The Florida State University School Seminoles secured a dominant 42-6 victory over the Andrew Jackson High School Tigers during the FHSAA Class 2A regional quarterfinals on Friday night.
The game, held at Mike Hickman Stadium, allowed the No. 4 seed Seminoles to advance in the postseason bracket, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Florida High head coach Jarrod Hickman emphasized the necessity of a strong performance during this critical stage of the season.
Regarding the team’s effort to execute a complete game, the coach noted, “I’ve seen this for this group and been excited to try to put it all together.”
The Seminoles established control early, building a 28-0 lead by the second quarter.
Junior quarterback Jayme Miller led the offensive surge by throwing four touchdown passes throughout the contest.
Two of those scores were caught by four-star wide receiver Ar’Tavian “Bubba” Brown, while running back Brisyn Brown and receiver Messiah Anariva added the remaining touchdowns, according to local coverage.
The victory serves as a rebound for the Seminoles following their 31-27 loss to James S. Rickards during the regular season finale on Oct. 29.
Coach Hickman had specifically requested a fast start to avoid the slow momentum that plagued the team in previous losses.
Quarterback Jayme Miller credited the team’s resilience in overcoming obstacles during the game.
Reflecting on the challenge, Miller stated, “We pushed through adversity. It was hard, but we knew what we had to do.”
The win improves Florida High’s record to 9-2, while the Jackson Tigers conclude their season with a 7-4 record.
The Seminoles now look ahead to their next postseason challenge as they continue their pursuit of a state title.