Chaminade-Madonna(11-2) reached the championship game for the 10th consecutive season and will be looking to win their fifth straight state crown. The Lions have captured seven state championships in the last eight seasons and nine state titles overall.
The Lions have won four straight contests and outscored their opponents 517-152 this season. They walloped St. John Paul II 63-0 in the regional quarterfinal, powered by Miami Edison 47-18 in the regional semifinal, knocked off True North Academy 35-14 in the regional final and blanked Trinity Christian Academy 35-0 in the state semifinal.
They have numerous weapons on both sides of the ball. Running back Derrek Cooper leads the team on offense and will be their focal point. Arwin Jackson, Lee Prince Jr., Elijah Hardy and Nakia Lambright will also get their carries. Wide receivers Jasen Lopez, Denairius Gray, Tromon Isaac Jr., Ahmari Stevens, Peter Pierre and Cooper are expected to catch the ball from quarterback Malik Leonard.
Cardinal Newman(11-3) will be playing for their first state championship title. Crusaders head coach Jack Daniels is back in the state finals for the first time in 12 years. He led the Dwyer Panthers to two state championships in 2009 and 2013 as their head coach.
The Crusaders have prevailed in the past four games and outscored their opponents 484-217 this year. They shut out Benjamin 37-0 in the regional quarterfinal, handled Community School of Naples 45-14 in the regional semifinal, beat St. Petersburg Catholic 42-13 in the regional final and downed Carrollwood Day 48-33 in the state semifinal.
They will look toward their offense to get the victory. Quarterback Jyron Hughley can throw the ball to wide receivers Leslie Mosley, Ethan Holland, Logan Stepp and tight end Adam Bologoun-Ali. Their rushing attack consists of running backs Phoenix Donghia, Janarro Sumpter and Luke Dillon along with Hughley out of the option.
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