It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cocoa had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 37-12 margin over the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by 25 points or more this season.
Latrison Lane had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 43 receiving yards. Those 142 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Brady Hart was another key player, throwing for 222 yards and a touchdown.
Cocoa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Cj Hester. Another thorn in Berkeley Prep's side was Javion Hilson, who picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made four total tackles.
Cocoa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berkeley Prep only rushed for 51.
Despite the loss, Berkeley Prep had strong showings from Dallas Golden, who gained 86 total yards and a touchdown, and Rico Garcia, who picked up 79 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Cocoa pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43.2 points. As for Berkeley Prep, they moved to 6-5 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Cocoa Tigers challenge the Newberry Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Cocoa: 14.2, Newberry: 11.2) so any points scored will be well earned. Berkeley Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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