miami Central At Dillard Preview
The Dillard Panthers host the Miami Central Rockets at Otis Gray Jr. Memorial Stadium on Friday night in Fort Lauderdale. They were the only two southeastern Florida schools to make the FHSAA Class 6A playoffs this year. The Rockets eliminated the Panthers 35-20 in a regional quarterfinal contest last year on the same field.
Miami Central(9-3) went on the road last week and defeated the top seed Naples 56-23. They blanked Dunbar 38-0 in the regional quarterfinal. The Rockets have won their last two games and scored at least 32 points in every victory this season. Quarterback Katravis Marsh will led their team on offense. He can connect passes to wide receivers Shamar Zaragoza, Chamon Metayer, Geovanni Ribalta and Yulkeith Brown. Running backs Kejon Owens and Amari Daniels look to get their share of rushing opportunities.
Dillard(12-0) finally got out of the opening round, after falling at home for the past four consecutive seasons, with a 47-7 rout of Lely. The undefeated Panthers were able to hold off Fort Myers 35-30 in the regional semifinal last week. They are looking for their first state title since 1989 and have outscored their opponents 532-130 this season. Running backs Patrick Bowen and Leonard Shoultz are expected to get a bunch of carries from the backfield. Quarterback Zamir Jones can help their offense go down the field.
Miami Central(9-3) went on the road last week and defeated the top seed Naples 56-23. They blanked Dunbar 38-0 in the regional quarterfinal. The Rockets have won their last two games and scored at least 32 points in every victory this season. Quarterback Katravis Marsh will led their team on offense. He can connect passes to wide receivers Shamar Zaragoza, Chamon Metayer, Geovanni Ribalta and Yulkeith Brown. Running backs Kejon Owens and Amari Daniels look to get their share of rushing opportunities.
Dillard(12-0) finally got out of the opening round, after falling at home for the past four consecutive seasons, with a 47-7 rout of Lely. The undefeated Panthers were able to hold off Fort Myers 35-30 in the regional semifinal last week. They are looking for their first state title since 1989 and have outscored their opponents 532-130 this season. Running backs Patrick Bowen and Leonard Shoultz are expected to get a bunch of carries from the backfield. Quarterback Zamir Jones can help their offense go down the field.
Miami Northwestern At American Heritage Preview
The Miami Northwestern visit Broward County and take on the American Heritage Patriots at Heritage Field on Friday. Both schools are the top two seeds in Region 4 for this regional final.
Miami Northwestern(10-2) have put together five shutouts this year and outscored their last six opponents 297-23. The two-time defending FHSAA Class 6A state champions pounded Stranahan 63-0 in the regional quarterfinal and smashed Killian 47-3 in the second round last week. The focal point on the Bulls offense will be running back Nathaniel Noel and he is expected to get the majority of rushing attempts. They can go with Taron Dickens or Kamani Brown at quarterback on any play. Wide receivers Kahill Brantley, Marcus Fleming, Romello Brinson, Jalen Rogers, Baron Grant and Zaylan-Reese Pittman are the main targets downfield.
American Heritage(10-1) have won 10 consecutive games and outscored their last five opponents 241-34. The Patriots have captured four FHSAA Class 5A titles in the last six seasons. They knocked off Key West 53-15 in the first round and shut out North Miami Beach 44-0 last week in a regional semifinal. Edwin Rhodes is a dual quarterback and has the ability to pass along with running the ball on any occasion. They have a core of wide receivers that includes Douglas Emilien, Jacolby Spells, Zachhaeus Byrd, Oronde Gadsden II and Vinson Davis. Running backs Carlson Joseph, Mark Fletcher and Jerry Dinkins and look to gain yardage.
Miami Northwestern(10-2) have put together five shutouts this year and outscored their last six opponents 297-23. The two-time defending FHSAA Class 6A state champions pounded Stranahan 63-0 in the regional quarterfinal and smashed Killian 47-3 in the second round last week. The focal point on the Bulls offense will be running back Nathaniel Noel and he is expected to get the majority of rushing attempts. They can go with Taron Dickens or Kamani Brown at quarterback on any play. Wide receivers Kahill Brantley, Marcus Fleming, Romello Brinson, Jalen Rogers, Baron Grant and Zaylan-Reese Pittman are the main targets downfield.
American Heritage(10-1) have won 10 consecutive games and outscored their last five opponents 241-34. The Patriots have captured four FHSAA Class 5A titles in the last six seasons. They knocked off Key West 53-15 in the first round and shut out North Miami Beach 44-0 last week in a regional semifinal. Edwin Rhodes is a dual quarterback and has the ability to pass along with running the ball on any occasion. They have a core of wide receivers that includes Douglas Emilien, Jacolby Spells, Zachhaeus Byrd, Oronde Gadsden II and Vinson Davis. Running backs Carlson Joseph, Mark Fletcher and Jerry Dinkins and look to gain yardage.
Booker T. Washington At Cardinal Gibbons Preview
The Booker T. Washington Tornadoes challenge the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs in a Class 4A regional final on Friday night at Dr. Bud Tight Field. The Chiefs are the third seed in Region 4 while the Tornadoes are the fourth seed.
Booker T. Washington(10-2) topped Miami rival Carol City 35-14 in the first round and edged the top seed Gulliver Prep 34-31 in the regional semifinal last week. The Tornadoes have won six consecutive games and outscored their last four opponents 150--59.
Booker T. Washington(10-2) topped Miami rival Carol City 35-14 in the first round and edged the top seed Gulliver Prep 34-31 in the regional semifinal last week. The Tornadoes have won six consecutive games and outscored their last four opponents 150--59.
Cardinal Gibbons(10-2) pulled out a 35-17 road victory over University School last week in the second round. The defending FHSAA Class 5A champions outlasted Monsignor Pace 56-26 in the regional quarterfinal. They have won their last six straight games and scored at least 35 points in their last six contests. The Chiefs have outscored their last 11 opponents 461-149. Quarterback Brody Palhegyi will guide their offense as he connects passes to wide receiver Troy Stellato, Majon Wright, Jackson Marsielle, Bryson Williams and Devon Kiser. Expect running backs Tajae Davis and Coleman Bennett to get their share of rushing opportunities.
Atlantic At St. Thomas Aquinas Preview
The Atlantic Eagles travel south and take on the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders at Brian Piccolo Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Friday night. It is for the Region 4 championship in Class 7A.
Atlantic(8-3) stopped McArthur 13-7 in a regional semifinal last week. They beat their district rival Blanche Ely 47-16 in a rematch during the first round. The Eagles can interchange Guenson Alexis and Jacoby Dorch anytime at the quarterback position. Their main targets will be wide receivers Tyrese Blue, Jordan Cash, Javone Jackson, Tyler Burke and Rashawn Faustine. Running back Bry'yon Jones is expected to get most of the rushing attempts along with Antoine Williams and Montahj Joseph.
St. Thomas Aquinas(11-0), the 2018 Class 7A state finalist, have not lost a home playoff game since 2003. The Raiders have compiled five shutouts this year and outscored their opponents 479-108 this season. STA blanked South Broward 52-0 in the first round and handled district foe Plantation 59-19 in the second round. Running backs Jaedon Henry and Anthony Hankerson are expected to split the carries from the backfield. Quarterback Zion Turner can toss the ball to wide receivers Marcus Rosemy, Jahvante Royal and The'Andris Freeman on passing attempts.
Atlantic(8-3) stopped McArthur 13-7 in a regional semifinal last week. They beat their district rival Blanche Ely 47-16 in a rematch during the first round. The Eagles can interchange Guenson Alexis and Jacoby Dorch anytime at the quarterback position. Their main targets will be wide receivers Tyrese Blue, Jordan Cash, Javone Jackson, Tyler Burke and Rashawn Faustine. Running back Bry'yon Jones is expected to get most of the rushing attempts along with Antoine Williams and Montahj Joseph.
St. Thomas Aquinas(11-0), the 2018 Class 7A state finalist, have not lost a home playoff game since 2003. The Raiders have compiled five shutouts this year and outscored their opponents 479-108 this season. STA blanked South Broward 52-0 in the first round and handled district foe Plantation 59-19 in the second round. Running backs Jaedon Henry and Anthony Hankerson are expected to split the carries from the backfield. Quarterback Zion Turner can toss the ball to wide receivers Marcus Rosemy, Jahvante Royal and The'Andris Freeman on passing attempts.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Heat Dominate Cavaliers
The Miami Heat slammed the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-100 on Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena. It was the second time that the Heat were victorious over the Cavs in the last six days.
Miami(10-3) moved out to a 32-22 lead during the first quarter and were way in front 75-48 at halftime. The Heat tied a franchise record with 75 points in the first half which they set in November 1997 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cleveland(4-10) barely closed the gap and trailed 99-77 after three quarters.
Duncan Robinson helped the Heat on the rout with a game-high 29 points. Jimmy Butler dropped in 21 points and Tyler Herro added 22 points. Kevin Love led the Cavaliers with a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Miami(10-3) moved out to a 32-22 lead during the first quarter and were way in front 75-48 at halftime. The Heat tied a franchise record with 75 points in the first half which they set in November 1997 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cleveland(4-10) barely closed the gap and trailed 99-77 after three quarters.
Duncan Robinson helped the Heat on the rout with a game-high 29 points. Jimmy Butler dropped in 21 points and Tyler Herro added 22 points. Kevin Love led the Cavaliers with a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Deerfield Beach At Vero Beach Preview
The Deerfield Beach Bucks visit the Citrus Bowl on Friday night and face the Vero Beach Indians. It is a Class 8A regional final in Region 3. The winner will take on either Columbus or Western next week.
Deerfield Beach(9-3) have compiled five shutouts this season and outscored their last 10 opponents 443-67. The Bucks have won four straight contests and nine of their last 10 games. They have scored at least 41 points in each of their last four games and clobbered Palm Beach Central 44-6 last week in the second round. Running backs Jaylan Knighton and Jaziun Patterson will get their share of rushing opportunities from the backfield. Wide receivers Xavier Restrepo, Deajaun McDougle, Bryce Gowdy, Alex Henningham and Deltavian Jenkins are expected to make pass receptions from quarterback Michael Pratt. Derohn King can be placed as their backup quarterback.
Vero Beach(11-0) barely got by district rival Treasure Coast for the second time this season. They held on to win 22-14 in a regional semifinal last week. The undefeated Indians have outscored their opponents 285-117 this year and allowed more than 14 points in a game once this season. Quarterback Travis Jankowski will lead their offense down the field. His main targets are wide receivers Jermaine Dawson and Keith Woulard. They can give the ball off to running backs Jaden Meizinger and Bobby McMillian.
Western At Columbus Preview
The Western Wildcats challenge the Columbus Explorers for the Region 4 title in Class 8A at Tropical Park on Thursday night. It is the first regional final to be played in South Florida this week.
Western(9-2), who have compiled seven shutouts this year, upset the top seed in the region Miami Palmetto 21-19 in the second round. They have won seven of their last eight contests. The Wildcats are in the third round as they were two years ago. Their rushing attack consists of running backs Miles Friday, Khaheim Simon, Jason Beneby and Joey Vega. Wide receivers Karaun St. Louis, Shemarr Wright and Danny Panchookian can receive the ball from quarterback Collin Hurst.
Columbus(8-4) have won their last four games and outscored their opponents 154-49 during that span. The Explorers defeated their district rival Coral Gables 50-14 in the first round and dropped Miami 35-2 last week in the regional semifinal. The 2018 Class 8A state finalist will look toward running back Henry Bryant Jr. to carry the ball from the backfield. Quarterback Brandon McDuffey can connect passes to wide receivers Xzavier Henderson, Christopher Gilbert, Trynyty Conway, Ken Moore and Jahvar McSween.
Western(9-2), who have compiled seven shutouts this year, upset the top seed in the region Miami Palmetto 21-19 in the second round. They have won seven of their last eight contests. The Wildcats are in the third round as they were two years ago. Their rushing attack consists of running backs Miles Friday, Khaheim Simon, Jason Beneby and Joey Vega. Wide receivers Karaun St. Louis, Shemarr Wright and Danny Panchookian can receive the ball from quarterback Collin Hurst.
