It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Clearwater Central Catholic had no problem doing just that on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Carrollwood Day Patriots a 45-0 shutout. The Marauders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by 28 points or more this season.
Clearwater Central Catholic had a senior duo take command as Sean Cuono rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries and Jershaun Newton rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Cuono has posted since back in August.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Clearwater Central Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Clearwater Central Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jsai Smith and Tavauren Wilson ?.
The win was the third in a row for Clearwater Central Catholic, bringing their record for this year to 10-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43 points. As for Carrollwood Day, they moved to 7-4 with that defeat, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Clearwater Central Catholic has already played their next contest, a 35-14 victory against Lakeland Christian on the 29th. Carrollwood Day does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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