Harrison Kidder typified the rabid nature of the Catholic High defense on Friday.

One half after limiting Alexandria to a pair of field goals, Catholic exploded for a 27-point third quarter to fuel a stretch of 44 unanswered points in a 44-6 Division I select state quarterfinal at Memorial Stadium.

Kidder’s interception was part of the defense’s five turnovers, which enabled Catholic’s defense to set up 27 of the team’s points in a perfect display of complementary football.

“There’s a lot of dogs on defense,” said Kidder, a UL commitment. “A bunch of guys flying around, making plays.”

No. 4 Catholic (10-2), winner of seven straight, advances to next week’s state semifinal against top-seeded Karr, a 49-20 winner over Evangel Christian. It will be the Bears’ ninth consecutive trip to the

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