Playing in the ultra-competitive Catholic High School League has paid dividends for a trio of Toledo programs.

Central Catholic, Notre Dame, and St. Ursula will play in the Detroit-based CHSL for the second straight season, competing in the Central East Division.

All three schools made runs in Ohio’s Division III postseason last season.

Notre Dame won a Division III regional title before falling in the state semifinals to eventual state champion Cincinnati Purcell Marian. The Eagles (21-7) returned to the regionals for the first time since 2021.

Central Catholic reached the D-III district final, where the Fighting Irish fell to Notre Dame.

“The run we made last season was definitely due to the competition we play in the Catholic league,” Central Catholic coach Clifton Hodges said. “La

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