TOP GAMES OF THE WEEK PREVIEW: Tampa Bay Tech at Steinbrenner

Tampa Bay Tech Titans (0-0) at Steinbrenner Warriors (0-0)

When: Friday

Where: Warrior Field, Lutz

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET

Internet Stream: NFHS Network (Paid Subscription Required)

Coaches: Jayson Roberts, Tampa Bay Tech; Andres Perez, Steinbrenner

Last Four Meetings
2014: Tampa Bay Tech 30, Steinbrenner 15
2013: Tampa Bay Tech 54, Steinbrenner 28
2012: Tampa Bay Tech 42, Steinbrenner 16
2011: Tampa Bay Tech 35, Steinbrenner 25

Skinny: It has been six years since both teams have met face-to-face on the field, so for the fifth overall meeting of these two 2019 playoff programs is a sure fitting way to start the 2020 season. For the visiting Titans, they are going to be looking once again to All-State quarterback David Wright (2021) to lead the way this season once again. Wright threw for 2,300+ yards and 27 touchdowns on his way to helping lead the Titans to the playoffs. One of his favorite targets is back in Greg Gaines III (2022) who had 664 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns in 2019. For the host Warriors, they will have some key guys returning from the school’s historic season of reaching the Class 8A Final Four where the fell to eventual state runner-up, Apopka. Utility/Athlete Deon Silas (2021) is back after having over 2,000 all-purpose yards along with 24 total touchdowns either on the ground, receiving, kickoff returns or punt returns. However, the Warriors are having to replace All-State quarterback Haden Carlson who accounted for over 2,300 yards of offense through the air for the Warriors and it is uncertain who will step into those shoes and lead as the signal-caller just yet. Other key players returning including All-State linebacker Austin Brannen (2021) (153 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 2 FR, 3 FF in 2019), All-State defensive back Matt Durrance (2021) (99 tackles, 4 INTs, 10 pass breakups in 2019), and DL Desmond Mamudi (2021)

Joe Pinkos’ Forecast: Tampa Bay Tech by 3

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Tampa Bay Tech (0-0) at Steinbrenner (0-0)
When: Friday
Where: Warrior Field, Lutz
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET#flhsfb @TBTFootball @tech813coach @SteinbrennerFB @gshswarriors @SteinbrennerFFB

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