Blanche Ely Bowls Over Dillard

     The Blanche Ely Tigers defeated the Dillard Panthers 35-12 in a Class 3M regional quarterfinal at Richard L. Williams Stadium in Pompano Beach on Friday night. It was a rematch from last week at the same venue where the Tigers captured the Soul Bowl over the Panthers 33-28. Both high schools have one of the longest and recognized rivalries in Broward County. 

     Dillard(5-6) struck quickly with a touchdown and had a 6-0 at the end of the first quarter. Blanche Ely(9-2) answered back as they reached the end zone twice in the second quarter for a 14-6 lead at halftime. 

     The Tigers scored the next two touchdowns in the second half for a 28-6 lead early in the fourth quarter. Blanche Ely will face the reigning four-time FHSAA state champions the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders in Fort Lauderdale next week in a regional semifinal clash.