California Open Division Small Schools Bowl Game Preview: San Marino vs. Central Catholic

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Team: Central Catholic (Modesto)
Overall Record: 15-0
Computer Ranking: No. 18 in California, No. 145 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Marin Catholic (Kentfield), 49-14
Passing Leader: Hunter Petlansky - 86 for 144, 1,580 yards, 16 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Justin Rice - 232 carries, 2,482 yards, 30 touchdowns; Jared Rice - 112 carries, 1,083 yards, 12 touchdowns. 
Receiving Leaders: Daron Bland - 21 catches, 429 yards, 4 touchdowns; Justin Rice - 14 catches, 182 yards.
Tackle Leaders: Kekupaa Freehauf - 143 total tackles, Austin Escobar - 107 tackles.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 semifinalist St. Mary's (Stockton), 36-22.

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Team: San Marino
Overall Record: 15-0
Computer Ranking: No. 45 in California, No. 452 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth), 36-35
Passing Leader: Carson Glazier - 210 for 269, 4,119 yards, 47 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
Rushing Leaders: Michael Chan - 195 carries for 1,139 yards, 21 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: J.P. Shohfi - 113 catches, 2,267 yards, 29 touchdowns; Aiden Santino - 65 catches, 1,460 yards, 15 touchdowns.
Tackle Leaders: Mark Wicke - 114 total tackles.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Monrovia, 49-14.

Game Time: Saturday, 4 p.m.
Site: Sacramento State
Outlook: The state championship games are old hat for Central Catholic, which has won a pair of state titles under coach Roger Canepa (2012, 2013). The Raiders have a pounding run game, with one rusher over 2,000 yards and another over 1,000 yards.

San Marino will bring one of the most prolific passing games in the state, including All-American receiver J.P. Shohfi, who is on the verge of setting a national record for receiving yardage in a season. He needs 161 yards to break the national mark of 2,427 yards.