Tag Archives: High School Football

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marcus Benjamin @_benjaminmoney Round two could be one of the most exciting rounds in all of the playoffs.  We find out if last week was a fluke or if teams are truly for real.  You know how the saying goes,

Marcus Benjamin @_BenjaminMoney Statements and upsets were made in the first round of the FHSAA playoffs last weekend.  Some high seeds proved why they were seeded as high as they are, while some low seeds proved that they are better