Six Schools From Miami-Dade, Broward Advance to State Football Finals – NBC 6 South Florida
The upcoming high school football state championships will continue to have a South Florida look like it has in previous seasons.
All six teams from Miami-Dade and Broward who were in Friday’s Florida High School Athletic Association state semifinals were victorious, setting up two all-South Florida state finals in the coming weeks.
In Class 4M, Columbus came from behind just before the half and defeated Ocoee 41-36 at Tropical Park. The Explorers will now take on Apopka, who defeated Palm Beach Central.
In Class 3M, it will be Broward vs. Miami-Dade as St. Thomas Aquinas will take on Homestead in the state final. The Raiders defeated Tampa Jesuit 45-3 while the Broncos went on the road and beat Orlando Jones 30-24.
In Class 2M, another all-South Florida final will take place as Miami Central will face American Heritage. The Rockets defeated St. Petersburg Lakewood 39-21 at Traz Powell Stadium while the Patriots defeated Jacksonville Bolles 21-14.
Those finals will be played at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale between December 15 and December 17.
In Class 1M, Chaminade-Madonna advanced to the state final with a 56-0 over True North Academy. The Lions will play Clearwater Central Catholic on December 8 in Tallahassee.
