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. Junior wide receiver David Yharbrough added two catches for a season-high 150 yards, hauling in a pair of touchdown passes from sophomore quarterback Lincoln Sellers, who completed 8-of-20 passes for 192 yards.

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.