Christian Deering scores his 13th rushing touchdown of the season. {Matt Rothman}
The North Broward Prep football team won only four regular-season games but made a strong postseason run, winning two playoff games before falling 27-25 to Coral Shores High School in the Semifinals.
The Eagles fell behind 14-0 early but responded with 15 unanswered points to take a one-point lead. Christian Deering scored his 13th rushing touchdown of the season before Ralph Diaz connected with Jack Payne for his 13th touchdown pass of the year. Mateo Sanchez then added a field goal to give NBP a 15-14 lead.
However, Coral Shores responded with two touchdowns to take the lead back. The Eagles scored again in the final minute on a touchdown pass from Diaz to Tanner Gillman, but couldn’t recover the ensuing onside kick.
Despite finishing the season with a 6-7 record, the Eagles had several players break or tie school records. Sanchez made nine field goals during the playoffs, including two from more than 50 yards. He also set the school record for career kicking points during NBP’s win over Avon Park High School. Sanchez is set to continue his football career at Boston College alongside long snapper Aidan Field.
The Eagles also recorded a 20-point win over Somerset Academy Canyons in the previous round. Thor Hwasta, who has already received a Division I offer, tied the school record for sacks in a season with 17.
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