Columbus Controls Miami Central

     The Columbus Explorers dropped the Miami Central Rockets 28-3 at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday night. Both Dade County teams are expected to make the FHSAA postseason. 

     Columbus(8-1) was able to get out in front 7-0 in the opening quarter. The Explorers scored a touchdown two minutes into the second quarter to make it 14-0.

     Miami Central(6-2) managed a field goal on the final play of the second quarter. The Rockets were behind 14-3 at halftime. 

     The Explorers got a touchdown midway in the third quarter for a 20-6 advantage. Columbus reached the end zone before the end of the third and were up 28-3. A second weather delay stopped the contest for good near the conclusion of the third.