Cocoa vs Trinity Ky.

[Cat_Scratch]

Just to keep the board talking I thought I would bring up this game.

 

Both teams are about even talent wise. Cocoa may have a little more octane on Defense while Trinity looks about even on offense, talent wise.

 

Special team play could be the factor, isn't that what they say when 2 teams are matched up fairly well? It the old saying holds true then it could be a long ride home for Cocoa, but my gut is saying that Cocoa will bring their game to Kentucky and play their hearts out. They need this OOS win for the respect that it will bring back to Florida.

 

I can't give an honest opinion on the score since I'm bias toward Cocoa, so I'll just say that the game could be decided by a FG, and our 8th grade kicker better start practicing for the biggest kick of his life. lol...

 

Any thoughts?

[HSDAD2014]

FL needs this one, go Cocoa.

[STARaiders2014]

FL needs this one, go Cocoa.

I agree....havent seen any of Trinity so I have no clue what they have but if they have similar talent to Cocoa then this should be one helluva game

[BrowardHandicapper]

Just checking out Trinity who appears to be the #2 ranked team in Kentucky....they lost (14-21) @  the #1 ranked team in Tennessee (Ensworth) , tough loss to the #1 ranked from Indiana -Carmel (7-10 ). Beat Imhotep Charter out of Philly ranked #13 in PA (30-6) and won @ Colerain, OH (ranked 52 in OH) 27-17 . 

As for Cocoa they defeated Titusville 31-17 and Astronaut 49-14. 

I would think Trinity is the more prepared and seasoned team for this matchup.  Talent wise I would think Trinity is at least on par with Cocoa and has the home field advantage.  Which is typical since almost all Florida teams play on the road for national matchups...

 

Routing for Cocoa but I'll take a guess and call this one (sorry to be the spoiler):

 

Cocoa 20   Trinity 33

[imjustafan2]

I'll be rooting for Cocoa, too. I'm going to make the trip up from Knoxville meet up with my brother in Lexington then head over to Louisville for the game. We're both Cocoa alumni from way back. It's hard to get HS football out of your system. Go Tigers!

[Cat_Scratch]

Calpreps has Cocoa ranked at 532, and Trinity Catholic at 85. Cocoa
traveled to the Northern part of Kentucky to play Trinity. Trinity paid
for the airfare and the Hotel if what I've heard is true. The game
started at 7:30 last Friday night and the weather was perfect. The field
is the same artificial surface they use in the NFL. Top notch stadium
to say the least. Trinity is a very rich school because of the alumni
support.

Trinity dressed 80 players while Cocoa dressed 30. The cheerleaders for
Cocoa displayed a banner that read "30 Players, 1 heartbeat". It fired
up the Trinity fans. The student body was very boisterous
understandably.

Cocoa's opening kick was received at the 10 and returned to the 43 or
about. Trinity went 3 and out and punted. Cocoa receives the punt at the
5. Cocoa, runs for a first then passes for a 75 yard TD. Cocoa 7,
Trinity 0. Trinity returns the kick to the Cocoa 45, Cocoa kicker
injured and taken off the field and transported out. Brooks takes
Trinity down the field with some very good power running mixed with
great O-line play. Trinity passing game isn't clicking, but Brooks is,
TD. Their senior QB was out due to injuries but released to play this
week, you will see him the second half. Cocoa takes kick to midfield but
is called for holding, the ball is place at the 14. Cocoa gets a first
down and then held to a 3rd and 11. Trinity takes the ball to the 32
after a 20 yard punt. Trinity scores on a TD pass on 3rd and 10. Trinity
14 Cocoa 7. Cocoa takes the kick to the 30. Trinity has PI called
keeping the drive alive. Cocoa scores on a run. Tied 14-14. Trinity fair
catches at the 40. Penalties force a punt, Cocoa has the ball at their
40. Judson to Dean on a deep pass, TD. Cocoa misses extra point. 20- 14
Cocoa. Kick is out of bounds, Trinity ball at the 35. 3 and Out for
Trinity. Cocoa lets the punt roll dead at the 20. Judson to Dean for
another TD. Cocoa tries for 2 but stopped on the one. 26-14 Cocoa. Cocoa
kicks it out of bounds again. Trinity starts at the 35 again. Brooks is
a beast running over tacklers in gains of 4 and 5 yards per. Brooks
rips one off for 20. Trinity moving the ball. QB fumbles the hand off,
A nice drive killed by the Sophomore QB. His time is limited. Cocoa takes

over at the 27, 3 and out. Punt is a beauty.
Trinity hits a deep pass and Brooks takes the ball inside the
redzone. Brooks is unstoppable, Trinity first and goal with 45 seconds
in the half. Trinity throw a interception, Cocoa kneels to end the half.

