Fuller’s Three Touchdowns Lead Football Past Avon Lake, 35-7

TOLEDO, OH — The Central Catholic football team opened postseason play with a commanding 35-7 victory over Avon Lake on Friday in the OHSAA Division II Region 6 Quarterfinals at Gallagher Stadium. With the win, the No. 1 seed Fighting Irish improve to 9-2 overall, while the No. 8 seed Shoremen conclude their season at 6-6.

Senior running back Jeremiah Fuller scored three first-half touchdowns to help Central Catholic build a 28-0 halftime advantage. The two-time All-Catholic selection returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown before adding scoring runs of one and 57 yards. Fuller finished with 128 rushing yards on eight carries.

Sophomore quarterback Lincoln Sellers connected with senior wide receiver Amari Eliano on touchdown passes of 17 and 11 yards, helping establish a running clock for much of the second half. Sellers completed 9-of-15 passes for 131 yards, while Eliano finished with three receptions for 49 yards.

Defensively, freshman cornerback Troy Yharbrough recorded two interceptions to lead a strong effort by the Scarlet & Gray. The Fighting Irish also delivered a crucial goal-line stand to keep Avon Lake off the scoreboard in the first half.

Central Catholic will host No. 4 seed Clay (9-2) in the Region 6 Semifinals on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. at Gallagher Stadium. The Eagles advanced with a 33-5 victory over No. 5 seed Fremont Ross.