Columbus(8-4) have won their last four games and outscored their opponents 154-49 during that span. The Explorers defeated their district rival Coral Gables 50-14 in the first round and dropped Miami 35-2 last week in the regional semifinal. The 2018 Class 8A state finalist will look toward running back Henry Bryant Jr. to carry the ball from the backfield. Quarterback Brandon McDuffey can connect passes to wide receivers Xzavier Henderson, Christopher Gilbert, Trynyty Conway, Ken Moore and Jahvar McSween.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Panthers Top Flyers
The Florida Panthers stopped the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 at BB&T Center on Tuesday night. It was the third game of a five-game home stand for the Cats as they were victorious for the fourth time in their last five games. The Flyers have lost four straight contests.
Philadelphia(10-7-4) scored first at 6:26 of the opening frame. Philippe Myers fired a slapshot frin the right point that was stopped by the stick of Josh Brown. It came up to the left point where Travis Sunheim blistered a slap shot by Sergei Bobrovsky. Sunheim has 13 career goals and five of them are against Bobrovsky.
Florida(11-5-5) tied it up 1-1 with 9:22 left in the first. Colton Sceviour snapped a shot from the left point that went off the stick of Andy Andreoff and past Carter Hart in the Flyers cage. Mike Matheson and Brett Connolly were both credited with assists on the play.
The Panthers moved ahead 2-1 with 7:30 remaining in the period. Vincent Trocheck poked the puck away from Kevin Hayes. Connolly carried it down the right-wing wall and lifted a shot from the goal line that went over the left shoulder of Hart.
In the second period, the Cats expanded their lead to a two-goal margin at the 6:46 mark. Evgenii Dadonov released a wrist shot from high slot which was saved. Aleksander Barkov followed with a snap shot from the low slot for his seventh goal of the season.
Florida continued their momentum with 9:37 to go in the period to make it 4-1. Dadonov scooped the puck from the right corner to Barkov on the end wall. He made a short pass to the low right circle and Jonathan Huberdeau let go a wrist shot for his 10th goal of the campaign. Brian Elliott replaced Hart in net for Philly following the tally.
The Flyers cut the deficit with 5:41 remaining in the second. Travis Konecny advanced the puck from the left point to Morgan Frost in the left corner. He raced with it across the goal line and roofed a backhand shot for his first NHL goal in his career.
The Panthers made it 5-2 with 2:32 left in the third period. Kevin Hayes was stripped of the puck at the red line by Mike Hoffman and he sent the puck into the empty net for his ninth goal.
Philadelphia(10-7-4) scored first at 6:26 of the opening frame. Philippe Myers fired a slapshot frin the right point that was stopped by the stick of Josh Brown. It came up to the left point where Travis Sunheim blistered a slap shot by Sergei Bobrovsky. Sunheim has 13 career goals and five of them are against Bobrovsky.
Florida(11-5-5) tied it up 1-1 with 9:22 left in the first. Colton Sceviour snapped a shot from the left point that went off the stick of Andy Andreoff and past Carter Hart in the Flyers cage. Mike Matheson and Brett Connolly were both credited with assists on the play.
The Panthers moved ahead 2-1 with 7:30 remaining in the period. Vincent Trocheck poked the puck away from Kevin Hayes. Connolly carried it down the right-wing wall and lifted a shot from the goal line that went over the left shoulder of Hart.
In the second period, the Cats expanded their lead to a two-goal margin at the 6:46 mark. Evgenii Dadonov released a wrist shot from high slot which was saved. Aleksander Barkov followed with a snap shot from the low slot for his seventh goal of the season.
Florida continued their momentum with 9:37 to go in the period to make it 4-1. Dadonov scooped the puck from the right corner to Barkov on the end wall. He made a short pass to the low right circle and Jonathan Huberdeau let go a wrist shot for his 10th goal of the campaign. Brian Elliott replaced Hart in net for Philly following the tally.
The Flyers cut the deficit with 5:41 remaining in the second. Travis Konecny advanced the puck from the left point to Morgan Frost in the left corner. He raced with it across the goal line and roofed a backhand shot for his first NHL goal in his career.
The Panthers made it 5-2 with 2:32 left in the third period. Kevin Hayes was stripped of the puck at the red line by Mike Hoffman and he sent the puck into the empty net for his ninth goal.
Dolphins Release Mark Walton
The Miami Dolphins released running back Mark Walton on Monday. He signed with the club back in May and was currently serving a four-game suspension. Walton had 53 carries for 201 yards in seven games this year.
He was selected in the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft. Walton played 14 games last season and had 14 carries for 34 yards.
Walton played three seasons with the University of Miami Hurricanes. He helped the school capture the ACC Coastal Division title in 2017.
He went to Booker T. Washington High School in Miami. Walton led the Tornadoes to three FHSAA Class 4A state championships 2012, 2013, 2014.
He was selected in the fourth round by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft. Walton played 14 games last season and had 14 carries for 34 yards.
Walton played three seasons with the University of Miami Hurricanes. He helped the school capture the ACC Coastal Division title in 2017.
He went to Booker T. Washington High School in Miami. Walton led the Tornadoes to three FHSAA Class 4A state championships 2012, 2013, 2014.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Bills Run By Dolphins
The Buffalo Bills downed the Miami Dolphins 37-20 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. The loss snapped the Dolphins two-game winning streak.
The Bills got the only points in the first quarter. Stephen Hauschka kicked a 51-yard field goal at 12:04 and 34-yard field goal at 4:29.
In the second quarter, Buffalo(7-3) made it 13-0 when quarterback Josh Allen threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver John Brown on the right sideline at the 13:09 mark. Hauschka booted a 21-yard field goal at 7:41 and they had a 16-point margin.
The Dolphins scored with 3:39 left in the second. Running back Kalen Ballage went up the middle and scored from three yard away.
It was answered back by the Bills with 1:23 to go. Tight end Dawson Knox caught a 23-yard pass from Allen on the right hash marks and scooted on in.
Miami(2-8) responded on the next play. Jakeem Grant returned the ensuing kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown 14 seconds later and they were down 23-14.
Buffalo kept the pressure on during the third quarter. Allen rushed to his right and got into the end zone from eight yard out at the 6:55 mark.
The Fins closed it to 30-20 at 14:35 of the fourth quarter. Grant ran around the right end and scored on a seven-yard touchdown.
Allen would connect another touchdown pass to Brown. This time it was for nine yards with 10:38 left in the fourth.
The Bills got the only points in the first quarter. Stephen Hauschka kicked a 51-yard field goal at 12:04 and 34-yard field goal at 4:29.
In the second quarter, Buffalo(7-3) made it 13-0 when quarterback Josh Allen threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver John Brown on the right sideline at the 13:09 mark. Hauschka booted a 21-yard field goal at 7:41 and they had a 16-point margin.
The Dolphins scored with 3:39 left in the second. Running back Kalen Ballage went up the middle and scored from three yard away.
It was answered back by the Bills with 1:23 to go. Tight end Dawson Knox caught a 23-yard pass from Allen on the right hash marks and scooted on in.
Miami(2-8) responded on the next play. Jakeem Grant returned the ensuing kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown 14 seconds later and they were down 23-14.
Buffalo kept the pressure on during the third quarter. Allen rushed to his right and got into the end zone from eight yard out at the 6:55 mark.
The Fins closed it to 30-20 at 14:35 of the fourth quarter. Grant ran around the right end and scored on a seven-yard touchdown.
Allen would connect another touchdown pass to Brown. This time it was for nine yards with 10:38 left in the fourth.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Heat Fly By Pelicans
The Miami Heat beat the New Orleans Pelicans 109-94 on Saturday night at American Airlines Arena. The Heat have won seven of their last 10 games and remain second in the Eastern Conference. The Pelicans now have the second worst record in the Western Conference.
Miami(9-3) took a 29-22 lead during the opening quarter and were up 54-49 by halftime. New Orleans(3-9) could not get any momentum in the second half and trailed 78-65 after three quarters.
Kendrick Nunn poured in a team-high 22 points for Miami. They also got several double-doubles in the contest. Jimmy Butler put together 16 points and 13 assists along with eight rebounds. Bam Adebayo compiled 18 points and 14 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker dropped in a game-high 27 points for the Pelicans.
Miami(9-3) took a 29-22 lead during the opening quarter and were up 54-49 by halftime. New Orleans(3-9) could not get any momentum in the second half and trailed 78-65 after three quarters.
Kendrick Nunn poured in a team-high 22 points for Miami. They also got several double-doubles in the contest. Jimmy Butler put together 16 points and 13 assists along with eight rebounds. Bam Adebayo compiled 18 points and 14 rebounds. Nickeil Alexander-Walker dropped in a game-high 27 points for the Pelicans.
Panthers Edge Rangers
The Florida Panthers slipped by the New York Rangers 4-3 at BB&T Center on Saturday. Panthers head coach Joel Queeneville chalked up his 900th career win to become the second person to accomplish that feat.
Florida(10-5-5) converted on their first power play at 2:05 of the first period. Keith Yandle angled a pass from the top of the zone to Mike Hoffman in the top right circle and he blasted a one-time slap shot by Henrik Lundqvist. Jonathan Huberdeau was also credited with an assist on the play and passed Stephen Weiss for the Panthers franchise record of career assists with 250.
New York(8-8-2) quickly tied the contest at the 2:39 mark. Jepser Fast carried the puck into the Panthers zone. His diagonal pass to the middle was redirected by Ryan Strome from the right of the crease for his fifth goal of the campaign.
The Panthers scored another power-play goal at 6:50. Keith Yandle forwarded the puck from the blue line. Huberdeau centered it from the left wing and Evgenii Dadonov placed a forehand shot from the slot area.
The Rangers evened it up with 11:13 left in the first. Strome send a pass from the right wing to the high slot. Artemi Panarin snapped a shot through a screen that went past Sergei Bobrovsky for his ninth goal of the year.
In the second period, the Blueshirts got their first lead of the contest at 5:47. Former Panther Greg McKegg made a pass from the right wing to Panarin in the high slot. He sent a lead pass to Tony DeAngelo and he scored on a wrist shot.
The Cats made it 3-3 at the 7:51 mark. Brian Boyle shuffled the puck from the top of the right circle and Brett Connolly snapped a shot from the right circle.
Late in the second, Florida got up 4-3 with 2:16 remaining. Dadonov was behind the Rangers cage and sent it back to Yandle on the left point. He returned the puck to him for a one-time slap shot from the low right circle for his second goal of the game and 10th goal of the season.
Florida(10-5-5) converted on their first power play at 2:05 of the first period. Keith Yandle angled a pass from the top of the zone to Mike Hoffman in the top right circle and he blasted a one-time slap shot by Henrik Lundqvist. Jonathan Huberdeau was also credited with an assist on the play and passed Stephen Weiss for the Panthers franchise record of career assists with 250.
New York(8-8-2) quickly tied the contest at the 2:39 mark. Jepser Fast carried the puck into the Panthers zone. His diagonal pass to the middle was redirected by Ryan Strome from the right of the crease for his fifth goal of the campaign.
The Panthers scored another power-play goal at 6:50. Keith Yandle forwarded the puck from the blue line. Huberdeau centered it from the left wing and Evgenii Dadonov placed a forehand shot from the slot area.
The Rangers evened it up with 11:13 left in the first. Strome send a pass from the right wing to the high slot. Artemi Panarin snapped a shot through a screen that went past Sergei Bobrovsky for his ninth goal of the year.
In the second period, the Blueshirts got their first lead of the contest at 5:47. Former Panther Greg McKegg made a pass from the right wing to Panarin in the high slot. He sent a lead pass to Tony DeAngelo and he scored on a wrist shot.
The Cats made it 3-3 at the 7:51 mark. Brian Boyle shuffled the puck from the top of the right circle and Brett Connolly snapped a shot from the right circle.
Late in the second, Florida got up 4-3 with 2:16 remaining. Dadonov was behind the Rangers cage and sent it back to Yandle on the left point. He returned the puck to him for a one-time slap shot from the low right circle for his second goal of the game and 10th goal of the season.
2019 FHSAA Playoffs Second Round Results
The second round of the 2019 FHSAA football playoffs happened this past weekend. There were 29 South Florida high schools entering the regional semifinals and 15 moved to the next round.
Class 8A in Region 3 had #1 Vero Beach survive against district rival #5 Treasure Coast 22-12. #3 Deerfield Beach went on the road and dropped #2 Palm Beach Lakes 44-6. They will make the long trip up I-95 and face Vero Beach at the Citrus Bowl next week.
Region 4 had a shock as #1 Miami Palmetto was upset by #4 Western 21-19. #2 Columbus bashed #6 Miami 35-2 and will host the first regional final in South Florida on Thursday at Tropical Park.
