Firelands came out blazing against NDCL in a Division IV district semifinal Feb. 25. The Falcons had a one-point lead midway through the third. But then the Lions got into their groove.

All good things must come to an end. It was Firelands’ historic season in this case. In their first district final appearance in over 30 years, the Falcons couldn’t keep up with Warrensville ...

NDCL needed time to get into its groove against Firelands in a Division IV district ... Add in NDCL’s issues with the Falcons’ man defense, it was 24 all late in the second.