Miami Central Handles Miami Edison

     The defending FHSAA Class 2M state champions the Miami Central Rockets began their defense of the title with a 31-13 victory over the Miami Edison Red Raiders at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday night. It was a Class 2M regional final game in Dade County. 

     Miami Cental(7-3) scored the first three touchdowns of the contest for a 21-0 advantage. Miami Edison(6-5) found the end zone late in the second quarter and trailed 21-7 at halftime. 

     After a scoreless third quarter, the Red Raiders closed the gap to 21-13. The Rockets later got a field goal and a touchdown during the fourth quarter for an 18-point lead. Miami Central will play the Booker T. Washington Tornadoes at Traz Powell Stadium in a regional semifinal next week.