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Jones falls to American Heritage in Class 4A title game

Jones lost the 4A state title game on Saturday. Jones lost the 4A state title game on Saturday. (WFTV)

MIAMI, Fla. — Jones lost to American Heritage 33-28 in the Class 4A state title game at Pitbull Stadium in Miami on Saturday.

The Tigers have now lost to the Patriots in the state championship game in back-to-back seasons.

This game was tied 7-7 at halftime before American Heritage opened up a 26-7 lead after three quarters. Jones cut it to 26-21 and 33-28, but could get no closer.

Jones muffed a punt with under a minute to go and that was the difference.

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