FINDING ROOM TO RUN — Catholic Central quarterback looks to elude a Cleveland East Tech tackler during Saturday’s game at Harding Stadium. The Crusaders won to clinch a home playoff game. -- Associated Press

STEUBENVILLE — Catholic Central entered Saturday’s regular season finale with a clear mission – win and earn a home playoff game.

After some early stumbles, the Crusaders were able to accomplsh that mission quite convincingly.

Central scored the first 37 points on the way to rolling to a 37-6 victory over visiting Cleveland East Tech on senior night at Harding Stadium. By virtue of doing so, Central finished sixth in the Division VII, Region 27 standings, locking up a home game in the opening round of the playoffs next week. It also locked up another winning season for the Crusaders

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