Central Catholic (Portland, Ore.) vs. Tigard (Ore.)
Central Catholic's Cameron Scarlett (22) is congratulated by teammates.
File photo by Larry Lawson
A Class 6A semifinal showdown featuring the top two teams in the final state media poll of the regular season. Top-ranked Central Catholic is averaging more than 53 points per game this season. The Rams (12-0) have a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in junior
Cameron Scarlett and senior
Ryan Nall. No. 2 Tigard (12-0) averages more than 55 points per game and has beaten every team on its schedule by at least 28 points. The Tigers also have a potent rushing attack, led by Montana-committed fullback
Aj Hotchkins (6-0, 225).
Just the facts: A win Saturday would put Tigard a step closer to its first state title since winning the Class 4A crown in 2003. For Central Catholic, the championship drought has been much longer. The Rams are trying to reach the winner's circle for the first time since their back-to-back titles in 1952-53. … This is a rematch of a state quarterfinal game won by Tigard last season. The teams have met only one other time in the last 10 seasons.
Mitch Stephens: Tigard 35, Central Catholic 31
Kevin Askeland: Central Catholic 35, Tigard 13
Jamie DeMoney: Central Catholic 29, Tigard 27
Stephen Spiewak: Central Catholic 20, Tigard 10
Leland Gordon: Tigard 42, Central Catholic 40
Colin Ward-Henninger: Central Catholic 49, Tigard 28
Jamie DeMoney is in his 20th season covering high school sports and recruiting. He is a Regional Content Manager and Product Specialist for XOS Digital and compiles the National Prep Poll for World Features Syndicate.
