Thursday, November 26, 2020

Miami Palmetto At Treasure Coast Preview

     The Miami Palmetto Panthers travel north to challenge the Treasure Coast Titans in a Class 8A regional semifinal game. It will be played at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce. 
     Miami Palmetto(4-1) picked up victories over Booker T. Washington and Homestead before losing to Miami Northwestern in the regular season finale. Their emphasis has been on their defense and the team has not given up more than 17 points in a contest. They shut out Dr. Phillips 10-0 in a play-in game and edged Lake Nona 9-6 in a regional quarterfinal. The Panthers main offensive weapon is wide receiver Brashard Smith. He can make catches anywhere on the field and score on any occasion. Wide receiver Mike Jackson can also get open for some pass receptions. 
     Treasure Coast(9-0) has been undefeated this season and have outscored their opponents 370-93. Their more impressive victory this year was when they knocked off Vero Beach 28-20 and ended the Indians state record home winning streak in Week 5. The Titans have shown their dominance during the postseason. They blanked Cypress Creek 55-0 in a play-in game and routed Olympia 49-8 in a regional quarterfinal. Quarterback Jonius Watkins can run the ball out of the pocket and can occasionally throw the ball to tight ends Keegan Davis and Juahni Williams. Running backs Eden James, Marvin Watkins Jr., Jadyn Azereedo-Dematthews, Rico Porcha and Gueldy Charles will get their rushing attempts.

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