Football Preview: Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders vs. Victory Christian Academy Storm
The Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders will challenge the Victory Christian Academy Storm at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Clearwater Central Catholic is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 45-0 victory over Indian Rocks Christian. The Marauders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by 35 points or more this season.
Khayse Barrett
| 09/26/25 vs Indian Rocks Christian | 170.7 |
| 10/31/25 vs Boca Ciega | 169.5 |
| 09/05/25 vs Tampa Catholic | 169.5 |
| 09/19/25 vs Gadsden County | 160 |
| 09/12/25 @ Clearwater | 156.3 |
| + 5 more games |
Corey Simms and Khayse Barrett were among the main playmakers for Clearwater Central Catholic as the former gained 163 total yards and two touchdowns and the latter threw for 224 yards and two TDs on only 16 passes. Barrett's passing game has become a key predictor of the Marauders' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise.
Clearwater Central Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 258 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
Clearwater Central Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jsai Smith, Kellan Jackson, and Tyrique Harris picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Victory Christian Academy had just enough and edged out Lakeland Christian 33-31 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Storm.
A big part of Victory Christian Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Cru Slocum and his top target Donmari Earby. Slocum threw for 224 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Earby picked up 141 receiving yards and two scores. What's more, Slocum racked up 113.8 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September. Tucker Fox did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 83 receiving yards.
Victory Christian Academy's defensive line made their presence known, laying out the QB six times. The team can thank one different players for their defensive prowess: Preston Garcia, who each picked up one sack apiece.
The victory got Victory Christian Academy back to even at 5-5. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
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