The top high school team in Michigan will open its season with a cross-border clash.
Detroit Cass Tech, ranked No. 22 nationally this week by MaxPreps, will face Central Catholic of Toledo on Friday as it begins its quest for a repeat after securing its first state title in eight years last fall.
Quarterback Donald Tabron II will have the reins from the beginning this year for the Technicians. He threw for 17 touchdowns as a freshman last fall and will have plenty of returning skill position support in top target Corey Sadler Jr. (828 yards, nine TDs) and leading rushers De'mari Hendrix (739 yards, seven TDs) and Julian Taylor (544 yards, 10 TDs).
The Fighting Irish already have a game under their belt, falling 17-14 to Walsh Jesuit last week as their 26-game home winning streak came to an end. Running back Jeremiah Fuller was a bright spot in defeat, rushing for 118 yards with a touchdown and two-point conversion, but it wasn't enough. Now Central Catholic will try to get back on track in Detroit.
Who will prevail Friday night? Here's how to watch all the action.
How to watch Cass Tech vs. Central Catholic football
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: NFHS Network
Fans can catch the Cass Tech vs. Central Catholic showdown live on NFHS Network.
Thousands of high school games are available via NFHS Network, which streams everything high school from across the country live. If there's a big-time game, you can bet it's probably live on NFHS.
Cass Tech vs. Central Catholic kickoff time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 29
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Cass Tech vs. Central Catholic game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 29. The game will be played at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Sporting News Top 25 High School Rankings
The Sporting News Top 25 gives a snapshot of the strongest high school football programs across the country. While Cass Tech and Central Catholic aren’t in the SN national rankings, the list is a good way to see where the bar is set at the top.
Here's the complete list:
- Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) Monarchs
- Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) Gaels
- St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) Braves
- St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD) Panthers
- IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) Ascenders
- Duncanville (TX) Panthers
- Grayson (Loganville, GA) Rams
- American Heritage (Plantation, FL) Patriots
- Centennial (Corona, CA) Huskies
- St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Raiders
- Buford (GA) Wolves
- North Crowley (TX) Panthers
- Orange (CA) Lutheran Lancers
- Thompson (Alabaster, AL) Warriors
- DeSoto (TX) Eagles
- Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, FL) Lions
- East St. Louis (IL) Flyers
- Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ) Crusaders
- Mission Viejo (CA) Diablos
- Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA) Cougars
- Corner Canyon (Draper, UT) Chargers
- Southlake (TX) Carroll Dragons
- Milton (GA) Eagles
- Liberty (Peoria, AZ) Lions
- Grimsley (Greensboro, NC) Whirlies