Class 7A
2021 FHSAA Football State Championships 7A Football State Championships
Area recap
Tampa Bay Tech 26, Palmetto 18
Ahead 19-3 in the second half, the Titans had to hold off a rally to stay undefeated and reach the region final for the second straight season. Once again, the defensive line applied pressure in crucial situations down the stretch to seal the win.
Prime time performers
WR Greg Gaines III, Sr., Tampa Bay Tech: Caught a touchdown pass that was set up by another highlight-worthy reception in a win over Palmetto.
QB Xavione Washington, Jr., Tampa Bay Tech: Threw for three touchdowns in a win over Palmetto.
Wharton 36, Lehigh Acres Lehigh 0
The Wildcats relied on their suffocating defense to shut down five-star running back Richard Young and got big plays in the passing game to move on and set up a rematch with Tampa Bay Tech in the region final.
Prime time performers
LB Daveon Crouch, Sr., Wharton: Made an impressive one-handed interception in the second half of a win over Lehigh.
QB Carson Mohler, Sr., Wharton: Threw for two first half touchdowns in a win over Lehigh.
ATH Arkese Parks, So., Wharton: Ran 68 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the second half in a win over Lehigh.
Region final schedule (Nov. 26)
Wharton at Tampa Bay Tech, 7:30
