Game of the Week: Trinity Catholic vs. P.K. Yonge

Trinity Catholic is set to host a first round playoff game this Friday against P.K. Yonge out of Gainesville. [Alan Youngblood/Special to the Ocala Gazette]

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Posted November 17, 2021 | By Joel Bronson

joel@ocalagazette.com

The Trinity Catholic football team overcame early season losses to Clearwater Central Catholic (38-19) and Gainesville (7-3) with six straight victories to end the 2021 regular season campaign.

This Friday, the 1-seed Celtics will host the 4^th seeded P.K. Yonge Blue Wave from Gainesville in the second round of the 2021 FHSAA 3A playoffs.

Defensively, the Celtics are led by seniors Levi West and Elijah Russell.

West, a linebacker, registered 7.5 quarterback sacks, while Russell, a defensive end, recorded 8.5 sacks on the season.

Junior defensive back Brice Summerall secured the secondary for the Celtics, picking off three passes this season.

P.K.Yonge finished the regular season with an 7-3 record. The Blue Wave are coming off a first round playoff win against Crescent City, 56-7.

Senior quarterback Aaron Small, Jr., led the Blue Wave in passing with 1467 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Small and senior running back KJ Wooden combined to rush for 1145 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Defensively, the Blue Wave are led by senior defensive end Courtney Brown, who recorded 74 total tackles and four sacks on the season.

Celtics head football coach John Brantley III is excited to see how far his team can go in the playoffs.

“In the playoffs, it’s up to our entire football program on how far we can go,” Brantley said. “I like our team this year and the attitude. Nothing like playing and competing for a ring!”

Trinity Catholic and the visiting Blue Wave will play at Al Dunlap Field on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.