Football Topples Rival St. John's Jesuit at Home, 56-21
The Central Catholic football team toppled rival St. John’s Jesuit, 56-21, on Friday in Gallagher Stadium. With the impressive home win, the Fighting Irish improve to 6-1 overall, 3-1 in the Catholic High School League (CHSL).
The 2-time reigning state champions found the end zone the 1st 6 times it touched the pigskin to secure their 10th-straight triumph in the series.
Sophomore RB Jeremiah Fuller paced CCHS with 3 TDs in the 1st half, followed closely by 2 scores from senior RB Tyler Morgan.
The Scarlet & Gray also benefitted from fumble returns for scores from senior DL Curtis Strode, Jr. and senior LB Michael Besteda to force a running clock in the 2nd half.
Not to be overlooked by a strong running game and a stout defense, senior QB Isaiah Fox completed an efficient 12-of-13 passes for 235 yards and 2 TDs. Over the last 3 contests, the team captain is 33-of-41 passing (80.5%) for 630 yards with 7 TDs.
CCHS, which is ranked No. 3 in this week’s Associated Press Division III state poll, will return to the field against St. Mary’s Preparatory School next Friday, October 11. The opening kick against the Eaglets is slated for 7 p.m. at Gallagher Stadium. Prior to kickoff, Central Catholic will honor 38 seniors from the fall sports of football, marching band, cheerleading, boys’ cross country, boys’ golf, and girls’ tennis.
Last fall, Central Catholic posted a decisive 42-0 victory against SMPS at Milewski Field. CCHS scored 5 touchdowns in the 1st half to set the tone on the Red turf, including a team-high 3 scores from 2023 1st-team All-Ohio RB Marquan Braswell. They also registered an interception return for a score from junior CB Victor Singleton, a TD reception from junior WR Preston Fryzel, and a TD run by Morgan. As good as CCHS was offensively versus the Eaglets, its defense was even more stout. The Fighting Irish held St. Mary’s Prep to just 33 yards of offense.
