Moeller High School 2006-07 Football Articles

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5-5,2-1 GCL Row 1: Kyle Hauck, Tom Hopkins, Shawn Donnellan, Jai Schiavone , Eric Doll , Pat Mcl aughlin, Dave Hook, Ted Sunderman, Chris Wille rtz, Joe Kinnett, Tim Moorman, Tony Acito, Doug Rosfeld , Jim DeJoy, Mark Doran , Chris Majors Todd Naumann Row 2: Bob Crable, Jeff !Davidson , Rory Ward , Pat Higgins, Alex Ap4<i ng, Trey Hollmeyer, Michael Hartman , John DeVita, Matt Morrison , Matt Lopi to, lan Christie, Matt Hidy, Justin Tasset, Blake McNamara, Kyle Recinella, Andy DePetro, Ryan Sunderman, Adam Stacy, Steven Albrinck, Michael Poole Row 3: Robert Williford, Gabe Neff, Michael Hovey, Josh Pohl, Jon Powell, Ben Moorman, Wi ll Sorter, Brian Albrinck, Billy Wersel , Kelley Barnes, Tony Harris, Patrick Blan ks, MaRino Hall, Ryan Rodriguez, Mychael Bembry Row 4: Brian Korn , Matt Dearfield , Ben Smith , Joe Hook, Tony Rack, Dean Gaier, John Giuffre, Paul DiPietrantonio, Patrick Curtin, Rudy Bubl itz, Stephen Horner, Ryan Willging , Patrick Zilch, Tim Uecker, Ross Queh l Row 5: Zach Compton, Jake Hubbard , Andy Wersel, Tim McWilliams, Jake Held, Ross Oltorik, Greg Jones, Tom DeTemple, Korey Warzala, Michael Federle, Ched Cherry, Teddy Froncek, Brett Cisper. Matt Smith Row 6: Patch McClellan , Andy Carter, Jordan Bessey, Fitz Will iams, Brian Lane, Kevin Deters, Chr;s Bechtold, Kevi n Smith , Joe Hundermer, David Hoffer, Jake Lerman, Kevin Kapellas, Eric Lindhorst, Frank Becker, Jason Weigand Principii/.. ................... ..... .. .. ......... - ...................................... .. Blane Collison Asst Principe/.. ..................... ........................ .......... ............ ...... .. l'v'lke Rake I

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Reisert named to NAIA first team

By Kyle Brown kbroilm@enquirer. com

Ohio Dominican sophomore quarterback Chris Reisert (Moeller) was named first-team All-American by the AFCA He led the NAIA with 294.5 yards of offense per game and was second in passing offense, averaging 278 yards. He set an NAIA record by completing 69.3 nPrrPnt

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Thulnbs THUMBS UP Baseball at its finest Tuesday afternoon. Breezy, 72 degrees, bright sunshine. Moeller vs. Cleveland St. Ignatius. Crosley Field. The Crusaders beat the state's No. 3-ranked and previously unbeaten team. More fundamental play than a week of games at Great American. Admission: _Free. Experience: Priceless.

COMMITMENTS: Harrison senior defensive lineman Curtis Meyers has commit-· ted to play at Ohio University. Meyers was a Division II first-team all-state pick and was Southwest District defensive player of the year. · Meyers (6 feet 3, 240 pounds) had 87 tackles and five sacks this season.

• Moeller senior defensive lineman Andy We~. has committed to Western Michigan. Wersel had 51.5 tackles (34 solo), 7.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. The 6-2, 245-pounder was secondteam All-Southwest District.

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By Mike Dyer mdyer@enquirer.com

Two Moeller football players have made oral commitments to , play in college, coach Bob Crable said Friday.

Senior defensive lineman Frank Becker committed to Cincinnati, and senior linebacker Greg Jones committed to Minnesota.

Becker had 35 tackles (26 solo) and 6.5 sacks this past season for ¡ the Crusaders. He also had an interception and forced a fumble.

Becker, who is 6 feet 3 and 285 ¡ pounds, earned honorable mention All-Southwest District.

Jones, who is 6 feet 2 and 220 pounds, was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and allGreater Catholic League-South.

He had 53 tackles (35 solo), 11.5 sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles this past season.

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, Seniors close prep careers as all-stars

By Mike Dyer mdyer@enquirer.com

Jeff King said playing high school football for Wyoming has given him some of the best years of his life.

King, an Ohio University signee at nose guard, will join several area seniors playing in front of family and friends for the :final time as high school athletes in the annual Southwest Ohio Football Coaches' Association EastWest senior all-star game at 7:30 p.m. today at Colerain.

"I can't wait to have one more high school football game under the lights," King said. "It will be awesome."

Tickets are $5 pre-sale or at the gate.

The game featt,tres some of the area's top seniors who have signed to play football in college.

Badin's David Wirth will coach the West, and Deer Park's Barry Pettyjohn will coach the East The West squad includes Hughes running back Montez Patterson (Cincinnati), Colerain running back Gary Pride (Akron), Wmton Woods running back Hosea Simpson (foledo) and defensive back Jonathan Davis (Air Force), and Harrison defensive lineman Curtis Meyers (Ohio).

"I like their temperament," Wirth said. "We have a lot of garners. They are a jovial, upbeat and a fun group. And they have the · ability to tum it on when they want"

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The East squad includes a pair of current Withrow and future UC teammates in quarterback Bryant Thomas and linebacker Ricardo Thompson.

It also includes Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy defensive back Ryan Collado (Minnesota), Lakota East wide receiver Riley Dunlap and Anderson offensive linemanjoeF1auding.(Ohio), and Moeller defensive linemen Andy Wersel (Western Michigan) and Frank Becker (UC), 'along with wide receiver Chedrick Cherry (South florida).

"I am so happy with these kids," Pettyjohn said. "Ifs one of the highlights of my coaching career."

SWOFCA president Andy Olds (Kings) said all proceeds benefit the organization's scholarship fund. There will be 26 SWOFCA scholarships worth $13,000 presented at halftime.

There also will be nine scholarships from the National Football Foundation.

The game raises about $15,000 annually for scholarships and donations.

Football Rosters for the annual Southwest Ohio Football Coaches' Ass~~ East-~4ienior all-star game at 7:30p.m. today at Colerain.

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Coach: Barry Pettyjohn (Deer Pall<) ,._ School lttJWL Pos. Ryan Collado CHCA 5-9/175 DB-WR Koury Johnson Milford 5-7/170 RB-DB Mitch Allen Sycamore 6-1/185 QB-DB Bryant Thomas Withrow 6-D/205 QB-DB Adam Reynolds Norwood 6-J/241 QB T~er Amos Middletown 5-7/171 DB Riley Dunlap Lakota East 6-1/175 WR-PR JayTrtggs Turpin 5-9/170 RB-DB Drew Williams Western Brown 6-2/170 DB Justin Berry Roger Bacon 5-B/170 DB T~er Beard DeerPar1< 6-3/190 QB Da~s Conway Martemont 5-11/175RB-WR Austin Knight Blanchester 6-1/19D QB-DE Marc Logan Kings 5-11/180DB Matt White Mason 6-2/180 DB Nick Weiss.

Anderson 5-8/175 DB Ryan Gunnerson Loveland 6-1/160 WR Kevin Kester Lakota East 6-1/185 DB Jake Davis Anderson 5-9/205 RB-DB Dan Loch ' CNE 5-8/180 RB-LB Ke~n McFa~and Indian Hill 5-11/215LB Tony Ramirez Madeira 6-0/220 FB-LB Matt Clar1< McNicholas 6-2/240 FB-LB. Donald Talbott Glen Este 6'0/240 FB Kyle 8u~as Turpin 5-11/220FB-LB Andy Wersel Moeller 6-2/240 DL Michael Dean New Richmond 6-0/220 OL Ricardo Thompson Withrow 6-2/222 LB Ryan Giltz Goshen 6-3/280 OL lack Howard Bethel-Tate 6-1/195 OL' Josh Miller Deer Par1< 6-4/2 75 OL Chase Daniels Indian Hill 6-3/225 DE-OT Frank Becker Moeller 6-3/285 DL John Reese Walnut Hills 6-4/225 DL Cory Pigg Middletown 6-4/315 OL Joe Aauding Anderson 6-4/255 OL Josh lson Bata~a 6-2/245 OL Matt MamoCha Uttle Miami 6-4/315 OL Ched Cherry Moeller 6-1/165 WR-DB Chns Maxwell Kings 6-3/190 WR-DB Matt Winegardner Glen Este 6-6/215 TE-DE Montez Straughn Roger Bacon 6-3/240 DL Caleb Upsey Sycamore 6-3/2 75 DL Jordan McCollum CHCA 6-3/275 DL West Roster Coach: Daoo Wirth (Badin) Name School lttJWL Pos. Reuben Haley Mount Healthy 6-1/175 DB Jonathan Davis Winton Woods 6-1/182 DB lan Kadish 6-0/195 1\'Y"ming Tyrone Long Woodward 6-0/1}0 DB Andrew Cottrell Lakota West 5-11/215 LB Jeff Wheeler Nollh College 5-11/185 LB Hill Justin Hall Monroe 5-11/185 DB Montez Patterson Hughes 6-0/206 RB Gary Prtde Colerain 5-9fl90 RB-WR David Summerlin Aiken 5-6/150 WR WallyGerbus Badin 6-0/176 WR Maurice Lovett Shroder 5-10/175 QB Jared Phillips Hamitton 6-0/195 QB Ryan Riege~ Badin 6-1/189 QB Hosea Simpson Winton Woods 5-9/205 RB Ch~s Scheidt Harrison 6-1/180 DB Jarad Foglesong Colerain 5-10/175 DB Brtan Hodge Ross 6-0/204 DE Jon Saellnger St Xavier 5-11/180 DB Matt Fran key Badin 6-0/211 LB Hughes Jeff Lazenby 5-10/215 DL Dominic Lowe Nollhwest 5-7/180 FB Jeff lear Rnneytown 6-0/200 DB Hamilton Josh Lay 6·3/190 WR Kevin James Ross 6-1/200 LB Harrison Curtis Meyers 6-3/245 DL-DE Spencer Smith Collerain 6-3/235 lB Purceil Manan 5-9/180 .NG Chrts Gillon Jimmy Rasche Talawanda 6-1/220 OT 6-5/300 OL-DL Chns Miniard Ross Western Hills 6-1/260 OL Pat Jenkins Wyoming 6·2/280 DL Jeff King.

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Nippert site for Moeller's home games next season '

By T.. Grtesehen ~@e11quirer.com

, "':Moeller will play home football the 2007 season at the of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium, Moeller announced 1;1iursday. .Jdgeller, which has no home stadium, has played mostly at Lockla,nd High School the past five Yea{S¡ Moeller has played several hQJrn:,games over the years at UC, dating to the 1970s when Gerry F~ust was coach. Moeller played twQ Jtome games at UC last season, VS;,Elder and Harrisburg, Pa. , .Moeller will have four games tbi!' $eason at UC, bringing in Detroit Brother Rice (Sept 8) and Lakewood St. Edward (Oct 20), piu~- Greater Catholic League Sq,uth rivals La Salle (Sept 28) and ~-~vier (Oct. 26). f,,Mqeller athletic director Barry ~t;!Jlan said the school simply ~ted an artificial turf facility, whi~ UC is. Lockland has a grass ~Jd; ;md some issues have arisen wh~ wet grounds sometimes left ti:J.~Jigld unplayable . .o!:'JV~ just felt with the schedule '*:§fllay and the teams we are now b~ in from out of town, we C9.Jll@'t take a chance on bad ~a.~er," Borman said. "Lockland wgsgpod to us, but this has worked o~ UC. We have a good relatipJiship with them, so we're going to do it" The agreement with UC is for the 2007 season only. Beyond that, B~Ill)3Jl said Moeller will take ~s year to year.

-:, "lt,was amazing. This year, our schf.dules meshed perfectly," Borman said. ..:Moeller has played at several faGiji_ties over the years, including Galpreath Field (near Kings I~;m~) before going to Lockland. _.,,'TlaYing at UC in a Big East sta~~mt is a very special opportunity fjlC. 9ur players and our community,",Moeller coach Bob Crable said in a statement. g~ for U~ersity

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Ohio football fmals could be here

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By Tom Groeschen Enquirer staff writer

Local football fans who have long complained about the long drive to watch their teams play for state titles may soon get relief.

Hamilton County and the Bengals have officially entered the bidding to host the Ohio High School Athletic Association state football championship games.

Paul Brown Stadium would host the six Ohio title games (Divisions I-VI) from 2007-09. There would be an option for 2010-11.

The county and the Bengals jointly submitted a proposal earlier this week to the OHSAA. The stadium will compete with two-site bids from Columbus and Stark ~unty.

Bengals, county bid on '07-09 prep title games The state title games have been played in northeast Ohio's Stark County (Canton and Massillon) since 1991.

Stark County is 230 miles from Cincinnati.

Several major Cincinnati football schools have endorsed the local bid with signed letters to the OHSAA. "We hold this facility in the highest regard, and hopefully you will consider the proposal to host high schoolfootball games at Paul Brown Stadium in earnest," Elder athletic director Dave Dabbelt wrote, in a letter cosigned by Elder football coach Doug Ramsey.

Elder was Division I state champion in 2002 and 2003.

Colerain, the 2004 Divi-

sion I champ, sent a letter to the OHSAA signed by athletic director Dan Moody and coach Kerry Coombs.

Cincinnati has hosted one OHSAA football state championship, the 1980 Division I final at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium.

(Moeller beat Massillon.)

The 2006 games are the last in Stark County's contract with the 0 HSAA. An an incentive, Paul Brown Stadium would not charge a rental fee for the title games. ''We will only be looking to cover our actual out-of-pocket expenses," said Joe Feldkamp, Hamilton, County director of operations for the stadium.

Steve Neil, an OHSAA assistant commissioner, said a recommendation could be made in May. "As far as I'm concerned, it's a level playing field," Neil said.

Feldkamp said the stadium has also bid for a Division I regional semifinal playoff doubleheader on Nov. 11.

PBS hosted such a playoff doubleheader last November, including eventual state champion St Xavier beating Colerain 12-9 in overtime.

Feldkamp said the county would not charge the OHSAA a fee for the 2006 regional games either.

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Colerain defeats Moeller in triple overtime thriller

By Chris Hughes Community Press Staff Writer

The usual Colerain rout was on and then it all of a sudden it wasn't.

The Cardinals owned a 28-0 lead midway through the third quarter but was pushed to the limit in a 34-31 triple overtime victory against Moeller in a Division I playoff opener at Colerain last Saturday.

The Cardinals clung to its postseason life as Moeller stormed back to tie the game with four unanswered touchdowns and force overtime.

"The momentum was so strong for them it didn't seem to matter what we did __ . things just weren't going right," Colerain head coach Kerry Coombs said. "After the fourth quarter we felt fortunate to start over in overtime."

The Colerain defense forced a Moeller turnover at the start of the third overtime and then junior kicker Mark Tabar sealed the victo-

The Cardinals owned a28-0 lead midway through the third quarter but was pushed to the limit in a34-31 trtple overtime victory against Moeller in a Division I playoff opener at Colerain last Saturday. ry when he drilled a 40-yard field goal to send the Cardinals into the next round "For a junior to come through in that situation . . . it's big," said Coombs.

Coombs also pointed out how critical senior long snapper Danny Kernen and senior John Pasquale were to the winning field goal. "~eople don't realize how important the long snapper and the holder are," said Coombs.

"They were tremendous."

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Doug Reynolds completed eight of 11 pass attempts for 112 yards and three touchdowns.

Colerain senior fullback Trammell Williams rushed 12 times for 93 yards and one touchdown.

Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik passed for 236 yards and one touchdown, while running back Patrick Blanks rushed for 25 yards and three touchdowns.

Colerain remained undefeated and improved its record to 11-0 overall. ''I'm amazed at the kids' resiliency and calm manner with which they played," said Coombs.

Moeller dropped to 5-5 overall.

Colerain will face Greater Miami Conference rival Sycamore this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium in a regional semifinal game. chhughes@communitypress.com 923-3111 , ext. 234

Crusader to Bearcat Moell:!r senior Tom DeTemple. of Kenwood, signed a letter of inten: to continue his football career at the University of Cincinnati next season. He will be joined by Moeller team11ate Frank Becker, on the field at UC next season.

Sign on the line Moeller's Kevin Smith, of Dee¡ Park, signed a letter of intent last month to continue his football playing career at Ohio Dominican University next season.

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East quarterback Austin Knight of Blanchester is upended by the West's Curtis Meyers of Harrison. The East won the 32nd annual game 28-18 at Colerain High School.

Sycamore's Allen shines among stars

By Todd Bonds Enquirer contributor

Ii you need more evidence of the emergence of the Sycamore football program, check Mitch Allen's perfonnance at Thursday's 32nd annual East-West All-Star game at Colerain.

Allen, who guided the Aviators to a playoff berth and a secondplace finish in the Greater Miami Conference, threw two touchdown passes. to help the East take a28-6leadearlyin the fourth quarter.

'This whole experience has been one to remember," Allen said. "I've met so many new friends I will keep for the rest of my life. Ifs nice to come out and play high school football one more time."

The West had the area's star power with the likes of Colerain's Gary Pride, Winton Woods' Hosea Simpson and Hughes' Montez Patterson. But that didn't bother East coach Tom PettYjohn ofDeer Park.

"We're just executing tonight a little better," Pettyjohn said.

Patterson opened the scoring in the first quarter with an 81-yard touchdown run with 5:24 remaining. He finished with five carries for 112 yards and two scores, the latter coming on a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter to trim the East lead to 28-18, the final score.

"It feels good to showcase your skills in front of a lot of people," Patterson said. "Even though ifs an all-star game, it's not about self.

It's still about the team."

West coach Dave Wirth of Badin said he enjoye~ the experience, despite the outcome.

"We've got some great kids who are really out there fighting," he said.

The East also got a 4~yard touchdown pass from Norwood's Adam Reynolds to Turpin's Jay Triggs. Triggs relished the opportunity to play in front of a big crowd.

