Miami Central Moves By Miami Norland

     The Miami Central Rockets held off the Miami Norland Vikings 22-14 on Friday night at Traz Powell Stadium. Both Dade County high schools are likely to play in the postseason this year. 

     Miami Central(6-1) sprinted out to a 7--0 lead a little over one minute into the contest on a touchdown pass. Miami Norland(6-2) tied it up 7-7 on touchdown pass with two minutes to go in the first. The Rockets regained the lead 13-7 on a passing touchdown in the final minute of the second quarter. 

     It became 20-7 for Miami Central with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. They added a safety less than one minute later for a 15-point margin 22-7. The Vikings cut the deficit to 22-14 with less than one minute left in the fourth. 

     The Rockets will host the Stranahan Dragons next week in a District 15-3A clash. The Vikings can win the District 15-4A title at home next week versus the Planation Colonels.