CLEVELAND, Ohio - Kirtland defeated Central Clarion (Pa.) on Friday, 30-7, for its 49th consecutive road victory.

The Hornets, who made their 13th appearance in a state final in the last 14 years in 2024, were ranked ninth in the cleveland.com preseason Top 25.

They took a 7-0 lead with 9:49 left in the first quarter on a touchdown run by senior quarterback Jake LaVerde. Kirtland led 14-0 lead over Central Clarion with 2:29 left in the first quarter off another LaVerde touchdown.

Kirtland maintained their 14-0 lead over Central Clarion at halftime and 17-7 entering the fourth.

Kirtland senior running back Ty Bledsoe contributed with a touchdown with 10:25 left in the game. Senior running back John Silvestro also battered his way in for a score, for a 30-7 lead with 1:39 left.

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