"All the players we're playing against, we've either read about them or watched them on television," Triggs said. "It's an honor to be playing against the best players in the city, and it feels good to score on them."

Greg Loring for Tre Enquirer Montez Patterson of Hughes breaks free for a West touchdown.

Patterson ran for 112 yards and had two touchdowns in ttle losing All-Star effort.

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Crusaders pair commits to colleges

By Mike Dyer mdyer@enquirer. com

Two Moeller football players have made oral commitments to play in college, coach Bob Crable said Friday.

Senior defensive lineman Frank Becker committed to Cincinnati, and senior linebacker Greg Jones committed to Minnesota.

Becker had 35 tackles (26 solo) .and 6.5 sacks this past season for the Crusaders. He also had an interception and forced a fumble.

Becker, who is 6 feet 3 and 285 pounds, earned honorable men- ' tion All-Southwest District.

Jones, who is 6 feet 2 and 220 pounds, was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and allGreater Catholic League-South.

He had 53 tackles (35 solo), 11.5 ¡ sacks, one interception and two . forced fumbles this past season.

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200. sr: Cha~es Babb. All ranee. 6-0. 216, sr. T~er Spalt(s. Olmsted Falls. 6-4 197. sr Taylor Housewnght. Ashland. 6-3 185 J' . Anthony Wnght. Maple Hts 5-10.190. sr Backs-Brandon Same. PIQUa. 6-1.

219. sr.. Jordon Mabm Macedoma Nordonta, 5-11 185 sr. Norman Rox E Cle Shaw. 5-11. 200. Sl '"ckers-Ben Behll!ndt Nlew Philadelphra. 5-9 175 sr Josh Smtth. Tiffm Colum01an. 6-D. 181. sr DEFENSE: l.Jnemen-Sam Rkans. Mayfield. 6-3 280. sr. Greg Clayton. Zanesvrlle. 5-9. 220. I' . Cur· tis Mo,ers.llanilol, 6-3, 240, w.. Julran Mrller Cots Beechcroft. 6-4. 22D. sr . Dusty Snyder, PIQua 6-2. 253. sr. Bruce Parl<er. Sandusky. 6-1. 190. sr Pat Belhsll Canfield 6-3 215. sr Lmebackers-R1dge RrebOid. Powell Olentangy uberty. 6-0. 210. sr, Nathan Williams. WCH M1am1 Trace. 6·4 235. Jr. Dan Dana. Akron Hoban. 6·2 235 sr Shadron Starnes Ashland. 5-10.205 sr. tamar Tucker. E. Cle. Shaw.

5-11. 190, sr EnQue Robmson. Maple Hts., 5-11 210. sr Backs-Sean Baker. canfield. 6-1. 198. sr C.J Peake,Trotw00d-Madlson.6-2.22D.sr .MikeRu· tan. Umontown Lake. 6-1.195. sr Dav1d Arnold. Cop••v. 6-1.190. sr Punter-Jrm WOOd, E lJverpool6-2.

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CANTON, Ohio - No one could catch Brandon Saine.

The winner of the 2006 Associated Press Mr. Football award rushed for 226 yards and three touchdowns as Piqua beat Pickerington Central26-7 in the Division II state final Friday night.

Piqua (13-2) claimed its first state championship with a blitzing defense that overwhelmed Pickerington Central and by unleashing Saine's unmatched speed.

DIVISION IV: Dan McCarthy ran for a to~hdown and recovered a key fumole to help Youngstown

fling defense to claim a third title.

The Flyers won it all in 2000 and 2001 and were the runners-up in Cardinal Mooney win its sixth state 2003. championship, defeating Plain City Jonathan Alder 26-12 in Massillon. Kentucky The top-ranked Cardinals (14-0) NEWCATH WINS: Newport Cenwore down Alder with their ground tral Catholic knows a thing or two game and outsmarted the Pioneers about wipning state titles. The in taking advantage of the gusty Thoroughbreds' 37-34 win over wind that nearly blew Mooney's Danville was their second straight flag corps off the field.

Class A state title and third overall.

DIVISION VI: Ben Schaefer, filling They did it in remarkable fashin for an injured teammate, ran for ion, rallying from 17 points down in 100 yards as Maria Stein Marion the fourth quarter to stun the Admi~ Local held Shadyside to 52 total rals (13-2), who were seeking their yards for a'17-0 victory in Canton. l.lth state crown. NewCath running Marion Local (12-2) used its sti- back Michael Vicars rolled up 268

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yards of total offense (199 rushing, 69 receiving) and three touchdowns, including a 52 catch-andrun for the game-winning touchdown reception with 1:45 left.

COVCATH WINS: Covington Catholic won its sixth state title. The Colonels are undefeated in championship games. They beat Bowling Green 27-8 in Class AAA The Colonels led the Purples 17-0 at halftime but Colonels coach John Rodenberg wasn't pleased.

"We weren't happy with ourselves in the first half," Colonels running back Brent Buckley said.

"We knew~,;we were getting our points off of our defense."

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Moeller a gre,at 5-5, and other thoughts andom thoughts, news and notes as we shift from fall to winter sports: • Moeller is the best 5-5 football team I've ever seen. The Crusaders this year played five teams that were rated in national polls, including last week's 34-31 triple-OT playoff loss to Colerain.

Moeller's 25th playoff appearance, by the way, ranks second all time in Ohio. Newark Catholic has 29.

• I've heard some coaches say they want the football playoffs expanded from eight to.16 teams per region.

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Higb school football I Colerain 34, Moeller 31 (30T)

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Happy Colerain players embrace kicker Matt Tabar after his field goal subdued Moeller in the third overtime.

Rout takes wild turn Moeller's furious comeback forces Cardinals to limit

By Tem Groescben

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Enquirer staff writer

They'll be talking about this one for yearS. Decades, to be sure.

Colerain junior kicker Mark Tabar booted a 40-yard field goal to give the Cardinals a 3431 triple-overtime win over Moeller in a Division I playoff opener Saturday night at Cole·rain, before a standing-roomonly crowd. Colerain players, coaches, fans and students hal>' pity stormed the field afterward.

"I just put my head down and kicked it, watched it go through, and then I ran ·· from everybody coining the field," Tabar said, grinning. · Underdog Moeller trailed 28-{) midway through the third quarter, then roared back to force overtime at 28-28. The Crusaders scored on four straight possessions, an amazing feat against a Colerain defense that had allowed only 42 points all season.

"It was like a train that's out The Enquirer/ Jeff Swinger of control," Col~rain coach KerColerain's Mart< Tabar strides through his first game-winning field goal. "I ry Coombs ~aid of Moeller's just put my head down and kicked it, watched it go througn, ;:.nd th~n I See COLERAIN, Page ClO ran away from everybody coming onto the field, • Tabar said, g&ill:l')\l'l,g.

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C10-11 St. Xavier 44, Lakota West 6 Darius Ashley rushed for 206 yards and the Bombers began defense of their Division I title.

Sycamore 24, Wayne19 The Aviators recorded the first playoff victory in ~ ~chool hiitory, . Glen Este 28, Nottbmont 14 Donnie Talbott rushed for three touchdowns.

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Moeller's Patrick Curtin tries for a diving catch but can't haul in the ball in the end zone in overtime.

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comeback. ''I've never seen anything like it, and I didn't have an answer for it. But our kids came back, made some plays and refused to quit."

Coombs shook his head and smiled as his wife and others hugged him afterward on the field.

"I'm still not sure what happened and l'm not sure we deserved to v.in," Coombs said, "but we11 take it" Colerain (ll.{)) was ranked No. 1 in the final area (Enquirer) and state (Associated Press) polls and is rated No. 18 nationally by USA Today.

Moeller (5-5), No. 5 in the final Enquires-poll, was playing its third consecutive USA Today Super 25 team. The Crusaders closed the regular season with losses at Lakewood St. Edward and St. Xavier.

In the end, Tabar calmly hit the game-winner that unleash!!d a mob scene on the field, with pl2.yers, student~ and fans engulfing

the turf in a sea of Colerain red.

Moeller players numbly shook hands with Cardinals players after the wave of spectators parted.

Colerain advances to play Sycamore in the regional semifinals next Saturday at UC's Nippert Stadium. Kickoff will be either 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., with official pairings to be announced today.

Tabar, surrounded by happy Cardinal fans, still had not a chance to even remove his helmet several minutes after the game which lasted a grueling 3 hours, 10 minutes. Tabar said he had never hit a game-winning kick. His longest in a game was 41 yards, although he said he has hit from 60 yards in practice.

"It's huge," Tabar said. "I'm so glad to do it for our seniors."

Moeller coach Bob Crable saluted his team for its epic comeback, but lamented missed chances.

"It's crushing," Crable said. ''We learned a life lesson tonight, and it's tough. Our kids fought, and what more can you ask? ... I

can't tell you how proud I am of this program."

Tabar hit a 35-yard field goal to give the Cardinals a 31-28 lead to start the second overtime.

Moeller sophomore kicker Ryan Sundennan then kicked a 31yard field goal to tie it 31-31, after Colerain tried to ice him with two straight timeouts.

Colerain's defense stripped Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik of the ball on the first play of the third overtime, with lineman Gary Goines recovering.

Moeller again was without its top running back, junior Tim Uecker, who missed his second straight game with a knee injury_ Moeller held a 294-193 edge in total yards.

Colerain was led by junior quarterback Doug Reynolds (;3-for-11, 112 yards, three TDs), senior full. back Trammell Williams i12 carries. 93 yards, one TD) and senior wide receiver Derick Tabar (three catches, 93 yards, two TDs).

Moeller's Oltorik completed 25

of 39 passes for 236 yards and a TD. He also led Moeller in rushing with 35 yards on 13 carries. Moeller sophomore running back Patrick Blanks scored three TDs. Moeller's Ched Cherry caught nine passes for 97 yards and a TD. Colerain led ]4.{) at halftime and 28.{) halfway through the third period.

Moeller, mostly through the air, then fought back. Colerain could suddenly generate nothing offensively as Moeller's defense and sideline became more pumped up.

"It shows you how big momentum is in high school sports," Coombs said. ''I've never been a part of anything like that" .....

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Colerain I Ready for Moeller in first round

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Colerain senior defender Calvin Dixon leads the Cardinals with 10 sacks this season. The Cardinals are

limiting opponents to an average of four points and 38 rushing yards per game this season.

Undefeated Cardinals face tough CCL test n/1./0,

By Mlke Dyer

Enquirer staff writer

Sooner or later, Colerain.coach Kerry Coombs figured his Cardinals would have to face an opponent from the Greater Catholic League South Division.

It turns out that matchup occurs in the first round of the playoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday at Colerain.

"If you are going to win (Division I) Region 4, you might have to play one, two or three GCL teams," Coombs said. "You might as well get ready."

It's a challenge Colerain is prepared to accept in the postseason.

But with 73 consecutive wins over public-school teams, the GClrS has presented good competition for the Cardinals over the years.

Since the 2001 season began, Colerain is 9-6 against the GClrS and 00.0 against other opponents.

The Cardinals are 5-2 against the GClrS in the regular season and 44 in playoff games since 2001.

Colerain (1(}.()) was crowned the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll champion earlier this week.

The Cardinals are ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Division I state poll and No.18 nationally in the USA Today Super 25.

Coombs downplayed any extra hype for Saturday's game because the opponent is Moeller (5-4), but he said he is proud of the fact the Greater Miami Conference has three teams in the playoffs, with Colerain joined by Sycamore and Lakota West. "(Moeller) has had a great season," Coombs said. 'They are very strong, fast and physical. We saw them two years ago at Yager (Stadium). It will be a neat, big-time atmosphere."

Colerain didn't face any GClrS opponents this season, but St. Xavier defeated the Cardinals twice in 2005 en route to winning the Divi-

sian I state championship.

Colerain defeated Moeller 34-6 in the 2004 regional final.

'They beat us the last two times they played us," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "... Where do we fit in· to that picture? You always hope we can be on top of our game. If we don't play with confidence or play physical, they can certainly have (their) way." _ Coombs said there is a simple explanation as to why GClrS schools have had success against Colerain. "It's because they play great football," Coombs said. 'They have great resources and great numbers to draw from."

Colerain averages 279 yards rushing and 38 points a game and allows 38 yards rushing and four points a game. Quarterback Doug Reynolds has thrown for 743 yards and 14 touchdowns, and senior running back Trammell Williams has run for 837 yards and nine touchdowns.

Defensively, senior Calvin Dixon has a team-leading 10 sacks.

"It's a unique group of kids this year," Coombs said. 'They are very even-keeled, very businesslike in just how they prepare."

Moeller has played a difficult schedule, and Crable said he hopes those critical moments will pay dividends. Colerain marks the fifth nationally ranked opponent Moeller has faced during this season.

Though he declined to be specific, Crable said the games have taken their toll with player injuries.

"We would love to be at full strength, but if that's not the case, hopefully we are at a point where the kids could step up," Crable said.

Moeller's defense has been solid, allowing an average of 14 points, and senior Greg Jones has a teamleading 10* sacks. On offense, senior Chedrick Cherry has 36 receplions for 591 yards and four touchdowns.

Recent history vs. the GCL-South • Since the 2001 season began, Colerain's only losses are to GCLSouth teams.

• Since that season began, Colerain is 69 _6 overall.

• The Cardinals are 9-6 against the GCL-South and 60-0 against others in that span.

Breakdown: The last time Colerain lost to any team outside the GCL-S was a state semifinal loss to Upper Arlington in 2000. Colerain is 5-2 vs. GCL-S in the regular season and 4-4 in playoff games vs.

GCL-S since 2001: 2001: Defeated La Salle 38-0 in the regular season and lost to Elder 35-21 in the regional semifinals (11-1 record) 2002: Lost to Moeller 21-14 in the regular season; beat La Salle 4220 in the regular season and lost to Elder 28-21 in the regional semifinals (11-2) 2003: Defeated La Salle 35-21 in the regular season; beat La Salle 45-21 in the first round of the playoffs; beat Moeller 30-23 in the regional semifinals; lost to Elder 2423 in the regional final (12-1) 2004: Beat Elder 21-3 in the regular season; beat La Salle 35-7 in the regular season; beat Elder 38-3 in the first round of the playoffs; beat Moeller 34-6 in the regional final (15-0; state champion) 2005: Lost to St. Xavier 7-0 in the regular season; lost to St Xavier 12-9 in OT in the regional semifinals (10-2) 2006: No regular-season games (10-0)

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top honorees on the 2006 Assoc1ated Press South west AII-D1stnct h1gh school football teams an nounced Monday

Clifford. a 6-2, 200-pounder y,.as selected as the defensNe player of the year 1n 01'o'ISIOn 1 The offens1~e player was runn1ng back Dan us A5hley of second-ran ked St Xav1er The coach of the vear ~~oas Scott Datt1lo

of Sycamore The select1ons l'l'ere based or votmg b) a panel of sports wnters and broadcasters from the d1stnct Otherdefens1ve players of the year 1ncluded Cur· t1s Meyers of Hamson (DrviSIOn II) Ketenng Alter's Ben Ma~v..ell (Ill) Justm Creager of Blanchester (IV) Tr1 County North s Matt Ferguson (V 1 and Mechan,csburg s Kyle Wilhelm (VI) The remammgdefensrve flOfiO'E'E'~ 111ere Brand·::Jn Sarne Prqua 1ll) Jerem1 Fudge Eaton (Ill) Mrtr;he.

E.ans Mrlton-Unron (IV) R;an Collado Cmcrnn2t· Hrils Chrrstran Academy (V) and Gene Studebaker cu.·r,&t0'1 1VIJ h:undrng out tt"re lrst of coacr-.es o! tt'Je year were "olonel Whrte s Earl Whrte and Kent Massre o! ·-:>cum~h \II) Ron Neanen Eaton (Ill) Shawn Jarlab of Sprrngf1eld "jorthweste'n Har,·~y Campbell of Pre ble Shawnee and Davrd Wrrth Hamrtton Badrn tiVJ Ste~e Pytel Bethel (V) and Drck Rolr Lehman Cathc· I:C (VI) The 2006 Southwest AII-Drstnct football teams as selected by a medra panel !rom the drstnct

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Puntw-Michoel Cooke, Elder, 6-1, 205, or.

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Sl Xavier 21, Moeller 0

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St. Xavier quarterback qyan Monts flips over while scrambling for a 1irst down in the seco'1d quarter Friday at St. Xaviel.

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Enquirer staff writer

A shivering Darius Ashley blinked back raindrops in the misty aftermath of St. Xavier's 21-0 win over Moeller on Friday night, which featured Ashley's debut as a passer.

The standout junior running back threw a 4~yard hcjjback pass for a touchdown. Ashley also rushed 19 times for 95 yards and another TD as St. X clinched its third straight Greater Catholic League-South championship.

A sellout crowd of 6,000.plus watched at St. Xavier's soggy Ballaban Field, with some empty seats after nearly two straight days of i:ain.

Ashley, smiling, tried to keep his teeth from chattering while doin_g postgame interviews How about that TD pa3s, a floater to wide-open junior wideout Jon Scheidler that gave St. X a 7-0 lead in the first period?

"We ran it in practice and it worked," Ashley said. "li it didn't work tonight, we'd probably never run it again." :. '·Ashley said it was the first pass he'd thrown since his days as a Pee Wee league quarterback, "Back in the day: ·On a night best spent indoors, the surprise pass was the biggest PJay on a night that saw Moeller's. strong passing game mostly neutralized (61 yards passing). Moeller also was held to 54 yards rush-

St. Xav1er to an 8-1 regulew-season record. "We're getting better, and that's what I'm happy about," he said.

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ing on 23 carries.

Moeller QB Ross Oltorik was 7for-16 passing for 61 yards and two interceptions. Patrick Blanks car· ried 14 times for 41 yards rushing for :Moeller.

