Football Runs Away From Rival Whitmer in Battle for First Place in TRAC, 28-7
The Central Catholic football team flexed its muscles en route to securing a 28-7 triumph against rival Whitmer on Friday. With the impressive win, the Fighting Irish improve to 6-2 overall, 5-0 in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference.
After a 90-minute lightning delay, CCHS jumped out a 21-0 halftime lead and held the Panthers (6-2, 4-1 TRAC) to a season-low point total to stretch its win streak to six-straight contests.
The Fighting Irish which is ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press Division II State Poll for a second-straight week, finished with a 396-301 advantage in total offense.
Individually, junior QB Ty'Waun Clark completed eight of 14 passes for 252 yards and one TD and ran for another score to help the Scarlet & Gray claim sole possession of first place in the TRAC. Clark was credited with an 83-yard TD strike to senior WR Josh Lee and a two-yard scoring run.
Junior RB Chris Edmonds added a pair of TD runs, covering 4 and 9 yards, respectively.
With only two weeks left in the regular season, the Fighting Irish now have the inside track on capturing their fourth-straight TRAC championship and 8th overall in the last 11 seasons since the league’s inception in 2011.
Central Catholic, which is riding a 23-game win streak against TRAC opponents dating back to 2017, will return to the field against Fremont Ross (7-1, 4-1 TRAC) on Friday, Oct. 15. The opening kick vs. the Little Giants is slated for 7 pm in Don Paul Stadium.
