The Cardinal Newman team poses with the trophy after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman Coach Jack Daniels takes the field with the team after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The Chaminade-Madonna bench is shown during the loss to Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman Coach Jack Daniels takes the field after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman Coach Jack Daniels and quarterback Jyron Hughley celebrate after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman quarterback and game MVP Jyron Hughley holds his award after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Leslie Mosley reacts after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Anthony Presto celebrates after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Knox Fletcher celebrates after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Phoenix Donghia runs the ball against Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman fans cheer, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Jyron Hughley scores a touchdown, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna's Malik Leonard passes against Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Ethan Holland catches a pass for a touchdown against Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Jyron Hughley runs in traffic against Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna's Jason Lopez catches a long pass against Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman's Angelo Smith runs off the field with a fumble recovery against Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna's Jasen Lopez tries to handle a catch against Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna's Temarris Campbell tackles Cardinal Newman's Jyron Hughley, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna's Ahmari Stevens is brought down by Cardinal Newman's Cooper Clark, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The Chaminade-Madonna team takes the field for the game against Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna players Jasiah Thomas, left, and Hunter Mekoliavitch stretch before the game against Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman head coach Jack Daniels before the game against Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chaminade-Madonna head coach Dameon Jones talks with officials before the game against Cardinal Newman, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, during the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Cardinal Newman cheerleaders pump up the crowd prior to the game against Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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The Cardinal Newman team poses with the trophy after beating Chaminade-Madonna, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, for the State Class 1A championship at Pitbull Stadium at Florida International University in Miami. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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By Joe Cavaretta | South Florida Sun Sentinel
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In a upset, the Cardinal Newman Crusaders defeated Chaminade-Madonna 17-14 in the FHSAA Class 1A State Football Championship. The photo gallery captures the final moments of the title game, where the Crusaders halted the Lions’ dominant run to claim the state crown. View the action and the celebration following the tight three-point victory.
