Sports

Viewfinder: St. Edward Loses Football 'Holy War'

Eagles downed 20-17 before thousands of fans.

In one of the most storied football rivalries in the state, Lakewood's lost the "Holy War" to visiting St. Ignatius, 20-17.

And it wasn't pretty.

According to the Plain Dealer, the Eagles (7-3) were plagued with too many turnovers that cost them the game.

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An estimated 11,000 people packed to watch the contest — easily the most fans gathered at the intersection of Bunts Road and Madison Avenue all year long.


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