Detroit Catholic Central High School kicked off the school year with a bang, hosting its inaugural assembly, Fall Sports Assembly. The atmosphere was absolutely electric, and the pre-season speeches stirred up emotions among everyone in attendance. The festivities didn't stop there, as an all-school pre-football game barbecue followed, complete with sizzling hot dogs, juicy hamburgers, and an abundance of water to combat the scorching weather.

The highlight of the day was the Shamrocks' football home opener against the Dearborn Pioneers. Despite concerns about the weather, the game proceeded as planned. The Shamrocks had clearly put in the hard work over the summer, and it paid off splendidly on game day. They dominated the field, outscoring their opponents with an impressive 28-7 victory. The game had to be called early in the fourth quarter due to inclement weather, but it didn't dampen the Shamrocks' spirits after their impressive victory.

Box Score	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
CC Shamrocks	7	7	14	0	28
Dearborn Pioneers	0	0	0	7	7

Senior captain Stone Chaney emerged as the defensive standout of the game, making a significant impact with 7 tackles, four tackles for loss (TFLs), and 2 sacks. On the offensive front, senior captain Kameron Lloyd shone brightly, carrying the ball 9 times for 42 rushing yards and scoring 2 touchdowns (TD's).

A special shout-out was reserved for senior captain Cal Rutherford, who earned the well-deserved title of "Hammer of the Week" for his outstanding performance on both sides of the ball.

Looking ahead, the Shamrocks are gearing up for their next challenge, an away game against Central Catholic in Toledo on September 1st at 7:00 PM. With such a strong start to the season, anticipation is high for what lies ahead for Detroit Catholic Central's football team.