St. X{8-l, 3-0 GCL South) played ball control, rushing 49 times for 191 yards. Junior running back Luca Romeo backed Ashley with 18 carries for 70 yards and a TD. St. X senior quarterback Ryan Morris was 3-for-5 passing for only 10 yards, but the Moeller transfer did his job- no turnovers- in beating his old school.

"I'm just happy for my teammates," Morris said. "Ourfirstgoal was to win the league, and that's the main thing."

Both te<Rns are projected to make the playoffs, regardless of Friday's outcome. St. Xavier will host a first-round game and Moel·

ously was not pleased to get shut · out.

"We didn't tackle, and they're a very fundamental team that did all the fundamental things right," erable said.

The rain slackened early in the game to a fine mist, then picked up again in the thin:~ quarter.

"We knew it would limit their passing game, but you know what, both teams had to play in it," Specht said. "I'm proud of our kids."

After Ashley's TD pass, it became 14-0 when Romeo scored from 12 yards out with 5:49left before halftime. Ashley then essentially decided it with a 4-yard TD run with 10:02 left in the game, making it 21-0.

St. X junior linebacker Evan Miller had a sack and an intercel>' tion to lead the Bombers defense.

Both teams had a few key players missing, including top Moeller running back Tim Uecker and standout St. Xsafety Fred Craig.

Uecker, a junior, was out with a knee injury suffered last week. He might miss another week.

Craig, also a junior, sat out with an eye injury suffered Thursday.

He should return next week.

ler probably will have aroad game, with pairing:; to be made Sunday.

St. Xavier, the reigning state champion, is ranked No.2 in both the Enquirer and state Division I polls and No. 9 nation:ily by USA Today.

"If you bad told me we'd go 8-1 against our schedule, I'd have said you were cra...ry," St. Xcoach Steve Specht f.aid. "We're getting better, and that's what I'm happy about. rm so pleased for our seniors to win the ieague in their final year."

MoeJJer (5-4, 2-1) is ranked No. 4 in the Enquirer poll Both teams played nine-g2.111e regular-season schedu!es, with E-mail tgroeschen@enquirer.com St X baring one open date and MooDer _ _ _ _.... 0 0 0 -0 ~ 1 o 1 -21 Moeller having one game can- St.xmer celed by weather.

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Every preseason, Moeller coach Bob Crable has his team scrimmage Colerain because "we try to give our kids the experience to understand what level it takes to compete for a state championship."

He's about to find out if that approach pays off.

Moeller will travel to Colerain Saturday night for

a Division I regional quarterfinal playoff game, making those two part of a group of 18 area teams who received official notification from the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday that their seasons would continue.

Statewide, playoff games in Divisions I, III and V are scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. Games involving Divisions II, IV and VI are scheduled for

kickoff on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

It's not the easiest of draws for Colerain, ranked No.1 in the city and the state and No. 18 nationally

by USA Today. Moeller has a 5-4 record, but three of its losses came to teams ranked in USA Today's Super 25 national poll.

'They are a great team," said Colerain coach Kerry Coombs. "We faced a lot of these kids when they were

sophomores. For a No.7 seed, they're probably one of the best seven seeds there ever has been."

As Coombs alluded to, the two longtime powers had a playoff matchup in 2004 - Colerain beat Moeller 34-6 in the regional finals, a game marked by the fact that Moeller didn't try a single running play the entire game against ColeSee PLAYOFFS, Page en 1

Football playoff pairings Divisions II and IV 7:30p.m. Friday; Divisions I, Ill, and V7 p.m. Saturday: DMSION I .

(8) Lakota West (8-2) at (1) St Xavier (8-1) (5) Glen Este (8-2) at (4) Clayton North mont (8-2) (6) Huber Heights Wayne (7 -2) at (3) Sycamore (9-1) (7) Moeller (5-4) at (2) Colerain (10-0) DMSION II (5) Tl.IJ)il (!H) ei (4) Carol (!H) (8) Trotwood-Madison (7 -3) at (1) Edgewood (8-1) (6) New Carlisle Tecumseh (8-2) at (3) Winton Woods (6-4)

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'That was the plan that night," said Moeller's Crable.

"Defensively, they're still very good, although I'm not sure anyone could be as imposing as that team was. This defense · can sure run to the ball, and we'll have our work cut out for us."

Elsewhere in Division I, defending state champ St. Xavier will host Lakota West, which set up its playoff berth this year with a season-opening victory over Moeller, and Glen Este bits the road to face Clayton Northmont.

Also, the year's most surprising team, Sycamore, will play host to a playoff game for the first time, taking on Huber Heights Wayne in the Aviators~ newly refurbished stadium.

"We're happy to be in, and elated to host," said Sycamore coach Scott Datillo. "Anytime you're in the top four in the region we compete in, that's a huge honor, and this will really be a showcase for our new facility."

Four area teams made the top eight in Division II, with Edgewood, Harrison and Win· ton Woods hosting games on Friday night, and Turpin traveling to Dayton Carroll.

Harrison is another surprise team this year, with firstyear coach Neal Kasner leading the Wildcats. to their first playoff berth since 1997.

They'll host Dayton Colonel White, a team Harrison has never faced.

"People out here are really getting excited," said Kasner.

"Our crowds picked up over the last few weeks and this is the first time we've ever gotten to host a playoff game, so there's quite a buzz about that."

Indian Hill was the lone ar· ea team to qualify in Division III. The unbeaten Braves are the No. 1 seed in the region, and will host a 6-4 New Albany squad on Saturday.

Six area teams earned playoff spots in Division IV, and they will all meet other teams from the area in the first round on Friday. North College Hill travels to Blanchester, Wyoming plays at ClintonMassie and Lemon-Monroe plays at Deer Park.

It's the first playoff appearance for NCH since 2001, when the Trojans lost in the regional finals.

"Blanchester is going to be a tough task. They look very solid," said NCH coach Bruce Baarendse. "But we're f'xcited for our kids. We've been starting 12 of our seniors ever since they were freshmen, and we just barely missed the play· offs last year, so its great for them that we're back in."

Division V is another division where just one area team qualified. Reading made it in as the No.7 seed and will travel to meet 9-1 Marion Pleasant on Saturday.

No area teams qualified in Division VI.

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Moeller :figures to make the Division I football playoffs, regardless of whether the Crusaders win their regular-season finale at St Xavier tonight That is among the latest playoff projections by Harbin computer analyst Steve Shuck, who annually forecasts the postseason picture for The Enquirer and area schools.

Shuck last week projected Moeller might get squeezed out of a playoff berth, ·but unexpected losses last Friday by Glen Este and Anderson helped put Moeller firmly in the picture.

"From a mathematical standpoint, St Xavier is the only (local Division 0 team guaranteed a home playoff opener," Shuck said.

"I think both Sycamore and Colerain will also be host schools."

The top four finishers in each Ohio region get first-round home playoff games, with theN o. 1 points finisher hosting No.8, No.2 hosting No. 7, No.3 hosting No. 6, and No. 4 hosting No. 5.

Shuck also sees Glen Este and Lakota West making the Division I

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playoffs. Anderson hurt itself with a loss to Harrison last week. Elder should beat Western Hills easily tonight, but the Panthers are projected to miss the playoffs for the second straight year.

The top eight finishers in each Ohio region (Divisions I-VO make the playoffs, based on computer points.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association uses the Harbin computer rating system to determine football playoff participants.

First-level points are awarded for victories; for example, victories over a Division I school bring more points than victories over Division II schools. Second-level points also are awarded, based upon a defeated opponenfs victories during theremainder of the season.

Shuck, commissioner of the Greater Miami Conference, was one of the first to make computerized projections for the playoffs, having made his forecasts for more than two decades.

A glance at the other divisions: DIVISION II: Harrison, Edge-

wood, Wmton Woods and Turpin appear to be locks.

DIVISION Ill: Indian Hill will host a first-round game.

DIVISION IV: Deer Park is projected to make its first playoffs since 1981. Several other locals also will make the 2006 field.

DIVISION V: Reading, if all falls right, will get one of the final spots.

DIVISION VI: No locals in contention.

Division I, Region 4

Team ICurnnll 1. St. Xavier 17·11 2. Coleraia 1&-01 3. Sycamore 18-11

Projected Final points 8-1 39.4 10.0 35.3 9-1 32.7

Division Ill, Region 12

Team ICum~nl) 1. Indian llilll&-01

2. Columbus DeSales (7-2) 3. Lan. Fairfield Union (8-1) 4. Waveny (9-0) 5. New Albany (6-3) 6. Gallia Academy (7-2) 7. Columbus Be~ey(8-l) 8. Jackson (5-4) 9. Circleville (7-2)

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It Marion Pleasant (8-1) It Uma Central catholic (8-1) 3. St Hemy(8-l) 4. Lafayette Allen East (7-2) 5. Spencerville (6-3) 6. Tri-County Noftll (8-1)

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20.45 20.45 20.0 17.4 15.9 15.4

71. Reading 16-31

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7t Galion Noftllmor (7-2) 9. West Uberty Salem (7-2)

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Division II, Region 8 Team ICumtrtl 1. Harrison 17·21 2. Edgewood 18-11

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3. Dayton carroll (8-1)

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4. Wlntoa Woodsl&-31 5. Turpin 18-11

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24.0 22.9

6. Tecumoeh (7-2) 7. Dayton Colonel Whtte (8-1) 8. Trotwood-Madison (6-3)

8-2 9-1 7-3

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9. Kilws 17 ·21 • 10. Westen llmm 17·21

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Division VI 1 Region 24

Team ICurnntl

I. Mechanicsburg (8-1) 2. Spring. Cath. Central (8-1) 3. Covington (9-0) 4. Dola Hardin Noftllem (8-1) 5. Ada (7-2) 6. Marion Local (7-2) 7. Sidney Lehman (6-3) 8. No. Lewisburg Triad (7-2)

Prijeded Fino! points 9-1 9-1 10-0 9-1 7-3 8-2 6-4 7-3

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Moeller has league, playoff hopes on line

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Moeller @St xavier · Moeller's season has boiled down to what can happen in week 10.

With a win a lot of good will happen for the Cil;ISClders program, and with a loss things don't look as bright .

Moeller (5-3) would secure a playoff spot with a victory and capture its first Greater Catholic League crown since the 1999-2000 season A loss will most likely shut the Crusaders out of the postseason and leave them just one game above .500 on the season.

"There is so much more riding on this game then just a playoff be1th," head coach Bob Crable said.

"We haven't won a league champion~ hip since I've been here and it's mne to getsomeofthatttadition hnrk." '[ftc Crusaders are corning off a tough 17-7loss to nationally ranked Lakewood SL Edwatd last week. ':fJ'ley vvill need to find a way to stop the Bombers staJ. tailback DariusAshley. ~If we're going to stop them, we ha-;1{ to find a v."ay to stop number eighJ {Ashley)," Crable said _ the statistics hold true, the Cnt~ders could hold the advantag~}n that aspect . Moeller has allowed on average just 106 yards per game to its oppositio~'s running game. , ~wever St Xavier's run defense '~

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Deer Pink wide receiver Ori Harrison show~ the ball to the referee after making a crudal first down catch.

has been even a bit more dominant allowing just 83 yards per game on the ground. · That could mean the play of Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik

· and St Xavier quarterback Ryan Morris could become even more important If Morris' name sounds familiar that's because he started last season

as .the Crusaders starting quarterback.

After losing his job to Oltorik, he transferred in the offseason to the St Xavier program Crable says the familiarity with the Moeller program won't be an advantage to Morris. · "We play a totally different defense then we did last year, so (Morris) won't have an advantage in . that aspect," Crable said "I do know that they have a heck of a defense and he's had to practice agairu.t that all season."

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Moeller defensive end Andy Wersel works on drills during practice Tuesday. Wersel, who has 6.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries, calls tonight's game against St. Xavier a "must-win."

Crusaders win would ~ssure playoff spot By r.1i~e Dyer Enquirer staff writer Moeller senior Andy Wersel considers tonight a "must-win" when the Crusaders travel to archrival St. Xavier.

Despite projections Moeller will make the Division I playoffs regardless of the outcome, the Crusaders want to leave nothing to chance.

"If we win, we know we are guaranteed a spot," Wersel said.

"If we Jose, we are going to have to watch and see what other teams are doing. We don't want to do that.

We want to control our own destiny."

Moeller is projected to finish seventh in Region 4, according to Harbin computer points analyst Steve Shuck.

There is another reason for ur· gency.

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"It's not just beating St. X. which is probably our biggest rival, it's more that we want to bring a GCL championship back to the school," Wersel said. "For us seniors, that's been a goal since our freshman year."

Wersel, who has 6.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries, is a key part to the Moeller defense. The Crusaders have allowed an average of 13 points.

"These are the games to coach for," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "... When it comes down to Game 10 and the GCL championship, this is what you talk about and fight for all year long. These are big games, and hopefully big-time players step up and play well."

Moeller (5-3, 2-(1) is coming off a 1().7 Joss at Lakewood St. Edward last week.

The Bombers (7-1, 2-(1) defeated visiting Cleveland St. Ignatius 17-(1.

Tonight's game is expected to he sold out.

'The fact that it's Week 10 adds luster to it," St. X coach Steve Specht said. "Also, the fact it is a GCL championship in such a great league. . . . I think every high school kid in the country plays for a league title in these circumstances. It's going to he a packed house."

Moeller senior linehacker Greg Jones has a / team-high 10.5 sacks. Senior defensive linemen Frank Becker (5.5 sacks) and Brian Lane (five sacks) also have been strong, along with senior defensive back Dean Gaier (four interceptions).

"It's very exciting," Jones said this week.

Unebacker Greg Jones

Since 2000 Despite a 31-7 loss to visiting St. Xavier last season, Moeller is 3412-1 all time against the Bombers.

The first meeting took place In 1963.

Here is a look at the games from this decade.

2005: St X31, Moeller 7 2004: Moeller 10, St. X 7 (playoffs), St. X35, Moeller 31 (regular season) 2003: Moeller 10, St. X 9 2002: St X 3?, Moeller 21 2001: St. X47, Moeller 0 2000: Moeller 20, St. X 16 Source: Moeller football Web page "Sometimes you go through the (school) halls and you hear a Jot about the game. Everybody is pretty excited about it. I think as a team we have to stay focused."

Specht said his offensive line has been solid, hut he also respects Moeller's defensive front.

'They are excellent," St. Xcoach Steve Specht said. "We knew they would be pn~tty special before the season."

Moeller's three losses have been by a total of 12 points.

"Coach Crable told us before the season started that he would count on us a lot defensively," Becker said. "We know we have to stop teams."

St. Xjunior running hack Darius Ashley will be difficult to stop, but the Moeller defense is looking forward to the challenge.

Ashley has 990 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

"We have a lot respect for him and their whole offense," Wersel said. 'Their offensive line is probablythe best we will see all year."

Crable hopes Moeller hasn't forgotten about the 31· 7 loss to St. X last season.

"It was embarrassing, quite frankly," Wersel said.

¡oltorik powers Moeller past Harrisburg, Pa. Woodward 26, Aiken 12 - Woodward sophomore running back Moeller sent Harrisburg on a Eric Finklea had 25 carries for 152 long trip back to Pennsylvania af- yards and two touchdowns. ter the Crusaders recorded a conWestern Hills 27, Belmont 6 vincing 26-0victory Saturday night Mustangs sophomore running back Derrin Alexander ran for 92 at Nippert Stadium.

Moeller junior quarterback yards.

Mustang sophomore quarterRoss Oltorik completed 12 of 20 passes for 218 yards and a touch- back Orlando Spikes was 11 for 13 passing for 116 total yards. down.

Oltorik connected with senior Ched Cherry six times for 120 Boys' soccer yards and a touchdown.

Hamilton 1, Harrison 0- Big Blue The Crusaders held previously senior defender Brandon Huston unbeaten Harrisburg to just 30 scored the winning goal on a coryards total offense. They were led ner kick with 20 minutes left in the by senior defensive end Brian first half.

Lane, who had nine tackles, two Senior goalkeeper Chris Hubsacks and a fumble recovery. bard posted his second shutout

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Saunders led with 19 kills and five Junior goalkeeper Kathy Moe- blocks. Junior setter Katie Suer buis made 12 saves, which is what had 26 assists in a Division II secSeven Hills coach Ed Sawyer said tional at Goshen. won the game.

CNE def.lndlan Hill- CNE rallied Seven Hills, which remained from a 14-9 deficit in the fifth game unbeaten, has scored 75 goals and in winning a Division II sectional allowed only nine goals. match at Goshen.

Seven Hills will play No. 1 seed St. Bernard Monday.

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Moeller, the No. 7 team in the Enquirer Division I' area coaches' poll, got a huge game from its defense on the way to a 31-13 victory over fifth-ranked Elder Friday night at Nippert Stadium.

The Crusaders (4-2, 2-0 Greater Catholic League) tallied 13 sacks, two interceptions and one blocked punt and held the Panthers (4-2, 1-2) to 67 yards rushing.

"This is a very big deal for us," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "I don't care what their record is."

Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik was 10-of-14 passing for 167 yards and one touchdown.

Moeller totaled 167 yards passing and 141 rushing.

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Cherry puts Crusaders on top

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Friday night, it was Ched Cherry's tum to torment the Lancers.

Cherry's kick and punt returns helped the Crusaders take a lead, and his fourth-quarter touchdown catch clinched Moeller's 31-17 win in La Salle's homecoming game.

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound senior wide receiver caught seven passes fur 82 yards and one touchdown.

He also returned :five punts for 112 yards and two kickoffs for 55 yards.

"He's not your 4.4 (second) 40 (yard) guy," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. 'The kid's slippery. He had a touchdown on a return against Massillon and almost had another."

"Coach Crable emphasizes special teams," Cherry said. "We were just executing the game plan. We work hard in practice, and we came out and did what we were supposed to do."

Moeller, the No. 6 team in the Enquirer's Division I coaches poll, improved to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the Greater Catholic League South

Division. It plays Elder Friday at Nippert Stadium.

