CANTON — A remarkable playoff run in a season full of highs and lows for Central Catholic’s football team ended with a lopsided loss to a dominant Columbus Bishop Watterson squad.

Despite intercepting Bishop Watterson standout quarterback Drew Bellisari four times, Central Catholic couldn’t capitalize and struggled to move the ball against a stellar Eagles defense. The Fighting Irish had just 179 yards of offense with four turnovers in being shut out 30-0 in the OHSAA Division III state final on Friday at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

For the second straight year, Central Catholic’s season ended with a loss in the Division III final to Bishop Watterson, which won 19-14 a year ago. Friday’s defeat was the first time the Fighting Irish were shut out in a game since Nov. 26, 2016, when t

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