McDermott, defense carry Central Catholic to 23-0 win over Abington Heights

http://blogs.mcall.com/groller/ FROM KEITH GROLLER Central Catholic used a stellar defensive effort and the hard-nosed running of Colin McDermott to punch its ticket back to the PIAA 3A quarterfinals on Saturday. The Vikings (8-5) moved into the state's final eight for the fourth consecutive year after posting a 23-0 win over Abington Heights at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium in Peckville. McDermott gained 260 yards on 36 carries and scored three touchdowns -- two on 2-yard runs and another on a 44-yard burst. One of the short TD runs was set up by a 63-yard punt return by Ryan Beville. McDermott also had a 47-yard run that set up a 22-yard field goal by Robert Fridati. The Central Catholic defense, meanwhile, posted its second consecutive shutout. A high-powered Abington Heights attack was limited to 183 yards in total offense. The Vikings will likely play Selinsgrove, the District 4 champ, back in the Lehigh Valley next weekend. A preliminary, but unconfirmed report, had the game going to Bethlehem Area School District Stadium on Friday night. SCORING SUMMARY SECOND QUARTER CC-McDermott 2 run (run failed) 6:35 (Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:09) CC-McDermott 2 run (Fridati kick) 2:06 (Drive; 5 plays, 17 yards, 2:06) THIRD QUARTER CC-McDermott 44 run (Fridati kick) 11:16 (Drive: 2 plays, 56 yards, 0:34) CC-Fridati 22 FG 7:21 (Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:49)