Fuller’s Four Touchdowns Lift Football Past St. Mary’s Preparatory, 28-21

TOLEDO, OH – Senior running back Jeremiah Fuller rushed for 134 yards and four touchdowns to power Central Catholic to a thrilling 28-21 victory over two-time reigning MHSAA Division 2 state champion St. Mary’s Preparatory (5-3, 4-2 CHSL) on Friday during Senior Night at Gallagher Stadium.

With the hard-fought home victory, the Fighting Irish improve to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the Catholic High School League.

Fuller carried the ball 29 times, scoring on runs of 16 and seven yards in the first quarter to help Central Catholic build a 14-7 halftime advantage.  With the game hanging in the balance, Fuller delivered two more touchdowns in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter, scoring from four yards out before sprinting into the end zone from three yards with 1:10 remaining in regulation to secure the victory for the Scarlet & Gray.

Sophomore quarterback Lincoln Sellers complemented Fuller's impressive performance on the ground, completing 11-of-14 passes for 194 yards.  Sophomore wide receiver Robert Douglas III emerged as Sellers' favorite target, hauling in six receptions for a team-high 87 yards.

Central Catholic will close out its regular-season schedule on the road against De La Salle Collegiate on Friday, October 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Blue Devils Stadium, located on the campus of Lawrence Technological University.

Last fall, CCHS defeated the Pilots, 35-6, during Homecoming Weekend at Gallagher Stadium.  Central Catholic outgained De La Salle, 322-175, and finished with a commanding 17-8 advantage in first downs.

The Fighting Irish scored four of their five touchdowns on the ground, paced by running back Anthony Sylvester with a pair of scores.

Quarterback Ali Beydoun completed 6-of-10 passes for 156 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown pass to Fuller on Central Catholic’s opening play from scrimmage. Beydoun also led CCHS with 65 rushing yards on eight carries and a touchdown.