Through the Smoke

Booker T. Washington becomes the fourth consecutive team that represented the Miami Dolphins which won the National Tournament.

“It was an awesome run by Booker T.,” said Twan Russell, Director of Youth and Community Programs. “The road to the championship had many amazing teams and a lot of close games. Booker T. went undefeated by winning all 12 games over the best talent in the United States. Booker T. showed character and continued to battle through each game. Congratulations to Coach (Tim) Harris and Booker T. Washington on winning the 2012 7-on-7 High School National Tournament. All of us from the Miami Dolphins and South Florida are very proud of you.”

Booker T. Washington went undefeated (12-0) throughout the tournament, averaging 42.8 points per game while holding the opposition to 20.5 ppg, outscoring their opponents by a total score of 514-246.

After going undefeated in the first day of the tournament (5-0), Booker T. faced Washington and Dallas in round robin play.

The Dolphins (Booker T.) defeated Washington, 56-14. The first three plays by the Dolphins resulted in two touchdowns. After Booker T. racked up six interceptions and eight touchdowns the game was out of reach.

The Dolphins knocked off Dallas, 52-38, to earn the top seed in the AFC Playoffs. The game came down to the wire as Dallas gave the Dolphins the biggest test of the weekend. Three interceptions helped the Dolphins defeat Dallas.

The Dolphins began the AFC Playoffs against divisional rival, the New York Jets. The Dolphins dominated from the opening drive and never looked back. The Dolphins defeated New York, 48-14.

In the quarterfinals, the Dolphins faced another divisional rival, the New England Patriots. The Dolphins tied the game with 18 seconds left before halftime at 28-28. The Dolphins intercepted the ball with 10 seconds left on the clock to hold on to the win, 31-28.

In the semi-finals, the Dolphins faced the Houston Texans. The Dolphins and Texans were very evenly matched and both teams competed to the end. The Dolphins was victorious ending the game with a touchdown that secured a victory, 31-24.

The Dolphins next challenge was against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game. The Dolphins separated themselves from the Bengals and won by the score, 44-14.

For the 2012 7-on-7 National Championship, the Dolphins faced the Detroit Lions. The Dolphins scored on the opening play and put the Lions on their heels. The Lions would rally back on a seven-play drive and score a touchdown. Afterwards, the Dolphins scored 10 unanswered points to take a 17-7 lead. The Lions continued to battle back, but the Dolphins defense held off the Lions late charge by intercepting a pass to seal the game. Booker T. helped the Dolphins become the first ever four-time champion of the NFL’s HSPD National Tournament.

The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to emphasize the importance of education, physical fitness, and positive choices for kids in a safe and fun environment. The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders in staying physically active through our Junior Training Camps (JTC), Youth Football Clinics, and Youth Football Camps.

You may visit DolphinsAcademy.com to sign up for youth football clinics, youth football camps, and school visits.

For more information on the Miami Dolphins Youth Football Clinic, Youth Football Camps, or school visits, contact the Miami Dolphins Youth and Community Programs Department at (305) 943-7272 or youthprograms@dolphins.com.

I didn't know they had events like this, very cool.

Anyone else not shocked at all that a Florida school has won it 4 times in a row?

Just a quick question...is the common consensus on this board that M. Thomas and D. Kirkland are going to the same school???

lol.