Miami Central At Miami Northwestern Preview

     It is a battle between two FHSAA state champions as the Class 6A Miami Central Rockets challenge the Class 5A state champion Miami Northwestern Bulls at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday night. They top a slate of Dade County public schools that open up their 2020 season campaigns this week.

     Miami Central(0-0) won their first state title since 2015 in a high scoring contest over Escambia last year and got their sixth title overall. Running back Amari Daniels is expected to get the majority of rushing opportunities. Wide receiver Yulkeith Brown can make pass receptions down the field. Linebacker Wesley Bissainthe and safety Eddlin Lollar will lead the Rockets defense. 

     Miami Northwestern(0-0) have captured the state title in their last three seasons. They moved down to a lower classification and picked up their seventh overall state championship with a victory over Jones in the title game. Quarterback Taron Dickens will attempt to find wide receiver Romello Brinson and tight end Khalil Brantley on passes. The Bulls defense has talented players that includes safety Tim Burns Jr., safety Kam Kinchens, defensive end Ja'corey Hammett, linebacker Terrence Lewis and cornerback Travis McNichols.