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High school football roundup: Last-second FG gives Mentor thrilling win, McKinley goes down

We're in the penultimate week of the high school football regular season, with teams across Northeast Ohio still fighting for conference championships and playoff births!
A football.

Mentor (8-1) 61, Euclid (7-2) 59

This game had everything: Despite 5 touchdown passes from quarterback Aubrey Shabazz, the Panthers trailed 58-51 with just two minutes left. Then, Brandon Wright took it in from 58 yards away, and a two-point conversion gave Euclid a 59-58 lead with only 1:31 remaining.

However, that was more than enough time for Tadas Tatarunas, who himself had 4 total TDs. Trying to repeat last week's thrilling victory over Solon, the senior QB led the Cardinals all the way to the Euclid 17 yard line, setting up a 34-yard Connor McIntosh field goal attempt. The junior nailed the kick as time expired, and Mentor won at least a share of the Greater Cleveland Conference championship in an instant classic.

Massillon Perry (8-1) 28, Canton McKinley (8-1) 20

The Bulldogs had already clinched at least a share of the Federal League crown, but their unbeaten season came to an end after blowing a 10-point halftime lead. Jarin Curtis put the Panthers on his pack, rushing for all 4 of their touchdowns and all but assuring his team a playoff berth, while McKinley will prepare for next week's rivalry showdown with Massillon Washington.

Bedford (8-1) 54, Lorain (7-2) 48

In what was a back-and-forth shootout for the Lake Erie League title, Bearcat Kenny Wilkins was the ultimate hero: Not only did the senior rush for 257 yards and 6 touchdowns, but he also stuffed Lorain's Daylin Dower at the goal line to preserve the victory.

Kirtland (9-0) 42, Cuyahoga Heights (7-1) 34

Jake Neibecker ran for 3 touchdowns, and the Hornets appeared to have things in control up 42-27 with just over a minute to play. However, the Redskins scored a touchdown, recovered an onside kick, and then drove all the way to the Kirtland 1-yard line with time for one last play. However, Ryan Polk's last-ditch pass was picked off (one of four on the night), and Kirtland clinched at least a share of the Chagrin Valley Conference's Valley division championship.

St. Vincent-St. Mary (6-3) 13, Massillon Washington (6-3) 10

The Fighting Irish kept their playoff hopes alive as their defense held the Tigers scoreless in the second half. Scott Walter's touchdown grab with just 3:15 left provided the difference. Massillon's defeat means both they and Canton McKinley will head into next week's rivalry game on a losing note.

Archbishop Hoban (8-1) 42, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin (7-2) 0

In the North Coast League's Blue division, the Knights proves there is no one better, jumping out to a 28-0 halftime lead and holding serve from there. Quarterback Shane Hamm threw for 2 touchdowns and ran for another in the win.

Check below for a full list of Friday night's scores, and be sure to follow us on Twitter @WKYC_HSsports.

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