The Tampa Bay Tech Titans have been a force this fall. The team is ranked No. 2 in Class 7A and will play perennial national power Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas in the state final. Coach Bob Roberts has spent the last several weeks assessing his team’s play and working with coaches to prepare it for the big game. The players and coaches are pumped and confident for the game.
The Titans are on a roll. After losing to Armwood in the Class 7A semifinals last week, they swept the Hillsborough Terriers. Tech’s offense was led by senior Xavione Washington, a 222-pound bruiser who is averaging 142.6 yards per game. Evans could top 1,500 yards during the regular season. He had a huge game against Steinbrenner with 250 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 163 and four scores against Armwood.
The offense is balanced around a strong offensive line, led by solid quarterback Xavione Washington. The team’s offense also features big, powerful running backs and dynamic receivers, led by Greg Gaines III. The defense is anchored by a stout front four that has combined for 115 tackles for loss and 41 sacks. With a solid defense, Tech can make a statement in the postseason.
While Tampa Bay Tech has a formidable defense, its offense can also surprise teams. The 222-pound senior bruiser James Evans averages 142.6 yards per game and could break the 1,500-yard plateau during the regular season. In addition, he added a rushing touchdown in the last quarter against Armwood. A win against the Raiders would finish a perfect season for the Titans. And while the Titans’ defense has some holes to fill, the rest of the team is solid.
The defense is another strong point for Tampa Bay Tech. The team has won six straight games and is in prime position for another state championship run this season. However, its upcoming opponents are a tough test for its team. After all, St. Thomas Aquinas is one of the best programs in the country. The Titans’ runner-ups defended the state title in three of their last four games.
The defense is among the best in Hillsborough County. While Tech’s talent is on the defensive side, the Tigers have some high-profile players on offense. At quarterback, Xavione Washington is a 222-pound bruising force who averages 142.6 yards per game and can top 1,500 yards in a season. Against the Raiders, he ran for 163 yards and four touchdowns.
Despite a stellar defense, Tampa Bay Tech is still one of the top teams in Hillsborough County. Their offense is led by a 222-pound senior bruiser, James Evans, who is averaging 142.6 yards a night. He could top 1,500 yards during the regular season. Against Steinbrenner, Evans rushed for 163 and four touchdowns. He’s one of the best players in the state.
The Titans’ defense is one of the best in Hillsborough County, but they’re also loaded with talent on the offensive side. QB #7 Xavione Washington has a career rushing average of 142.6 yards per game and could reach the 1,500-yard mark during the regular season. Against Steinbrenner, Evans had a total of two touchdowns. He finished with 165 rushing yards in three quarters.
Despite being ranked No. 1, Tampa Bay Tech isn’t an underdog. The Titans are a national contender, with two senior quarterbacks. Their defense is loaded with talent. If they win the game, they will be a strong contender for the state championship. While the Raiders haven’t beaten the top teams in the state yet, they have a good shot at advancing to the final.
While the Titans’ defense has been a bit rusty in recent games, they’ve had some success in the playoffs. The Titans’ first playoff game was a win for the team, which won’t lose to Jesuit until the state title. But the team’s success isn’t enough to win this year. It must get its first win in six years in the same state.