Eighth-ranked La Salle (3-3, 0-2), which has lost 41 of 45 games to Moeller, has lost two in a row in the GCI.S. "'would say tonight we got overpowered by their defensive front seven," said La Salle coach Tom Grippa, who saw Lancers quarterback Brian Jacob sacked eight times for 58 yards. "Moeller has two losses by one point. They could easily be undefeated."

The teams traded big plays to keep the first half close. Moeller was leading 3-0 when Jacob, on fourth-and-1 at the Crusaders' 37yard line, popped through a hole and scampered in for the go-ahead touchdown.

Moeller responded with two second-quarter touchdowns set up by Cherry punt returns. Running back Tun Uecker scored on the first play following Cherry's 31-yard punt return to La Salle's 46-yard line. Cherry later returned a punt 55 yards to the La Salle 3-yard line, and Patrick Blanks converted on the next play with a sweep around right end.

Just when Moeller looked ready to blow open the game, Jacob hooked up with DeVier Posey on a

58-yard touchdown pass that helped make the score 17-14 at halftime.

Cherry, who compiled 102 yards on four punt returns in the first half, returned La Salle's second-half kickoff 41 yards to the Moeller 45, 1 helping set up Ross Oltorik's 25- j yard TD pass to Patrick Curtin. , La Salle got a lucky bounce to stay in the game. Jacob was nearly sacked and fumbled, but Vmce Harris fielded the bouncing ball and carried it 50 yards to the Moeller 5.

The opportunity stalled on Greg Jones's 10-yard sack of Jacob, and the Lancers had to settle for Aaron Walter's 35-yard field goal.

The Lancers committed the game's first turnover in the fourth quarter on Will Sorter's interception. Cherrycaughtpasses oflland 12 yards to get the drive started, and he finished it by grabbing Oltorik's 15-yard fade pass in the end zone with 7:49left in the game.

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Lemon-Monroe Hornet Josh Herron 'l'hree words that describe me on the field are: First tackler misses.

Three words that describe me the field are: motivator and responsible. few people know about town of Monroe Is: has a lot of pride for such a small

visit to Jamaica. There are a lot women and beautiful beaches favorite high school football sta• to play In Is: Lemon-Monroe's Fighting Hornets :staruutm, A.K.A. "The Nest." thing I'll never regret doing Is: Waking up every morning to lift and nndfH'n>R better instead Of Sleeping in Or out with friends. rite type of music Is: and R&B. favorite music artist Is: Tupac Shakur. the best place to buy clothes: mall.

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If I was stranded on a desert Island, one person I'd like there with me Is: Jennifer Lopez because I'm in love with her and she loves me back.

The worst TV show Is: MIV's "There and Back" with Ashley Parker Angel (former 0-Town singer). All he does is complain about everything.

One thing people don't understand about playing football Is: Behind the scenes of the game, there is a lot of scratching, pinching, biting and punching.

The best food on the planet Is: Chicken.

To me, my family means: People who care for me through thick and thin and who have my back, no matter what the reason.

My greatest strength Is: Elusiveness.

On the flip side, my greatest weakness Is: Conditioning.

The best birthday present I ever re· celved was: My car, which is small and fast. It fits me perfectly!

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Aside from my coach, another I'd love to play for Is: Coach Bob Brigati because he is doing a great job with the West Carrollton football program.

The most scared I've ever been was: When I was at a party in an abandoned house, the police came storming in and a police cruiser hit me.

The hardest sport to play Is: Football!

My favorite college football team Is: The Texas Longhorns.

One thing I'd be lost without Is: Sports. Without sports, I would have nothing to do.

The best movie ever Is: "Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinkin' Your Juice in the Hood."

My dream age to retire Is: 35.

After graduation, I plan to: Play Division I college football and later play in either the NFL or the Arena Football League. ·

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Oh so close for Crusaders Outplay nation's No. 2 team but miss key kicks ,

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Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) rallied from a 20.7 second-quarter deficit to beat the underdog Crusaders before 10,000 fans in the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge at UC's Nippert Stadium.

Moeller fans saluted the effort with hearty applause afterward, but the Crusader players were upset by the missed opportunity.

"I feel like we outplayed them by a lot, except for the scoreboard,~ said Moeller senior linebacker Greg jones, who had two sack~ and an interception. "It's an advance for us, even though we lost. We know we can play with anybody."

Moeller held the upper hand all day until Byrnes, rated No. 2 nationally by USA Today, scored on 1-yard run by Clemson-bound quarterback Willy Kom with 3:26left.

That made it 21-20. Moeller drove and got into position for a 41yard field-goal attempt by sophomore left-footed kicker Ryan Sunderman, but the kick hooked wide with 50 seconds remaining.

"I feel very blessed, because they outplayed us today," Byrnes coach Bobby Bentley said. "That's the first game we've been challenged in about three years."

Byrnes has won 30 straight games, and has won four straight South Carolina Class 4A titles.

Moeller had more total yards (404-306) and had a sound defensive scheme that harassed Kom all day. Kom was sacked four times.

"We wanted to show (blitz) on one side and blitz the other," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "We did a pretty good job of it, but you can't give up the big plays like we did."

Kom found junior wideout Randall Hawkins (seven catches, 186 yards) for some big plays. The biggest was a 51-yard rainbow to a streaking Hawkins, which put Byrnes at Moeller's 3-yard line and set up the winning score. · Moeller is tied for No. 10 in the Ohio Division I state poll and is No. 7 in the Enquirer area coaches' poll. The Crusaders lost 13-12 to Lakota West in the season opener, with a missed extra point decisive in that one, and again Saturday.

Crable said he would send Sunderman, one of the city's top young kickers, out again in the same situations.

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"Ryan Sunderman has done a great job for us all year," Crable said.

Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik completed 10 of19 passes for 172 yards, two TDs and one interception. Tun Uecker carried 16 times for 80 yards, and Patrick Blanks rushed seven times for 37 yards and a TO. John Giuffre rushed for 54 yards, and Oltorik 48.

Moeller rushed for 219yards and held Byrnes to 34 yards rushing.

Kom completed 17 of 24 passes (one interception) for 272 yards.

He also rushed for two TDs. "Our guys have played hard all year," Crable said. "They played their tails off today."

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MoEller @Henderson County (KY) â&#x20AC;˘ MGeller (2-2) is coming off quite possibly its best game of the season, although it resulted in a loss.

The Crusaders were narrowly edged out last week, 21-20, by Byrnes (S.C.), the second-ranked team in the nation by USA Today.

The Crusaders dominated Henderson County last year, winning47-7.

Expect Moeller to continue to get consistent quarterback play from junior Ross Oltorik. Oltorik has completed 46 of 76 passes for 613 yards and four touchdowns through the first four games. His two favorite targets, wideouts Chedrick Cherry and Brian Albrinck are averaging over 50 receiving yards per game.

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wg 0-for-3, Elder coach Doug Ramsey said the Greater Catholic League shouldn't be judged as any less after a weekend against national competition.

Elder lost to Concord De La Salle (Calif.) 56-38, St. Xavi'er lost to Lakeland (Fla.) 25-22 i~. overtime and Moeller lost to Byrnes (S.C.) 21-20 in the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge Saturday at Nippert Stadium. , Ramsey said the Panthers' gpals are still intact, and he can't wait to face his GCL-South rivals iD the coming weeks. ,: "We are obviously not the best team in the country," Ramsey §aid. "But, that's not something we are shooting for. We're never ~!king about being 10-0. We have to learn from the game. I am anxious to see how we react to it (this w.eek) because we get into league play (against La Salle Friday)."

Ramsey said GCL teams acquitted themselves well agaiost the national competition.

Ramsey said he doesn't expect any of the GCL playbooks changing because of the teams that played over the weekend.

"Those are three great teams," Ramsey said.

'These are tough matchups ....

We aren't talking about teams that aren't very good programs.

People can judge it but I think our league is pretty good."

St. Xavier plays at Elder Sept. 29; Elder plays at Moeller Oct. 6 and Moeller plays at St. X Oct. 27.

Colerain, a Greater Miami Conference school, defeated Cardinal O'Hara (Pa.) 28-0 Friday.

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Crusaders cruise behind defense,~ special teams

By Mike Dyer Enquirer staff writer

Moeller coach Bob Crable knew defense and special teams would be key against Massillon Saturday afternoon at Paul Brown Stadium.

Crable was all smiles on the field afterward. It turned out just bow he liked.

Senior Chedrick Cherry had 144 yards on four punt returns, including a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and sophomore Ryan Sunderman kicked two field goals (45, 37 yards) as the Crusaders defeated Massillon Washington 48-14.

Moeller is 3-0 in the i-wireless Fox19 Prep Classic with wins over Covington Catholic in 2005 and Louisville St. Xavier in 2004. kids love it," Crable said.

'The kids get to this venue and they know the big guys play here and brings a lot of excitement."

Moeller (2-1) is ranked No.9 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll. The Crusaders play Byrnes (S.C.) in the Kirk Herbstreit USA vs. Ohio Challenge at Nippert Stadium at noon Sepl16.

Moeller has won two straight since losing to Lakota West in its season opener.

Senior defensive back Dean Gaier, who returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown nearly a minute after Cherry's score, said Moeller wanted to contain Massillon's running game.

"We're underrated this year," Gaier said. "Lakota West was just a bad game for us, and now we've had two good wins against two quality teams."

Massillon fumbled on its next possession, and Moeller linebacker Paul DiPietrantonio recovered at the Massillon 21 yard-line.

A pass interference call put Moeller at the Massillon 11. Oltorik found Cherry for an 11-yard touchdown to make it 21-0.

Cherry returned Massillon's punt to the 11-yard line, and Sun-

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Junior quarterback Ross Oltorik rushed for two touchdowns and was 12-of-20 for 142 yards.

Moeller had 211 yards of total offense compared with Massillon's 200 yards.

"We knew we had it in us," 01torik said. 'The offensive line played great, and the defense got us rolling."

Massillon (2-1) was 2005 state runner-up to champion St. Xavier.

The Tigers defeated Elder 35-31 in last vear's event and had 13 v.ins - more than any other season in school history.

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High school teams reach higher Ohio football event this weekend draws elite teams from across USA JJy Christopher Lawlor USA TODAY

Elite' high schoollbotban programs are not Only faced wil:b pressure to win their regions, conferences or state tides, but to succeetl nationally. Thai means playing a qually ~tore­ ceive consideration fur natipnal rankings.

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This weekend's event features nine games at the two .sites with seven teams from ~ StJ>ef 25 ranldngs.

Add three regionaUy ranked teams. and the Ch.aDenge will have 10 of USA TODAY's top40 teams.

"I was all for it," De La Salle coach Bob Ladouceur says. 'This is cballeng~ a gredl: learning experience tor the kids. \bu want the same type experience in the The standard: De La Salle (Concord. calif.) and coach Bob Ladouceur, holders classroom, because the of the national record fOrconsectll:i\lewins (151), will face Cincinnati Elder. players are students first"

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ETSaturday as its in;qural Gamed the Week. b1 partnership with TRZ Sports Services Inc., USA TOIY\Y will select a high school ilotball Game Of the \>lkek each week and provide a live audio broadcast ofthat game via the Internet. F.ad:t game also will be archived and available for listening as a~ Each week's seleclDn will be revealed in our Monday preps podcast.

1\ddfulal high school CD11e1'9 online at llfeps.usatoday.com: ~>'Jalk 1M with CSIV's 1lin l.enlmRlg tDCiay at 3 p.m. EI 11> Oledr: our lbotbalJ recruilk1g oolumns frm1 five regions of the country and rivals.com'slbp tOO prospects list 11> join the comrersatioo in our Prep Rally blog.

both venues for the Challenge, When players step onto the field, they'll enter through large infla~ helmets. For night games, there will be pregame intiodK::tions with pyrotechnics, music and blowing smoke. .

'We want an experience they'll never forget," Herbstreit says.

Tony McAbee, president of the Rebels Thuchdown Club tor No. 2 Byrnes, says a contingem approaching 5,000 is expected to make the six-hour trek from Duncan, S.C Next year's Challenge has a waiting list "It's amazing how fast we've grown," johnston says. "It means coaches are looking fur a platform to challenge.their teams."

To avoid missed classes, the 2007 event moves to Labor Day weekend.

Teams under coritract include Hoover, Poly (Long Beach), Mission Viejo (Calif.), Central Catholic (Pittsburgh), ·DeMatha (Hyattsville, Md.11ndependence (Char~). Union (Tulsa) and Evangel Christian (Shreveport, La.).

New additions from Ohio are Canton McKinley, Oeveland Glenville. Solon and C!aytDn Northmoot.

'The goal is to keep this going for the next 20 to 30 years," Herbstreit says. 'We're looking to establish a stable event and get this to grow every year."

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De La Salle, like all the which is featured weekly m visiting scboo}s, will miss an MfV reality show and dass time. Ladouceur's has already played in Oldaream was scheduled to fly homa this year. _. O'J'efllight v.kdnesday, arThe hope for ESPN/AOC Herbstreit: 1V rMng: early today and missanalyst Kirk Herbstreit is to anatysrs :idea. ~ a day of classes. (De La builil a yearly event thiat.

SaBe students are off Friday will becoo:Je a staple IOC Ililtiorlally for taculty meetings.) . ranked teams to compete.

'We crwered everything before we Herbstreit, the face of oollege foot- left," Lacklureur sa:yS. "Studerts reball as an analyst on ESPN's GameDa}l ceived their assignments in advance." and ABC Saturday night games, is alSo He:rbstrei.t kmovs De La SaDe's aura beroming the face d f>il-time higb - the school is the national recordschool fOotball. "I l:il<e the passion of holder with 151 consecutive victories theg<~me,"hesays. · (1992-201t31 aa:ording to the 2006 Entering its second yea., the Me- National High School Football Record Don.ald's Kirk Herbstreit Otio vs. USA Book. They will add to the ~ ~ - an elite high schOOl foot- power of the Saturday evening douball shOwcase - tees ~ Ftiday 'and · bleheader that features De La Salle vs.

Saturday in Cincinnati and Masj]Jon, JocalJavorite Ekier(Oncinnati) atUniOhio. Teams in USA TODAY's Super 25 versity of. Cincinnati's Nippert Stadiranking,s. including No.2 Byrnes (Dun- urn, a 35,000-seat: facility dlat has can, s.q No.3 lake.laOO {Fla.) and hosted prominent high school games.

No. S De La Salle (COooml, Cali[), '1t's an intriguing~ because jumped at the chaoce to face top- all the GO. teams aspire to be De La notch competition from Ohio. last Salle," Herbstreit says of the. Greater year's inaugural· Herbstreit Challenge. Catholic League of Cincimati-area a dodlleheader, was played in Coluln~ schools, "ooe of the great parochial bus. The idea was borne out of Herb- programs in the nation. Elder is ooe strelt':s road trips to coJ~ campuses.. P!O&£am that co.uld seD out 01 stadium "I wanted to see who plays the best {for a big ~me)." high school ilotball in a ·Vven yeilr, • josh ~. wbo handles most of

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More than $400,000 in travel,lbod and lodging tor up to 85 players ateam and coaches, lxlwever, is covered primarily throusm sponsorships fuJn McDonakl's (tide sponsor). N'IIre and UlderArmour: .,. $56,000 tor airfare for teams from California, Texas, Arizona. Pemsyhrania (two1 New jersey, Florida, South Carolina and Arkansas. .... $128,000 for lodging. .... $117,000 fOr local transportation.

Veteran analyst lbm Lem• of CS1V recaiJs in the late 1970s when Gerry Faust took a legendary~ High team from Cincinnati to play Penn HiiJs of Pittsburgh. .

'Th.at was rare back then," Lem-

ming says. "Now traveling from state to state (for games) is commonplace."

Bobby Burton, editor in chief of recruiting website rivals.com; has followed that national trend.

"In the last 10 to 15 years, high school football has exploded," he says.

'The Internet and national rankings like USA TODAY's have contributed to it It used to be difficult fur people to

rollow teams and players nationally, but the Internet changed this dramatically. The kev is high school football. like basketball, has nationalized."

De La Salle is proof. In 2004 its win streak was halted at Seattle's Qwest Field by Bellevue (Wash.) 39-20.

"We're oot on a sightseeing tour, it's a worl«<ay," Ladouceur says, "National games are great as long as you don't have it as a steady diet"

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HIGH SCHOOL f'OOTBALL

Lakota West gains 1st win over Moelle~ Post staff report

Moeller missed a point-after kick with 36 seconds which would have tied the score and Lakota West hung on for a 13-12 victory Friday night in the Skyline Crosstown Showdown at Miami University's Yager Stadium.

It was Lakota West's first victory in four meetings with Moeller.

Lakota West had a kick blocked in the final quarter to give Moeller a chance to tie.

Lakota West senior quarterback Dustin Huff was 8-for-15 passing for 150 yards, including a 33-yard pass to junior Bakari Bussey in the first quarter.

Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik completed 10 passes in 18 attempts for 124 yards.

The Crusaders' only touchdown of the game came on Tim Eucker's 1-yard run in the final minute that cut the deficit to 1312. Eucker ran 12 times for 113 yards.

Marc Brogden was Lakota West's leading rusher with 64 yards on 12 carries. Junior Devin Favors ran 15 times for 45 yards, including a 19-yard TD run in the fourth quarter.

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OXFORD - Earlier this week, Lakota West's Solomon Thomas guaranteed the Firebirds would beat Moeller in Friday's Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown matchup at Miami University.

But, the senior defensive lineman couldn't have predicted the turn of events that led to Lakota West's dramatic 13-12 victory over the Crusaders at Yager Stadium.

"I was the laughingstock in Cincinnati for 24 hours," said Thomas. "I'm excited for the win. I guaranteed the victory. This is beautiful."

Lakota West led 13-6 with three minutes remaining in the game.

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Harrison knocks off No. 1 Kings Junior tailback Cody Adams rushed for 164 yards and one touchdown on 35 carries as Harrison defeated Kings 20-14. Kings, ranked No. 1 in The Enquirer Divisions II-VI preseason coaches' poll, had two early tumovers, a fumble on the opening drive and an interception by junior linebacker Kenny Phillips in the end zone.

