Chaminade-Madonna(12-2) reached the championship game for the ninth consecutive season and will be looking to win their fourth straight state crown. The Lions have captured six state championships in the past seven seasons and eight state titles overall.
The Lions have won 12 straight contests and outscored their opponents 637-221 this season. They walloped St. John Paul II 63-0 in the regional quarterfinal, pounded St. Andrew's 70-0 in the regional semifinal, knocked off Miami Edison 49-6 in the regional final and defeated Trinity Christian Academy 35-6 in the state semifinal. They have allowed just 12 points in four rounds of the FHSAA Playoffs.
There are plenty of offensive weapons on their offense. The Lions can plug in both Bekkem Kritza and Tyson Chance at quarterback anytime during the game. They can throw the ball down the field to wide receivers Jasen Lopez, Kyle Washington, Denairius Gray and Koby Howard. The rushing game is comprised of running back Derrek Cooper, Jaquari Lewis, Arwin Jackson and Camari Hall.
Clearwater Central Catholic(12-2) has never defeated the Lions and have lost on five different occasions. They have outscored their opponents 548-149 this year. The Marauders smashed Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 64-14 in a regional quarterfinal, blanked Carrollwood Day 45-0 in a regional semifinal, downed Lakeland Christian 35-14 in a regional final and edged Cardinal Newman 22-21 in overtime last week in a state semifinal.
The Marauders offense will be led by quarterbacks Khayse Barrett and Jershaun Newton. Running backs Nasir Hutchinson, Sean Cuono, Keo Jenkins and Tyree Jones will get their share of carries. The team can connect passes to wide receivers Brendan Wright, Brody Church, Yorel Stewart, Jesse Wilkins, Jsai Smith, Daveyon Epps and Luke Wilson.
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