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A pair of state champions will square off in the 2022 GEICO State Champions Bowl Series on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET when No. 4 Bishop Gorman High School (Nev.) faces No. 5 Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School (Fla.). Bishop Gorman is the NIAA 5A state champion from Las Vegas, while Chaminade-Madonna is the FHSA 1M winner from Hollywood, Fla. They won their respective state championship games by a combined score of 118-20.

Chaminade-Madonna defeated Highland High School (Ariz.) in the GEICO State Champions Bowl Series last year. This is Bishop Gorman's first appearance in this series. Find out more about this matchup and follow it at MaxPreps here. 

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How to track Bishop Gorman vs. Chaminade-Madonna

  • Bishop Gorman vs. Chaminade-Madonna date: Saturday, December 17
  • Bishop Gorman vs. Chaminade-Madonna time: 4 p.m. ET
  • Bishop Gorman vs. Chaminade-Madonna game page: Follow game at MaxPreps

What you need to know about Bishop Gorman

Bishop Gorman has been a dominant force in Nevada over the past decade-plus, winning its 12th title in the past 13 seasons. Running back Micah Kaapana scored on a 51-yard touchdown on the first play of the state title game against Bishop Manogue last month, and the Gaels cruised to a 70-6 win. Kaapana scored touchdowns on each of his five touches, leading his team to its second straight state title.

He finished with 236 rushing yards and four touchdowns, along with a 41-yard touchdown reception. The Gaels have been a national power who regularly produce Division I recruits, with 19 of their 22 starters having at least one scholarship offer at the beginning of the season. They scored more than 800 points this season while allowing less than 80, and their lone loss came in a 24-21 final against perennial power Mater Dei (Calif.). Follow Bishop Gorman's game here.

What you need to know about Chaminade-Madonna

Chaminade-Madonna has been a force to be reckoned with in high school football as well, winning its fifth state title in seven seasons this year. The Lions were dominant in the first half of their Class 1M state title game in Florida, cruising to a 48-14 win over Clearwater Central Catholic. Quarterback Cedric Bailey connected with wide receiver Joshisa Trader for a five-yard touchdown just over one minute into the game and running back Davion Gause made it 14-0 on a 16-yard run. 

Bailey finished the game 16 of 24 passing for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Trader is considered to be one of the best wide receivers in the country, teaming up with wide receiver Jeremiah Smith to catch 27 touchdowns this season. The Lions also have a defensive star in safety Zaquan Patterson. Follow Chaminade-Madonna's game here.

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