Miami Central Overcomes Miami Northwestern

     The Miami Central Rockets came back on the Miami Northwestern Bulls 17-10 at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami on Friday night. Although their records during the 2023 regular season does not show it, both Dade County high schools have been considered two of the best teams in the state over the past 20 years,

     Miami Northwestern(2-5), who snapped a three-game losing streak to Cardinal Newman last week, jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first quarter. Both high schools scored a touchdown in the second quarter and the Bulls had a 10-7 halftime lead. Miami Central(2-2) put up 10 points during the third quarter to take the lead 17-10.

     The Rockets will take on the Norland Vikings in a Class 2M District 13 game next week. The Bulls will be at Traz Powell Stadium in a week and face the Booker T. Washington Tornadoes.