Whitmer High School player Shue Sanders is tackled hard by Toledo Central Catholic players Stephon Campbell (7), Charles Smith (3) and Richard Jackson (37) during the second quarter at Whitmer High School, Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.

The Irish started the 2014 season 1-2, but persevered and won 12 straight games to capture the school’s second state championship in three years, and third in 10 seasons.

BLADE PHOTO BY ANDY MORRISON

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