Overview
- Senior quarterback Semaj Beals threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing score to pace Roman Catholic.
- A takeaway-fueled defense forced four Bishop McDevitt turnovers, including Chase Hinton’s end-zone interception, and limited the Crusaders’ passing attack.
- The Cahillites built a 21-0 halftime lead and yielded only a late touchdown in the 28-6 result.
- Head coach Rick Prete said the win delivered Roman Catholic’s first state championship.
- Bishop McDevitt sophomore Jerome Larue Jr. was stretchered off in the fourth quarter; coach Jeff Weachter said he had movement and was hopeful about his status.