Chaminade-Madonna Covers American Heritage

     The Chaminade-Madonna Lions handled the American Heritage Patriots 46-27 at Vince Zappone Field in Hollywood on Friday. The two Broward County powerhouses have met annually nine times in the past 10 seasons. Both programs have been considered state contenders on an annual basis. 

     It was a high scoring first half for both teams. Chaminade-Madonna(2-1) had a 27-13 advantage at halftime. American Heritage(1-2) gained a point when they exchanged touchdowns early in the third quarter for a Lions 33-20 lead. The Lions outscored the Patriots down the stretch 13-7 during the final quarter.