The Technicians held on after a late field goal put them ahead, blocking an FG attempt by Catholic Central to secure a state final berth.

Plays that bookended the halves defined Saturday afternoon’s Division 1 semifinal between Cass Tech and Detroit Catholic Central. None more so than a potential game-tying 42-yard

Catholic Central's defense put pressure on Belleville QB Bryce Underwood, and had him uncomfortable most of the night in a 35-21 victory.

Detroit Cass Tech blocked a game-tying field goal attempt by Detroit Catholic Central in the final minute of the game to seal a 17-14 victory over the Shamrocks and earn a spot in the Divsion 1 state championship game.

Detroit Catholic Central’s late bid to tie or go ahead fell short to Cass Tech, who defeated the Shamrocks 17-14 in a Division 1 semifinal Saturday afternoon at Troy Athens HS.