American Heritage Commands Choctawhatchee

     The American Heritage Patriots dropped the Choctawhatchee Indians 31-14 on Friday night in a FHSAA Class 4A state semifinal. The Patriots title reign continues as they play for their second straight state title in Miami next week. 

      American Heritage(8-5) raced out to a 7-0 advantage in the early stages of the first quarter. The Patriots increased their lead to 10-0 on a field goal in the second quarter. They added a touchdown late in the second for a 17-0 halftime lead. 

     Choctawhatchee(12-2) surrendered another touchdown during the third quarter and trailed 24-0. The Indians came back with a touchdown later in the third and trailed 24-6. Both teams scored one touchdown each during the final quarter.