Class 7A in Region 4 saw #1 St. Thomas Aquinas dismantle district rival #5 Plantation 59-19. #3 Atlantic will make another trip to Broward County next week as they edged #2 McArthur 13-7.
The last South Florida high school lost in the Region 3 regional semifinal. #5 Venice reached its fourth consecutive regional final with a 62-35 victory over #1 Palm Beach Lakes.
It will be a South Florida regional final in Class 6A next week when Miami Central heads up to Dillard. #4 Miami Central downed #1 Naples 56-23 while #2 Dillard barely got by #3 Fort Myers 35-30.
There were no surprises in Class 5A. #1 American Heritage blanked #5 North Miami Beach 44-0. The two-time defending Class 6A state champion #2 Miami Northwestern slammed #6 Miami Killian 47-3.
The two top seeds in Class 4A in Region 4 both lost at home. #4 Booker T. Washington slipped by #1 Gulliver Prep 34-31 while the defending Class 5A champion #3 Cardinal Gibbons overcame #2 University School 35-17.
The last local school was eliminated in Region 3. #2 American Heritage lost to #3 Tampa Catholic 33-16.
Class 3A in Region 4 had the two-time defending champion #2 Chaminade-Madonna blast #3 Somerset Silver Palms 56-0. The team will go to #1 Calvary Christian as they topped #5 Edison 14-7.
There will be no local representatives in the Region 3 regional final. #6 Benjamin fell to #2 Bishop Verot 24-7.
In Class 2A, the defending state champion #1 Champagnat Catholic handled #5 Miami Christian 35-7. They will host #6 Moore Haven, who knocked off Westminster Academy 32-12
Class 1A saw the only team from the South Florida area win. #2 Pahokee beat #3 Hawthorne 28-14 and hosts #5 Chiefland next week in the regional final.
Class 8A in Region 3 had #1 Vero Beach survive against district rival #5 Treasure Coast 22-12. #3 Deerfield Beach went on the road and dropped #2 Palm Beach Lakes 44-6. They will make the long trip up I-95 and face Vero Beach at the Citrus Bowl next week.
Region 4 had a shock as #1 Miami Palmetto was upset by #4 Western 21-19. #2 Columbus bashed #6 Miami 35-2 and will host the first regional final in South Florida on Thursday at Tropical Park.
Class 7A in Region 4 saw #1 St. Thomas Aquinas dismantle district rival #5 Plantation 59-19. #3 Atlantic will make another trip to Broward County next week as they edged #2 McArthur 13-7.
The last South Florida high school lost in the Region 3 regional semifinal. #5 Venice reached its fourth consecutive regional final with a 62-35 victory over #1 Palm Beach Lakes.
It will be a South Florida regional final in Class 6A next week when Miami Central heads up to Dillard. #4 Miami Central downed #1 Naples 56-23 while #2 Dillard barely got by #3 Fort Myers 35-30.
There were no surprises in Class 5A. #1 American Heritage blanked #5 North Miami Beach 44-0. The two-time defending Class 6A state champion #2 Miami Northwestern slammed #6 Miami Killian 47-3.
The two top seeds in Class 4A in Region 4 both lost at home. #4 Booker T. Washington slipped by #1 Gulliver Prep 34-31 while the defending Class 5A champion #3 Cardinal Gibbons overcame #2 University School 35-17.
The last local school was eliminated in Region 3. #2 American Heritage lost to #3 Tampa Catholic 33-16.
Class 3A in Region 4 had the two-time defending champion #2 Chaminade-Madonna blast #3 Somerset Silver Palms 56-0. The team will go to #1 Calvary Christian as they topped #5 Edison 14-7.
There will be no local representatives in the Region 3 regional final. #6 Benjamin fell to #2 Bishop Verot 24-7.
In Class 2A, the defending state champion #1 Champagnat Catholic handled #5 Miami Christian 35-7. They will host #6 Moore Haven, who knocked off Westminster Academy 32-12
Class 1A saw the only team from the South Florida area win. #2 Pahokee beat #3 Hawthorne 28-14 and hosts #5 Chiefland next week in the regional final.
Friday, November 15, 2019
South Florida High Schools In Third Round
15 South Florida high schools advanced to the third round of the 2019 FHSAA playoffs. There were 29 teams that headed into the second round.
Palm Beach County dropped from six schools to only two. Atlantic and Pahokee were victorious while Palm Beach Lakes, Palm Beach Central, American Heritage and Benjamin lost.
Broward County went from 12 high schools to eight. St. Thomas Aquinas, Deerfield Beach, Dillard, Cardinal Gibbons, American Heritage, Western, Chaminade-Madonna and Calvary Christian won. Plantation, McArthur, University School and Westminster Academy were defeated.
Dade County fell from 13 teams to five. Miami Northwestern, Miami Central, Booker T. Washington, Columbus and Champagnat Catholic moved on. Miami Palmetto, Edison, Killian, Gulliver Prep, Miami, North Miami Beach, Somerset Silver Palms and Miami Christian dropped their contests.
Palm Beach County dropped from six schools to only two. Atlantic and Pahokee were victorious while Palm Beach Lakes, Palm Beach Central, American Heritage and Benjamin lost.
Broward County went from 12 high schools to eight. St. Thomas Aquinas, Deerfield Beach, Dillard, Cardinal Gibbons, American Heritage, Western, Chaminade-Madonna and Calvary Christian won. Plantation, McArthur, University School and Westminster Academy were defeated.
Dade County fell from 13 teams to five. Miami Northwestern, Miami Central, Booker T. Washington, Columbus and Champagnat Catholic moved on. Miami Palmetto, Edison, Killian, Gulliver Prep, Miami, North Miami Beach, Somerset Silver Palms and Miami Christian dropped their contests.
Deerfield Beach Pounds Palm Beach Central
It was a playoff rematch with the same result as the Deerfield Beach Bucks defeated the Palm Beach Central Broncos 44-6 in a Class 8A regional semifinal on Friday night. The Bucks prevailed over the Broncos last year in the regional final. They will face the Vero Beach Indians in the regional final next week.
The Bucks turned over the ball with a fumble on their first possession at the Broncos 25-yard line. Palm Beach Central(9-3) got the lead 6-0 when quarterback Anarjahe Douriet raced to the left side and scored from eight yards away at 7:07 of the first quarter.
Deerfield Beach(9-3) answered back quickly 13 seconds later on the ensuing kickoff to take a 7-6 lead. Joseph Kennerly caught the back and sprinted down the left sideline for a 90-yard kickoff return for a score.
The Bucks made it 14-6 with 1:55 left in the first. Quarterback Michael Pratt scrambled out of the pocket to the right hash marks and went untouched in the end zone from 12 yards out.
In the second quarter, they took advantage of a bad punt and extended their lead at the 11:08 mark. Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo caught a 37-yard touchdown pass in the front left corner of the end zone from Pratt.
It became 28-6 for Deerfield Beach with 6:42 to go in the quarter. Pratt connected a deep 35-yard pass up the middle to wide receiver Deajaun McDougle.
The Bucks continued the rout in the second half. Running back Jaziun Patterson went around the left side from five yards away at 7:46 of the third quarter to move ahead 35-6.
On their next drive, Patterson capped it off as he blasted up the middle on an 11-yard touchdown run at the 5:25 mark for a 36-point margin of 42-6. A running clock was used for the rest of the contest.
The Broncos surrendered a safety with 23 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Dateroius Lee blocked a Kevin Nievas punt out of the back of the end zone.
The Bucks turned over the ball with a fumble on their first possession at the Broncos 25-yard line. Palm Beach Central(9-3) got the lead 6-0 when quarterback Anarjahe Douriet raced to the left side and scored from eight yards away at 7:07 of the first quarter.
Deerfield Beach(9-3) answered back quickly 13 seconds later on the ensuing kickoff to take a 7-6 lead. Joseph Kennerly caught the back and sprinted down the left sideline for a 90-yard kickoff return for a score.
The Bucks made it 14-6 with 1:55 left in the first. Quarterback Michael Pratt scrambled out of the pocket to the right hash marks and went untouched in the end zone from 12 yards out.
In the second quarter, they took advantage of a bad punt and extended their lead at the 11:08 mark. Wide receiver Xavier Restrepo caught a 37-yard touchdown pass in the front left corner of the end zone from Pratt.
It became 28-6 for Deerfield Beach with 6:42 to go in the quarter. Pratt connected a deep 35-yard pass up the middle to wide receiver Deajaun McDougle.
The Bucks continued the rout in the second half. Running back Jaziun Patterson went around the left side from five yards away at 7:46 of the third quarter to move ahead 35-6.
On their next drive, Patterson capped it off as he blasted up the middle on an 11-yard touchdown run at the 5:25 mark for a 36-point margin of 42-6. A running clock was used for the rest of the contest.
The Broncos surrendered a safety with 23 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Dateroius Lee blocked a Kevin Nievas punt out of the back of the end zone.
Shandel Richardson Stops Covering Miami Heat
Local sportswriter Shandel Richardson is no longer working as the Miami Heat writer for The Athletic Miami. He joined the organization back in September 2018.
Richardson is most known for his long tenure at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He was first noticed as a high school sports reporter in 2003. Richardson was promoted to cover University of Miami Hurricanes athletics and also worked as a Miami Heat reporter.
Richardson is most known for his long tenure at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He was first noticed as a high school sports reporter in 2003. Richardson was promoted to cover University of Miami Hurricanes athletics and also worked as a Miami Heat reporter.
Tampa Catholic At American Heritage Preview
The American Heritage Stallions host the Tampa Catholic Crusaders on Friday night in Delray Beach at The Corral. It is a Class 4A regional semifinal between both schools.
Tampa Catholic(6-5) had no trouble to defeat Lemon Bay 35-6 in the first round last week. The Crusaders have lost four of their last six games. They have a slew of the running backs to carry the ball with Raphael Ekechi, Antoine Hill, Lewis Carter and Kenneth Covington. Quarterback Dylan McCain looks to find wide receivers Marcellus Crutchfield, Tim Young, Jamie Smiley, D.J. Taylor and Dominic Reaves on pass receptions.
American Heritage(5-5), who moved up from Class 3A this year, is riding a three-game losing streak heading into this contest. They have not played a game in the past two weeks because of the playoff bye. Zach Bohannon will start at quarterback for the Stallions offense and he can connect passes to wide receivers Jamal Potts, Camden Brown and Andison Coby along with tight end Matthew Hall. Running back Tyler Willis is expected to get the majority of rushing attempts for the team.
Tampa Catholic(6-5) had no trouble to defeat Lemon Bay 35-6 in the first round last week. The Crusaders have lost four of their last six games. They have a slew of the running backs to carry the ball with Raphael Ekechi, Antoine Hill, Lewis Carter and Kenneth Covington. Quarterback Dylan McCain looks to find wide receivers Marcellus Crutchfield, Tim Young, Jamie Smiley, D.J. Taylor and Dominic Reaves on pass receptions.
American Heritage(5-5), who moved up from Class 3A this year, is riding a three-game losing streak heading into this contest. They have not played a game in the past two weeks because of the playoff bye. Zach Bohannon will start at quarterback for the Stallions offense and he can connect passes to wide receivers Jamal Potts, Camden Brown and Andison Coby along with tight end Matthew Hall. Running back Tyler Willis is expected to get the majority of rushing attempts for the team.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Panthers Fall To Jets
The Florida Panthers lost to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Thursday night at BB&T Center. The Panthers began a stretch in which they will play 14 of their next 16 games at home.
It was the first time since the 2017-18 season that the Winnipeg Jets visited South Florida. Both clubs played two games of the NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland in November 2018.
There was no scoring during first period. Winnipeg(11-8-1) changed the story in the second at the 3:45 mark. Patrik Laine angled a pass from the blue line to Mathieu Perreault on the right wing. He sent the puck to the high slot and Josh Morrisey snapped a shot past Sergei Bobrovsky for a 1-0 lead.
Florida(9-5-5) evened the contest on a power-play goal with 4:52 left in the second. Keith Yandle fed a pass to Mike Hoffman at the top of the zone. His slapshot was saved by Laurent Brossoit, however Aleksander Barkov flipped in the rebound with a backhand shot from the blue paint for his sixth goal of the campaign.
