Miramar (Fla.) vs. Columbus (Miami)Standout senior cornerback Tracy Howard returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown to spark Miramar's 35-7 win over Palm Beach Gardens in the
Class 8A quarterfinals,
according to the Miami Herald. It was the fourth time in five games the Patriots' defense allowed seven points or less. For the season, Miramar (12-0) has given up just 94 total points.
This is the deepest playoff run for Columbus since it reached the state finals in 1982. Like Miramar, the Explorers (10-2) have hung their hat on outstanding defense in the postseason. They've allowed only 14 combined points in three playoff games.
Mitch Stephens: Columbus 17, Miramar 14
Steve Montoya: Miramar 21, Columbus 20
Stephen Spiewak: Miramar 35, Columbus 28
Kevin Askeland: Miramar 28, Columbus 14
Jamie DeMoney: Miramar 27, Columbus 14
Miramar has one of the top defenses in the country.
Photo by Stuart Browning
