Two dominant backs in Luby Jones Jr and Iyen Addison are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Berkeley Prep Buccaneers will take on the Bradford Tornadoes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Berkeley Prep sitting on five straight wins and Bradford on seven.
Berkeley Prep is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against The Villages Charter by a score of 35-28. The Buccaneers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cooper Hayes
| 10/03/25 vs Bloomingdale | 160.4 |
| 11/14/25 @ The Villages Charter | 143.9 |
| 08/22/25 vs Clearwater Central Catholic | 120.3 |
| 10/31/25 vs Alonso | 106.3 |
| 10/10/25 @ Tampa Catholic | 100.2 |
| + 4 more games |
Berkeley Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Hayes, who threw for 201 yards and one touchdown while completing 76.9% of his passes. Hayes' passing game has become a key predictor of the Buccaneers' success: the team is 4-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-3 otherwise.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Bradford against Avon Park on Friday as the squad secured a 55-6 win. The result was nothing new for the Tornadoes, who have now won eight games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Berkeley Prep better keep an eye on Jarell Harris. He was instrumental in Bradford's win, rushing for 75 yards and three TDs on only nine carries. Those 75 rushing yards gave Harris a new career-high. Another big playmaker for Bradford was Jy'Quez Cason, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Bradford's run defense was locked in: Avon Park could only muster -0.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Nate Raymond for the heroic effort on defense: he. Bradford hasn't allowed more than five yards per carry in five consecutive contests.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Bradford, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Cason, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Bradford's record now sits at 10-1. As for Berkeley Prep, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Berkeley Prep has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 157.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Bradford struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 156.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