In the third period, the Jets regained the lead at 4:28. Mark Scheifele poked the puck away from Mike Matheson on the end wall. Laine recovered the puck in the left corner, backhanded the puck to the middle and Nikolaj Ehlers blasted a one-time slap shot from the edge of the left circle for his eighth goal of the year.
The Panthers tied it up again 2-2 at the 7:13 mark when they peppered the net with numerous shooting attempts. Brett Connolly released a shot from the slot that was stopped, Brian Boyle followed with a wrist shot from the top of the crease which was saved and then Vincent Trocheck put in the rebound from the left of the crease for just his second goal of the season.
Winnipeg took their third lead of the contest with 5:08 to go. Kyle Connor fired a snap shot from the top right circle which was saved by Bobrovsky. Laine swept the rebound from the right side of the crease across and Scheifele put in a forehand shot into the cage.
The Jets made it 4-2 with 2:58 left in the third. A slap shot from Tucker Poolman on the right point was redirected in by Adam Lowry from the low slot.
The Cats closed it to 4-3 with 1:34 remaining. Mike Hoffman released a slap shot from the blue line and Trocheck deflected in the puck from the low slot for his second goal of the contest.
It was the first time since the 2017-18 season that the Winnipeg Jets visited South Florida. Both clubs played two games of the NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland in November 2018.
There was no scoring during first period. Winnipeg(11-8-1) changed the story in the second at the 3:45 mark. Patrik Laine angled a pass from the blue line to Mathieu Perreault on the right wing. He sent the puck to the high slot and Josh Morrisey snapped a shot past Sergei Bobrovsky for a 1-0 lead.
Florida(9-5-5) evened the contest on a power-play goal with 4:52 left in the second. Keith Yandle fed a pass to Mike Hoffman at the top of the zone. His slapshot was saved by Laurent Brossoit, however Aleksander Barkov flipped in the rebound with a backhand shot from the blue paint for his sixth goal of the campaign.
In the third period, the Jets regained the lead at 4:28. Mark Scheifele poked the puck away from Mike Matheson on the end wall. Laine recovered the puck in the left corner, backhanded the puck to the middle and Nikolaj Ehlers blasted a one-time slap shot from the edge of the left circle for his eighth goal of the year.
The Panthers tied it up again 2-2 at the 7:13 mark when they peppered the net with numerous shooting attempts. Brett Connolly released a shot from the slot that was stopped, Brian Boyle followed with a wrist shot from the top of the crease which was saved and then Vincent Trocheck put in the rebound from the left of the crease for just his second goal of the season.
Winnipeg took their third lead of the contest with 5:08 to go. Kyle Connor fired a snap shot from the top right circle which was saved by Bobrovsky. Laine swept the rebound from the right side of the crease across and Scheifele put in a forehand shot into the cage.
The Jets made it 4-2 with 2:58 left in the third. A slap shot from Tucker Poolman on the right point was redirected in by Adam Lowry from the low slot.
The Cats closed it to 4-3 with 1:34 remaining. Mike Hoffman released a slap shot from the blue line and Trocheck deflected in the puck from the low slot for his second goal of the contest.
Heat Dump Cavs
The Miami Heat made a stop in Cleveland and trampled the Cavaliers 108-97 at Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday night. The Heat return home on Saturday to face the New Orleans Pelicans.
Miami(8-3) jumped out to 34-22 lead after one quarter and stayed ahead 68-44 at halftime. Cleveland(4-7) made up some ground and trailed 94-74 at the end of three quarters. The Cavs put up a 14-4 run to begin the final quarter and they were down by 10 points, however it was the closest they came to the lead.
Kendrick Nunn had a team-high 23 points and eight assists for the Heat. Bam Adebayo got a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Tyler Herro dropped in 16 points and Jimmy Butler added 14. Kevin Love compiled a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.
Miami(8-3) jumped out to 34-22 lead after one quarter and stayed ahead 68-44 at halftime. Cleveland(4-7) made up some ground and trailed 94-74 at the end of three quarters. The Cavs put up a 14-4 run to begin the final quarter and they were down by 10 points, however it was the closest they came to the lead.
Kendrick Nunn had a team-high 23 points and eight assists for the Heat. Bam Adebayo got a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Tyler Herro dropped in 16 points and Jimmy Butler added 14. Kevin Love compiled a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.
Venice At Palm Beach Lakes Preview
The Venice Indians travel across the state to take on the Palm Beach Lakes Rams on Friday night in West Palm Beach. It is a Class 7A regional semifinal contest.
Venice(6-4), who were the 2017 Class 7A state champions, have captured Region 3 for the last three years. The were able to rout Lehigh 49-0 last week in the first round and have scored at least 42 points in all of their victories this season. The Indians can go with Ryan Overstreet and Nico Dallacosta at the quarterback position. Running backs Brian Taylor and Damarion Escort will split their rushing opportunities. Expected to make catches are wide receivers Malachi Wideman and Weston Wolff along with tight end Garrett French.
Palm Beach Lakes(10-0) played in their closest game of the season last week as they barely survived East Lake 32-27 in a regional quarterfinal. The Rams, who are undefeated and the top seed in Region 3, have outscored their opponents 393-143 this year. There is an uncertainty if running back Antonio Outler will play in the game. They may rely on their other running backs Derrick Lee and Micah Butler. Quarterback Tre'Von Taylor will look for wide receivers Jalen Jones, Markell Lee, Christopher Johnson and Antorey Williams on passing attempts.
Venice(6-4), who were the 2017 Class 7A state champions, have captured Region 3 for the last three years. The were able to rout Lehigh 49-0 last week in the first round and have scored at least 42 points in all of their victories this season. The Indians can go with Ryan Overstreet and Nico Dallacosta at the quarterback position. Running backs Brian Taylor and Damarion Escort will split their rushing opportunities. Expected to make catches are wide receivers Malachi Wideman and Weston Wolff along with tight end Garrett French.
Palm Beach Lakes(10-0) played in their closest game of the season last week as they barely survived East Lake 32-27 in a regional quarterfinal. The Rams, who are undefeated and the top seed in Region 3, have outscored their opponents 393-143 this year. There is an uncertainty if running back Antonio Outler will play in the game. They may rely on their other running backs Derrick Lee and Micah Butler. Quarterback Tre'Von Taylor will look for wide receivers Jalen Jones, Markell Lee, Christopher Johnson and Antorey Williams on passing attempts.
Plantation At St. Thomas Aquinas Preview
The Plantation Colonels face the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders at Brian Piccolo Stadium in a Class 7A regional semifinal on Friday night. It is the second time this season the two district rivals will meet.
Plantation(9-1) has lost only one game this year and it was to the Raiders 35-0 in Week 8. The Colonels have outscored their opponents 408-115 this season and beat Hialeah 47-35 last week in a regional quarterfinal. They will rely on their passing attack with Gerard Nesbitt at quarterback. He does have several targets to throw to that includes wide receivers Jacolby George, Carlson Armstrong, Devin Howard and wingback Mark Anthony Clark.
St. Thomas Aquinas(10-0) stands undefeated and have outscored their opponents 420-89 this year. STA has compiled five shutouts this season and they blanked South Broward 52-0 in a regional quarterfinal last week. The 2018 Class 7A state finalist have not lost a home playoff game since 2003. The Raiders expect to have quarterback Zion Turner connect passes to wide receivers Marcus Rosemy, Jahvante Royal and The'Andris Freeman. Running backs Jaedon Henry and Anthony Hankerson will get their share of rushing attempts from the backfield.
Plantation(9-1) has lost only one game this year and it was to the Raiders 35-0 in Week 8. The Colonels have outscored their opponents 408-115 this season and beat Hialeah 47-35 last week in a regional quarterfinal. They will rely on their passing attack with Gerard Nesbitt at quarterback. He does have several targets to throw to that includes wide receivers Jacolby George, Carlson Armstrong, Devin Howard and wingback Mark Anthony Clark.
St. Thomas Aquinas(10-0) stands undefeated and have outscored their opponents 420-89 this year. STA has compiled five shutouts this season and they blanked South Broward 52-0 in a regional quarterfinal last week. The 2018 Class 7A state finalist have not lost a home playoff game since 2003. The Raiders expect to have quarterback Zion Turner connect passes to wide receivers Marcus Rosemy, Jahvante Royal and The'Andris Freeman. Running backs Jaedon Henry and Anthony Hankerson will get their share of rushing attempts from the backfield.
Deerfield Beach At Palm Beach Central Preview
The Deerfield Beach Bucks head into Palm Beach County and challenge the Palm Beach Central Broncos in a Class 8A regional semifinal on Friday night. Both schools faced each other in regional final last year and the Bucks prevailed over the Broncos 24-13.
Deerfield Beach(8-3) has won three straight and eight of their last nine games. They have compiled five shutouts this season and outscored their opponents 399-61 in the last nine contests. The Bucks can go with Derohn King or Michael Pratt in the quarterback position. Wide receivers Deajaun McDougle, Xavier Restrepo, Bryce Gowdy, Alex Henningham and Deltavian Jenkins are expected to make pass receptions. Their rushing game will have running backs Jaylan Knighton and Jaziun Patterson carrying the ball.
Palm Beach Central(9-2) have won five consecutive games and has a 4-2 record at home. They edged Centennial 49-42 in the first round last week. The Broncos have scored at least 28 points per game in every victory this season. Quarterback Anarjahe Douriet can fire passes to wide receivers Bryan Robinson and Cedric Johnson. Expect running back Jordan Kolnick to move the ball from the backfield.
Deerfield Beach(8-3) has won three straight and eight of their last nine games. They have compiled five shutouts this season and outscored their opponents 399-61 in the last nine contests. The Bucks can go with Derohn King or Michael Pratt in the quarterback position. Wide receivers Deajaun McDougle, Xavier Restrepo, Bryce Gowdy, Alex Henningham and Deltavian Jenkins are expected to make pass receptions. Their rushing game will have running backs Jaylan Knighton and Jaziun Patterson carrying the ball.
Palm Beach Central(9-2) have won five consecutive games and has a 4-2 record at home. They edged Centennial 49-42 in the first round last week. The Broncos have scored at least 28 points per game in every victory this season. Quarterback Anarjahe Douriet can fire passes to wide receivers Bryan Robinson and Cedric Johnson. Expect running back Jordan Kolnick to move the ball from the backfield.
Cardinal Gibbons At University School Preview
The Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs face the University School Sharks at Nova High School on Friday night. It is a Class 4A regional semifinal contest between both Broward County schools.
Cardinal Gibbons(9-2) have won five straight games and scored at least 38 points per game in their last five contests. The defending Class 5A state champions handled Monsignor Pace 56-26 last week in a regional quarterfinal. The Chiefs have outscored their last 10 opponents 426-132. Running backs Tajae Davis and Coleman Bennett are expected to get the majority of carries. Wide receivers Majon Wright, Troy Stellato, Jackson Marsielle, Bryson Williams and Devon Kiser look to make catches downfield from quarterback Brody Palhegyi.
University School(8-2) had a bye last week and did not participate in the first round. The Sharks, who have won their last two contests, were a Region 4 champion in the previous two years. The team traveled far in their past three games to Clearwater Central Catholic, Bishop Verot and Immokalee. The main asset of their offense is quarterback Nick Vattiato. He can connect passes to wide receivers Deion Small, Brandon Inniss, Fredrick Cage and Vinny Pagano. Their rushing attack will be handled by running back Jayvant Brown.
Cardinal Gibbons(9-2) have won five straight games and scored at least 38 points per game in their last five contests. The defending Class 5A state champions handled Monsignor Pace 56-26 last week in a regional quarterfinal. The Chiefs have outscored their last 10 opponents 426-132. Running backs Tajae Davis and Coleman Bennett are expected to get the majority of carries. Wide receivers Majon Wright, Troy Stellato, Jackson Marsielle, Bryson Williams and Devon Kiser look to make catches downfield from quarterback Brody Palhegyi.
University School(8-2) had a bye last week and did not participate in the first round. The Sharks, who have won their last two contests, were a Region 4 champion in the previous two years. The team traveled far in their past three games to Clearwater Central Catholic, Bishop Verot and Immokalee. The main asset of their offense is quarterback Nick Vattiato. He can connect passes to wide receivers Deion Small, Brandon Inniss, Fredrick Cage and Vinny Pagano. Their rushing attack will be handled by running back Jayvant Brown.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Roberto Luongo Named Special Advisor
The Florida Panthers have named Roberto Luongo special advisor to the general manager. He will worked alongside Panthers president of hockey operations and general manager Dale Tallon.
