Game of the Week: Buchholz at Trinity Catholic
Trinity Catholic’s coach, John Brantley, works with his players against John Carroll during a playoff football game at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala, Fla. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Trinity Catholic won the game. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2020.
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Trinity Catholic’s coach, John Brantley, works with his players against John Carroll during a playoff football game at Trinity Catholic High School in Ocala on Nov. 27, 2020. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette]
The Celtics finished their 2020 season 7-4 and reached the FHSAA state semifinals.
Leading the Celtics is senior quarterback Cole Gonzales, who finished with more than 1,300 combined passing and rushing yards as a junior.
In the backfield, Gonzales is protected by an impressive offensive line. Juniors Tommy Kinsler, Jacob Smith and Brayden Ramey—all three measure 6 feet, 6 inches tall and hover between 285 and 310 pounds—return to keep the Celtic offensive motor running.
Trinity Catholic and Buchholz have not played one another in some time, said second-year Head Coach John Brantley, but he’s excited for the early challenge.
“I’m really looking forward to that game,” said Brantley. “I’m interested in seeing what that game teaches my players about themselves.”
Buchholz (a 7A school) went 9-2 last year, losing in the Region 1 semifinals to Niceville.
Junior quarterback Creed Whittemore returns to lead a high-octane Buchholz offense.
Senior Quan Lee recorded over 1,400 receiving yards in 2020 for the Bobcats.
If Trinity Catholic were to win this opening game against such an explosive Bobcat offense with playoff pedigree, it could prove to be a huge statement game for the school’s program going forward in 2021.
Other local football games on Aug. 27:
Umatilla at Belleview—7:30 P.M.
St. Augustine at Dunnellon—7:30 P.M.
Gainesville at Vanguard—7:30 P.M.
Jesuit at West Port—7 P.M.
North Marion at Forest—7 P.M.
Lake Weir at Palatka—7 P.M.
No games: Ocala Christian Academy, St. John Lutheran
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