Other Friday highlights: • Freshman Spencer Ware and the Princeton defense dominated in the Vikings' 34-0 win over Western Hills.

• Sycamore ganged up on The Enquirer/Sarah Conard offense to give coach Scott Colerain's Je'Sean Godfrey collides with Mason's Bradley Datillo a winning debut, 31-6 Millikan and Jeremy Berlin in the second quarter of over Withrow. the Cardinals' 41-14 victory at Yager Stadium.

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Lakota West senior Collin Taylor, 17, runs with the school flag as cheerleaders and fans celebrate the Arebirds' 13-12 victory over Moeller at the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown on Friday.

Lakota West fulfills 'guarantee,' beats Moeller akota West senior defensive end Solomon Thomas made good on his guarantee as the Firebirds upset Moeller 13-12 Friday night in a Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown game at Miami University's Yager Stadium.

It was the first pigskin Friday night of the 2006 season for Cincinnati-area teams.

Thomas, rated one of Ohio's top dozen senior prospects by most scouts, told The Enquirer this week that he guaranteed victory over the Crusaders.

Lakota West is ranked No. 6 in the Enquirer Division I preseason area coaches' poll, while Moeller is No.4.

Meanwhile, No. 2 Colerain had no trouble with Mason, defeating the No. 8 Comets 41-14 in the second game at Yager.

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'Thomas really put our feet to "he fire with that guarantee.·· said ?irebirds coach Larry Cox. "It's our first win over a GCL ~dwo!.

That goes a long way to establishing a tradition."

Lakota West had lo!'-t its tirrc-c previous meetings with :vloell.cr by a combined score of R3-14 including a Crusaders victory in the first round of the 2001 Di\ision I playoffs.

"I've always wanted to beat r.1odler." said Fircbirds ~erJGr cuartcrbac:{ Dustin Huff. · Huff. who was 8-for-15 for 150 }ards and a touchdown, led the Fircbirds on an impressive 77yard, nine-play opening dri\'C cul· ninating with a 32-yard touchtown pass to junior Bakari Bu;;~c:y ¢ving Lalwta West a 7-0 lead.

Xathan Tom')._ a ~cnior All-City uffensiw lineman, injured himself 011 the scoring play. Toney !>pent the rm1aindcr of Friday's game on the :;idclinc on crutches with his knee lwa\ily bandaged.

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RECORDS: (last year) Moeller 6-5, lakota West 7-3.

WHAT TO WATCH: lakota West is led by DE Solomon Thomas, who is leaning toward attending Ohio State. Rrebirds senior QB Dustin Huff threw for 1,508 yards and 14 IDs last season. Moeller should have an outstanding defense, led by linemen Andy Wersel (18 sacks last season) and Frank Becker. Offensively, junior QB Ross Oltorik started six games last season and has a live arm.

BOTTOM UNE: lakota West has the talent to compete with GCL South teams such as Moeller, but the Rrebirds admittedly must P,rove it on the field.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

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Area football teams suit up for first week of the 2006 season

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tez Wiggins, but return weapons in yards with 15 touchdowns, while the receiving game in Alex Okefor averaging 17.3 yards per cany · Apreviewofthefirstweekendof and Melvin Stewart.

The two teams did not play last 'high school football: These two teams met in last sea- season.

I son's opener. After Taft got out to a CHCA@Thft Moeller vs. Lakota West @ 10-0 lead, CHCA scored 21 unanForthefirsttimesincetheywalked swered points to get the 21-10 win Miami University ' off the field in Canton, the Cincinnati The Crusaders will try to rely on 'Hills Christian Academy football Sycamore vs. Withrow @ Nor- their strong defense, which will team will return to the gridiron wood Shea Stadium look for more consistency.

The Taft defense allowed just 11 Scott Datillo will make his debut Quarterback Ross Oltorik will points per game last season and as Sycamore head coach a year return after starting six games last 'return linebackers Marcus Martin, after leading Fairfield to the Divi- ' Kenneth Trimble and defensive sion I state playoffs. tackle Antiago Hall.

Datillo will have a strong returnThe CHCA defense, which ing group to work wit, led by quarreturns five starters, will be in terback Mitch Allen, linebacker 'charge of stopping a very quick and Mike Latessa and lineman Caleb ' versatile Taft offense.

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Ross quarterback Kurtis Kaiser threw for 765 yards and seven touchdowns last year.

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These two programs meet for Bo Cordell and Danny Gill to replace kburch@communilypress.com the first time. all-district quarterback Mike Scher576-8'255 Junior Trey Woeste and sopho- penberg. A lot of what happens on year. Junior running back Tim Uecker will most likely be the featured back.

Lakota west's Dustin Huff threw for more than 1,500 yards with 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

more Alex Dietz are both expected to see some time under center.

CNE is led by quarterback llace Voshell and wide receiver Jyler Sanders, who return after sitting out last season.

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By Kyle Burch attack a New Richmond defense Communijy Press Staff Writer that allowed just 19.7 points per Moeller vs. Lakota West, (at game last year.

Miami University in Oxford) ln last year's season opener, Moeller will be in the spotlight New Richmond got the best of the as they compete for the second Wildcats, winning 27-21. ln that consecutive year in the Skyline game, Beard threw for 173 yar<h, Qrili Crosstown Showdown. but threw four interceptions.

The Crusaders will try and betNew Richmond will rely on the ter their 6c5 record from a year ago one-two punch of quarterback and a return to the Division I state· Cody Reardon (1,399 ·yards) and playoffs. · running back Jake Kools (527 They will try to rely on their yards). strong defense which will look for more consistency this season. The Madeira@ Shroder Paideia Crusaders defensive unit allowed Steve Phelps will make his an average of 13.5 points per game debut as head coach at Madeira, through their first six games last after spending almost 18 years year, before allowing an average of the sideline as an assistant 28.8 over ·its last five.

The Mustangs will be looking .

Quarterback Ross Oltorik will · repeat last year's playoff run, whi return for Moeller after starting six ended in a first-round loss~o Mo " . games last year. Junior running roe. backTim Ueckerwillmostlikelybe Senior quarterback Nick Be the featured back, replacing Uni- ~d running back Tony · versity of Cincinnati walk-on will be asked to carry much of Martez Williams. offensive load .

The Crusaders will have a tough These two teams played a do; task in slowing down the Lakota game in last season's opener, .

West passing attack led by Dustin Madeira trailed 6-0 at the half, b · Huff. Huff was one of the most effi- scored 21 second half points to wi; cient quarterbacks in the Greater 21-6. ln that game, Ramirez ran 1 Miami Conference a year ago, times for 58 yards but starred 01 throwing for more than 1,500 yards lhe defense, recording 16 tadd with 14 touchdowns and seven and a sack. interceptions.

Shroder is coming off of consecutive winning seasons, h New Richmond@ Deer Park ever they return just six starte If Deer Park wants to break its Wide receiver Isaac Cheath 24-year playoff drought it will start played consistent on offense an with Friday's game against New defense last year recording 2 receptions and two interceptions.~ CPjlMUNITY PRESS FILE PHOTO Richmond. kburch@communitypress.co The Wildcats will rely on quarGaier of Moeller will return to be a key part of the Cruslder backfield. Moeller kicks off Its 2006 season with a gaiTNf"ccgainst Lakota West, .

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By Tom Groeschen Eltfluirer staff writer

St. Xavier coach Steve Specht knew it was coming.

Kings coach Andy Olds was a bit surprised, yet thrilled.

Spechfs defending state champion Bombers are ranked No. 1 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' preseason football poll. Olds' Knights, asteady force in Division II the past decade, head Divisions II VI voting.

"Ifs a result of the success we've had last year, and thafs pretty much all it is," Specht said of the 2006 preseason vote.

"This year's team isn't last year's team, but we think if we work hard, we can have apretty

good football team this year."

In Divisions 11-VI, Kings is the coaches' choice after a run of four consecutive playoff seasons. The Knights were Enquirer Divisions II-VI poll champs in 2002 and have finished in the top three of the final rankings each year since 2002.

"Ifs a huge honor for other schools to think of us as No.1," Olds said. "We're ready to wear that hat ... I don't look at it as a curse or anything."

St. X was 15-{) last season and returns junior running back Darius Ashley, who rushed for 1,633 yards and scored 28 touchdowns. The Bombers are rated No. 4 nationally by Student Sports/Rivals.com.

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Colerain is No. 2 in the Enquirer Division I poll, which is where it finished last year. Elder, Moeller and La Salle are Nos. 34-5 and will challenge St. Xavier for Greater Catholic League South supremacy.

In Division II, Kings is led by senior quarterback Bruce Ernest, who threw for 1,075 yards last season.

Wmton Woods, led by senior running back Hosea Simpson, is No. 2 in Divisions 11-VI. Perennial playoff contenders W'YC}' ming and Edgewood are Nos. 3 and 4, with a rising Thrpin program checking in at No. 5.

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By Mike Dyer Enquirer staff writer

Danny Milligan never saw the ball descend into Jon Saelinger's hands. ''I'm going to go online and hopefully look at it on the computer," Milligan said.

The St. Xavier junior kicker, who might be 5 feet 8, said he just saw the tall Glen Este defenders near him on the fake .field-goal attempt midway through the second quarter.

But Milligan, a former gradeschool quarterback, practiced the play enough times the past two weeks to know where Saelinger would be.

"Don't drop the ball," Saelinger said of what he was thinking on the .field.

That 2().yard touchdown play gave St. Xavier the momentum it needed to .fight off upset-minded Glen Este 17'0 ina Division I regional semifinal Saturday afternoon at Nippert Stadium.

St. X (10.1) will play Colerain in the regional .final at 7:30p.m. Friday at Nippert Stadium.

St. X coach Steve Specht said he caught Glen Este at the right moment, but said overall Glen Este gave the Bombers everything they could handle.

"You get to this point of the year and I argue all the time with people that Region 4 has to be as good as any football in the country," Specht said. "You get to the regional semifinals and you are playing great football teams. I don't care who it is or what conference they are from.

You throw the records out."

Glen Este returned the special teams favor early in the fourth quarter when senior linebacker Cory Slater ran 31 yards off a fake punt attempt on fourth down.

The St. X offense was held to 80 yards rushing. Junior rurniing back Darius Ashley was held to 42 yards on 18 carries. ''You can't live on (the fake), though," Specht said. "We have to get back to the drawing board and we have to get our running game straightened out a little bit."

Saelinger intercepted a pass on third down with 4:38leftthatwould help lead the Bombers (1().1) to score again. Luca Romeo scored on a 1-yard run with 1:39left.

Milligan also kicked a 22-yard .field goal in the fourth quarter.

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Junior quarterback John HurlCl__ made his .first career start in plac!l;l of Ryan Morris.

"W. "Ryan has done great thingsfo~ us all year long," Specht said. "Ob~; ously he took us to a league ti~· About Week 7, John really started to come on and we were going to give him more snaps, but he got mono so he was out for ~~ weeks. ·~ "I'm a .firm believer if a yoK man works hard, does the bestW can and improves, that he deserves an opportunity."

Hurley .finished 6-of-17 pas!littg .. for 58 yards, but Specht said he~t proud of his effort.

Glen Este was held to minus;3 yards passing. Glen Este coach~, Taylor said he knew his offense was" limited and eventually it caught. up with the Trojans. . . (; Senior running back Donnie TtiJ.L-bott rushed for 48 yards on 18 c:»h:.. ries. Freshman Kyle Slate had -~­ yards on 13 carries. Junior linebac_ker Alex Meagher led the defen6~ with .five solo tackles. :~>< "I was proud of our effort," T~·1 lor said. "I thought our kids playeqo;' as hard as they could play.". . ., GleoEste--SlX.rior-----

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Colerain: St. Xnext for Cardinal&~ From Page Dl I/ -IL..o L Sycamore (10-2) was pic~, eighth in the 10-team GMC, but'th er Miami Conference rival Syca- Aviators finished second ah more, before a crowd estimated at earned their first playoff bid sRI· c 5,000 at Nippert Stadium.

1996. _ Coleraiti. scored seven points in Colerain's 314-173 edge in y . each quarter and never allowed the included 312 on the ground.

Sycamore off~nse inside the CardiReynold~ carried _12 times for.~~a nals' 40-yard line. yards, semor runmng back GiifY. ~ It was a statement game for the Pride had 12 carries for 73 yard'~" Colerain defense, which regained and a TD, seniorfullbackTrammlj.l its swagger after allowing Moeller Williams had 16 carries for 64 Yll!:d§Iq to rally from a 28-0 deficit last week. and a TD, and senior running b~)/l Colerain won that one, 34-31 in tri- Je'Sean Godfrey scored a TD. ,,;qc~ ple overtime.

Junior Ravelle Sadler blocked;aw "We just had one bad quarter, punt and returned it 6 yards for\1\iq that's all," Dixon said. "We brought TD, giving the Cardinals a 14-0 le~<kil our 'N game again this week." in the second quarter. ,•,;,))i Colerain coach Kerry Coombs Sycamorerushed25timesfor.mhrl said the Moeller hangover was se- yards, led by senior QB MitchAllenm vere.

(15 carries, 48 yards). Allen was 4111 ~ "We had the mopes for a few tercepted twice. ,:·' days, myself included," 'Coombs ''You get behind like that to COI,e;w said. "We didn't practice well all rain, and there's not much m~r week, but today we showed up to for error," Dattilo said. .,.: play. I'm feeling a lot better now."

Coombs called St. X"agreatfqo~) Cardinals junior quarterback ball team as always." 'dqoe Doug Reynolds ran for 49 yards on "It'll be two teams with great;de1u the first play from scrimmage. That fenses and great running game~" drive ended with a blocked field he said. "We can't wait." ~·t ~M goal, but the tone was set. ~:: a Colerain had dealt Sycamore its E-mail tgroeschen@enquirer.cotJ! ~~ only loss this season, 19-8 at Syca,,. more on Oct. 20.

Colerain--.. s,.,. ...,. ___...._ - o7 o7 o7 o7 '-~f)P. ."We had a great season," Syca- c-Williams 1orun (M. Tabar kid<) .'bO) more coach Scott Dattilo said. "We ~::~~~ ~~~ ~~~:kl (M. Tabar ~ckl , , -ts::> earned some respect along the c-Gootrey7run(M.TabarkickJ .•i-1'Recoros: C 12-0, S 10-2.

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By Tom Groeschen Enquirer staffwriter

Colerain players tried to watch what they said after Saturday's 2S.O rout of Sycamore, but it's clear the Cardinals are itching to play St Xavier again.

Colerail (12.{)) will face the Bombers (1()-1) in a Division I regional football final at 7:30 p.m.

Friday at UC's Nippert Stadium.

Last year, St. Xavier beat Colerain 12:_9 in overtime in the regional semifinals at Paul Brown Stadi~ urn. St. Xavier went on to win its first state championship.

'They beat us last year, and I've been waiting for this game," said â&#x201A;Źalvjn Dixon, Colerain's standout senior defensive lineman. ''You don,.t have to say much more."

Colerain was ranked No.1 in the final Division I area (Enquirer) and state (Associated Press) polls this season, while St. Xavier was No. 2 in both polls. St. Xavier

Showdown set DMslon I footbail regional final: Colerain (12~0) vs. St. Xavier (10-1) When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Nippert Stadium

is rated No. 10 and Colerain is No.18 by USA Today.

Colerain said there is no score to settle, as the Cardinals don't want to provide any bulletinboard fodder.

"It's more about this year's team than it is about last year," said Colerain senior safety Eugene Clifford, who has committed to Ohio State for 2007. "It's not about revenge. It's about us getting back to where we're SUJ' posed to be."

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Sl Xpulls win out of bag of bicks St. Xavier's Jon Saelinger runs past Glen Este's Tyler Duncansqn for a touchdown after a fake field-goal attempt in a regional sE!'mifinal game at Nippert Stadium Saturday. St. X won 17-0 to advance to the Division I regional final against Colerain. 04

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CovCath takes down Highlands agam, wins its first district title since 1995

By Ryan Ernst Enquirer staff writer

Two weeks after staging one of the most dramatic wins in program history, Covington Catholic saved the drama.

The Colonels beat rival Highlands 25-15 for a district title and the right to play in the Kentucky Class AAA state quarterfinals.

The victory came 15 days after CovCath upset Highlands on a last-second touchdown pass. Unlike in that game, the Colonels never trailed and largely controlled the tempo of the game Saturday at Wooten Field. It was a welcome development for a program that has played second fiddle to the Bluebirds for most of the last decade.

Kentucky football "We like (a game) like this, definitely," said CovCath senior linebacker Sam Flynn. "We want to dominate every game, the entire game. The last giune was a little too close for us."

The victory marked CovCath's first district title since 1995 and the first time the Colonels have beaten the Bluebirds twice in the same season since 1994.

CovCath, which held Highlands to one first down through its first four possessions, opened the scoring on a 1-yard Brandon Brown touchdown run.

"Against (Highlands coach) Dale Mueller you neverfeel comfortable," CovCath coach John

Rodenberg said. "Dale's a great coach. He isn't where he's at, at the program's he's at, by not being a good coach .... They had a great game plan; we just played well today."

Highlands turned the ball over four times, all of which came in the second half. CovCath had zero turnovers.

CovCath outgained the Bluebirds 258 yards to 246.

CovCath quarterback Josh Bleser finished 9-of-18 passing for 138yards.

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Colerain I Ready for Moeller in first round

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Colerain senior defender Calvin Dixon leads the Cardinals with 10 sacks this season. The Cardinals are limiting opponents to an average of four points and 38 rushing yards per game this season.

Undefeated Cardinals face tough GCL test

By Mike Dyer Enquirer staff writer

Sooner or later, Colerain coach Kerry Coombs figured his Cardinals would have to face an opponent from the Greater Catholic League South Division.

It turns out that matchup occurs in the first round of the playoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday at Colerain.

"If you are going to win (Division I) Region 4, you might have to play one, two or three GCL teams," Coombs said. ''You might as well get ready."

