ORLANDO, Fla. – Hussein Howe ended his high school career exactly like he started it – hoisting the Class 2A Florida state championship trophy. Howe ran for 191 yards and five touchdowns as University Christian dominated Cambridge Christian 61-16 on Friday afternoon.
“We played UC ball, bully ball” said coach David Penland whose team racked up 412 yards rushing. “When you have a running back like Hussein (Howe) and Otis (Anderson) it’s hard to stop somebody. We’ve got a good offensive line and they gave them creases and they made big plays.”
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In the win Howe surpassed the 5000 career rushing mark in addition to racking up over 70 career touchdowns.
“It means a lot,” said Howe. “I worked hard over the off-season. My offensive line played great, without them I wouldn’t be able to do this. I give it all to them.”
University Christian has now won eight state titles. Following the win Penland issued a challenge to all of the underclassman. “Get a good taste of this experience because it’s now on you to keep this legacy going.”