Statement win: Riordan holds off multiple Pittsburg rallies from 21-point deficits

SAN FRANCISCO — Archbishop Riordan sure knows how to give its fans a scare.

The Crusaders are an exceptionally talented team that can get out to huge leads against most opponents. But if those opponents are game for a fight, recent history suggests there could be opportunities to rally.

Riordan built a three-touchdown lead on multiple occasions in its 42-35 win over Pittsburg on Saturday in San Francisco, but the Pirates simply would not go away.

Pittsburg whittled deficits...