Chaminade-Madonna defeats Clearwater Central Catholic once again for Florida 1A title: Live updates recap

The Lions and Marauders meet in the state championship game for the third consecutive year, result remains the same

Clearwater Central Catholic vs. Chaminade-Madonna FHSAA 1M Final December 7, 2023 / Matt Christopher

The Florida High School Athletic Association's (FHSAA) high school football state championship series goes from The Villages in Mid-Central Florida down to the 305 in Dade County.

A matchup many are familiar with will kick things off when Clearwater Central Catholic (12-2) takes on 8-time state champion Chaminade-Madonna (12-2) for the Class 1A state championship.

Follow along at High School On SI for live updates throughout the night between the two programs down at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.

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	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	OT
CCC	0	0	0	7	7
Chaminade	7	7	14	14	42

PREGAME

The Class 1A state championship is slated to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Chaminade will receive to start the game, about to kick off.

1st quarter

Derek Cooper punctuates the opening drive for Chaminade with a 53-yard burst up the middle on third down, as he outruns the CCC defense to the end zone. It's 7-0 Chaminade 9:56 in the first quarter.

CCC drives into Chaminade territory on its first drive, but a fumble forced by Anthony Smith is recovered by Kelly Sejour Jr. to give the ball back to the Lions.

The Marauders bounce back quickly from the turnover, forcing a 3-and-out.

CCC with the first punt of the game to end the first quarter.

2nd quarter

Tyler Chance comes in at QB for Chaminade but it's another quick 3-and-out for the second straight drive.

Another big turnover by Kelly Sejour Jr., this time an interception with CCC just outside the red zone. Marauders have been in Chaminade territory every drive and have nothing to show for it.

Chaminade cashes on the turnover, Tyler Chance hitting Koby Howard for a 27-yard touchdown pass. Lions take a 14-0 lead with 6:58 left in the half.

Big fourth down reception for Keo Jenkins to keep CCC's drive alive as time is winding down in the first half.

Another turnover deep in Chaminade territory for CCC, a center-QB exchange is fumbled and Anthony Smith recovers

After Chaminade punts, CCC get the ball back with 58 seconds left. Marauders also get the ball to start the second half.

Chaminade's Izziek Chandler picks off a pass for the Lions' fourth turnover of the half.

It's halftime, with Chaminade holding a 14-0 lead.

3rd quarter

Keo Jenkins hurt for CCC and walks off the field with a trainer.

Jenkins back in for CCC.

Denairius Gray with an outstanding one-handed grab for a 20-yard TD pass from Tyler Chance, Chaminade up 21-0 with 5:32 to go in the quarter.

CCC turns it over deep in Chaminade territory again, as Leonzay Merzius recovers a fumbled handoff and goes 77 yards for a touchdown to put the Lions up 28-0 with 2:34 left in the quarter.

End of the quarter 28-0 Chaminade

4th quarter

Keo Jenkins plows his way through the line of scrimmage for a 1-yard TD run, CCC is finally on the scoreboard trailing 28-7 with 9:01 to play.

Jasen Lopez catches an 8-yard pass from Tyler Chance, Chaminade up 35-7 with 4:45 left and well on its way to its third straight state title.

Camari Hall adds a 30-yard touchdown run for Chaminade and it's 42-7, running clock for the final three minutes.

The game ends fittingly with an interception by John Gay, the sixth turnover for CCC.

Chaminade wins 42-7, defeating CCC in the title game for the third straight year, the Lions are the 1A state champions.

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