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 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,
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 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
YulkeithBrown5'11" | ATHMiami Central | 2021StateFL, WR, Miami Central (Texas A&M)
DEFENSIVE MVP
Neto OkpalaNetoOkpala6'3" | DLLoganville | 2021StateGA, 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 AimeEmileAime5'9" | LBMiami Gardens TRU Prep Academy | 2021FL (LB, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), Matt Antezana (DL, Miami Gulliver Prep),
Kesean Norris-HayesKeseanNorris-Hayes6'0" | DLMiami Christopher Columbus | 2021FL (DT, Miami Christopher Columbus), FIU signee
Demetrius HillDemetriusHill6'2" | DBMiami Springs | 2021FL (CB, Miami Springs), Maryland-bound
Terrence LewisTerrenceLewis6'1" | LBMiami Central | 2021StateFL, 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 BrantleyKahlilBrantley6'2" | TEMiami Northwestern | 2021StateFL (Miami Northwestern), Fredrick Cage (WR, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), USF signee
John CannonJohnCannonKMiami Gardens TRU Prep Academy | 2021FL (K, Miami Gardens TRU Prep Academy), FIU signees
Keegan DavisKeeganDavis6'3" | LBPort St. Lucie Treasure Coast | 2021FL (TE/DE, Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast) and
Kareem HardenKareemHarden6'5" | OLFort Lauderdale Stranahan | 2021FL (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 KellyKiaelKelly6'1" | QBTampa Gaither | 2021FL (QB, Tampa Gaither), Jaquez Moore (RB, Live Oak Suwannee), Middle Tennessee State signee
Nick VattiatoNickVattiato6'0" | QBMiami Gardens TRU Prep Academy | 2021FL (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 BlackburnLeoBlackburn6'5" | TEWestlake | 2021StateGA Jr. (WR, Westlake)
Mason BundyMasonBundy6'6" | OLFannin County | 2021StateGA (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 GreenPrinceGreen6'2" | WRGriffin | 2021StateGA (CB, Griffin),
Jordan GrierJordanGrier6'0" | DBCedar Grove | 2021StateGA (DB, Cedar Grove), Jaidan Jackson (DT /DE, Grayson), Christopher Radford (MLB, Northside), Jomel Robinson, LB, MLK),
Fernando SanchezFernandoSanchez6'2" | LBGrayson | 2021StateGA (LB, Grayson Central), Jaheim Ward (DB, Colquitt County) and Buford cornerback
Malik WilliamsMalikWilliams6'0" | DBBuford | 2021StateGA.
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