No. 11 Glades Central eliminated amid suspensions, allegations, protests

A turbulent week for the nation's No. 11 team ended with a thud as Glades Central (Belle Glade, Fla.) High School was soundly defeated 29-13 by Norland (Miami) in the Florida State 5A quarterfinals Friday night.

University of Miami recruit Duke Johnson exploded for four touchdowns on runs of 3, 25, 54 and 47 yards.

Glades Central (12-1) closed to within 17-13 early in the fourth quarter before Johnson responded with his TD runs of 54 and 47 yards as Norland (13-0) advances to semifinal play to face Palmetto (12-1), a 41-21 winner over Immokalee. 

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Glades played without four key players who, according to the Palm Beach Post, were suspended in connection with an alleged sexual incident on campus.

The newspaper published a story Thursday that police confirmed an investigation into an alleged sex crime. Glades Central High officials acknowledged that four players were suspended on Nov. 14 in connection with the incident that involved a 14-year-old girl, who was also suspended.



Before Friday's game, a group of students protested the suspensions and held up signs that read "Justice is not served."