Cocoa QB Bradley Cantrell leads the Tigers to the 2017 Class 4A State Championship. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – The Cocoa Tigers (11-1) advanced to the Class 4A State Championship after a 49-14 win over University (10-2) Friday night from Cocoa Tigers Stadium.
The Tigers will look to defend their Class 4A State Title when they take on Raines Vikings (Jacksonville) December 7. Kickoff set for 7 p.m. from Orlando’s Camping World Stadium.
Raines Vikings (12-1) beat Bradford in their State Semifinal game 53-13.
Should Cocoa win the Class 4A State Title it would be Cocoa’s fifth State Championship under head coach John Wilkinson.
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Tri-Marea Charles carries the rock against University. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa RB Willie Gaines continued his remarkable stretch Friday night in the playoffs as Cocoa looks to repeat as State Champs. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa WR Rashean Lynn tip toes along the sideline against University. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa RB Jacquez Glasco runs past a University defender. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa Kicker Alex Petruzello tacks on a field toward the end of the 2nd quarter. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa DL Dajavon White, only a freshman, wreaked havoc in the trenches against University. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa RB Willie Gaines on a punt return against University. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa RB Willie Gaines eludes a University defender. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa QB Bradley CAntrell utilized his feet when needed as Cocoa marches to the Class 4A State Championship. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa OL Zachary Brasher lifts up his QB Bradley Cantrell after running in a touchdown against University. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa Tigers will now face Raines Vikings December 7 from Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa looks for one more win to earn back-to-back state championships on December 7. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa LB Andreal Curry and DL Howard Stewart flex their way to victory Friday night. Cocoa Tigers win 49-14 Friday night. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa players gather after beating University 49-14. (Colin Ziemer, SCD Image)Cocoa head coach John Wilkinson addresses his team after beating University in the Class 4A State Semifinal. (Colin Zimer, SCD Image)
