WICKLIFFE, Ohio — Kirtland came into Friday’s game against Wickliffe having won each one of its five games by at least 20 points. Despite going against an undefeated Blue Devils team, the Hornets maintained their streak, steamrolling their way to a 42-0 victory.

Kirtland, ranked No. 10 in this week’s cleveland.com top 25, showed why it has played for a state title 13 out of the last 14 years. Against a Wickliffe defense that had pitched three shutouts already this season, the Hornets scored at will .

Additionally, with this victory, Kirtland head coach Tiger LaVerde reached 250 career wins at Kirtland, the fastest to reach that mark in Ohio. He is currently 229 games above .500 (250-21), and has the highest winning percentage in OHSAA history.

The Blue Devil defense looked baffled as

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