Luongo played goalie and had two stints with the club from 2000 to 2006 and 2013 to 2019. He has all the goalie records for the Florida Panthers franchise including wins, saves, shutouts and games played. He is second all-time in NHL history with 1,044 games played, third with 489 wins and second with 28,409 saves and ninth with 77 shutouts.
Luongo played goalie and had two stints with the club from 2000 to 2006 and 2013 to 2019. He has all the goalie records for the Florida Panthers franchise including wins, saves, shutouts and games played. He is second all-time in NHL history with 1,044 games played, third with 489 wins and second with 28,409 saves and ninth with 77 shutouts.
Miami At Columbus Preview
The Columbus Explorers host the Miami Stingarees at Tropical Park on Thursday night in a Class 8A clash. It will be the first regional semifinal contest to be played in South Florida.
Miami(8-3) has won their last three games and outscored their last three opponents 130-3. They defeated Stoneman Douglas 28-3 in Parkland last week. Quarterback Makai Lovett intends to guide the Stingarees down the field. He can connect passes to wide receivers Ja'ki Chatman, Samurie Dukes and Natron Pruitt. Running back Joshua Gordon will see some rushing attempts.
Columbus(7-4) opened up their postseason with a 50-14 win over district rival Coral Gables. The Class 8A state finalist have an average margin of victory of 24 points in their last three games. The Explorers will depend on their rushing attack with running back Henry Bryant Jr. getting the majority of carries. Explorers quarterback Brandon McDuffey can find wide receivers Xzavier Henderson, Trynyty Conway, Christopher Gilbert, Jahvar McSween and Ken Moore downfield.
Miami(8-3) has won their last three games and outscored their last three opponents 130-3. They defeated Stoneman Douglas 28-3 in Parkland last week. Quarterback Makai Lovett intends to guide the Stingarees down the field. He can connect passes to wide receivers Ja'ki Chatman, Samurie Dukes and Natron Pruitt. Running back Joshua Gordon will see some rushing attempts.
Columbus(7-4) opened up their postseason with a 50-14 win over district rival Coral Gables. The Class 8A state finalist have an average margin of victory of 24 points in their last three games. The Explorers will depend on their rushing attack with running back Henry Bryant Jr. getting the majority of carries. Explorers quarterback Brandon McDuffey can find wide receivers Xzavier Henderson, Trynyty Conway, Christopher Gilbert, Jahvar McSween and Ken Moore downfield.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Brian London Departs WAXY And WQAM
Brian "The Beast" London is no longer with Sports Talk 790 The Ticket WAXY-AM and 560 The Joe WQAM-AM. He will continue as the creator, online radio host, producer and engineer of All Canes Radio at AllCanes.com. These are positions that he has held since July 2010.
London began to work as a fill-in host at WAXY-AM and WAXY-FM in September 2012. He was elevated to weekend host and late night host by the start of 2013. He was also plugged in as a guest co-host of the early afternoon show with Eric Reed. London moved up to executive producer, early afternoon co-host, midday sports anchor and afternoon sports anchor in October 2013.
He added duties as the WAXY-AM programming coordinator in September 2016. His title changed to assistant program director at The Ticket and at WQAM in May 2018. His program with Brendan Tobin and Leroy Hoard was moved to the morning shift at The Ticket in August 2019.
The Beast first got noticed on local radio at 560 WQAM and joined them as an intern in 1997. London worked in different facets at that radio station which included board operator, audio production, promotions, producer, sports reporter, sports anchor and weekend host in his 12 years in that organization. He was also a part of the University of Miami Hurricanes Radio Network during the 2000s as executive producer, football pregame host, football sideline reporter, basketball studio host and baseball play-by-play announcer.
London landed at SoFloRadio.com as an afternoon talk show host in September 2009. He was a University of Miami Hurricanes reporter for CBSSports.com from July 2011 to May 2012.
London began to work as a fill-in host at WAXY-AM and WAXY-FM in September 2012. He was elevated to weekend host and late night host by the start of 2013. He was also plugged in as a guest co-host of the early afternoon show with Eric Reed. London moved up to executive producer, early afternoon co-host, midday sports anchor and afternoon sports anchor in October 2013.
He added duties as the WAXY-AM programming coordinator in September 2016. His title changed to assistant program director at The Ticket and at WQAM in May 2018. His program with Brendan Tobin and Leroy Hoard was moved to the morning shift at The Ticket in August 2019.
The Beast first got noticed on local radio at 560 WQAM and joined them as an intern in 1997. London worked in different facets at that radio station which included board operator, audio production, promotions, producer, sports reporter, sports anchor and weekend host in his 12 years in that organization. He was also a part of the University of Miami Hurricanes Radio Network during the 2000s as executive producer, football pregame host, football sideline reporter, basketball studio host and baseball play-by-play announcer.
London landed at SoFloRadio.com as an afternoon talk show host in September 2009. He was a University of Miami Hurricanes reporter for CBSSports.com from July 2011 to May 2012.
Panthers Big Comeback Over Bruins
The Florida Panthers completed the greatest comeback in franchise history with a 5-4 shootout win over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday night. The Panthers overcame a four-goal deficit in the third period. The Cats finished with a 2-1-0 record during the three-game road trip and will play 14 of their next 16 games at home.
After a scoreless first period, Boston(11-3-4) broke the tie at the 11:55 mark in the second. Patrice Bergeron pushed a backhand pass ahead to David Pastnak in the neutral zone. He skated down the left side and rifled a snap shot from the top left circle past Sergei Bobrovsky for his league-high 16th goal of the season.
The B's made it 2-0 with 5:58 to go. Charlie Coyle got to the loose puck and lifted a backhand pass from the blue line to Joakim Nordstrom on the right-wing wall. He moved to the low right circle and scored on a wrist shot.
It became 3-0 for the Bruins on the power play with 2:44 left. Brad Marchand shoveled it back to David Krejci on the left point. He angled a pass to the right side and Anders Bjork released a shot from the right-circle dot.
Florida(9-4-5) surrendered one more goal with 28.1 seconds remaining. Zdeno Chara centered the puck from low left circle which grazed off the stick of Danton Heinen at the top of the crease. A shot by Krejci from the right of the crease was saved, however Chara chipped in the rebound from the goal line. Sam Montembeault replaced Bobrovsky in net for Florida after two periods.
The Panthers broke the shutout 50 seconds into the third period. Aaron Ekblad got his second goal of the year on assists from Keith Yandle and Aleksander Barkov.
The score became 4-2 when the Cats got a tally with the man advantage at 5:26. After Mike Hoffman handed the puck at the left point, Jonathan Huberdeau slipped a pass from the left circle to the high slot and former Bruin Frank Vatrano powered a one-time slap shot by Tuukka Rask.
Florida cut the deficit to 4-3 on the power play with 10:17 left. Yandle slid the puck from the high slot to the right circle. Hoffman deked around Charlie McAvoy in the low left circle and backhanded it into the Boston cage.
The Cats eventually tied the contest with 1:39 to go and erased a four-goal margin in the third period. Huberdeau sent a lead pass through the left circle and Barkov put a backhand shot in the crease that was stopped. Yandle followed up on the rebound and scored on a wrist shot from the low slot. Huberdeau tied Stephen Weiss for the most assists in Panthers franchise history with 249.
The game went into a shootout. Vincent Trocheck snapped in a shot during the Panthers second attempt. Coyle roofed a shot on the Bruins third attempt. Hoffman answered with a quick snap shot on the fourth attempt by Florida for the victory.
After a scoreless first period, Boston(11-3-4) broke the tie at the 11:55 mark in the second. Patrice Bergeron pushed a backhand pass ahead to David Pastnak in the neutral zone. He skated down the left side and rifled a snap shot from the top left circle past Sergei Bobrovsky for his league-high 16th goal of the season.
The B's made it 2-0 with 5:58 to go. Charlie Coyle got to the loose puck and lifted a backhand pass from the blue line to Joakim Nordstrom on the right-wing wall. He moved to the low right circle and scored on a wrist shot.
It became 3-0 for the Bruins on the power play with 2:44 left. Brad Marchand shoveled it back to David Krejci on the left point. He angled a pass to the right side and Anders Bjork released a shot from the right-circle dot.
Florida(9-4-5) surrendered one more goal with 28.1 seconds remaining. Zdeno Chara centered the puck from low left circle which grazed off the stick of Danton Heinen at the top of the crease. A shot by Krejci from the right of the crease was saved, however Chara chipped in the rebound from the goal line. Sam Montembeault replaced Bobrovsky in net for Florida after two periods.
The Panthers broke the shutout 50 seconds into the third period. Aaron Ekblad got his second goal of the year on assists from Keith Yandle and Aleksander Barkov.
The score became 4-2 when the Cats got a tally with the man advantage at 5:26. After Mike Hoffman handed the puck at the left point, Jonathan Huberdeau slipped a pass from the left circle to the high slot and former Bruin Frank Vatrano powered a one-time slap shot by Tuukka Rask.
Florida cut the deficit to 4-3 on the power play with 10:17 left. Yandle slid the puck from the high slot to the right circle. Hoffman deked around Charlie McAvoy in the low left circle and backhanded it into the Boston cage.
The Cats eventually tied the contest with 1:39 to go and erased a four-goal margin in the third period. Huberdeau sent a lead pass through the left circle and Barkov put a backhand shot in the crease that was stopped. Yandle followed up on the rebound and scored on a wrist shot from the low slot. Huberdeau tied Stephen Weiss for the most assists in Panthers franchise history with 249.
The game went into a shootout. Vincent Trocheck snapped in a shot during the Panthers second attempt. Coyle roofed a shot on the Bruins third attempt. Hoffman answered with a quick snap shot on the fourth attempt by Florida for the victory.
Heat Outshine Pistons
The Miami Heat took care of the Detroit Pistons 117-108 on Tuesday night at American Airlines Arena. It was the first game for the club in four days and followed a three-game road swing. The Heat are now 4-0 at home this season.
Miami(7-3) jumped out with a 14-2 run and led 28-17 at the end of the first quarter. The Heat extended their lead to 33-17 early in the second and were out in front 59-37 at halftime. Detroit(4-8) could not cut the deficit and trailed 92-72 after three quarters.
Jimmy Butler compiled a double-double for the Heat with 20 points and 13 assists. Kendrick Nunn dropped in 20 points and Goran Dragic added 18 points. Bam Adebayo put together 18 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double. Luke Kennard had a team-high 22 points for the Pistons.
Miami(7-3) jumped out with a 14-2 run and led 28-17 at the end of the first quarter. The Heat extended their lead to 33-17 early in the second and were out in front 59-37 at halftime. Detroit(4-8) could not cut the deficit and trailed 92-72 after three quarters.
Jimmy Butler compiled a double-double for the Heat with 20 points and 13 assists. Kendrick Nunn dropped in 20 points and Goran Dragic added 18 points. Bam Adebayo put together 18 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double. Luke Kennard had a team-high 22 points for the Pistons.
Monday, November 11, 2019
2019 FHSAA Playoffs First Round Results
The 2019 FHSAA football playoffs began this past weekend in South Florida. There were 49 high schools that represented Palm Beach County, Broward County and Dade County.
Eight small schools had the week off because some Class 4A to Class 1A teams received a bye. They included Chaminade-Madonna, University School, Calvary Christian, Westminster Academy, Pahokee, American Heritage, Gulliver Prep and Champagnat Catholic.
Class 8A in Region 3 had #1 Vero Beach bash #8 Boca Raton 42-7 and #5 Treasure Coast shut out #4 Santaluces 40-0. Both teams in the same district will have the anticipated rematch in the regional semifinal. #3 Deerfield Beach routed #6 Palm Beach Gardens 53-9. They will face #2 Palm Beach Central, who outscored #7 Centennial 49-42.
Region 4 in Class 8A saw a couple of blowouts. #1 Miami Palmetto blanked Taravella 68-0 and #2 Columbus beat district rival #7 Coral Gables 50-14. #4 Western topped #5 South Dade 43-20 while #3 Stoneman Douglas had their season ended by #6 Miami 28-3. Miami Palmetto hosts Western and Columbus takes on Miami in the second round.
Class 7A in Region 4 had #1 St. Thomas Aquinas dominate #8 South Broward 52-0 and #5 Plantation upset #4 Hialeah 47-35. Both district rivals will meet again in the regional semifinal. #3 Atlantic won their rematch over #6 Blanche Ely 47-12. #2 McArthur defeated #7 Fort Lauderdale 25-10 and next has Atlantic.