It's a challenge Colerain is prepared to accept in the postseason.

But with 73 consecutive wins over public-school teams, the GCL-S has presented good competition for the Cardinals over the years.

Since the 2001 season began, Colerain is 9-6 against the GCL-S and 60-0 against other opponents.

The Cardinals are 5-2 against the GCL-S in the regular season and 4-4 in playoff games since 2001.

Colerain (1().()) was crowned the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll champion earlier this week.

The Cardinals are ranked No. 1 in the Associated Press Division I state poll and No. 18 nationally in the USA Today Super 25.

Coombs downplayed any extra hype for Saturday's game because the opponent is Moeller (5-4), but he said he is proud of the fact the Greater Miami Conference has three teams in the playoffs, with Colerain joined by Sycamore and Lakota West "(Moeller) has had a great season," Coombs said. 'They are very strong, fast and physical. We saw them two years ago at Yager (Stadium). It will be a neat, big-time atmosphere."

Colerain didn't face any GCL-S opponents this season, but St. Xavier defeated the Cardinals twice in 2005 en route to winning the Divi-

sian I state championship.

Colerain defeated Moeller 34-6 in the 2004 regional final.

'They beat us the last two times they played us," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "... Where do we fit intothatpicture?Youalwayshopewe can be on top of our game. If we don't play with confidence or play physical, they can certainly have (their) way."

Coombs said there is a simple explanation as to why GCL-S schools have had success against Colerain. "It's because they play great football," Coombs said. 'They have great resources and great numbers to draw from."

Colerain averages 279 yards rushing and 38 points a game and allows 38 yards rushing and four points a game. Quarterback Doug Reynolds has thrown for 743 yards and 14 touchdowns, and senior running back Trammell Williams has run for 837 yards and nine touchdowns.

Defensively, senior Calvin.Dixon has a team-leading 10 sacks.

"It's a unique group of kids this year," Coombs said. 'They are very even-keeled, very businesslike in just how they prepare."

Moeller has played a difficult schedule, and Crable said he hopes those critical moments will pay dividends. Colerain marks the fifth nationally ranked opponent Moeller has faced during this season.

Though he declined to be specific, Crable said the games have taken their toll with player injuries.

"We would love to be at full strength, but if that's not the case, hopefully we are at a point where the kids could step up," Crable said.

Moeller's defense has been sol· id, allowing an average of14 points, and senior Greg Jones has a teamleading lOl!! sacks. On offense, senior Chedrick Cherry has 36 receptions for 591 yards and four touch· downs.

Recent history vs. the GCL-South • Since the 2001 season began, Colerain's only losses are to GCLSouth teams.

• Since that season began, Cole· rain is 69-6 overall.

• The Cardinals are 9-6 against the GCL-South and 60-0 against others in that span.

Breakdown: The last time Colerain lost to any team outside the GCL-S was a state semifinal loss to Upper Arlington in 2000. Colerain is 5-2 vs. GCL-S in the regular season and 4·4 in playoff games vs.

GCL-S since 2001: 2001: Defeated La Salle 38-0 in the regular season and lost to Elder 35·21 in the regional semifinals (11-1 record) 2002: Lost to Moeller 21-14 in the regular season; beat La Salle 42· 20 in the regular season and lost to Elder 28-21 in the regional semifinals (11-2) 2003: Defeated La Salle 35-21 in the regular season; beat La Salle 45-21 in the first round of the playoffs; beat Moeller 30-23 in theregional semifinals; lost to Elder 2423 in the regional final (12-1) 2004: Beat Elder.21·3 in the regular season; beat La Salle 35-7 in the regular season; beat Elder 38·3 in the first round of the playoffs; beat Moeller 34-6 in the regional final (15-0; state champion) 2005: Lost to St. Xavier 7-0 in the regular season; lost to St. Xavier 12-9 in OT in the regional semifinals (10-2) 2006: No regular-season games (10-0)

C6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2006

A LOOK AT THIS WE Playoff pairings DIVISION I Salurday, 7 p.m., unless noled Rll!lon 1 • (5) Cle. Glenville (9-1) at(4) Cle. St. Ignatius (6-:l)

• B) Solon (7-3) at (1) Mentor (9-1) • 6) Painesville Riverside (8-2) at (3) Lakewood St Edward (B·l) • 7) Warren Harding (7-3) at (2) Brecksville-Broadview Heights(9-1)

ROiiotl 2 • (B) Tol. Whitmer (7-3) at(!) Fremont Ross (10-0) • (5) Massillon Washington (6-4) at (4) Massillon Peny (9-1) • (6) Medina (7-3) at (3) Brunswick (10-0) • (7) Tol. StJohn's (B·2) at (2) can. McKinley (9-1)

RePott 3 • (B) Gahanna Uncoln (7-3) at (1) Lancaster (10-0) • (6) Galloway Westland (7-3) at (3) Upper Mington (9-1) • (5) Dublin Coffman (7-3) at (4) Westerville S. (B-2) • (7) Logan (B-2) at (2) Hilliard Davidson (10-0)

ROiiotl 4 • (81 Lokota West (8-21 at (11 SL Xavier 18-11 • (51 Glen Este 18-21 at(4) Clayton Northmont (B-2) • (6) Huber Hts. Wayne (7·2) at 131 Sycamore 19-1) • 171 Moeller 15-41 at 121 Coleroia 110-01 DIVISION II Friday, 7:30p.m., unless noled llegloa 5 • (7) Chardon (B-2) at (2)Kent Roosevelt (10-0) • (5) Olmsted Falls (9-1) at (4) Maple Hts. (9-1) • (B) Tallmadge (B-2) at (1) Macedonia Nordonia (9-1) • (6) E. Cle. Shaw (B-1) at(3) Mayfield (9-1)

ROiiotl 6 • (B) Sylvania Southview (7-3) at (1) Ashland (10-0) • (5) Lawis Center Olentangy (B·2) at (4) Tiffin Columbian (9-1) • (6) Wapakoneta (9-1) at(3) Powell Olentangy Uberty (B-2) • (7) Piqua (B-2) at (2) Tol. Cent. cattJ. (9-1)

Rll!lon 7 • (5) Chillicothe (7-3) at (4) Cols. Watterson (7-3)

• (B) Uniontown Lake (6-4) at (1) Cols. Manon-Fran~in (9-1) • (6) Alliance (B-2) at (3) Pataskala Watkins Memonal (9-1) • (7) canfield (B-2) at (2) Plcl<enngton Cent. (9-1)

Rll!lon8

•lSI Turpin 19-11 at(4) Day. Carroll (9-1) • (B) Trotwood-Madison (7-3) vs. 111 [dgewood 18-11 at Princeton • (6) New CMisle Tecumseh (B-2) at 131 Wontun

Woodsl&-41 • (7) Oay. Col. White (9-1) at 12lllarriton 17·31

DIVISION Ill Salunlay, 7 p.m., unless noled

ReP>n9 • (5) N11es McKinley (9-1) at (4) Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesurt(6-2) • (6) Mentor Lake cath. (6-4) at (3) Rocky River (9-1) • (7) Youngs. Uberty (9-1) at (2) Hubbard (9-1) • (B) Akr. Covently (B-2) at (1) Aurora (9-1)

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• (5) Urbana (B-2) at (4) Eaton (9-1) • (B) Sandusky Perkins (B-2) at {1) Kettenng Alter (10-0)

• (6) St. Marys Memonal (8-2) at (3) Tipp City Tippecanoe (9-1) • (7) Napoleon (7-3) at (2) Sunbury Big Walnut (B-2)

Region U • (5) can. S. (7-3) at (4) Newarl< Uc~ngValley (9-1)

• (B) New Concord John Glenn (7-3) at (1) Steubenville (10-0) • (6) Dresden Tn-Valley (B·2) at (3) Dover(9-1) • (7) canal Futton NW (6-4) at (2) camMdge (10-0)

Relion12 • (5) Gallipolis Gallia (B-2) at (4) Lancaster Fairfield Union (B-2) • (B) New Albany (6-4) at 1111ndian lliiiiUI.OI • (6) Circleville (B-2) at (3) Cols. DeSales (7-3) • (7) Jackson (6-4) at(2) Waverly (!D-0)

DMSIONIV

Friday, 7:30p.m., unless nolal Region 13 • (B) Cuyahoga Falls CVCA (B-2) at (1) Youngs. Mooney (9-0) • (5) Massillon Tuslaw (9-l) at (4) Peny (B-2) • (7) can. Cent. Cath. (5-5) at (2) Orrville (B-2) • (6) Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley (6-4) at (3) Garfield Hts. Tnnrty (6-4)

Relion14 • (5) Sparta Highland (B-2) at (4) Huron (B-2) • (B) Ottawa-Glandorf (7-3) at (l) W. Mitton MiltonUnion (9-1) • (6) Tontogany Olsego (7-3) at (3) Coldwater (10-0) • (7) BeiMIIe Clear Fork (7·3) at (2) Oak Harbor(lO-O)

Relion15 • (5) Ironton (6-4) at (4) Williamsport Westfall (10-0) • (B) St. Clairsville (7-3) at(l) Bellaire (10-0) • (6) Wellston (7-3) at(3) Martins Feny(9-1) • (7) Cols. Eastmoor (7-3) at (2) New lexington (10-0)

Region 16 • 151 Lemon·Monroe 19-11 at 141 Deer Park 18-2) • (B) Oay. Oakwood (6-4) at (I) Plain City Jonathan Alder(9-1)

• 161 Wyoming 17·31 at 131 Cllnton-M- 19-11 • 171 North College Hill 19-11 at 121 Blanchester 110-01 DIVISIONV Salunlay, 7 p.m., unless noled ReP>n 17 • (5) Warren JFK (10-0) at (4) Smithville (9-1) • (B) Kirtland (B-2) at (1) Barnesville (10-0) • (6) Columbiana Crestview (B-2) at (3) W. Salem NW (10-0) • (7) W. Lafayette Ridgewood (10-0) at (2) N. Uma S. Range (10-0)

Rll!lon 18 • (5) DefiBnce Tinora (B-2) at (4) findlay Uberty-Benton (9-1) • (B) Delta (9-1) at(!) Bedford Chane! (9-1) • (6) Defiance Ayersville (9-1) at (3) Bucyrus Wynford (9-1) • (7) Hamler Patrick Henry (B-2) at (2) Sherwood Fairview(9-1)

ReP>n19 • (5) Stewart Federal Hock~g (9-1) at (4) Johnstown-

Monroe (B-2) • (B) Fredertcktown (7-3) at (1) W. Jefferson (9-0) • (6) Gahanna Cols. Academy (7-3) at (3) NelsonvilleYor1<(9-1) • (7) Frankfort Adena (7-3) at (2) Amanda-Ciearcreef< (9-l)

Rll!lon20 • (5) Spencerville (7-3) at (4) Lafayette Allen E. (B-2)

• (B) W. Uberty-Salem (B-2) at (1) Uma Cent cattJ. (9-1) • (6) lewisburgTrt-County N. (9-1) at(3) St Henry (9-1) •111 Reading 17·31 at (2) Manon Pleasant (9-1)

DIVISION VI Friday, 7:30 p.m., otherwise nolal Rflion 21 • (B) Wind~am (7-3) at (1) Columbiana (B-2) • (5) Benin Center Western Reserve (B-2) at (4) Thompson ledgemont (B-2) • (7) McDonald (7-3) at(2) Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. (9-1) • (6) Lucas (B-2) at (3) Mogadore (B-2)

ROiiotl 22 • (S) McComb (B-2) at (4) Oregon Cardinal Strltch (B-2)

• (B) Norwalk St. Paul (6-4) at (1) Sycamore Mohawk (9-1) • (6) Columbus Grove (6-4) at (3) Monroeville (B-2) • (7) Uberty Center (5-5) at (2) Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (9-1)

Relion23 • (5) Old washington Buckeye Trail (B-2) at (4) Shady-

side (7-2) • (B) caldwell (5-5) at (1) Beallsville (10-0) • (6) Crown City S. Gallia (B-2) at(3) Danville (9-1) • (7) Newarl< cath. (5-5) Pt (2) Lancaster fisher cath.

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Relion24 • (5) Ada (7-3) at (4) Cola Hardin Northern (9-1) • (6) Marta Stein Manon Local (B-2) at (3) Covington (10-0) • (7) Sidney lehman (6-4) at (2) Sprtng. cattJ. Cent (9-1) • <BIN. Lewisbull! Tnad 17-31 at (ll Mechanicsbull!

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Moeller tough draw for Colerain

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By Carey Hoffman

DIVISION I (7) Day. Col. White (9-1) at (2) (8) Lakota West (8-2) at Harrison (7-3) (1) St Xavier (8~1) DMSION Ill (5) Glen Este (8-2) at (4) Clayton (8) New Albany (6-4) at (1) Indian Northmont (8-2) Hill (10-0) (6) Huber Heights Wayne (7-2) at DIVISION IV (3) Sycamore (9-1) (5) Lemon-Monroe (9-1) at (4) (7) Moeller (5-4) at (2) Colerain Deer Park (8-2) (10-0) (6) Wyoming (7-3) at (3) ClintonMassie (9-1) DIVISION II (5) Turpin (9-1) at (4) Carroll (9-1) (7) North College Hill (9-1) at (2) (8) Trotwood-Madison (7-3) at (1) Blanchester (10-0) Edgewood (8-1) · DIVISION V (6) New Ca~isle Tecumseh (8-2) (7) Reading (7-3) at (2) Marion at (3) Winton Woods (6-4) Pleasant (9-1), '.::.· +

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Every preseason, Moeller coach Bob Crable has his team scrimmage Colerain because "we try to give our kids the experience to understand what level it takes to compete for a state championship."

He's about to find out if that approach pays off.

Moeller will travel to Colerain Saturday night for

a Division I regional quarterfinal playoff game, making those two part of a group of 18 area teams who received official notification from the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday that their seasons would continue.

Statewide, playoff games in Divisions I, III and V are scheduled for Saturday at 7 ·p.m. Games involving Divisions II, IV and VI are scheduled for

kickoff on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

It's not the easiest of draws for Colerain, ranked No. 1 in the city and the state and No. 18 nationally

by USA Today. Moeller has a 5-4 record, but three of its losses came to teams rank,ed in USA Today's Super 25 national poll.

"They are a great team," said Colerain coach Kerry Coombs. "We faced a lot of these kids when they were

sophomores." For a No. 7 seed; they're probably one of the best seven· seeds there ever has been."

As Coombs alluded to, the two longtime powers had a playoff matchup in 2004 - Colerain beat Moeller 34-6 in the regional finals, a game marked by the fact that Moeller didn't try a single running play the entire game against ColeSee PLAYOFFS,. Page CU

playoff pairings

Divisions II arid IV 7:30p.m. Friday; Divisions I, Ill, and V7 p.m. Saturday:

Playoffs: ~ 18 area teams qualify From PageCl rjrin's fearsome defense.

"That was the plan that n)ght," said Moeller's Crable.

"Pefensively, they're still very gvod, although I'm not sure aJ!yone could be as imposing a~ that team was. This defense can sure run to the ball, and we'll have our work cut out for us."

Elsewhere in Division I, defending state champ St. Xavier will host Lakota West, which set up its playoff berth this year with a season-opening victory over Moeller, and Glen Este hits the road to face Clayton Northmont.

Also, the year's most surprising team, Sycamore, will play host to a playoff game for the first time, taking on Huber Heights Wayne in the Aviators' newly refurbished stadium.

"We're happy to be in, and elated to host," said Sycamore coach Scott Datillo. "Anytime you're in the top four in the region we compete in, that's a huge honor, and this will really be a showcase for our new facility."

Four area teams made the top eight in Division II, with E!lgewood, Harrison and Winton Woods hosting games on Friday night, and Turpin traveling to Dayton Carroll.

Harrison is another surprise team this year, with first- , year coach Neal Kasner leading the Wildcats to their first playoff berth since 1997.

They'll host Dayton Colonel White, a team Harrison has never faced.

"People out here are really getting excited," said Kasner.

"Our crowds picked up over the last few weeks and this is the first time we've ever gotten to host a playoff game, so there's quite a buzz about that."

Indian Hill was the lone area team to qualify in Division III. The unbeaten Braves are the No. 1 seed in the region, and will host a 6-4 New Albany squad on Saturday.

Six area teams earned playoff spots in Division IV, and they will all meet other teams from the area in the first round on Friday. North College Hill travels to Blanchester, Wyoming plays at ClintonMassie and Lemon-Monroe plays at Deer Park.

It's the first playoff appearance for NCH since 2001, when the Trojans lost in the regional finals.

"Blanchester is going to be a tough task. They look very solid," said NCH coach Bruce Baarendse. "But we're â&#x201A;Ź'xcited for our kids. We've been starting 12 of our seniors ever since they were freshmen, and we just barely missed the playoffs last year, so its great for them that we're back in."

Division V is another division where just one area team qualified. Reading made it in as the No.7 seed and will travel to meet 9-1 Marion Pleasant on Saturday.

No area teams qualified in Division VI.

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Regional semis, finals to be held at Nippert

By Tom Groeschen

and Chargers will practice in the stadium Nov. 11. The Bengals were out of (own on the regional The University of Cincinnati's semifinal weekend in 2005.

Nippert Stadium will be host to ''We've been told this year's both the regional semifinals and games will be at Nippert," Joe regional finals of the Ohio High Feldkamp, Hamilton County diSchool Athletic Association Divi- rector of operations for Paul sion !football playoffs Nov.11 and Brown Stadium, said. ''We'll still 18, respectively. keep bidding for future playoff The regional semifinals (sec- games." ondroundofOHSMplayoffs) will The 66,000-seat Paul Brown include one game at 11 a.m. and Stadium hosted two regular-seaone game at approximately 2 p.m. ~n games Friday night, Indian Saturday, Nov.11. ;Hill-PurcellMarianandAndersonThe regional finals (one game) . Harrison. also will be at UC's Nippert StadiPaul Klaczak, UC associate athum at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. letic director, referred .comment Paul Brown Stadium, which to the OHSAA Nippert Stadium hosted two Division I regional has hosted numerous high school semifinal games last year, was in games through the years, with the therunningforthisyear's regional venue seating 35,000. semifinals but lost out because of The times of this year's regional complications with a Cincinnati semifinal games at UC will be dayBengals-San Diego Chargers tii:ne kickoffs, with the UC men's game Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. basketball team having a home "We had hoped to use Paul game scheduled Nov.11 at 7 p.m.

