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

TOLEDO, OH – Senior running back Jeremiah Fuller rushed for 127 yards and four touchdowns to lead Central Catholic to a 28-21 victory over two-time reigning MHSAA Division 2 state champion St. Mary’s Preparatory (5-3, 4-2 CHSL) on Friday on Senior Night at Gallagher Stadium. With the victory, the Fighting Irish improve 7-2 overall, 4-1 in the Catholic High School League.

Fuller finished with 28 carries, scoring on runs of 16 and seven yards in the first quarter to help the Fighting Irish build a 14-7 halftime advantage. He added touchdown runs of four and three yards in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter to help CCHS secure the home victory.

Sophomore quarterback Lincoln Sellers completed 10-of-13 passes for 206 yards to complement Fuller’s effort on the ground.

Central Catholic will conclude its regular-season schedule against De La Salle Collegiate on Friday, October 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at United Wholesale Mortgage Field (7171 Auburn Road, Utica, MI 48317).

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.