Wanted to enjoy the win last night before posting anything. Never do I take for granted state title wins and I was enjoying this one...and still am.
First off, congratulations to Havelock they had a great season and have an awesome coach and team. They are a class program and they'll be back.
The game itself was probably one of the most unique title games ever being played in the snow the whole time.
Catholic's first drive was dominant, including a 4th down conversion and taking 6:17 off the clock. Ball control was going to be key and CC dominated on that front.
Havelock would answer with an equally impressive drive to knot the score at 7. Catholic would respond right back with a Chris Walton sneak from the 1.
The game turned towards Catholic when they stopped Havelock on 4th down in CC territory. Catholic could've been up 20-7 at half, but holding penalties and a drop TD pass in the endzone on what looked like a tipped ball prevented it.
Second half after Havelock scored to make it 14-13 was all CC. Lamagae McDowell bulled in from 5 yards out, then on the same play got the 2pt conversion to make it 21-14.
Catholic would again stop Havelock this time in their own territory and put the game away on another Lamagae McDowell run to make it 28-14.
Interesting stat: Catholic was stopped only once by Havelock, the half ran out on them then a pick in the endzone with 30 seconds left.
What a season though. To start missing several defensive starters and still beating powerhouse Charlotte Christian told me this team was special.
A fifth state title for Catholic in their fifth different classification. Yes, for those wondering I agree with seadog this is the best Catholic team of all time.
However, I'm going to enjoy this one and in about 2 weeks I'll want it to be August again!
Go Cougars! Can you stop that Red Machine?!?! I'll answer that for you...HELL NO!
First off, congratulations to Havelock they had a great season and have an awesome coach and team. They are a class program and they'll be back.
The game itself was probably one of the most unique title games ever being played in the snow the whole time.
Catholic's first drive was dominant, including a 4th down conversion and taking 6:17 off the clock. Ball control was going to be key and CC dominated on that front.
Havelock would answer with an equally impressive drive to knot the score at 7. Catholic would respond right back with a Chris Walton sneak from the 1.
The game turned towards Catholic when they stopped Havelock on 4th down in CC territory. Catholic could've been up 20-7 at half, but holding penalties and a drop TD pass in the endzone on what looked like a tipped ball prevented it.
Second half after Havelock scored to make it 14-13 was all CC. Lamagae McDowell bulled in from 5 yards out, then on the same play got the 2pt conversion to make it 21-14.
Catholic would again stop Havelock this time in their own territory and put the game away on another Lamagae McDowell run to make it 28-14.
Interesting stat: Catholic was stopped only once by Havelock, the half ran out on them then a pick in the endzone with 30 seconds left.
What a season though. To start missing several defensive starters and still beating powerhouse Charlotte Christian told me this team was special.
A fifth state title for Catholic in their fifth different classification. Yes, for those wondering I agree with seadog this is the best Catholic team of all time.
However, I'm going to enjoy this one and in about 2 weeks I'll want it to be August again!
Go Cougars! Can you stop that Red Machine?!?! I'll answer that for you...HELL NO!
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