Bradford has won seven straight games at home, while Cocoa has won seven straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Tornadoes will host the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. Bradford's defense has only allowed 6.4 points per game this season, so Cocoa's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Bradford is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Berkeley Prep by a score of 24-14.
Bradford's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Iyen Addison, who rushed for 115 yards, and also picked up 57 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Jordan Cason, who rushed for 51 yards and one score.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Bradford proved: they limited Berkeley Prep to a paltry 2.6 yards per carry. The Tornadoes hasn't allowed more than five yards per carry in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Cocoa ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 34-33 win over Calvary Christian.
Cocoa's win came from a few key players Bradford will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Champ Smith, who threw for 225 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Cocoa's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Bradford, their win bumped their record up to 11-1.
Bradford ended up a good deal behind Cocoa in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, losing 20-6. Will the Tornadoes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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