Senior running back D’marco Chelley’s 57-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter got Tartan (2-7) off to a good start, leading them to a 48-28 victory against St. Paul Central (4-5) in a Section 4AAAAA quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at James S. Griffin Stadium (Central High School).
Sophomore running back Deshawn Houston had touchdown runs of one and five yards to go along with a 75-yard interception for another score for Tartan.
Senior running back Tyrese Edwards had a 25-yard touchdown run, a 13-yard touchdown reception, and a two-point conversion run to lead Central.