Miami-Dade High Schools | Dec. 2011

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  Norland High School players celebrate on the field after defeating Wakulla High School 38-0 in the FHSAA Class 5A Football Final at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's Shafique Neloms recovers Wakulla's quarterback Caleb Stevens fumble in the second quarter during FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's quarterback Tony Thomas earns a first down in the first quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland High fans show their support during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's Ereck Flowers, (75), and teammates, celebrate on the field after defeating Wakulla 38-0 during the FHSAA Class 5A Football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland running back Duke Johnson gains 9 yards as Wakulla's Kevin James pushes him out of bounds during FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's Damian Baker intercepts the ball intended for Wakulla's Mikal Cromartie in the second quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland running back Duke Johnson wearing a University of Miami Ibis hat celebrates on the field following the FHSAA Class 5A Football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Johnson scored five touchdowns in the game and is committed to attend the University of Miami next year. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland quarterback Tony Thomas on a quarterback keeper during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's running back Duke Johnson pulls in a pass reception during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland High School head coach Daryle Heidelburg jestures from the sidelines during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland quarterback Tony Thomas sets up to pass in the first quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland running back Duke Johnson scores one of five touchdowns during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's running back Duke Johnson gets by Wakulla defenders for a touchdown in the first quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's running back Duke Johnson leaps for yardage during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland head coach Daryle Heidelburg is hit with water as the team celebrates defeating Wakulla during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's Darren Owi hauls in a pass reception to the 5-yard line during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Wakulla's Marshane Godbolt can't get pass Norland's Teko Powell (58) and Anari Ragin (56) in the second quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Wakulla quarterback Caleb Stevens is sacked for a safety by Norland's Keith Brown (1) in the second quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's running back Duke Johnson gets by Wakulla defenders for a touchdown in the first quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's Shafique Neloms (33) celebrates with William Townsend on the field after Neloms recovered Wakulla's quarterback Caleb Stevens' fumble in the second quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Wakulla quarterback Caleb Stevens fumbles as he is hit bit Norland's Akeem Barton (53) and Paston Hinzey (55) in the second quarter during the FHSAA Class 5A football Finals at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando on Friday, December 16, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Central back Joseph Yearby runs with the football before Daytona Beach Mainland's Kelvin Flynt brings him down during a Class 6A state semifinal played at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Miami. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Daytona Beach Mainland high D.J Andrews runs down field before Central's Da'Wan Hunte brings him down during a Class 6A state semifinal played at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Miami. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Central high running back Joseph Yearby is congratulated by Damonte Davis after his first touchdown against Daytona Beach Mainland High during a class 6A state semifinal played at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Miami. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Central's Darreal Joyner runs downfield during a game against Daytona Beach Mainland High in a Class 6A state semifinal played at Traz Powell Stadium on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Miami. PETER ANDREW BOSCH / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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  Miramar's Devonte Mathis scores on a pass reception in the end zone during the third quarter of a Class 8A state semifinal against Columbus at FIU Stadium in Miami on Friday, December 9, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Miramar's Tracy Howard returns a punt in the second quarter during Class 8A state semifinal against Columbus at FIU Stadium in Miami on Friday, December 9, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Columbus quarterback Garrett Fortner is chased down by Miramar linebacker Trevon Coley during a Class 8A state semifinal at FIU Stadium in Miami on Friday, December 9, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Miramar's Tracy Howard is chased down by Columbus defenders, including Raul Diaz at his feet, during a Class 8A state semifinal at FIU Stadium on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Miami. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Miramar quarterback Cameron Hudge is chased down by Columbus linebacker Mike Ferro during a Class 8A state semifinal at FIU Stadium in Miami on Friday, December 9, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Columbuss Brandon Radcliffe gains yardage in the third quarter during a Class 8A state semifinal game against Miramar at FIU Stadium in Miami on Friday, December 9, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Miramar's Malcolm Lewis hauls in a pass reception for a first down as Columbus players Mike Ferro and Brandon Dagnesses stop him in the third quarter of a Class 8A state semifinal at FIU Stadium in Miami on Friday, December 9, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Norland's Duke Johnson, right, heads for a touchdown during a Class 5A state semifinal against Palmetto High on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 in Palmetto, Fl. Paul Videla / Bradenton Herald

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  Norland's Duke Johnson heads for a touchdown during a Class 5A state semifinal against Palmetto High on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 in Palmetto, Fl. Paul Videla / Bradenton Herald

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  Norland's Duke Johnson fends off Palmetto High School's Robert Jackson during a Class 5A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 in Palmetto, Fl. Paul Videla / Bradenton Herald

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  Norland's Damian Baker, right, runs the ball during a Class 5A state semifinal against Palmetto High School on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 in Palmetto, Fl. Paul Videla / Bradenton Herald

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  Booker T. Washington running back Krondis Larry runs for yardage as Cocoa's T.J. Montgomery tries to make the tackle during their playoff game at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miami. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Cocoa running back Tarean Folston runs for yardage during a playoff game against Booker T. Washington at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miami. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Cocoa running back Antwan Lee is brought down by Booker T. Washington's Terry Jefferson , left, during a playoff game at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miami. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Booker T. Washington quarterback Treon Harris is brought down by Cocoa's Grady Redding, left, and Anthony Cadore during their playoff game at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miami. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Cocoa running back Lorenzo Pratt runs for yards during a playoff game against Booker T. Washington at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miamil. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Booker T.Washington high running back Kevin Ferguson runs for yards as Cocoa High defenders try to tackle him during a playoff game at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miami. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Cocoa running back Tarean Folston runs for yardage during a playoff game against Miami Booker T. Washington at Curtis Park on Friday, December 2, 2011 in Miami. Peter Andrew Bosch / Miami Herald Staff

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  Southridge lineman Timothy Baugh attempts to hold off defenders while Jamal Adjamah runs the football during a regional final playoff game against Columbus at Southridge High on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Southridge's Jamal Adjamah attempts to outrun Columbus defenders during a regional final playoff game at Southridge High on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Columbus' Brandon Radcliffe runs in for a touchdown during the first quarter of a regional playoff game against host Southridge on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Southridge's Jamal Adjamah breaks away for a touchdown against Columbus during a regional final playoff game at Southridge High on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Southridge's Jeremiah McKinnon is taken down by Columbus defenders Trumaine Washington (24) and Deon Bush (2) during a regional final playoff game at Southridge High on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Southridge's Jeremiah McKinnon sets up to pass during a regional playoff game against Columbus at Southridge High School on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Columbus quarterback Garrett Fortner scrambles duing a regional final playoff game against host Southridge on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

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  Columbus' Jorge Lorenzo runs for extra yardage on a pass reception during a regional final playoff game against host Southridge on Friday, December 2, 2011. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff