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Mayfield Falls to Nordonia, 55-35

The Wildcats tried make a late comeback, but it wasn't enough.

The Wildcats tried to make a late comeback, but it wasn't enough to overcome Nordonia.

Mayfield lost its home opener, 55-35, according to coverage from Cleveland.com.

The home team was down 39-14 in the third quarter before putting up a 21-7 run with five minutes left in the game. However, Nordonia closed out the game with a 34-yard touchdown run by Alex Alders.

Mayfield quarterback Mario Monastero scored on a 41-yard touchdown run and a 65-yard pass to Ryan Bailey during the comeback attempt.

Mayfield faces Willoughby South at home next week.


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