Palm Bay’s Ken McKay looks to get around the tackle of Caleb McMillian of Bishop Moore during Friday’s game.
Class 5A Regional Semifinals
At Palm Bay High School, Melbourne
Top performers: Bishop Moore: Trilion Coles rushed for 119 yards, scoring on carries of 9 and 19 yards; Palm Bay: Ken McKay caught five passes for 50 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown, and rushed for 50 yards. Stuart Brown passed for 176 yards, and Dez Arthur caught six passes for 83 yards.
Key play: The Hornets defense ended the long Pirates opening drive by stripping a ball carrier, and Caleb McMillian picked up the ball to run 77 yards to the other end zone for a momentum-changing turnover and touchdown.
Record: Bishop Moore (11-1); Palm Bay (10-1).
Next week: Bishop Moore vs. Cardinal Gibbons or Plantation American Heritage
Full game report: (link here)
Brian McCallum, FLORIDA TODAY