Chaminade-Madonna At Miami Edison Preview

     The Chaminade-Madonna Lions go into Dade County and face the Miami Edison Red Raiders at Traz Powell Stadium in Miami on Friday night. It is a Class 3A regional final matchup between both schools. The Lions won their only meeting against the Red Raiders during the 2004 regular season. 

     Chaminade-Madonna(6-1) are the defending three-time FHSAA Class 3A state champion and are three wins away from a fourth consecutive state title. The Lions won their home opener against Champagnat Catholic, lost to American Heritage and are currently riding a five-game winning streak. They have outscored their opponents 226-74 this season. Chaminade-Madonna had impressive playoff victories over Somerset Academy Silver Palms 52-0 and Calvary Christian Academy 38-6. Running back Thaddius Franklin will get the majority of rushing opportunities from the backfield and is the focal point of the Lions offense. Running back Davion Gause is also expected to get some handoffs. Quarterback Jaylon Tolbert can connect passes to wide receivers Joshua Jenkins and Michael Edwards. 

     Miami Edison(4-1) split their first two contests stopping Homestead and falling to Miami Central. They have been victorious in their last three games. It included playoff home wins against Palm Beach County schools Benjamin 54-14 and St. John Paul II 41-0. The Red Raiders have outscored their opponents 188-55 this season. Wide receivers Nathaniel Joseph, Roscoe Gibson and Alvin Roberts look to make catches downfield. Running backs Darius Chester and Livingston Benoit will split the rushing attempts.