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1983 3A Title Titusville vs Palatka

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These are some highlights from the 1983 3A final, which featured the 1981 3A champion and 1982 3A champion teams.

Titusville, under coach Al Werneke, was one of the powerhouse teams of the 1980's, with 6 playoff appearances, 13 playoff wins, 2 state titles, and 1 runner-up.  They stomped St Thomas Aquinas in the semis.

Palatka was lead by first-year coach Jim McCool and won some close playoff games to get to the finals.  

Back then, title games were often played at the home field of one of the finalists and getting to see a final on TV was a real treat.  

 


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Good old Draa Field. I remember traveling to that stadium many times for both Titusville and Astronaut football games. It was nice how one sideline was for the Terriers, and had their logo, and the other sideline was for the War Eagles, and had their logo. Now, neither team plays there anymore if I am correct.

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