#1 Palm Beach Lakes survived #8 East Lake 32-27 in Region 3. They will host #5 Venice in the next round. #7 Seminole Ridge lost to #2 Mitchell 33-14.
In Class 6A, #2 Dillard blasted #7 Lely 48-6 and next faces #3 Fort Myers. #4 Miami Central shut out #5 Dunbar 38-0 and now makes a long trip to #1 Naples in the regional semifinal.
Class 5A had the top two seeds win with #1 American Heritage dropping #8 Key West 53-15 and #2 Miami Northwestern crushing #7 Stranahan 63-0. There were some surprises in the classification as #6 Killian upended #3 Jensen Beach 6-3 and #5 North Miami Beach beat #4 Cypress Lake 14-7. Killian stays in Dade County versus Miami Northwestern and North Miami Beach heads to American Heritage nest week.
Region 4 in Class 4A had defending Class 5A state champion #3 Cardinal Gibbons defeat #6 Monsignor Pace 56-26 and they will move across Broward County to take on #2 University School. #4 Booker T. Washington topped #5 Carol City 35-14 in a battle between Miami schools. The top seed #1 Gulliver Prep welcomes them in the next round.
There was no local school playing in Region 3. #2 American Heritage hosts #3 Tampa Catholic in the second round.
Class 3A in Region 4 had #6 St. Andrew's play in their first FHSAA playoff game in 45 years and they fell to #3 Somerset Silver Palms 54-7. #5 Edison was able to handle #4 Westminster Christian 33-7. The two schools that got byes in the first round has two-time defending champion #2 Chaminade-Madonna hosting Somerset Silver Palm while #1 Calvary Christian faces Edison in the following round.
Region 3 had one South Florida game as #6 Benjamin outlasted #3 Cardinal Newman 33-16. They will travel to #2 Bishop Verot next week.
#5 Miami Christian stopped #4 Neumann 34-24 in the opening round of Class 2A and advanced to face #1 Champagnat Catholic. #2 Westminster Academy had a bye and will welcome #6 Moore Haven in the regional semifinal.
The only local high school in Class 1A had a bye. #2 Pahokee will host #3 Hawthorne in the next round.
Eight small schools had the week off because some Class 4A to Class 1A teams received a bye. They included Chaminade-Madonna, University School, Calvary Christian, Westminster Academy, Pahokee, American Heritage, Gulliver Prep and Champagnat Catholic.
Class 8A in Region 3 had #1 Vero Beach bash #8 Boca Raton 42-7 and #5 Treasure Coast shut out #4 Santaluces 40-0. Both teams in the same district will have the anticipated rematch in the regional semifinal. #3 Deerfield Beach routed #6 Palm Beach Gardens 53-9. They will face #2 Palm Beach Central, who outscored #7 Centennial 49-42.
Region 4 in Class 8A saw a couple of blowouts. #1 Miami Palmetto blanked Taravella 68-0 and #2 Columbus beat district rival #7 Coral Gables 50-14. #4 Western topped #5 South Dade 43-20 while #3 Stoneman Douglas had their season ended by #6 Miami 28-3. Miami Palmetto hosts Western and Columbus takes on Miami in the second round.
Class 7A in Region 4 had #1 St. Thomas Aquinas dominate #8 South Broward 52-0 and #5 Plantation upset #4 Hialeah 47-35. Both district rivals will meet again in the regional semifinal. #3 Atlantic won their rematch over #6 Blanche Ely 47-12. #2 McArthur defeated #7 Fort Lauderdale 25-10 and next has Atlantic.
#1 Palm Beach Lakes survived #8 East Lake 32-27 in Region 3. They will host #5 Venice in the next round. #7 Seminole Ridge lost to #2 Mitchell 33-14.
In Class 6A, #2 Dillard blasted #7 Lely 48-6 and next faces #3 Fort Myers. #4 Miami Central shut out #5 Dunbar 38-0 and now makes a long trip to #1 Naples in the regional semifinal.
Class 5A had the top two seeds win with #1 American Heritage dropping #8 Key West 53-15 and #2 Miami Northwestern crushing #7 Stranahan 63-0. There were some surprises in the classification as #6 Killian upended #3 Jensen Beach 6-3 and #5 North Miami Beach beat #4 Cypress Lake 14-7. Killian stays in Dade County versus Miami Northwestern and North Miami Beach heads to American Heritage nest week.
Region 4 in Class 4A had defending Class 5A state champion #3 Cardinal Gibbons defeat #6 Monsignor Pace 56-26 and they will move across Broward County to take on #2 University School. #4 Booker T. Washington topped #5 Carol City 35-14 in a battle between Miami schools. The top seed #1 Gulliver Prep welcomes them in the next round.
There was no local school playing in Region 3. #2 American Heritage hosts #3 Tampa Catholic in the second round.
Class 3A in Region 4 had #6 St. Andrew's play in their first FHSAA playoff game in 45 years and they fell to #3 Somerset Silver Palms 54-7. #5 Edison was able to handle #4 Westminster Christian 33-7. The two schools that got byes in the first round has two-time defending champion #2 Chaminade-Madonna hosting Somerset Silver Palm while #1 Calvary Christian faces Edison in the following round.
Region 3 had one South Florida game as #6 Benjamin outlasted #3 Cardinal Newman 33-16. They will travel to #2 Bishop Verot next week.
#5 Miami Christian stopped #4 Neumann 34-24 in the opening round of Class 2A and advanced to face #1 Champagnat Catholic. #2 Westminster Academy had a bye and will welcome #6 Moore Haven in the regional semifinal.
The only local high school in Class 1A had a bye. #2 Pahokee will host #3 Hawthorne in the next round.
Cris Carter Gone From Fox Sports 1
Former wide receiver Cris Carter is no longer with Fox Sports 1. He has co-hosted the morning show First Things First with Nick Wright since December 2016. His final appearance on the program was on October 30. He previously did broadcast work on ESPN and HBO.
Carter played one season with the Miami Dolphins in 2002. He also was with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings in his 15-year career. Carter was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
He worked as an assistant coach with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders from the mid-2000s until the mid-2010s. The team won FHSAA state titles in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012.
Carter played one season with the Miami Dolphins in 2002. He also was with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings in his 15-year career. Carter was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
He worked as an assistant coach with the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders from the mid-2000s until the mid-2010s. The team won FHSAA state titles in 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2012.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Dolphins Avoid Colts
The Miami Dolphins held off the Indianapolis Colts 16-12 at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. The Dolphins have strung two straight victories.
Miami(2-7) got off to a 3-0 lead at 6:44 of the first quarter. Jason Sanders was able to kick a 47-yard field goal.
The Dolphins increased the gap to 10-0 with 1:52 left in the second. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick rushed to the right side and scored from 11 yards away.
Indianapolis(5-4) closed the deficit during the second half. Adam Vinatieri booted a 25-yard field goal at 7:50 and a 39-yard field goal with 38 seconds to go in the third quarter.
The Colts would take their only lead of the contest early in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Brian Hoyer connected a one-yard pass to tight end Jack Doyle on the left side and they led 12-10.
The Fins regained the lead in the final minutes of the game. Sanders hit a 45-yard field goal with 5:45 remaining and added another 45-yard field goal with 3:31 left to make it 16-12.
Miami(2-7) got off to a 3-0 lead at 6:44 of the first quarter. Jason Sanders was able to kick a 47-yard field goal.
The Dolphins increased the gap to 10-0 with 1:52 left in the second. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick rushed to the right side and scored from 11 yards away.
Indianapolis(5-4) closed the deficit during the second half. Adam Vinatieri booted a 25-yard field goal at 7:50 and a 39-yard field goal with 38 seconds to go in the third quarter.
The Colts would take their only lead of the contest early in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Brian Hoyer connected a one-yard pass to tight end Jack Doyle on the left side and they led 12-10.
The Fins regained the lead in the final minutes of the game. Sanders hit a 45-yard field goal with 5:45 remaining and added another 45-yard field goal with 3:31 left to make it 16-12.
Panthers Shoot Down Rangers
The Florida Panthers got by the New York Rangers 6-5 in a shootout on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. The Panthers ended up spliting the first two contests, in the New York metropolitan area, of the three-game road trip.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Hurricanes Outlast Louisville
The Miami Hurricanes handled the Louisville Cardinals 52-27 on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium. Hurricanes quarterback Jarren Williams threw a school record six touchdown passes in a game and had 276 passing yards.
Miami had a 21-7 lead after one quarter. They extended the margin and were up 35-14 at halftime.
Miami had a 21-7 lead after one quarter. They extended the margin and were up 35-14 at halftime.
Islanders Get By Panthers
The Florida Panthers were edged by the New York Islanders 2-1 at Barclays Center on Saturday. It was the 2,000th regular season game for the Panthers franchise. They will finish the short two-game road trip on Sunday at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers.
After an Islanders power-play goal was disallowed, they scored just a couple of minutes later at 5:40. Former Panther Derick Brassard powered a slap shot from above the left circle which was saved. Brock Nelson made a spinning pass from the left of the crease across. Mathew Barzal received it in the low right circle, pushed it to his backhand and lifted the puck by Sergei Bobrovsky for his seventh goal of the season and a 1-0 lead.
In the third period, Florida(7-4-5) tied it up 1-1 on a power-play goal at the 6:12 mark. Keith Yandle forwarded a pass from the high slot to Jonathan Huberdeau below the right circle. His centering pass was partially blocked and then Aleksander Barkov backhanded the loose puck from the crease past Thomas Greiss. It was the fifth straight game that the Cats scored with the man advantage.
New York(12-3-1), who recently had a 10-game winning streak snapped, answered back just 38 seconds later to reclaim the lead 2-1. Barzal passed the puck back from the end wall to Devon Toews on the left point and he sent it to Scott Mayfield on the right wing. He cranked a shot that hit the sticks of Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman before it landed in the Florida cage.
The Panthers thought they had a goal on the power play with 5:25 to go. It was reversed because Barkov used a high stick to bat the puck into the net from the top of the crease.
In the third period, Florida(7-4-5) tied it up 1-1 on a power-play goal at the 6:12 mark. Keith Yandle forwarded a pass from the high slot to Jonathan Huberdeau below the right circle. His centering pass was partially blocked and then Aleksander Barkov backhanded the loose puck from the crease past Thomas Greiss. It was the fifth straight game that the Cats scored with the man advantage.
New York(12-3-1), who recently had a 10-game winning streak snapped, answered back just 38 seconds later to reclaim the lead 2-1. Barzal passed the puck back from the end wall to Devon Toews on the left point and he sent it to Scott Mayfield on the right wing. He cranked a shot that hit the sticks of Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman before it landed in the Florida cage.
The Panthers thought they had a goal on the power play with 5:25 to go. It was reversed because Barkov used a high stick to bat the puck into the net from the top of the crease.
South Florida High Schools In Second Round
31 South Florida high schools advanced to the second round of the 2019 FHSAA football playoffs. There were 49 representatives heading into the postseason. It is an improvement because 29 high schools moved on to the second round in 2018.
Palm Beach County went from 12 schools to six. Palm Beach Central, Palm Beach Lakes, Atlantic and Benjamin won. American Heritage and Pahokee had a bye. Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Seminole Ridge, St. Andrew's, Santaluces and Cardinal Newman lost.
Broward County dropped from 18 high schools to 12. Dillard, St. Thomas Aquinas, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Cardinal Gibbons, McArthur, American Heritage and Western prevailed. Chaminade-Madonna, University School, Calvary Christian and Westminster Academy all had byes. Blanche Ely, Stoneman Douglas, Taravella, Fort Lauderdale, Stranahan and South Broward fell.
Dade County moved down from 19 representatives to 13. Miami Central, Edison, Columbus, Miami Palmetto, Booker T. Washington, Miami Northwestern, Killian, North Miami Beach, Miami, Somerset Silver Palms and Miami Christian got victories. Gulliver Prep and Champagnat Catholic received a bye. Carol City, Coral Gables, Hialeah, South Dade, Monsignor Pace and Westminster Christian ended their seasons.
Palm Beach County went from 12 schools to six. Palm Beach Central, Palm Beach Lakes, Atlantic and Benjamin won. American Heritage and Pahokee had a bye. Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Seminole Ridge, St. Andrew's, Santaluces and Cardinal Newman lost.
