Coral Gables runs past Coral Park, remains unbeaten

Coral Gables has had plenty of regular season success the past couple of seasons.

To take it up a notch and contend for a state championship, the Cavaliers know they have to be effective in all three phases of the game.

Gables’ special teams showed its potential during a 61-0 rout of Coral Park Friday afternoon at Tropical Park.

The Cavaliers (6-0, 2-0 in District 14-8A) blocked three punts, returning the first two for touchdowns to start the rout. Gables also returned a punt and a kickoff for a touchdown.

Robert McWilliams blocked two of those punts leading to touchdown returns by Derrius Perryman and Nadarien Jones.

Gilbert Frierson later returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown and Rayquan Berry ran back the opening kickoff of the second half 73 yards for a score.

Gables ran only 11 plays on offense, totaling 131 rushing yards.

Jamar Thompkins led all Gables rushers with 62 yards and two touchdowns on three carries.

This story was originally published October 14, 2016 at 8:44 PM with the headline "Coral Gables runs past Coral Park, remains unbeaten."