TALLAHASSEE – Was there ever any doubt that Chaminade-Madonna (14-0 final record) would win the Class 1M state title this year?
Absolutely everyone – maybe except for Lions in-state opponents on their schedule – thought the defending 1M state champs would repeat. And they were right in truly emphatic fashion.
It only took 30 seconds for Chaminade to score its first touchdown on Clearwater Central Catholic (13-1 final record).
Watch for yourself how it happened so fast.
And just like that, @Nadeboyz are up. @Cedrickbailey11 connects with Jeremiah Smith on this 50-yard touchdown pass. It was a 3-play drive, with Bailey connecting with Smith all three plays. @CMLions_Sports 7, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 1st Q 11:30 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL… pic.twitter.com/0BAqDYjOeM
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
En route to its FHSAA record 56-0 win at the Florida A&M University campus, Chaminade made sure to have the 1M state title out of reach early.
We will show you all the remaining clips on how Chaminade earned its 42-0 lead at halftime and more.
It’s @Cedrickbailey11 this time finding @joshisathe1 on a 54-yard touchdown pass.
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
5 plays, 2 touchdowns for the Lions. @CMLions_Sports 14, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 1st Q 5:23 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL @CenFLAPreps @football305407 @SportsFla @polk_way @DylanOliver23 @CountyPolk…
.@daviongause7 powers it in from 4 yards out. @Nadeboyz 21, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 1st Q 0:54 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL @CenFLAPreps @football305407 @SportsFla @polk_way @DylanOliver23 @CountyPolk @PascoCountyFB @HernandoCtyFB @FLgridironpreps @CM_gridiron @Preps352 @Naples214… pic.twitter.com/iLoiT7C1ja
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
😯👀
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
Toe drag swag here by @joshisathe1 on this touchdown grab from @Cedrickbailey11. @Nadeboyz 28, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 2nd Q 10:14 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL @CenFLAPreps @football305407 @SportsFla @polk_way @DylanOliver23 @CountyPolk @PascoCountyFB @HernandoCtyFB… pic.twitter.com/WXFE99qqaj
.@Cedrickbailey11 connects with @xklvsive_1 on this 8-yard touchdown pass. @Nadeboyz 35, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 2nd Q 6:16 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL @CenFLAPreps @football305407 @SportsFla @polk_way @DylanOliver23 @CountyPolk @PascoCountyFB @HernandoCtyFB @FLgridironpreps… pic.twitter.com/FGRBwmvooS
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
Little trickery here by the Lions right before halftime as @joshisathe1 takes the reverse and hits @Cedrickbailey11 on this 2-yard touchdown.
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
This may have been the last high school snaps for Bailey, Trader, @Jermiah_Smith1@Nadeboyz 42, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 2nd Q 0:15… pic.twitter.com/qbzlDGCelD
Just when you thought a running clock in the second half would be enough for Chaminade to prove its statewide supremacy, there was reminder of what no mercy looks like.
.@JacksonArwin scores on a short touchdown run and the lead balloons. @Nadeboyz 49, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 3rd Q 2:35 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL @CenFLAPreps @football305407 @SportsFla @polk_way @DylanOliver23 @CountyPolk @PascoCountyFB @HernandoCtyFB @FLgridironpreps @CM_gridiron…
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
The final water break of the game comes with 5:49 remaining. @Nadeboyz lead 49-0, on pace for their biggest margin of victory in any state championship game in program history.
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
The previous largest win, Chaminade defeated South Sumter 50-15 in 2005’s Class 2A state championship…
Moreeeeee points 😳@Nadeboyz 56, @CCCMaraudersFB 0, 4th Q 1:17 @SBLiveSports @SBLiveFL @CenFLAPreps @football305407 @SportsFla @polk_way @DylanOliver23 @CountyPolk @PascoCountyFB @HernandoCtyFB @FLgridironpreps @CM_gridiron @Preps352 @Naples214 @PinellasHSMedia…
— Andy Villamarzo (@Andy_Villamarzo) December 7, 2023
And with that, Chaminade-Madonna has reached the Class 1M summit once again.
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Matt Christopher (SB Live FL)
TWITTER VIDEO CREDITS: Andy Villamarzo (SB Live FL)