Broward County dropped from 18 high schools to 12. Dillard, St. Thomas Aquinas, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Cardinal Gibbons, McArthur, American Heritage and Western prevailed. Chaminade-Madonna, University School, Calvary Christian and Westminster Academy all had byes. Blanche Ely, Stoneman Douglas, Taravella, Fort Lauderdale, Stranahan and South Broward fell.
Dade County moved down from 19 representatives to 13. Miami Central, Edison, Columbus, Miami Palmetto, Booker T. Washington, Miami Northwestern, Killian, North Miami Beach, Miami, Somerset Silver Palms and Miami Christian got victories. Gulliver Prep and Champagnat Catholic received a bye. Carol City, Coral Gables, Hialeah, South Dade, Monsignor Pace and Westminster Christian ended their seasons.
Friday, November 8, 2019
LeBron And Lakers Beat Heat
The Miami Heat fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 95-80 on Friday night at Staples Center. The Lakers have won seven of the last 21 meetings between both clubs. It concluded a three-game road trip for the Heat.
The Lakers have won seven straight games. They now have the best record in the National Basketball Association.
Los Angeles(7-1) moved out to a 28-21 lead after one quarter and were up 48-45 at halftime. The Lakers went on a 14-5 run during the third and Miami(6-3) trailed 78-66 at the end of three quarters.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler with 22 points. Goran Dragic added 19 points while Bam Adebayo almost had a double-double with 11 points along with nine rebounds. LeBron James scored 25 points against his former team. Anthony Davis finished short of a double-double with 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers.
The Lakers have won seven straight games. They now have the best record in the National Basketball Association.
Los Angeles(7-1) moved out to a 28-21 lead after one quarter and were up 48-45 at halftime. The Lakers went on a 14-5 run during the third and Miami(6-3) trailed 78-66 at the end of three quarters.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler with 22 points. Goran Dragic added 19 points while Bam Adebayo almost had a double-double with 11 points along with nine rebounds. LeBron James scored 25 points against his former team. Anthony Davis finished short of a double-double with 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers.
Deerfield Beach Blasts Palm Beach Gardens
The Deerfield Beach Bucks pounded the Palm Beach Gardens Gators 53-9 at Butler Stadium on Friday night in a Class 8A regional quarterfinal. It was a rematch of the 2005 FHSAA Class 6A championship game between both schools.
Things looked to start good for the Bucks at the start of the game. Xavier Restrepo returned the opening kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown, however a block in the back penalty negated it.
They eventually scored on their first possession. Running back Jaziun Patterson went around the right end and raced into the end zone from six yards away at 9:23.
Palm Beach Gardens(7-3) answered back on the next drive at the 6:23 mark. Quarterback Lynden Moss found wide receiver Jabril Jarrett on the left hash marks for a 12-yard touchdown and they trailed 7-6.
Deerfield Beach(8-3) responded on the ensuing kickoff 18 seconds later. Restrepo caught the ball on the left sideline at the 10-yard line, sprinted across the field and went down the right sideline for a 90-yard kickoff return. They added a safety with 3:00 left in first when linebacker Martavius Davis and defensive back Phillip O'Brien sacked Moss as he was attempting to run out of the end zone and that gave them a 15-6 lead.
The Gators were able to cap off the first quarter. Dixon booted a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining.
The Bucks controlled the second quarter. Running back Jaylan Knighton scored on a 22-yard touchdown run as he dashed down the right hash marks at 9:18.
Moss lost the ball on a fumble on his own 15-yard line. Deerfield Beach capitalized as Knighton rammed off-right tackle from one yard out to give them a 29-9 lead at the 4:36 mark.
In the third quarter, a Gators running back had the ball stripped away by Bucks defensive lineman Kervins Choute on their first possession. It led to Ygor Fiuza kicking a 37-yard field goal at 10:06 for a 30-9 gap.
Deerfield Beach quarterback Derohn King threw a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Deajaun McDougle in the back right corner of the end zone with 5:48 to go in the quarter..
The same connection happened again on their next drive. McDougle caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from King on the right edge of the end zone with 1:50 remaining in the third to make it a 37-point margin 46-9. A running clock was implemented for the rest of the game.
Another touchdown was scored by the Bucks in the final quarter. Backup quarterback Marquise Pierre tossed a 24-yard pass to wide receiver Alex Henningham.
Things looked to start good for the Bucks at the start of the game. Xavier Restrepo returned the opening kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown, however a block in the back penalty negated it.
They eventually scored on their first possession. Running back Jaziun Patterson went around the right end and raced into the end zone from six yards away at 9:23.
Palm Beach Gardens(7-3) answered back on the next drive at the 6:23 mark. Quarterback Lynden Moss found wide receiver Jabril Jarrett on the left hash marks for a 12-yard touchdown and they trailed 7-6.
Deerfield Beach(8-3) responded on the ensuing kickoff 18 seconds later. Restrepo caught the ball on the left sideline at the 10-yard line, sprinted across the field and went down the right sideline for a 90-yard kickoff return. They added a safety with 3:00 left in first when linebacker Martavius Davis and defensive back Phillip O'Brien sacked Moss as he was attempting to run out of the end zone and that gave them a 15-6 lead.
The Gators were able to cap off the first quarter. Dixon booted a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining.
The Bucks controlled the second quarter. Running back Jaylan Knighton scored on a 22-yard touchdown run as he dashed down the right hash marks at 9:18.
Moss lost the ball on a fumble on his own 15-yard line. Deerfield Beach capitalized as Knighton rammed off-right tackle from one yard out to give them a 29-9 lead at the 4:36 mark.
In the third quarter, a Gators running back had the ball stripped away by Bucks defensive lineman Kervins Choute on their first possession. It led to Ygor Fiuza kicking a 37-yard field goal at 10:06 for a 30-9 gap.
Deerfield Beach quarterback Derohn King threw a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Deajaun McDougle in the back right corner of the end zone with 5:48 to go in the quarter..
The same connection happened again on their next drive. McDougle caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from King on the right edge of the end zone with 1:50 remaining in the third to make it a 37-point margin 46-9. A running clock was implemented for the rest of the game.
Another touchdown was scored by the Bucks in the final quarter. Backup quarterback Marquise Pierre tossed a 24-yard pass to wide receiver Alex Henningham.
South Florida High School Football Playoffs
The 2019 FHSAA football playoff brackets were issued on Sunday. There was a total of 49 high schools from the South Florida tri-county area. There were 50 schools in 2018 and 43 schools in 2017 from the three counties.
Palm Beach County is represented by 12 schools this year. They had 12 in 2018 and 13 in 2017. The central part of the county has Palm Beach Central(8A), Palm Beach Lakes(7A), Seminole Ridge(7A) and Cardinal Newman(3A). The northern area has Palm Beach Gardens(8A) and Benjamin(3A). The southern portion of Palm Beach County has Atlantic(7A), Boca Raton(8A), American Heritage(3A), St. Andrew's(3A) and Santaluces(8A). The Muck on the west side of county only has Pahokee(1A).
Broward County has 18 high schools in 2019. They had 17 last year and 12 in 2017. The north part of the county has Deerfield Beach(8A), Stoneman Douglas(8A) and Taravella(8A). The central portion includes St. Thomas Aquinas(7A), Plantation(7A), Fort Lauderdale(7A), Blanche Ely(7A), Dillard(6A), American Heritage(5A), Cardinal Gibbons(4A), Stranahan(5A), University School(4A), Calvary Christian(3A), Western(8A) and Westminster Academy(2A). The south area will have Chaminade-Madonna(3A), McArthur(7A) and South Broward(8A).
Dade County put in 19 schools in the playoffs this year. They had 21 schools in 2018 and 18 in 2017. It will include Miami Central(6A), Miami Northwestern(5A), Booker T. Washington(4A), Carol City(4A), Columbus(8A), Miami Palmetto(8A), Miami(8A), Coral Gables(8A), South Dade(8A), Hialeah(7A), North Miami Beach(5A), Killian(5A), Gulliver Prep(4A), Monsignor Pace(4A), Edison(3A), Westminster Christian(3A), Somerset Silver Palms(3A), Champagnat Catholic(2A) and Miami Christian(2A).
Palm Beach County is represented by 12 schools this year. They had 12 in 2018 and 13 in 2017. The central part of the county has Palm Beach Central(8A), Palm Beach Lakes(7A), Seminole Ridge(7A) and Cardinal Newman(3A). The northern area has Palm Beach Gardens(8A) and Benjamin(3A). The southern portion of Palm Beach County has Atlantic(7A), Boca Raton(8A), American Heritage(3A), St. Andrew's(3A) and Santaluces(8A). The Muck on the west side of county only has Pahokee(1A).
Broward County has 18 high schools in 2019. They had 17 last year and 12 in 2017. The north part of the county has Deerfield Beach(8A), Stoneman Douglas(8A) and Taravella(8A). The central portion includes St. Thomas Aquinas(7A), Plantation(7A), Fort Lauderdale(7A), Blanche Ely(7A), Dillard(6A), American Heritage(5A), Cardinal Gibbons(4A), Stranahan(5A), University School(4A), Calvary Christian(3A), Western(8A) and Westminster Academy(2A). The south area will have Chaminade-Madonna(3A), McArthur(7A) and South Broward(8A).
Dade County put in 19 schools in the playoffs this year. They had 21 schools in 2018 and 18 in 2017. It will include Miami Central(6A), Miami Northwestern(5A), Booker T. Washington(4A), Carol City(4A), Columbus(8A), Miami Palmetto(8A), Miami(8A), Coral Gables(8A), South Dade(8A), Hialeah(7A), North Miami Beach(5A), Killian(5A), Gulliver Prep(4A), Monsignor Pace(4A), Edison(3A), Westminster Christian(3A), Somerset Silver Palms(3A), Champagnat Catholic(2A) and Miami Christian(2A).
Monsignor Pace At Cardinal Gibbons Preview
The Monsignor Pace Spartans challenge the Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs in a Class 4A regional quarterfinal on Friday night at Dr. Bud Tight Field. The Chiefs kick off their attempt to repeat as state champions at The Furnace.
Monsignor Pace(5-5) have won three straight games and defeated North Miami 28-7 last week. Spartans quarterback Ernie Bien-Aime looks to guide the offense down the field. Running backs Takori Thurston and Micah Rolle will split the rushing attempts from the backfield. Wide receivers Keshawn Brown and De'mon Henry can get open for pass receptions.
Cardinal Gibbons(8-2), who are the defending FHSAA Class 5A state champions, have won their last four games putting up at least 38 points in each contest. The Chiefs have outscored their last nine opponents 370-106, which included a 56-14 rout of Monarch last week. Quarterback Brody Palhegyi can occasionally run out of the pocket and will throw passes to wide receivers Troy Stellato, Majon Wright, Jackson Marsielle, Bryson Williams and Devon Kiser. Expect running backs Tajae Davis and Coleman Bennett to get the bulk of the carries.
Monsignor Pace(5-5) have won three straight games and defeated North Miami 28-7 last week. Spartans quarterback Ernie Bien-Aime looks to guide the offense down the field. Running backs Takori Thurston and Micah Rolle will split the rushing attempts from the backfield. Wide receivers Keshawn Brown and De'mon Henry can get open for pass receptions.
Cardinal Gibbons(8-2), who are the defending FHSAA Class 5A state champions, have won their last four games putting up at least 38 points in each contest. The Chiefs have outscored their last nine opponents 370-106, which included a 56-14 rout of Monarch last week. Quarterback Brody Palhegyi can occasionally run out of the pocket and will throw passes to wide receivers Troy Stellato, Majon Wright, Jackson Marsielle, Bryson Williams and Devon Kiser. Expect running backs Tajae Davis and Coleman Bennett to get the bulk of the carries.
Palm Beach Gardens At Deerfield Beach Preview
The Palm Beach Gardens Gators challenge the Deerfield Beach Bucks at Butler Stadium on Friday night in a Class 8A regional quarterfinal. It is a rematch of the 2005 Class 6A state title game which the Gators won over the Bucks.
Palm Beach Gardens(7-2) has lost their last two games. They fell to Palm Beach Central 28-14 for the District 10 title and lost to an undefeated Palm Beach Lakes squad 34-14 last week. The Gators have a choice at quarterback with Lynden Moss and Tyler Kolb. The majority of rushing attempts will be done by running back Ernest Blackshear. They have wide receivers Myron Levy and Jabril Jarrett as deep threats.
