Georgia Gets The Best of Florida, 26-10
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It had been nearly two decades since Florida and Georgia squared off properly on the football field. On Sunday evening at the legendary Traz Powell Stadium in Miami, the game that many felt would be the spark to continue this…
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Continue ReadingIt had been nearly two decades since Florida and Georgia squared off properly on the football field.
On Sunday evening at the legendary Traz Powell Stadium in Miami, the game that many felt would be the spark to continue this once competitive was competitive from start to finish.
While Georgia won this game 26-10 on two very late interception returns for touchdowns, this was competitive and entertaining, and it was the perfect way for this game to make its return.
“The objective from the beginning was to get the Florida and Georgia rivalry that we knew and grew up with back on track,” said Team Florida’s Faheem Ali. “This is a FREE game for these young men – and from and outstanding hotel and food to top-flight practices, uniforms, gear and a first class experience.”
It was indeed a tremendous four days for the players from both teams – as they met new friends and relationships that will certainly last a lifetime.
COMPETITIVE GAME ALL THE WAY
Even though the score doesn’t indicate it, this was a really impressive game – and a tight one throughout.
Plays made on both sides of the field, but when it was all over, Team Georgia won the renewal – and players and coaches are already making plans to be a part of next year’s game and combine.
GAME AWARDS
When the dust had settled, the game awards were handed out:
OFFENSIVE MVP
Yulkeith Brown Yulkeith Brown 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Miami Central | 2021 State FL , WR, Miami Central (Texas A&M)
DEFENSIVE MVP
Neto Okpala Neto Okpala 6'3" | 225 lbs | DL Loganville | 2021 State GA , DE, Loganville, Ga. (Austin Peay University)
GAME MVP
Cedric Wynn, DB, Lee County
HEAD TURNERS SHOWED SOME SKILLS
Besides the game MVP winners, this contest had some standouts roaming the field all game.
For Florida, there were defensive standouts such as: Emile Aime Emile Aime 5'9" | 210 lbs | LB Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy | 2021 FL (LB, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), Matt Antezana (DL, Miami Gulliver Prep), Kesean Norris-Hayes Kesean Norris-Hayes 6'0" | 230 lbs | DL Miami Christopher Columbus | 2021 FL (DT, Miami Christopher Columbus), FIU signee Demetrius Hill Demetrius Hill 6'2" | 190 lbs | DB Miami Springs | 2021 FL (CB, Miami Springs), Maryland-bound Terrence Lewis Terrence Lewis 6'1" | 200 lbs | LB Miami Central | 2021 State FL , LB, Miami Central Stefon Young-Rolle, DL, Miami Central and Miami Christopher Columbus linebacker Dustin Viñas.
On offense, there were USF signee Cole Best (OL, Winter Park Trinity Christian), Colin Blazek (QB, Venice), University of Miami-bound tight end Kahlil Brantley Kahlil Brantley 6'2" | 200 lbs | TE Miami Northwestern | 2021 State FL (Miami Northwestern), Fredrick Cage (WR, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), USF signee John Cannon John Cannon K Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy | 2021 FL (K, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), FIU signees Keegan Davis Keegan Davis 6'3" | 230 lbs | LB Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast | 2021 FL (TE/DE, Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast) and Kareem Harden Kareem Harden 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL Fort Lauderdale Stranahan | 2021 FL (OL, Fort Lauderdale Stranahan), Tulane signee T.J. Huggins (WR, Miami Killian),
Lawrence Jones Jr (WR, Sanford Seminole), Taylor Jones (TE, Sanford Seminole), Ball State signee Kiael Kelly Kiael Kelly 6'1" | 200 lbs | QB Tampa Gaither | 2021 FL (QB, Tampa Gaither), Jaquez Moore (RB, Live Oak Suwannee), Middle Tennessee State signee Nick Vattiato Nick Vattiato 6'0" | 180 lbs | QB Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy | 2021 FL (QB, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), Sidarius Walker (RB, Lake Minneola) and offensive lineman Christopher Williams from Tallahassee Rickards.
Team Georgia was equally as impressive with offensive standouts
On offense, Georgia Tech signee Leo Blackburn Leo Blackburn 6'5" | 210 lbs | TE Westlake | 2021 State GA Jr. (WR, Westlake) Mason Bundy Mason Bundy 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Fannin County | 2021 State GA (OT, Fannin County), Cal Camp (QB, Morgan County), Daniel Gibbs (PK, Veterans), Keveon Robbins (RB, Hancock Central), Jeden Watson (OG, East Coweta) and Rome receivers Jay Wise.
Defensively, Ameron Bergeron (DB, Westover), Zy Brockington (DE, Colquitt County), Prince Green Prince Green 6'2" | 190 lbs | WR Griffin | 2021 State GA (CB, Griffin), Jordan Grier Jordan Grier 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Cedar Grove | 2021 State GA (DB, Cedar Grove), Jaidan Jackson (DT /DE, Grayson), Christopher Radford (MLB, Northside), Jomel Robinson, LB, MLK), Fernando Sanchez Fernando Sanchez 6'2" | 215 lbs | LB Grayson | 2021 State GA (LB, Grayson Central), Jaheim Ward (DB, Colquitt County) and Buford cornerback Malik Williams Malik Williams 6'0" | 170 lbs | DB Buford | 2021 State GA .
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