DeSales successfully defended its 2007 CCL title with a dramatic comeback 21-17 win over Watterson at Columbus Crew Stadium. Trailing 10-0 at halftime, the Stallions were sparked by a 42-yard run from Josh Kusan and the steady Thomas Gentile–Ike Ariguzo connection. Early in the third quarter, Kusan’s long run set up a Gentile 2-yard touchdown pass to Ariguzo, who went on to catch six passes for 80 yards—most of them after the break. Junior running back Adam Griffin then put DeSales in front with a 22-yard touchdown run late in the fourth. Watterson threatened with a deep drive in the closing minutes, but Kusan, playing both ways, sealed the victory with an interception of Pat Nester.
