Cass Tech Shuts Out Renaissance 71-0 in Week 5 Friday Night Football Frenzy

Cass Tech’s relentless offense and swarming defense overwhelmed Renaissance in Detroit, Sept. 12, as high school football’s national spotlight delivered another statement victory.

A dominant Cass Tech squad rolled to a 71-0 blanking of Renaissance at Cass Technical High School, underscoring their status among the nation’s elite programs and setting the tone for a loaded Week 5 slate of marquee matchups.

Cass Tech’s balanced attack churned out 550 total yards, with quarterback Malik Watkins throwing four touchdowns and rushing for another, while the defense recorded six sacks and two interceptions to stifle Renaissance’s attempts at any momentum.

National Top-25 Highlight: American Heritage vs. Edna Karr

• No. 17 American Heritage (2-1) of Plantation, Fla., visits No. 19 Edna Karr (3-0) of New Orleans in a key interstate clash.
• A victory for the Patriots on the road would bolster their national title aspirations; the Cougars aim to protect home turf and remain unbeaten.

California Showdown: Mater Dei at Centennial

• No. 1 Mater Dei (2-0) travels to No. 23 Centennial/Corona (2-1) in Corona, Calif.
• Mater Dei’s high-octane passing game, led by senior TE Mark Bowman, clashes with Centennial’s stout defense anchored by LB Jonathan McKinley.

Bishop Gorman vs. East St. Louis Spotlight

• No. 3 Bishop Gorman (3-0) hosts No. 25 East St. Louis (0-1) in Las Vegas.
• Gaels’ balanced attack and stifling defense face the Flyers’ explosive RB Myson Johnson-Cook as East St. Louis seeks its first win.

Other Ranked Matchups Across the Country

• No. 7 Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) at No. 8 Miami Central
• No. 9 St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.) vs. No. 3 Serra (San Mateo)
• No. 15 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) hosts No. 16 Downey

As Friday night’s scoreboard fills out, a handful of unbeaten teams look to cement playoff positioning while underdogs chase signature upsets in front of packed stadiums nationwide.