With a playoff game on the line, Catholic Central rose to the challenge on Friday. They strolled past the Belleville Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 35-21. The Shamrocks' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
It was another big night for Jaden Pydyn, who rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 38 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Samson Gash also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Catholic Central was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 211 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Charles Britton Iii and Bryce Underwood certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Britton Iii picked up 146 receiving yards, while Underwood threw for 219 yards and a touchdown.
Catholic Central's record now sits at 12-0. As for Belleville, their loss dropped their record down to 10-2.
Catholic Central will face off against Cass Tech at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Cass Tech will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Catholic Central surely won't give up without a fight. Belleville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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