Most teams don’t come back from two-touchdown deficits against Loyola .

Most teams don’t have the grit and gumption of Providence .

The Celtics’ second-half rally to produce a stirring 21-20 victory over the twice-defending 8A champions in the Catholic League crossover will eventually be the stuff of legend.

On Friday night, it was reality.

The outcome – perhaps Providence’s biggest victory since its last state title in 2004 – makes the 5A Celtics (5-2) a team to deal with once the playoffs start.

Heroes weren’t hard to find in the postgame celebration, one capped by a 100-decibel Hail Mary.

There was Broden Mackert, a junior who ran for a pair of touchdowns among his 24 carries for 142 yards.

There was his offensive line, a cadre featuring Bryce Tencza, Henry Kalis, Gunner Thor

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