Football Demolishes De La Salle Collegiate in Regular-Season Finale, 34-7

SOUTHFIELD, MI — The Central Catholic football team capped its regular season with a commanding 34-7 victory over De La Salle Collegiate on Friday night at Blue Devils Stadium on the campus of Lawrence Technological University.

With the road triumph, the Fighting Irish finish the regular season with an 8-2 overall record, including a 5-1 mark in the Catholic High School League.

Senior running back Jeremiah Fuller rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries to lead the Scarlet & Gray. Fuller scored on runs of 38, five and 52 yards, marking the eighth time this fall he has scored at least three touchdowns.

Junior wide receiver David Yharbrough added two catches for a season-high 150 yards, hauling in touchdown passes of 80 and 70 yards from sophomore quarterback Lincoln Sellers. Sellers completed 8-of-20 passes for 204 yards, topping the 200-yard mark for the fourth time in his last six games.

On defense, senior defensive back Jason Lawson, Jr. recorded his team-leading third interception of the season in the first half.

Central Catholic now turns its attention to the postseason, marking its 23rd consecutive OHSAA playoff appearance under Head Coach Greg Dempsey and the 28th in program history.

The top 12 teams in each region qualify for the playoffs, with the top four seeds receiving first-round byes. Currently the top-rated team in Division II, Region 6, the Fighting Irish have secured a first-round bye and will host a regional quarterfinal matchup.