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Kickoff for the Cocoa vs. Dr. Phillips spring football game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The bad news is the weather doesn’t look good at the moment. An official here who just checked the weather said thunderstorms are predicted for right around the planned start of this game. Let’s hope not.

I should mention that I am at Dr. Phillips High School. And if you haven’t been here before — this is my first time — it’s right across from Universal Studios. Looking out the press box window, I see the Harry Potter ride.

Due to weather , the game will be started early. Kickoff should be about 7:05 or 7:10 p.m.

Be sure to wave at Bo Brown!

Cocoa won the toss and has deferred. Dr. Phillips will receive the ball.

Dr. Phillips is moving the ball. Cocoa already has taken a timeout. That’s two first downs already for the Panthers, who are now at Cocoa’s 36.

A big sack by Devin Mead pushed the Panthers back and eventually forced a punt. Cocoa will take over at its 25.

Antoine Lee had a nice run, giving Cocoa a first down. He picked up 16 yards and the Tigers have the ball at their own 45.

After a four-yard rushing loss, Cocoa has the ball third and 10 at its 45. The Tigers just took their second timeout. The game is scoreless with 6:19 to play in the first quarter.

Huge run by Tarean Folston takes Cocoa down to the 19.

Two plays after Folston’s big run, Antwan Lee busted through the middle for a 16-yard touchdown run. Matt Adams added the extra point and Cocoa leads Dr. Phillips 7-0 with 5:20 to play in the first quarter.

Dr. Phillips goes three plays and out and punts. The Tigers take over at their 46.

Lee and Folston have Cocoa on the move again. The Tigers are now down to the Panthers’ 27.

Maurice Pugh’s first pass attempt is a touchdown — a 15 yard pass to Brian Johnson. Adams kicks the extra point and Cocoa leads Dr. Phillips 14-0 with 5 seconds remaining in the first quarter.

END OF FIRST QUARTER SCORE: Cocoa 14, Dr. Phillips 0

SECOND QUARTER
Dr. Phillips is on the board after a 25-yard touchdown pass from Nick Patti to Trey Griffey. Pedro Lalor kicked the extra point and Cocoa leads Dr. Phillips 14-7 with 9:56 to play in the second quarter.

Cocoa, leading 14-7, is moving right down the field. Lee ran for 17 yards, followed by a Dr. Phillips personal foul. The Tigers now have the ball at the Panthers’ 12-yard line. Time out, Dr. Phillips. There is 7:38 to play in the first half, and the weather is getting nastier.

After Folston slipped and ran for no gain, Lorenzo Pratt, who will be a sophomore in the fall, ran it in from 12 yards out. Adams added the extra point and Cocoa leads Dr. Phillips 21-7 with 6:55 remaining in the second quarter.

Lee recovered the fumble on the kickoff and Cocoa takes over on Dr. Phillips 33.

And the rain sends the fans scurrying for cover!

Cocoa now down to the 10.

Pratt scored his second touchdown of the game, this time on a 4-yard run. The extra point failed and Cocoa leads Dr. Phillips 27-7 with 3:34 to play in the second quarter.

Immediately after Cocoa’s last touchdown, play was suspended due to lightning in the area. So, we’ll take a break and see what happens.

The game has now been cancelled. That’s all, folks.