Brown Stadium, but because of against Tt:!nnessee-Martin.

NFL security issues and other Last year, St. Xavier beat Colematters, it can't be available," said rain 12-9 in overtime in the regionHenry Zaborniak, an OHSM as- al s~mifinals in a night game at sistant commissioner. 'They did Paul Brown Stadium. Huber make (Paul Brown Stadium) avail- Heights Wayne beat Centerville able on Friday, Nov. 10, but we 29-28 in the opening game. talked to our schools and they The first round ofOHSAA playwant to keep the rhythm of playing offs, the weekend of Nov. 3-4 this , Saturday, Saturday, Saturday each year, will feature the higher seedweek. ed team (via computer points) ''We're more than glad to be hosting games throughout the able to play the games at the Uni- state. The next three rounds- reversity of Cincinnati." gional semifinals, regional finals Hamilton County also wanted and state semifinals - must be to bid for the 2006 regional games played at neutral sites. The state fiat the stadium, but the Bengals nals are Dec. 1-2 in Canton and balked at the turnaround time in- Massillon. eluding security and cleanup issues, plus the fact that the Bengals E-mail tgroeschen@enquirer. com Enquirer staff writer

Higb school football! Bring on the postseason

The Enquirer/ Jeff Swinger

Sl Xavier's Darius Ashley breaks loose from Moeller's Patrick McClellan for extra yards. The Bombers won the game 21-0.

Going out with a bang Which teams are in the playoffs?

St. Xavier, West

blank rivals in season finale

Harbin computer expert Steve Shuck noted several interesting developments after Friday night's games.

The top eight teams in Harbin computer points in each region across all six Ohio divisions will be awarded playoff berths, with the official announcement of berths and pairin@i to come from the Ohio High School Ath· letic Association on Sunday. See Schuck's projections, C13

Enquirer staffreports

St Xavier running back Darius Ashley threw a 45-yard halfback pass for a touchdown and the Bombers beat Moeller 21~ for their third consecutive Greater Catholic league-South championship.

Ashley also rushed 19 times fur 95 yards before a sellout crowd of 6,000.

St X (8-1, 3-0 GCL South) played ball control rushing 55 times for 246 yards. Junior running back J..u. caRomeohad18caniesfar70yards and aiD. Both teams are projected to make the playoffs.

St. Xavier will host a first-round game and Moeller (54, 2·1) proba-· bly will have a road game, with pairings tD be made Sunday.

In other action: • Lakota West defeated Lakota East 12-0 as Grant Hunter returned a misplayed pitch 25 yards for the only touchdown. Aaron Si!vestain's

The Enquirer/ Joseph Fuqua II

Lakota West players hold up the winning trophy after beating Lakota East 12-0 in their annual rivalry game Friday at West.

two field goals set the final score.

West has been to the playoffs only once- in 2004- since the Lakota district split into two high schools in 1997.

• Deer Park beat Hughes 34--7 and clinched its first postseason appearance since 1981 "I really wanted the playoffs (for the players)," Deer Park coach Barry Pettyjohn said. "I just remem-

bered how it felt and what kind of atmosphere there was. It's a pretty elite thing. It's something SJ)e\.ial for these kids."

• Sycamore blanked Milford 42-0 behind Bud Golden's 101 yards rushing and three touchdowns.

Senior quarterback Mitch Allen had 112 passing yards, 100 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

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Scoreboard Roger Bacon 34, Mt Healthy 28, 30T Withrow 41, Woodward 6 Elder 51, Western Hills 0 La Salle 39, Taft 0 Turpin 41, Wilmington 11 Reading 24, West Carrollton 14 North College Hill 39, Madeira 20 Wyoming 22, Goshen 0 Sycamore 42, MUford 0 Mason 35, Loveland 0 CHCA 34, Mariemont 13 Kin@i 45, Walnut Hills 0 Rnneytown 41, CCD 6 Indian Hill 26, Purcell Marian 0

Sl Xavier 21, Moeller 0

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3t. Xstler q:Jarterback Ryan Morris flips over while scrambling for a first down in the second quarter Friday at St. Xavier.

Ashley tosses in asurprise Star RB's trick TD pass helps Bombers clinch GCL-South Coach Steve Specht led St. Xavier to an 8-1 regular-season record. "We're getting better, and that's what I'm happy about," he said.

S, lorn Groeschen E01quirer staff writer

A ~.hivering DariJs Ashley biinkec back raindrcps iP the misty aftenmth of St Xavier"s 21.() W'n :~ver Moeller on Friday rught, w!lich featured Ashley's debut as a passer.

The standout junicr running back t.~rew a iS-yard ha::fback pass for a touchdown. Ashley also ru;hed 19 times for 95 yards and an:>ther 1D as St X clinched its third straight Greater Catholic League-South championship.

A sellout crowd of 6,000plus watched atSt Xavier's soggy Ballaban Field, with some enpty seats after nearly two straight days of rain.

Ashle!, smiling, tried to keep his teeth from chattering while doing postgame :nterviews How a~out that 1D pass, a floater to wide-open junior wideout Jon Scheidler that gave St. X a 7.() lead in the first period?

"We ran it in practice and it worl{ed," Ashley said. "If it didn't vork tonight, we'd probably never run:tagam." ' Ashley said it was the first pass he'd thro\"11 since his days as a Pee Wee !e3g1Je quarterback, "Back m the day: O:a a night best spent indoo:-s, the surprise pass was the biggest p•.ay on a night that saw Moeller's strong pa_c::sing game mostly neutralized C6L yards passing). Moeller also was held to 54 yards rusb-

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Moeller QB Ross Oltorik was 7for-16 passing for 61 yards and two interceptions Patrick Blanks carried 14 times for 41 yards rushing for Moeller.

St. X (8-1, 3.() GCL South) played ball control. rushing 49 times for 191 yards. Junior running back Luca Romeo backed Ashley with 18 cames for 70 vards and aID. St. X senior quarterback Ryan Morris was 3-for-5 passing for on!} 10 yards, but the Moeller transfer did his job -no turnovers- in beating his old school.

"I'm just happy for my teammates," Morris said. "Our first goal was to win t.fte league, and that's the main thit!.g."

Both teruns are projected to make the playoffs, regardless of Friday's outcome. St. Xavier will host a first-round game and Moel-

ously was not pleased to get shut out.

"We didn't tackle, and they're a very fundamental team that did all the fundamental things right," Crable said.

The rain slackened .!arly in the game to a fine mist, thea picked up again in the third quarter.

"We knew it would limit their passing game, but you know what, both teams had to pay in it," Specht said. "I'm proud of our ·kids."

After Ashley's 1D pass, it became 14-0 when Romeo scored from 12 yards out with 5:49left before halftime. Ashley then essentially decided it with a !-yard 1D run with 10:02 left in the game, making it 21..().

St. X junior linebacker Evan Miller had a sack and an interception to lead the Bomben defense.

Both teams had a few key players missing, including to;> Moeller running back Tun Uecker and standout St. X safety F-ed Craig.

Uecker, a junior, was out with a knee injury suffered last week. He might miss another week.

Craig, also a junior, sal out with an eye injury suffered Thursday.

He should return next week.

ler pro batty will have a road game, with pairings to be made Sunday.

St. Xa"ier, the reigning state champion, is ranked No.2 in both the Enquirer and state Division I polls and ~o. 9 nationally by USA Today.

"If you had told me we'd go 8-1 against our schedule, I'd have said you were crazy," St. X coach Steve Specht said. "We're getting better. and that's what I'm happy about I'm so ple~ed for our seniors to win the league in their final year."

Moeller (5-4, 2-1) is ranked No.4 in the Enquirer poll.

Both teams played nine-game regular-season schedules, with E-mail tgroeschen@enqt!irer.com St. X having one open date and . Moollor ----....u 0 • 0 -0 Moeller having one game can- 5I. x..ler - - - - - ' 7 II 7 -21 celed by weather.

SX-Sche ~:cr 45 poss !:om AsJ:>cy W '· ;;. ' loCI<) 12 n.n (!: i:" ~::1<) Moeller coach Bob Crable said SX-R= S.X·Ad:'r:'/4 run(~/ '~.!" ll.ck) M 5-4 (21 Gel-S), SX 8-1 (~. he is pleased his team appears to Rcooros: (ll<::tl te:lms 113~ ,·,e-~;::IN! sdl<l:c'!!l U.S s-JSOn.) have another game left, but obvi-

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WHEN/WHERE: 7:30 p.m. today at St Xavier H.S., 600 North Bend Road RECORDS: St Xavier (7-1, 2-0 Greater Catholic League-South), Moeller (5-3, 2-0) WHAT TO WATCH: St Xavier, the reigning Division I state champion, is led defensively by Pat Muldoon, who has 7.5 sacks. Junior RB Darius Ash. ley has 990 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. The Bombers have won the past two regular-season finales¡ by a 73-13 margin over Moeller and Hamilton.

Moeller might' make the playoffs regardless of the outcome, but the Crusaders seek their first outright GCL title since 1996.. Senior LB Greg Jones leads the Moeller defense with 10.5 sacks. Senior DE Andy Wersel has 6. 5 sacks. Senior safety bean Gaier has four interceptions. ¡ Moeller senior WR Chedrick Cherry has 33 receptions for 539 yards and four touchdowns.

BOTTOM LINE: St Xis the favorite, but Moeller could oull an uoset

Win or lose, Moeller should be in I

By Ttm Greeschen Enquirer staff writer

Moeller figures to make the Division I football playoffs, regardless of whether the Crusaders win their regular-season finale at St Xavier tonight That is among the latest playoff projections by Harbin computet analyst Steve Shuck, who annually forecasts the postseason picture for The Enquirer and area schools.

Shuck last week projected Moeller might get squeezed out of a playoff berth, but unexpected losses last Friday by GlenEste and Anderson helped put Moeller firmly in the picture.

"From a mathematical standpoint, St Xavier is the only Oocal Division team guaranteed a home playoff opener," Shuck said.

"I think both Sycamore and Colerain will also be host schools."

The top four finishers in each Ohio region get first-round home playoff games, with theN o. 1points finisher hosting No.8, No.2 hosting No.7, No.3 hosting No.6, and No.4 hosting No.5.

Shuck also sees Glen Este and lakota West making the Division I

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wood, Wmton Woods and Turpin appear to be locks.

DIVISION Ill: Indian Hill will host a first-round game.

DIVISION IV: Deer Park is projected to make its first playoffs since 1981. Several other locals also will make the 2006 field.

DIVISION V: Reading, if all falls right, will get one of the final spots.

DIVISION VI: No locals in contention.

Division W, R..... 12

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2. Columbus DeSales (7-21 3. Lan Fa11field U01on (8-11 4. Wave~y (9-01 5. New Albany (6-3) 6. Galha Academy (7-2) 7. Columbus Bexley (8-11

8-2 t-1 I~ 7-3 8-2 9-1

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25,1 playoffs. Anderson hurt itself with a ' 24.0 lt.O loss to Harrison last week. Elder 11.4 should beat Western Hills easily to16.5 8. Jacl<son (54) 6-4 15.7 night, but the Panthers are project9. Circleville (7-2) 7-3 14.8 ed to miss the playoffs for the sec10. Tolll&-31 W 11-' ond straight year.

Division IV, Reaiollll ,_lc:.n.tl ~ .......

The top eight finishers in each I.JonathanAider(S-1) 9-1 · at' Ohio region (Divisions I-VO make Z.IIIMcloodoriMI 1M .

3. CIMa• ..... fMJ .. 1 the playoffs, based on computer 4.o-Patkl7-21 1-2 lf.l points. .

5. Dayton Oakwood (6-31 7-3 M.S 6. Moooroe 16-11 t-1 ...

Division I, Region 4 The Ohio High School Athletic , _ lc.m.tl l'rajodod Flul points 7.~16-31 7-3 Association uses the Harbin com- 1. St. x..ior IHI No<llo Colop . . 11-11 t-1 6-1 39.4 8.

7-J puter rating system to determine 2. Coloroio 19-01 1&.0 35.3 9.~16-31 3. s,c-..16-11 t-1 32.7 football playoff participants.

4. Clayton NO!tllmont 17-21 8-2 30.7 DhhioiiV,IIItollzt , 6-2 28.0 F'rrst-level points are awarded for s. Glol Esto 17·21 ,_lc:.n.tl ..............

6. Huber He1ghts Wayne (6-21 7-2 24.1 victories; for example, victories 7....... 15-31 It Marion Pleasanf(8-ll 9-1 20.41 5-4 23.2 9-1 20.45 West (7-21 6-2 22.7 It uma Centllll Cetholic (8-11 over a Division I school bring more a...3. St Hemy (8-11 9-1 20.0 9. CenteMIIe (7-2) 8-2 22.1 points than victories over Division 10............ 16-31 4.lafayette Allen East (7-2) 8-2 17.4 7·3 20.9 5.

SpenoeMIIe (6-3) 7-3 15.1 11.

Elder 15-41 6-4 19.5 II schools. Second-level points also 6. Tn-County North (8-11 9-1 15.4 Division II, Region 8 are awarded, based upon a defeated , _ lc.m.tl 71. ...... 16-31 7-3 14M l'nljoctool Flul poiolto 7t Gal100 NO!tllmor (7 -2) 8-2 14.60 opponent's victories during there- 1. lllnlooo 17-21 7·3 26.4 9. West uberty Salem (7-2) 8-2 14.3 2. Ellpwood 16-11 6-1 26.1 mainder of the season.

3. Dayton carroll (8-11 9-1 24.1 ,_ c.m.t~ VI, R=2,t_.,...

Shuck, commissioner of the 4. Wlllloo WoodiiG-31 1 6-4 24.0 9-1 21.4 Tllflliolll-11 t-1 22.9 I.Medlan~csburg(8-l) Greater Miami Conference, was S.6. Tecumseh 9-1 20.2 (7-2) 8-2 21.6 2. Spong. Cetll. Centllll (8-11 3.

Co~ngton (9-0) 10-0 19.6 one of the first to make computer- 7. Dayton Colonel White (8-11 9-1 20.6 4.

Dola Hardm Northern (8-11 9-1 17.4 (6-3) 7-3 19.2 ized projections for the playoffs, 9.8. Trotwood-Madison 7-3 15.9 Kilp 17-21 6-2 16.3 5. Ada (7-2) 6.

Manon local (7-2) 8-2 14.0 having made his forecasts for more 10. w.... llronl7·21 6-2 15.2 7. S1dney ~hman (6-3) &-4 12.8 than two decades.

8. No. Lew1sburgTnad (7-2) 7-3 12.4 A glance at the other divisions: DIVISION II: Harrison, Edge-

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Ohio AP tootbaH polS COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)- While Cincinnati St. xavier was enjoying a bye week, Cok!rain sneaked into first Youngstown Mooney didn1 wait until Coldwater took a break.

Colerain and Mooney took over the top spots in OMsions I and IV, respectively, of the sixth wee~yAs­ sociated Press Ohio high school football poll released Tuesday.

Colerain trailed St xavier by 14 points a week ago, but when St. xavier took the week off the Cardinals climbed past the Bombers to take a two-point lead in the media balloting with two weeks remaining.

Coldwater and Mooney have swapped \he top spot in Division IV all season, with Coldwater holding an eight-point lead after last week's poll. While Coldwater was beating Versailles 23-14, Mooney beat Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 47-7 and the voters were impressed enough to @ve another group of Cardinals a seven-point advantage.

Toledo Central Catholic, Steuben~lle, Smithville and Dola Hardin Noithem continued as the No. Is in the other divisions.

How a state panel of sports witters and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football teams in the sixth wee~y- Pless poll ol2008, by OHSM dMolons, MUI won-lost r8COIIf and 10111 poinls (first-

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2, II. Xnlor (15) 6 - 1 - - - 3, Can. McKinley (5) 8-{).

4, Lakewood St Edward 7-1..............

5, Lancaster (I) 8-D.................

6, Hilliard Da~dson 8-0 ........

7, Fremont Ross 8-0 8, Mentor 7-1..........

9, Brunswick (I) 8-0..........................

10, Sycamore (2( U · - - - - ·

278 274 251 212 158 !53 126 108 87

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Others receiving 12 or more points: II, Cle. Glenville 32. 12, Cle. St Ignatius 24. 13, Massillon Perry 17. 14, Moeller 12.

DIVISION I

I, Tol. Cent. Cath. (25) 8-0 ............

3D2 2, Day. Canroll (2) 8-0........................

253 3, Ashland (3) 8-0...............

242 4, Macedonia Nordonia (I) 7-1..........

170 5, Maple Hts. 7-1 ..............................

135 6, Kent Roosevelt (2) 8-0 ............<......

134 7, Pickenngton Central 7-1.................

123 8, New Philadelphia 7-1.....................

66 9, Lewis Center Olentangy 7-!............

51 10, E. Cle. Shaw 7·0..........................

48 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Olmsted Falls 47.12, Alliance 40. 13, Powell Olentangy Ubeity 32. 14, Piqua 31. 15, Mayfield 26. 16, Trenton

Edgewood 19.

DIVISION HI

I, Steubenville (23) 8-0.........

2, Kettering Alter (5) 8-0 .......

3, Cambridge (3) 8-0.... ....................

308 285 258

4, Indian Hil 8-41 - - - - - ·

199

5, Cols. DeSales (2) 7-1 192 6, Dover 7-1.... .................................

117 7, Tipp City Tippecanoe 7-1..

76 8, Urbana 7-1 .......................

70 9, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 6-2..

67 10, Sunbury Big Walnut 6-2 ...............

