The Lions captured their fourth consecutive state championship. They won their past three state crowns versus the Marauders. Chaminade-Madonna made it seven championships in the last eight years and chalked up their ninth state title overall. The Lions made their state-record ninth consecutive appearance in the state finals.
Chaminade-Madonna(13-2) took a 7-0 lead on their first possession just seven plays into the contest at the 9:58 mark of the opening quarter. Running back Derrek Cooper sprinted up the middle on a 52-yard touchdown run.
In the second quarter, the Lions extended their lead to 14-0 with 7:00 remaining. Quarterback Tyson Chance connected a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Koby Howard on the right sideline.
In the second half, Chaminade-Madonna scored on their first drive with 5:32 to go in the second quarter for a 21-0 advantage. Wide receiver Denairius Gray caught a 20-yard pass on the right side from Chance.
Clearwater Central Catholic(12-3) was driving deep into enemy territory on their next possession. Quarterback Khayse Barrett fumbled the ball and Lions defensive back Leonzay Merzius returned it 78 yards for a touchdown to give them a 28-0 lead with 2:36 left in the third.
The Marauders broke the shutout at the 9:02 mark of the fourth quarter and they trailed 28-7. Running back Keo Jenkins plunged up the middle from one yard away.
The Lions expanded it to 35-7 with 4:45 remaining in the fourth. Chance threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jasen Lopez on the right side of the end zone.
After the Marauders lost the ball on downs, it would become 42-7 for Chaminade-Madonna with 2:58 left in the game. Running back Camari Hall rushed through the right side of the line from 30 yards out.
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