Miami Norland Rule Over Miami Central

     The defending FHSAA Class 2M state champions the Miami Central Rockets were dethroned by the Miami Norland Vikings 31-28 in overtime on Friday night in a regional final. It was a rematch between both teams in District 13 where the Vikings edged the Rockets during Week 8 in overtime. 

     Miami Central(8-4) moved out to 7-0 on a touchdown with two minutes left in the first quarter. Miami Norland(13-0) got into the end zone in the final minute of the second quarter to even it up 7-7.

     The Vikings collected three touchdowns in the first seven minutes of the third quarter and led 28-7. The Rockets bounced back with two touchdowns late the third and they trailed 28-21. Miami Central tied it up 28-28 with three minutes left in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard touchdown run by quarterback J.C. Evans. Miami Norland was able to kick a field goal in overtime to win the contest 31-28.