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Mount Vernon advances to state semifinals as Catholic's season ends

MOUNT VERNON — The Mountaineers are on their way to the Final Four once again after holding off Springfield Catholic.

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Mount Vernon defeated the Fightin' Irish 26-18 Saturday afternoon.

The first half featured a defensive slugfest between both teams as they combined for eight three-and-outs.

Catholic was the first to get on the board while taking advantage of a bad snap that turned into good field position at the Mountaineer 29. The Fightin' Irish weren't able to take advantage and had to settle for a Logan Brock 36-yard field goal more than halfway through the first quarter.