Miami Booker T. Washington solidifies No. 1 ranking with win over Miami Central

Terry Jefferson’s interception helped Booker T. Washington solidify its No. 1 national ranking as the Tornadoes defeated Central in front of 7,500.

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BY ANDRE C. FERNANDEZ

a1fernandez@MiamiHerald.com

Terry Jefferson wasn’t one of the biggest names in Friday night’s showdown between the top two ranked teams in the country.

But Jefferson made the play that may end up being remembered for securing Miami Booker T. Washington’s first national championship.

Jefferson’s 75-yard interception return for a touchdown with 9.9 seconds remaining secured a 28-17 victory for the Tornadoes against Miami Central before a sold-out crowd of 7,500 at Traz Powell Stadium.

Booker T. (2-0), the No.1 ranked team in the nation by USA Today and MaxPreps, dealt Central (1-1), ranked No. 1 by Rivals.com and PrepNation.com, its first loss to a Miami-Dade County team since 2008.