{"id":21118,"date":"2025-09-09T09:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/prep-talk-quarterback-dominick-catalano-gets-another-shot-at-mater-dei\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:28:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:28:36","slug":"prep-talk-quarterback-dominick-catalano-gets-another-shot-at-mater-dei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/los-angeles\/prep-talk-quarterback-dominick-catalano-gets-another-shot-at-mater-dei\/","title":{"rendered":"Prep talk: Quarterback Dominick Catalano gets another shot at Mater Dei"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to Prep Talk<\/h2>\n<p>Prep talk is an essential aspect of high school sports, particularly in football. The excitement and anticipation surrounding upcoming games can be felt throughout the community. One such game is the upcoming matchup between Corona Centennial and No. 1 Mater Dei, where quarterback Dominick Catalano will have another shot at proving himself.<\/p>\n<h2>The Quarterback&#8217;s Journey<\/h2>\n<p>Dominick Catalano waited four years to be the starting quarterback at Corona Centennial. He\u2019s taken control of a team that\u2019s 2-1 and facing No. 1 Mater Dei at home on Friday night. Catalano, though, got a start in the season opener last season because of an injury to Husan Longstreet and made the most of his debut against one of the best defenses in the state \u2014 Mater Dei. He completed 17 of 32 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions in a 42-25 loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Growth and Maturity<\/h2>\n<p>He\u2019s more mature and confident going into Friday\u2019s game. He still gets all A\u2019s on his report card and is headed to Pomona-Pitzer, which isn\u2019t exactly easy to get into. This level of academic achievement demonstrates his dedication and discipline, which will undoubtedly serve him well on the field.<\/p>\n<h2>Family Ties and Support<\/h2>\n<p>His brother, Anthony, served as Centennial\u2019s interim coach two weeks ago against Santa Margarita, and the Catalano brothers almost pulled off a victory in overtime. The support from his family is evident, and having a brother who has experience coaching can be a valuable asset.<br \/>\nPhoto courtesy of Monica Acosta showing dad and son smiling. Rick Curtis and Sean Curtis before Crean Lutheran faced Capistrano Valley last week. Crean won. pic.twitter.com\/sZ7Wj1n9o6\u2014 eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) September 9, 2025<\/p>\n<h2>Coach&#8217;s Appreciation and Upcoming Challenges<\/h2>\n<p>Coach Matt Logan appreciated Dominick\u2019s loyalty waiting his turn to be a starter, but it was inevitable. He\u2019s a former Centennial ball boy. He\u2019s passed for 757 yards and eight touchdowns and must deal with the expected Mater Dei pass rush on Friday. The game against Mater Dei will be a significant test for Catalano and the Huskies, given the team&#8217;s strong defense.<\/p>\n<h2>Previous Games and Experience<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s the third Trinity League team the Huskies are playing in nonleague games, having beaten Servite and lost to Santa Margarita. This experience will be crucial in preparing them for the game against Mater Dei, as they have already faced strong opposition.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The upcoming game between Corona Centennial and Mater Dei is highly anticipated, with Dominick Catalano leading the Huskies. With his growth, maturity, and support from his family, he is ready for the challenge. The game will be a significant test for both teams, and the outcome is eagerly awaited.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>Q: Who is the starting quarterback for Corona Centennial?<br \/>\nA: Dominick Catalano is the starting quarterback for Corona Centennial.<br \/>\nQ: Who is Corona Centennial playing in their upcoming game?<br \/>\nA: Corona Centennial is playing against No. 1 Mater Dei.<br \/>\nQ: What is Dominick Catalano&#8217;s academic achievement?<br \/>\nA: Dominick Catalano still gets all A\u2019s on his report card and is headed to Pomona-Pitzer.<br \/>\nQ: What is the current record of the Corona Centennial team?<br \/>\nA: The Corona Centennial team is currently 2-1.<br \/>\nQ: How can I submit news for high school sports?<br \/>\nA: To submit any news, please email eric.sondheimer@latimes.com. <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to Prep Talk Prep talk is an essential aspect of high school sports, particularly in football. 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