FAIRMONT — Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the cards just don’t fall in your favor. Even when you put up the strongest fight, it may not be enough in the sports world to claim victory.

On Wednesday evening, No. 1 East Fairmont unfortunately faced the harsh reality of this lesson, falling to No. 2 Grafton High in the Class AAA region I boys soccer final.

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