WESTSIDE-Everybody in Class 3A knows the road to winning the state title goes through Trinity Christian.
And that’s no different this year either, as Florida High is next in line to try to take the defending state champions out of the playoffs.
Florida High, also known as FSU High, is back in the playoffs for the first time in two years. The Seminoles may be in for a rude awakening though Friday night traveling to the current three-time defending state champions Conquerors.
Florida High Seminoles (6-4) at Trinity Christian Conquerors (8-3)
Where: Conquerors Stadium
When: 7:30 p.m.
What: Region 3-1A final (Second Round)
Last meeting: Trinity won 36-13 in 2011 first round
TOP PLAYERS
Florida High
Bryson Hill (Fr., QB): 77 of 167 for 1066 yards, 10 TD, 12 INTs
Makel Young (Sr., RB/DB): 337 yards, 7 TDs, 3 INTs
Mike Greaves (Sr., RB): 440 yards, 4 TDs
Kevin Sawyer Jr. (Jr., ATH): 177 rushing/6 TD, 288 receiving/3 TD
Will Haigler (Jr., WR): 27 catches for 415 yards, 3 TDs
Cam Brown (Sr., DE/LB): 116 tackles, 12 TFL, 5 sacks
Austin Stinson (Sr., LB): 80 tackles, 3 TFL, 3 sacks
Chase Allbaugh (Sr., K): 23 of 23 PAT, 5 of 9 FG, long of 47
Playoffs: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016
Final Four: 2003, 2007, 2008, 2013
Trinity Christian
Legend Brumbaugh (Sr., QB): 64 of 128 for 1098 yards, 13 TD, 6 INTs
Rasheed Martin (Sr., RB): 142 carries for 1090 yards, 13 TDs
DJ Matthews (Sr., ATH): 643 passing/8 TD, 315 rushing/5 TD, 294 receiving/2 TD
Shaun Wade (Sr., WR/DB): 24 catches for 452 yards/6 TD, 6 INTs on defense
Eriq Gilyard (Jr., LB): 64 tackles, 10 TFL, 3.5 sacks
Brian Roberts (Sr., DE/LB): 50 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks
Deon Pate (Sr., DE): 53 tackles, 15 TFL, 10 sacks
TJ Robinson (Sr., LB): 41 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 6 sacks
Defense: 44 sacks, 14 interceptions
Outlook: Florida High, also known as FSU High, is back in the playoffs for the first time in two years. The Seminoles may be in for a rude awakening though Friday night traveling to the current three-time defending state champions Conquerors. All though the Seminoles have been battled tested with games against playoff teams NFC, Leon, Madison County, FAMU and Taylor County; they barely squeaked by Episcopal 20-17 last week, whom Trinity blew out 44-17. Playing Trinity is like playing with knives, take away with the machete and you still have the 10 other steak knives to deal with. Before they even won their third straight title last year, I went on the record and said Trinity will 5-peat, I still stand by it to this day.
Who is next: Winner would host the Berkeley Prep-Tampa Catholic winner in the state semi-finals next Friday.
Who do the fans like in this game ?
Class 3A second round game at Trinity, who wins
— Corey Davis (@ByCoreyDavis) November 16, 2016
