SAN FRANCISCO — Archbishop Riordan sure knows how to give its fans a scare.

The Crusaders are an exceptionally talented team that can get out to huge leads against most opponents. But if those opponents are game for a fight, recent history suggests there could be opportunities to rally.

Riordan built a three-touchdown lead on multiple occasions in its 42-35 win over Pittsburg on Saturday in San Francisco, but the Pirates simply would not go away.

Pittsburg whittled deficits of 21-0 in the first half and 42-21 in the second to single scores and had a shot to tie with a Hail Mary. But JaVale Jones’ final pass was batted down harmlessly at the goal line on the final play as Riordan survived with a narrow win.

“Our mentality was, ‘We just have to keep pushing,’” said Riordan running back A

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