Late defensive stand helps Booker T. Washington pull out a victory.
Three Brooker T. Washington defenders bring down a Central player on Friday night in Miami.
Photo by Ivan Sebborn
In a matchup between two teams known for their explosive offenses, it was an impressive defensive stand that made the difference. No. 4
Washington (Miami) received a big sack from
Devonaire Clarington to preserve a 21-20 victory over rival No. 9
Central (Miami) in our National Game of the Week.
Brooker T. Washington quarterback Maurice Alexander.
Photo by Ivan Sebborn
Clarington brought down Miami Central quarterback
Jerrod Thomas on third down with just a few seconds remaining.
Central was out of timeouts and, although they rushed to get the field goal unit on the field, time expired to give Booker T. Washington its third victory over Central in the last four years.
Booker T. Washington was in control for most of the game. Following a long catch by
Antonio Calloway, a
Maurice Alexander pass to
Darrius Scott gave the Tornadoes a 21-10 lead in the third quarter.
Central battled back, however, as
Da'vante Phillips hauled in a 33-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Minutes later, a field goal brought Central within one, 21-20.
But the Rocket comeback would fall short, as Clarington, a highly-recruited tight end, came up with the game-saving stop.
