Chaminade-Madonna Takes Miami Central

     The defending FHSAA Class1M state champion Chaminade-Madonna Lions edged the defending FHSAA Class 2M state champion Miami Central Rockets 31-28 at Traz Powell Stadium on Thursday night. Both South Florida high schools look to repeat as state champs.

     It was tied between both teams 14-14 at the end of one quarter. Miami Central(1-2) moved ahead 21-17, but Chaminade-Madonna(5-0) chalked up two more touchdowns for a 31-21 halftime lead. 

     The Rockets reached the end zone in the third quarter and trailed 31-28. Miami Central had their last possession stopped on the second interception of the game by defensive back Curtis Janiver with 1:13 left in the fourth quarter. 

     The Lions travel to the Coconut Creek Cougars in a week. The Rockets will play the North Miami Beach Chargers next week in a 2M District 12 clash.