2A

2021 FHSAA Football State Championships 2A Football State Championships

Area recap

Zephyrhills Christian 24, Lakeland Victory Christian 16

Trailing 16-6 in the third quarter, the Warriors stormed back, scoring the final 18 points of the game to win. That sets up a rematch with Orlando Christian Prep in the region final.

Prime time performers

WR EJ Allen, Jr., Jr., Zephyrhills Christian: Had two touchdown receptions, both in the second half, to lead the comeback in a win over Lakeland Victory Christian.

QB Adrian Miller III, Sr., Zephyrhills Christian: Threw for three touchdowns in a win over Lakeland Victory Christian.

Northside Christian 32, Community School of Naples 27

For the second straight season, the Mustangs rallied to advance in the region semifinals. This time, Northside Christian came back from a 21-7 halftime deficit. That extended the Mustangs’ win streak to five.

Prime time performers

QB Will Griffin, 8th, Northside Christian: Threw for 208 yards and a touchdown in a win over Community School of Naples.

CB/WR Joe Key, Jr., Northside Christian: Had an interception and a forced fumble in a win over Community School of Naples.

RB Justin Stephens, So., Northside Christian: Ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries in a win over Community School of Naples.

RB Zuri Watson, So., Northside Christian: Ran for 151 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in a win over Community School of Naples.

WR One Williams, Sr., Northside Christian: Had six catches for 118 yards and a touchdown in a win over Community School of Naples.

Naples First Baptist 43, Seffner Christian 0

The Crusaders struggled to find any rhythm in a loss that ended their quest to reach the state semifinals for the third straight season.

Friday’s region final schedule (Nov. 26)

Zephyrhills Christian at Orlando Christian Prep, 7:30

Northside Christian at Naples First Baptist, 7:30