CANTON — And the rubber match goes to the Bishop Watterson Eagles.

Watterson played Toledo Central Catholic in the Division III state final for the third season in a row and for the second time in a row, the Eagles won.

On Dec. 5, it came in a 30-0 win at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Watch Ohio High School Football Live on the NFHS Network all season

The momentum came early and never subsided for Watterson (14-0), which won its fourth state championship in program history (2002, 2010, 2024).

The Eagles hit the Fighting Irish (11-5) early and rolled the rest of the way, relying on a staunch defense.

Jack McCoy started things early for Watterson when he scored on a 1-yard touchdown to cap things off with 6:53 left in the first.

Joe Hayes' 5-yard touchdown pass from Drew Bellisa

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