CLYDE, Ohio — Rocky River hung tough with Toledo Central Catholic in the first half on Friday, but the Fighting Irish, loaded with several Division I college commits, were too much for the Pirates to handle in a 57-28 defeat in the Division III, Region 10 finals.

Toledo Central Catholic advances on to the state semifinals against CVCA at a site yet to be announced.

For the first time in program history, the Pirates took the field in a regional final matchup led by a determined group of seniors who leave behind a winning legacy.

“Unbelievable. (The) memories that they’ve made they’ll never forget, and that’s what it’s all about,” Rocky River head coach Josh Wells said of his 17 seniors. “These guys did a really great job and did stuff that’s never been done. Tied the most wins in school

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