Cocoa take the kick to start the second. Cocoa takes the ball on the 20,
drives to the T46, 3rd and 6. 4th and 2. Trinity takes over on downs,
nice stop. New QB for Trinity as they send in their senior. 3 and out,
Trinity punts. After a very nice punt to the 5, Cocoa gets a first and
then drops a sure TD pass, Dean was all alone at midfield, the ball was
right on the numbers, he's gotta feel sick. Cocoa punts, mishandled by
Trinity but they recover at the 46. Cocoa is looking tired, but still
lots of time left. This could be bad for Cocoa. Couple of flags thrown
Cocoa's way. Mistakes are keeping the drive alive. Trinity on Cocoa's
37, 4th and one Trinity going for it. Brooks gains 3 yards on sheer
strength, he runs like Peterson. Always getting yards after being hit.
TD Pass Trinity on a well defended WR. Senior QB has a decent arm. Nice
accurate throw into coverage. Game on, Cocoa 26, Trinity 21. Trinity
pumped up and going crazy. Cocoa takes the kick to the 39. 3 and out,
bad snap, Gardner has to leap to catch the snap and the defenders are
swarming him, he get about 15 yards but short of the 1st down. Trinity
takes over on a short field. Trinity feeds Brooks the ball, he is
running his heart out. 5, 10, 15, Brooks is hitting holes hard and
gaffing Cocoa's D. Brooks runs in for a TD. 28-26, Trinity takes the
lead. PF called on Trinity, will accessed on the kick. The fans are
going crazy. Cocoa takes the kick to the 50. Cocoa is feeding Weaver the
ball, he still looks healthy and getting some yards. Cocoa drives in
for a TD, but misses extra point, Cocoa takes the lead back. 32-28
Cocoa. Kick goes out of bounds again for the 4th time. Trinity is
feeding Brooks the ball, he is unstoppable. Brooks will have over 200
yards if he keeps it up. TD Brooks, 35 - 32 Trinity takes the lead back.
10 minutes left. Cocoa 3 and out. Trinity with 9
minutes left, the 3 missed extra points are really looking bad for Cocoa
right now. Trinity takes the ball to the 45 on a short kick. Brooks
takes it to the 25. 4 minutes left. Brooks to the 20, Brooks to the 12.
First and goal at the 8. Holding Trinity, declined, 2nd and goal from
the 11. Brooks to the 3, 3rd and goal. Brooks to the 2, Brooks hit in
the back field for a 1 yard loss. Cocoa ball with 1:50 left. Weaver run
to the 15 gives Cocoa some room. Cocoa slow to get the ball off, 1:20 on
the clock. Judson to Dean, Dean tackled before the ball is to him, no
PI called, Cocoa fans booing, Trinity fans cheering. It was a PI. It's
the only bad call tonight, and at the worse time. Judson runs out of
bounds and gains another 1st. Clock with 52 ticks now. Weaver run up the
middle gets 7 yards, why run now when you have Judson and Dean??? Cocoa
with another run, omg, are you kidding me??? 3rd Time out called.
Judson drops to pass, WR's are covered, Judson is sacked, 1st of the
night. 4th and 3 with  42 seconds left, Cocoa is near the 50. Judson
drops back, receivers are scrambling, Judson heads for the sideline and
is stopped a yard short. 35 seconds left and Trinity takes over on
downs. Trinity is in the victory formation. Kneels twice and ends the
game.

Have to say it was exciting and that doesn't really make it sound as
good as the game was. A very talented Cocoa was evenly matched up
against a very talented school. It was David vs Goliath. Trinity had the
depth to take it all 4 quarters while Cocoa looked tired at the start
of the 4th yet they never quit. I have to say that no team Cocoa's size
in America will beat them. They looked that good that night.

The injured Kicker will play for Cocoa for another 4 years. His parents
are behind him and are very supportive. It is really a shame he is
injured so early in the season. As an 8th grader, he will have many
opportunities ahead of him, and I hope to see him on the field in
December.