PLANTATION, Fla. — The high school spotlight was on American Heritage as the Patriots hosted East St. Louis in Plantation.

American Heritage led 6-0 in the second quarter when Tremaine Mullen spun across the goal line for a short touchdown run, making it 12-0.

In the third quarter, the Patriots added to their lead. Nieman Lawrence escaped pressure and threw it up for his 6-foot-5 receiver, Tray Proctor, who came down with the touchdown to make it 21-0.

But East St. Louis stormed back.

Reece Shanklin found Ronnie Gomiller down the sideline for a 42-yard touchdown, tying the game at 28-28.

That sent the game to overtime.

On American Heritage’s possession, Lawrence faked the defense with play action and found a wide-open Michael Stringer on the far end of the field. The Patriots took a 35-28 lead.

Jaytoin Thomas sealed it with an interception.

American Heritage won 35-28.

Palmetto rolls past Mater Academy

In Miami-Dade County, Palmetto faced Mater Academy at Tropical Park.

In the first quarter, Palmetto was backed up facing third-and-20 when Jamison Larsen aired it out to Kaden Howard.

Howard hauled it in and raced 80 yards for a touchdown, giving the Panthers the early lead.

Then it was Larsen again, this time slinging it to Jefftavious Lyons.

The Panthers rolled, taking a 27-0 lead.

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