MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Central Rockets scored a major upset in Sin City, beating three time defending national champ Bishop Gorman, 24-20, Friday night.
But they barely had time to savor their victory, as Hurricane Irma bore down on their hometown.
They couldn’t get back after their flight was canceled.
Sixty-nine players and team staff were stranded. Tens of thousands of dollars in travel and lodging costs the team hadn’t budgeted for.
Enter members of the Miami Dolphins, like Ndamukong Suh.
“It’s super easy. Guys realize we’re fortunate in a lot of ways, so it’s important for us to give back to youth and allow them to get home,” Suh said.