TWINSBURG, Ohio — Despite playing in a regional championship game for the first time in school history, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy made quick work of Villa Angela-St. Joseph on Friday.

The Royals scored quickly and built a 21-0 first-half lead. That set the tone for the rest of the night, as they controlled the game against one of the highest-scoring teams in Division III.

The result was a 42-7 win and the Royals’ first trip to the state semifinals. They meet Toledo Central Catholic (10-4) next Friday at a site to be determined.

It marks the Royals’ seventh consecutive win by 28 or more points. VASJ hadn’t scored fewer than 32 points since Week 2.

“We put a lot of stock in winning the yards per rush battle. We knew that was going to be key against these guys,” head coach Nick

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