Deerfield Beach(7-3) comes into this contest with momentum. After a loss to St. Thomas Aquinas, the Bucks got the District 12 title with a 41-0 victory over Monarch and then stomped Hallandale 48-18 last week. Quarterback Derohn King will lead them on offense with Michael Pratt hurt. Running back Jaylan Knighton is expected to get the bulk of the carries from the backfield. Wide receivers Xavier Restrepo, Deajaun McDougle, Bryce Gowdy and Alex Henningham are expected to make pass receptions from King.
Palm Beach Gardens(7-2) has lost their last two games. They fell to Palm Beach Central 28-14 for the District 10 title and lost to an undefeated Palm Beach Lakes squad 34-14 last week. The Gators have a choice at quarterback with Lynden Moss and Tyler Kolb. The majority of rushing attempts will be done by running back Ernest Blackshear. They have wide receivers Myron Levy and Jabril Jarrett as deep threats.
Deerfield Beach(7-3) comes into this contest with momentum. After a loss to St. Thomas Aquinas, the Bucks got the District 12 title with a 41-0 victory over Monarch and then stomped Hallandale 48-18 last week. Quarterback Derohn King will lead them on offense with Michael Pratt hurt. Running back Jaylan Knighton is expected to get the bulk of the carries from the backfield. Wide receivers Xavier Restrepo, Deajaun McDougle, Bryce Gowdy and Alex Henningham are expected to make pass receptions from King.
Blanche Ely At Atlantic Preview
It is a rematch of the District 15 title game as the Blanche Ely Tigers visit the Atlantic Eagles at Hilltop Stadium on Friday night in a Class 7A regional quarterfinal contest. The Eagles took the district title with a 34-16 win over the Tigers two weeks ago.
It has been a bad two weeks for Blanche Ely(7-3) as they fell to Atlantic and lost to Dillard 60-14 in the Soul Bowl last week. The Tigers look for their quarterback Javon Williams to help them march down the field. His main targets when throwing the ball will be wide receivers Darnell Deas, Courtney Gordon, Devante Deas and Tomorius Grant.
Atlantic(6-3) also does not enter this game on a win streak. They were defeated at home last week by Class 8A state finalist Columbus 27-7. The Eagles can go with either Guenson Alexis or Jacoby Dorch at the quarterback position on any play. They look to connect passes to Jordan Cash, Tyrese Blue, Javone Jackson, Tyler Burke and Rashawn Faustine. The Eagles have options at running back with Bry'yon Jones, Antoine Williams and Montahj Joseph.
It has been a bad two weeks for Blanche Ely(7-3) as they fell to Atlantic and lost to Dillard 60-14 in the Soul Bowl last week. The Tigers look for their quarterback Javon Williams to help them march down the field. His main targets when throwing the ball will be wide receivers Darnell Deas, Courtney Gordon, Devante Deas and Tomorius Grant.
Atlantic(6-3) also does not enter this game on a win streak. They were defeated at home last week by Class 8A state finalist Columbus 27-7. The Eagles can go with either Guenson Alexis or Jacoby Dorch at the quarterback position on any play. They look to connect passes to Jordan Cash, Tyrese Blue, Javone Jackson, Tyler Burke and Rashawn Faustine. The Eagles have options at running back with Bry'yon Jones, Antoine Williams and Montahj Joseph.
Boca Raton At Vero Beach Preview
The Boca Raton Bobcats make the long trip up I-95 and take on the Vero Beach Indians at the Citrus Bowl on Friday night. It is a Class 8A regional quarterfinal between both schools.
Boca Raton(8-2) began the season slow, however they won their last five games. They have scored at least 38 points in three of their last four contests. Quarterback Andrew Cavarly steps up as quarterback for the Bobcats. They have a loaded backfield with running backs Trey Rainey, Stalens Deneus and Tra'Nell Hollis.
Vero Beach(9-0) is undefeated and the top seed in Region 3. They accomplished a state record several weeks ago with a regular-season home game winning streak. Ever with a great home-field advantage over the last several years, they have never appeared in the state championship game. Quarterback Ryan Jankowski can connect passes to wide receivers Jermaine Dawson and Keith Woulard. The Indians can give the ball off to running backs Jaden Meizinger and Bobby McMillian.
Boca Raton(8-2) began the season slow, however they won their last five games. They have scored at least 38 points in three of their last four contests. Quarterback Andrew Cavarly steps up as quarterback for the Bobcats. They have a loaded backfield with running backs Trey Rainey, Stalens Deneus and Tra'Nell Hollis.
Vero Beach(9-0) is undefeated and the top seed in Region 3. They accomplished a state record several weeks ago with a regular-season home game winning streak. Ever with a great home-field advantage over the last several years, they have never appeared in the state championship game. Quarterback Ryan Jankowski can connect passes to wide receivers Jermaine Dawson and Keith Woulard. The Indians can give the ball off to running backs Jaden Meizinger and Bobby McMillian.
Treasure Coast At Santaluces Preview
The Treasure Coast take a trip to Palm Beach County and face the Santaluces Chiefs on Friday night. It is a Class 8A regional quarterfinal between both teams.
Treasure Coast(8-1) would be undefeated if not for a one-point district loss against Vero Beach. The Titans have outscored their opponents 337-130 this season. Quarterback Jonius Watkins can dictate the pace for the team on offense. They will depend on their rushing attack with running backs Sean Miller, Joey Fleurjuste, Eden James and Keegan Davis.
Santaluces(7-2) captured the District 11 title as they beat Park Vista 21-17 two weeks ago. The Chiefs played Olympic Heights last week and came up with a 21-7 win. They are undefeated at home this season with a 4-0 record. Running back Val Carnegie will get most of the rushing opportunities followed by Eric Wallace and Brian Coe Jr. Chiefs quarterback Kobe Lewis looks to guide them on offense.
Treasure Coast(8-1) would be undefeated if not for a one-point district loss against Vero Beach. The Titans have outscored their opponents 337-130 this season. Quarterback Jonius Watkins can dictate the pace for the team on offense. They will depend on their rushing attack with running backs Sean Miller, Joey Fleurjuste, Eden James and Keegan Davis.
Santaluces(7-2) captured the District 11 title as they beat Park Vista 21-17 two weeks ago. The Chiefs played Olympic Heights last week and came up with a 21-7 win. They are undefeated at home this season with a 4-0 record. Running back Val Carnegie will get most of the rushing opportunities followed by Eric Wallace and Brian Coe Jr. Chiefs quarterback Kobe Lewis looks to guide them on offense.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Heat Sting Suns
The Miami Heat continued their road trip on Thursday night with a 124-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns . The Heat next play LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Miami(6-2) was barely ahead 31-30 after one quarter and had a 64-57 halftime lead. Phoenix(5-3) stayed in contention and were still down by seven points 93-86 at the end of three quarters. The Heat outscored the Suns 31-22 in the final quarter.
Jimmy Butler had a season-high 34 points and was the leading scorer for the Heat. Goran Dragic contributed 25 points and Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 15 points along with 10 rebounds. Devin Booker got a team-high 22 points for Phoenix.
Miami(6-2) was barely ahead 31-30 after one quarter and had a 64-57 halftime lead. Phoenix(5-3) stayed in contention and were still down by seven points 93-86 at the end of three quarters. The Heat outscored the Suns 31-22 in the final quarter.
Jimmy Butler had a season-high 34 points and was the leading scorer for the Heat. Goran Dragic contributed 25 points and Bam Adebayo compiled a double-double of 15 points along with 10 rebounds. Devin Booker got a team-high 22 points for Phoenix.
Panthers Shaken By Capitals
The Florida Panthers had a five-day rest and lost to the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime at BB&T Center on Thursday night. It is the longest break the club will have until the late December holiday period.
It took just 25 seconds for Washington(12-2-3) to get on the scoreboard. Michal Kempny made a cross-ice pass from the left point to John Karlson on the inner right circle. He fired a rapid shot through went through Sergei Bobrovsky for his eight goal of the year. Alex Ovechkin was credited was an assist on the play.
Florida(7-3-5) had a quick response and tied the contest 1-1 at the 1:55 mark. Frank Vatrano dashed in through the slot on a breakaway and slide the puck from the crease past Braden Hollby for his fourth tally of the season.
The Panthers got their first lead of the game with 5:34 left in the first period. Brian Boyle passed the puck from the right wing to Anton Stralman on the right point. His slapshot was deflected in by former Capital Brett Connolly from the top of the crease for his sixth goal of the campaign.
In the second period, the Cats made it a two-goal margin just 27 seconds into the frame. Jonathan Huberdeau forced Kempny to make a turnover in the left corner. Evgenii Dadonov connected a pass from the left wing to Aleksander Barkov in the slot area and he scored his third goal of the year on a snap shot.
The Capitals pulled off a power-play goal at the 6:13 mark. Evgeny Kuznetsov sent a cross-ice pass from the right circle. Ovechkin then one-timed a slap shot from the left circle into a wide-open net.
It became a 3-3 game with 7:46 remaining in the second when the Caps scored again. Dmitry Orlov forwarded the puck from the left point to Ovechkin on the left wing. He released the puck and it went off a defender and into the Panthers cage for his second goal of the game and 13th goal of the season.
Florida reclaimed the lead on the power play 4-3 with 1:01 left in the period. Barkov was on the end wall and moved it to Huberdeau. He found Dadonov for a one-time shot from the low slot for his seventh goal this year.
Washington evened in up again 44 seconds into the third period to make it 4-4. Kuznetsov shoveled a backhand pass from the left wing and Tom Wilson shot it in from the low slot.
Overtime did not last long to decide the contest. Wilson scored the game-winning goal from the low slot 17 seconds in on a feed by Carlson.
It took just 25 seconds for Washington(12-2-3) to get on the scoreboard. Michal Kempny made a cross-ice pass from the left point to John Karlson on the inner right circle. He fired a rapid shot through went through Sergei Bobrovsky for his eight goal of the year. Alex Ovechkin was credited was an assist on the play.
Florida(7-3-5) had a quick response and tied the contest 1-1 at the 1:55 mark. Frank Vatrano dashed in through the slot on a breakaway and slide the puck from the crease past Braden Hollby for his fourth tally of the season.
The Panthers got their first lead of the game with 5:34 left in the first period. Brian Boyle passed the puck from the right wing to Anton Stralman on the right point. His slapshot was deflected in by former Capital Brett Connolly from the top of the crease for his sixth goal of the campaign.
In the second period, the Cats made it a two-goal margin just 27 seconds into the frame. Jonathan Huberdeau forced Kempny to make a turnover in the left corner. Evgenii Dadonov connected a pass from the left wing to Aleksander Barkov in the slot area and he scored his third goal of the year on a snap shot.
The Capitals pulled off a power-play goal at the 6:13 mark. Evgeny Kuznetsov sent a cross-ice pass from the right circle. Ovechkin then one-timed a slap shot from the left circle into a wide-open net.
It became a 3-3 game with 7:46 remaining in the second when the Caps scored again. Dmitry Orlov forwarded the puck from the left point to Ovechkin on the left wing. He released the puck and it went off a defender and into the Panthers cage for his second goal of the game and 13th goal of the season.
Florida reclaimed the lead on the power play 4-3 with 1:01 left in the period. Barkov was on the end wall and moved it to Huberdeau. He found Dadonov for a one-time shot from the low slot for his seventh goal this year.
Washington evened in up again 44 seconds into the third period to make it 4-4. Kuznetsov shoveled a backhand pass from the left wing and Tom Wilson shot it in from the low slot.
Overtime did not last long to decide the contest. Wilson scored the game-winning goal from the low slot 17 seconds in on a feed by Carlson.
Gerry Hamilton Play-By-Play Announcer
College football national recruiting expert Gerry Hamilton added a new role recently as a high school football play-by-play announcer on ESPN West Palm 106.3 WUUB-FM. He worked games in the last two weeks of regular season alongside former Suncoast coach Jimmie Bell. Hamilton currently hosts a weekend show on that station.
Hamilton has covered high school football in Florida at ESPN for a long time. He has been the game analyst on high school football games at WTVX-TV Channel 34 in West Palm Beach since 2016. Hamilton has worked in the broadcast booth with Jeremy Marks-Peltz and Mike Mreczko.
Hamilton has covered high school football in Florida at ESPN for a long time. He has been the game analyst on high school football games at WTVX-TV Channel 34 in West Palm Beach since 2016. Hamilton has worked in the broadcast booth with Jeremy Marks-Peltz and Mike Mreczko.
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