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Cardinal Newman Dethrones Chaminade-Madonna for First 1A State Title, 17-14

Defense plus special teams, keyed by Jyron Hughley, carried the Crusaders past the four-time champions.

The Cardinal Newman team poses with the trophy after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Overview

  • West Virginia-bound senior Jyron Hughley broke free for a 69-yard touchdown and later hit Ethan Holland for a 35-yard score while contributing on defense and special teams.
  • Nathaniel Parks converted a 36-yard fourth-quarter field goal to extend the lead to two possessions at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium in Miami.
  • Chaminade-Madonna’s points came on two 1-yard runs by Derrek Cooper, but Knox Fletcher secured the win by recovering the late onside kick.
  • Cardinal Newman forced multiple turnovers with several sacks and blocked field goals, including a key block by Kahlil Gabaud, stalling one of the state’s most explosive offenses.
  • The Crusaders finished 12-3 and ended the Lions’ four-year title run; coach Jack Daniels earned his third state championship as Chaminade-Madonna closed at 11-3.