Central Catholic Rams Football 42-20 Barlow

Central Catholic picked up a much-needed football victory Thursday night, defeating Barlow 42-20 in a Mt. Hood Conference (6A) road game that snapped a tough stretch for the Portland, Oregon-based Rams. The win moves Central Catholic to 2-3 overall and a perfect 2-0 in league play, a quietly strong conference start despite the bumpy overall record. Playing away from home, the Rams controlled the game from the outset and built a comfortable margin that Barlow could never meaningfully threaten. The 22-point final spread reflects a performance that was efficient on both sides of the ball. For a Central Catholic squad that entered the night at 1-3, the victory carries real weight. Conference standings matter most at season's end, and the Rams have put themselves in a solid position with two league wins in hand. Central Catholic will look to carry this momentum forward as Mt. Hood Conference play continues and the postseason picture begins to take shape.