We tell you everything you need to know about the 2022 Miami Central football team in this preview. We take a look at roster changes and what fans can expect from the team this season.
2021 Stats
- Overall Record: 12-2
- Points Scored: 585
- Points Allowed: 184
Key Losses
The Miami Central defense is tasked with replacing one of the state’s top linebackers in Wesley Bissainthe, as well as key names in the secondary including Anthony Rose, Alfonzo Allen, and Caleb Mckenzie. Elsewhere among the front seven, Raashaun Rainey, Dante Hunte, Solomon Charles-Pierre, and Keyondre Young are notable contributors who have moved on.
On offense, the Rockets lose one of their top running backs in Ghana Oboh, as well as a big piece of their offensive line in Daughtry Richardson. Several players at wide receiver have moved on, including Zaylan Reese, who was one of the Rockets’ top performers at the position last season.
Who’s Back
The 2022 Miami Central defense is headlined by one of the top defensive linemen in the state in rising senior Rueben Bain, who enjoyed a massive 2021 season when he collected 29.5 sacks. Shawn Smoak is another name who could play a key role for the Rockets in 2022, as is transfer addition Mark-Allen Gay Jr.
Offensively, the quarterback duo of Keyone Jenkins and Dylan Tulloch returns to lead the 2022 Miami Central offense, while two of the Rockets’ top rushers from last season, Ean Pope and Jonathan Harris, also return. Nathaniel Henry is another name to watch for. Rising senior Lamar Seymore is the biggest name returning at receiver, while Corey Washington and Cataurus Hicks are also names to know.
What to Expect
The defending Class 5A state champions, Miami Central enters the 2022 season as not only one of the top overall teams in the state, but also arguably the top team in a deep 2M-Region 4. Entering year one under new head coach Jube Joseph, could the Rockets bring home another state title? The answer is yes. Expect Miami Central to be one of the state’s top teams and contend for a state championship again in 2022.
Prediction
Miami Central will win 12 games this season, reaching at least a state semifinal.
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