RallyNorth.net

FOXBOROUGH – This time a calculator to keep score wasn’t necessary.

After scores of 67-52 in September and 52-42 in September of 2019, in their previous two games both won by Central Catholic, we got a real, honest-to-goodness football game in the Division 1 state championship at Gillette Stadium.

LAWRENCE — This was nothing unusual for Central Catholic senior Justice McGrail.

Except that the stakes were higher and the stage was brighter.

Whatever the case, McGrail stood out Friday night as the Raiders took care of St. John's of Shrewsbury, 37-13, in the quarterfinals of the MIAA Division 1 football playoffs.

LAWRENCE — Matthias Latham doesn't mind flying under the radar.

The junior running back has not put up huge numbers for the Central Catholic football team (8-1), but there is no questioning his value as he proved again Friday night in the opening round of the MIAA playoffs.

LAWRENCE — Having long ago left Friday night's game, spending the entire second half relaxing on the sidelines, Central Catholic star quarterback Ayden Pereira was all smiles as he celebrated a truly dominant performance with his teammates.