Marcus Benjamin

Marcus Benjamin works as the senior writer and editor for FootballHotbed.com. He attended Florida A&M and Florida Memorial University completing a bachelors degree in communications in 2010. He's covered high school football in the South Florida area since 2010 for the Miami Herald, Miami Sports Tribune and ShawSports.net. He is married and lives in Fort, Lauderdale, FL.

Full High School Football State Semifinal Preview

Marcus Benjamin @_BenjaminReport The most complete teams are currently still alive in the playoffs.  Now more than ever all phases of the game are critical to completing the quest of a state championship.  Here’s a breakdown of all the state

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Football Hotbed Florida High School Football Regional Final Rankings

Marcus Benjamin @_BenjaminReport On any given day, a team can lose.  American football is the ultimate team sport and if there is a lack of focus from some members the football team, that team has a chance to lose, and

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Hurricane Defense Dominates On Senior Day, Beat Pitt 24-3

Marcus Benjamin @_BenjaminReport Miami Gardens, FL – Last year Miami suffered defeat to the Panthers on a cold Black Friday in Pittsburgh.  The Hurricanes were ACC Coastal champs and had their sights set on the College Football Playoff if they

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Gibbons Eliminates American Heritage, Advances to State Semis

Marcus Benjamin @BenjaminReport Fort Lauderdale, FL – For the last three years the Cardinal Gibbons (Fort Lauderdale) Chiefs were led by quarterback and Kentucky commit Nik Scalzo.  Last week, Scalzo tore his ACL and was pronounced out for the remainder

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Columbus Overpowers South Dade To March On To State Semifinals

Marcus Benjamin Miami, FL – Last year Columbus’s season ended in the regional final at the one yard line at Tropical Park. Quarterback Anthony Arguelles was stopped and stripped of the ball to seal the victory for Miami High in

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Football Hotbed Florida High School Football Round 2 Playoff Rankings

Marcus Benjamin @BenjaminReport Beating a team twice in a season is a sign of a strong team and good coaching.  Many teams in these playoffs were able to beat their rival twice and some may have to do it again

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Playoff Roundup: Round 2 Vengeance And Defending Champs Not Done

Marcus Benjamin It’s tough to beat the same team twice in a season.  The losing team of that first battle will always come out with a little more fight than the team that won.  The counter punch is usually harder

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Central Wins Round 2 Bout 30-21, As Carol City Is Knocked Out

Marcus Benjamin Miami, FL – Miami Carol City (9-3) for the first time all season looked vulnerable.  With 4:52 left in the game, the Chiefs found themselves down 24-21 to district rival Miami Central (11-2) facing elimination in the regional

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Glades Central Pull Off Upset Of Miami Booker T. Washington

Marcus Benjamin Miami, FL – Down two at the Glades Central 40-yard line, Miami Booker T. Washington (5-6) faced a fourth down and long with just over a minute to go in the game at Traz Powell Stadium.  Quarterback Torrey

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Columbus Unchallenged In Shutout Win Over Palmetto

Marcus Benjamin Columbus (Miami) (12-0) came into their second round 8A playoff game at Tropical Park with an unblemished record, but seemed to have a chip on their shoulder.  In recent years, Columbus advanced in the playoffs, but have yet

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