42 Others receMng 12 or more points: II, Newar1< Ucking Valley 40. 12, Aurora 33. 13, Waveny 31. 14, Youngs. Ubeity 20. 15, Niles McKinley 17.

DIVISION IV

I, Youngs. Mooney (II) 7-0...............

296 2, Coldwater (15) 8-0 ......................

289 3, Bellaire (4) 8-0........

252 4, Oak Harbor (2) 8-{) ...

176 5, Milton-Union 8-0 ...........................

161 6, Clar1<sville Clinton-Massie 8-0......... !50 7, New Le~ngton 8-0 .........................

106 8, Plain City Jonathan Alder (I) 7·I ....

97 9, Williamsport Westfall·8-0................

90 10, Martins Ferry 8-0 ............

71 Others receMng 12 or more points: II, Orrville 32. 12, Blanc- 30. 13, Leonoo-Monroe 17.

14, Massillon Tuslaw 14.

DMSIONV I, Smith~lle (14) 8-{) ..................

286 2, N. Uma S. Range (4) 8-0 ....

254 3, St. Henry (6) 7-1....

213 4, Bames~lle (4) 8-0................

162 5, Sherwood Fairview 8-{).. !53 6, W. Salem NW (2) 8-0. !52 7, Bedford Chanel (I) 7-1.

122 8, Hamler Patrick Henry 7·1.

77 9, Cols. Ready 7-1.............................

67 WarrenJFK(1)8-0.............

67 Others receivmg 12 or more points: II, W. Jefferson 49.12, Louls~lle Aquinas 37.13, W. Lafayette Ridgewood 36. 14, Manon Pleasant 33. 15, Defiance Aye~lle (I) 31.16, Amanda-Ciearcreek 28. 17, Delta 14.

DIVISION VI I, Dola Hardin Northern (23) 8-0........

303 2, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (4) 8-0...

280 3, Cle. Cuyahoga H1s. (4) 7-1 207 4, Covington (I) 8-0 ........

199 5, MechanicsbuiJ! 7-1.........

15D 6, Columbiana 7-1.............................

136 7, Spring. Cath. Cent 7-1.................

119 8, Beallsville (I) 8-0..........................

116 ~ ~ncasterFisllerCath. 7·1..............

108 , ycamore MohaWk 7-1.................

50 . Others receiving 12 or more points: II, Maria Stem Manon Local29.12, Mogadore 28.!3 Delphos StJohn's 19. 14, Danville 11. '

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They will have payback on their mind come Saturday night. St Edward has beaten Moeller handidly the past two seasons (41-17 in '04, 28-12 in '05).

The Fighting Crusaders currently sit in the sixth spot in Division I Region 4.

THE BREAK DOWN: It took four, hard fought, physical quarters of football for the Eagles to come away with the victory over Ignatius. St. Edward needs to be just as focused (if not more) heading into this weekend's game against Moeller. The Fighting Crusaders are as worthy of an opponent as the Eagles will face all year. They are playing great football and are only getting better as their young corp of players gain more experience.

St. Edward will rely on a running game featuring the likes of Frank Edmonds, Paul Adler and Nate Oliver. The trio of backs have done an

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exceltent job laying the foundation for another succesful season.

Edmonds, the Eagles' top offensive weapon, has battled a variety of injuries but has showed his toughness by playing through the pain.

He'll have to carry the load for one more victory before catching a break in Week 10.

Quarterback Alex Sterba is now in his ninth game as the leader of the Eagles offense. He has done a solid job to date, but has yet to be given the green light to open up the offense. Offensive coordinator, Tom Lombardo, has done an excellent job of protecting Sterba all season. He's used a conservative run-oriented attack through the first nine games to allow his young signal caller to stay out of trouble.

However, there comes a time when you have to let an Eagle earn his wings. If St. Edward falls behind early, don't be surprised if Sterba starts to air it out a little earlier than usual.

Wideouts Kyle Hubbard and Anthony Capasso are big physical targets that are easy to find in traffic. Tight end Bob Medve has done an excellent job in open field when given the opportunity. Branden Williams and Justin Staples have gained valuable experience throughout the year and are starting to show flashes of big-play-ability.

The offense will have to be clicking on all cylinders to be effective against the stout Moeller defense.

The Fighting Crusaders have given up an average of just 13 points per game and have recorded 36 sacks as a team and forced 16 turnovers (7 fumbles, 9 interceptions).

Linebacker Greg Jones leads the team with 10.5 sacks and 1 interception on the season. Not far behind are defensive ends Andy Wersel (6.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles), Brian Lane (5 sacks) and nose tackle Frank Becker (5.5 sacks). If they have a weakness, it would be their secondary. They have been a bit prone to giving up the big play this season. The Crusaders have been getting better on defense each and every week and seem to be peaking at the right time.

The Crusaders are led on offense by junior quarterback Ross Oltorik.

Oltorik has completed 61 percent (80-of-131) of his passes on the season for 1,192 yards and 9 touchdowns against just 4 interceptions.

He's also rushed for a team-leading 8 TDs on the year.

Moeller possesses a solid backfield comprised of Tim Uecker and sophomore Patrick Blanks. Uecker has ran the ball 114 times for 581 yards and 4 TDs. Patrick Blanks, who is the younger brother of the school's all-time leading rusher Marcus Blanks, has settled in as a sophomore. He's ran the ball 54 times for 210 yards and 3 TDs in his first year of varsity action.

Moeller averages 339 yards and 30 points of offense per contest this season. They run a shotgun oriented attack predicated on counters, draws and a good run/pass ratio.

The Eagles have been outstanding on defense this season. Physical, hard-nosed defenses have been the staple at the school since John Gibbons took over the program, and this year it's no different.

It's a who's who list of stars on defense.

Leading the way is Ohio State recruit Nate Oliver. The 6-1, 205 lb. safety loves to hit and plays with a certain nastiness on the field.

Fellow safety, Dionte Morrow, linebackers Cory Skoczen, Jeff Lucas, Mike Spooner and Ben Rios all have contributed in a major way this

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season. It all starts up front with nose tackle Debo Elias. The 5-11, 250 lb. lineman has wreaked havoc in the oppositions backfield all season.

61ias relies on his excellent center of gravity and quickness to routinely beat rival centers. He's demanded the double team all season long.

The defense has surrendered just 40 points all season for a 5-point per game average. That is absolutely amazing considering their tough schedule.

BATTLE TO WATCH: Which defense can outshine the other. It's a tale of two teams meeting at the right time -when both are playing outstanding football. Add the "what's at stake" factor into the mix and you have all the makings of an outstanding battle on the corner of Bunts and Madison in Lakewood, Ohio.

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Friday, October 13, 2006 Lake Catholic vs. Archbishop Hoban WHAT: CLEVELAND.COM'S BIG GAME OF THE WEEK WHEN: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13,2006, 7:30PM WHO: LAKE CATHOLIC (4-3) VS. ARCHBISHOP HOBAN (4-3} WHERE: DOWED FIELD MATCH-UP: The winner of tonight's contest will more than likely be crowned the champion of the North Coast League. Both schools enter the game with identical 4-3 records.

Computer points will be vital for Hoban as they currently sit 11th in Dll Region 6. For Lake Catholic, they will need a win to maintain their position in the 6th spot in Dill Region 9. Of course, the top 8 teams from each region earn a postseason invite.

Archbishop Hoban is still feeling the loss of workhorse running back Steve Yoak- who went down with a leg injury in Week 2 against Benedictine. Backup DJ Johnson has stepped in and done a solid job rushing for 722 yards and 6 touchdowns, but has fumbled the football 8 times on the season.

Quarterback Jim Fleming has thrown for 802 yards and 6 TDs on 61of-126 passing on the season. He has thrown 5 interceptions through 7 games.

His leading targets are senior Craig Blike (17 receptions for 179 yards) and DJ Johnson (20 receptions for 266 yards and 3 TDs).

The Knights run a balanced attack on offense -averaging 18 passes and 38 carries a game. They have outscored their opponents 142-123 on the season, but must eliminate turnovers to win tonight's game

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10/21/2006

Shuck's projections

GMC mayfield 3 playoff teams

By Toni Groeschen Enquirer staff writer

Colerain could lead three Greater Miami Conference teams into the Ohio Division I football playoffs, according to Steve Shuck's latest projections.

Colerain could be joined by Sycamore and Lakota West in the playoffs, if Shuck's predictions hold up.

Two Fort Ancient Valley Buckeye teams (Glen Este, Anderson) .also would make the Division I playoffs under Shuck's projections, as the season enters its final two weeks.

St Xavier could be the only Greater Catholic League South team to make the playoffs, Shuck predicts. Yet Moeller definitely remains in the picture. If the Crusaders beat either Lakewood St. Edward or St Xavier in the final two weeks, they almost certainly will make the playoffs.

The tough issue for Moeller is that both remaining games are on the road. But the Crusaders have played so well lately that some believe they could win one or both remaining games. "I have projected two losses, but we could be adding

points for Moeller," Shuck said.

Shuck lists St Xavier, Colerain, Sycamore and Glen Este as probable first-round hosts in Division I. The marquee game tonight is Colerain (8-0) at Sycamore (8-0).

"I'm declaring Sycamore in (the playoffs) because a loss to Colerain already is projected," Shuck said.

"If they would win both their remaining games, they would finish no lower than second in points."

The top eight finishers in each Ohio region (Divisions I-VI) make the playoffs. The top four finishers in each region get first-round home playoff games, with theN o. 1points finisher hosting No.8, No.2 hosting No.7, No.3 hosting No.6, and No.4 hosting No. 5.

Shuck, commissioner of the GMC, annually makes playoff predictions for The Enquirer and local schools. Shuck was one of the first to make computerized projections for the playoffs, having made his forecasts for more than two decades.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association uses the Harbin computer rating system to determine football playoff participants.

First-level points are awarded for

victories; for example, victories over a Division I school bring more points than victories over Division II schools. Second-level points also are awarded, based upon a defeated opponent's victories during the remainder of the season.

A glance at the other divisions: DIVISION II: Edgewood is a lock.

Wrnton Woods, Turpin and Harrison are all in great shape.

DIVISION Ill: Indian Hill is a lock.

DIVISION IV: Blanchester, Wy(}ming and Clinton-Massie lead the parade of local hopefuls. . DIVISION V: Reading should make it.

DMSION VI: No locals in contention.

The following list includes some teams projected "on the bubble" at No. 9 or lower.

Division 1, Region 4

Team ICurreull

1. St. xavier l&-11 2. Colerain 111-01 3. Sycamore IS.OI 4. Glen Este 17·11

35.3 31.5 31.3

5. Clayton Northmont (6-2) 6. Huber Heights Wayne (5-2)

8-2 7-2

30.8 24.1

7. Anderson 16-21 B. Lakota West 16-21

8-2 8-2

23.1 22.7

9. Moeller (5-2)

5-4

22.6

10. Cenlenile 16-21 11. Elder 14-41

8-2 6-4

22.1 18.8

Projected Final points

8-1

26.1

2. Dayton carroll (8-0)

9-1

24.1

3. Winton Woods 15-31 4. Turpin 17·11

6-4

24.0 22.3

5. Tecumseh (6-2) 6. Dayton Colonel White (7-1) 7. Harrison 16-21 8. Trotwood-Madison (6-2)

9. Klnp 16-21 10. Western Brown 16-21

&-1 8-2 9-1

21.7 21.0

6-4

19.5

7-3

19.2

8-2 11-2

15.7 15.1

Division Ill, Region 12

Team ICunenll

1. Columbus DeSales (7-1)

Projected Final points 9-1

30.7

2. Indian lliiiiS.OI

10.0

27.8

3. L.an. Fairfield Union (7-1) 4. Waverly (8-0) 5. New Albany (6-2) 6. Gallia Academy (6-2) 7. Columbus Be~ey (7-1) 8. Jackson (4-4) 9. Circle~lle (6-2)

9-1 10-0 8-2 8-2 9-1 6-4 7-3

25.6 24.7 24.5 19.3 16.5 15.2 14.6

7-3

12.3

10. Goshen i&-21

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Said Colerain defender Calvin Dixon: "I think they are going to come out with something surprising."

Aves have shot to end the Cole-reign

By Mike Dyer

Cardinals rule the roost

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Colerain coach Kerry Coombs is not used to playing an undefeated league opponent this late in the season.

Such high-pressure games usually don't come around until the postseason.

Colerain has won 49 consecutive Greater Miami Conference games dating to 1999. The Cardinals have won or at least shared the league tide each of the past six seasons.

Colerain is No. 1 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll, No. 1 in the state Associated Press poll and 19th in the USA Today Super 25. Sycamore is No. 3 in the Enquirer poll and No.lO in the state.

Despite the Cardinals' accomplishments, Coombs said Colerain (8-0, 5-0) shouldn't be favored against undefeated Sycamore (8--0, 5-0) at 7:30 p.m. today at Sycamore Junior High School.

"We're the underdogs I guess," Caombs said. "They beat Hamilton 52·18 the week after we beat (Hamilton) 24-0. So to me that's ... the truth. I think they have a great team. They have experienced players, and they are at home with a great coaching staff. They certainly have the best offense in Cincinnati, and their defense isn't far behind."

Asked what his reaction was to his team being favored, Sycamore senior running back Mike Latessa wasn't exactly convinced.

"Coach Coombs is pretty slick," Latessa said. "He's a great coach, and that's evident from playing them in the past. We know they will be ready and not overlook us."

The Colerain defense has allowed just 27 total points and only 13 points in the GMC this season.

The Cardinals haven't allowed a touchdown in 14 quarters. In fact, . -the last touchdown was a 58-yard I touchdown reception in the second quarter of a 21-7 win over then-undefeated Lakota West Sept. 22.

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Since the GMC expanded to 10 schools during the 1997-98 school year, the scheduling doesn't allow a team to play every school, so cochampions have become common.

The last time Colerain was the sole champion was in 2002. In 1999, Fairfield was champion- marking the last time Colerain was not at least a co-champion.

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Colerain coach Kerry Coombs says his top-ranked Cardinals are the underdogs tonight.

GMC champions the past decade: 2006:TBA 2005: Colerain, Fairfield (co-champi·

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"I'd say our goal eveJ:Y week is to 2003: Colerain, Princeton (co-chamhave a shutout That's what we pride ourselves on," senior linebacker Spencer Smith said.

Colerain has averaged 39 points and has allowed an average of three points. Senior defensive lineman Calvin Dixon, who has eight sacks and a fumble recoveJ:Y, said the defense has to be ready for anything tonight.

"I think they are going to be very fast with the different type offormations that they run," Dixon said of Sycamore. "I think they are going to come out with something surprising. They have a good offense and a good team."

Smith, who has 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery, said Colerain has to play eveJ:Y game like it's the last of the season.

"EvelY week we gear up. I don't care if we are playing the best or worst team in the league, we are always focused," Smith said.

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Sycamore coach Scott Dattilo said there has been a lot of hype around the community this week.

Sycamore hasn't defeated Colerain since a 22·14 win at home in 1996.

"An opportunity like tonight doesn't come around a whole lot," Dattilo said. ''Hopefully this becomes a yearly (event) at Sycamore."

Dattilo never expected to be undefeated heading into tonight "I anticipated that we could be very successful and contend in the league, but to be 8--0 is beyond my wildest dreams," he said.

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CINCINNATI- Earlier this week, Harrisburg High head football coach George Chaump said his primary reason for playing a game against Cincinnati power Archbishop Moeller was to learn some things about his team.

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Moeller's easy 26-0 triumph over the Cougars likely served its purpose then.

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Moeller limited Harrisburg, which had cruised to six easy victories locally, to 30 net yards and sent the Cougars to their first shutout loss since 2002 at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium last night.

The loss dropped Harrisburg, ranked No. 1 in the state in Class AAAA, to 6-1, leaving District 3 with no unbeaten Class AAAA football teams. Moeller, fighting for an Ohio playoff spot, moved to 5-2.

"We played about as badly as we could play against a pretty good football team," Chaump said. "I think we can play with them, but we sure didn't [last night]."

Harrisburg, which averaged 347 yards and 43 points per game, could do little against a Moeller defense that head coach Bob Crable said hadn't played

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But, after Harrisburg's first play from scrimmage was an 18-yard run by senior halfback Deries Hodge (15-64 rushing), the Cougars were unable to generate ~longer play after that.

Moeller took a 7-0 first-quarter lead when good field position led to a 1-yard scoring run by Patrick Blanks just 1:43 into the game. But the Harrisburg defense, which yielded a season-high 320 yards, kept Moeller at bay the rest of the half, thanks in part to a pair of missed field goals of 41 and 22 yards.

Harrisburg had an opportunity to get back into the game at the start of the second half. A sack deep in Moeller territory forced the Crusaders to punt to their own 35.

The Cougars drove to the Moeller 5 but were called for delay of game on thirdand-goal. On the next play, quarterback Nate Brown's option pitch was knocked away and Harrisburg recovered on its own 27. Facing fourth down, the Cougars missed a 40-yard field goal.

"The execution was just ugly there," Chaump said. "We could have tied the game and made it interesting."

Moeller immediately took advantage. After a 2-yard run, the Crusaders hit Harrisburg with a 78-yard touchdown pass from Ross Oltorik to Ched Cherry, making it 13-0.

After that, Moeller eased to the victory. A sack and a fumble in Harrisburg territory set up Oltorik's 3-yard score at the end of the third quarter. A midfield interception by Dean Gaier returned to the Harrisburg 20 allowed Oltorik to find Patrick Curtin for a 9-yard score 38 seconds into the final period.

Harrisburg was limited to just 12 yards passing in its first shutout loss since it was beaten 42-0 by Bishop McDevitt on Oct. 19, 2002.

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PIUS X 25, SHIPPENSBURG 24: Shippensburg lost a heartbreaking game to Pius, ranked No. 7 in Class A statewide, when the host Royals scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns.

Shippensburg (4-3) got touchdown runs of 3 yards from Blake Clawson, 83 from Jermayne Webber and 39 from Jordan Albright, plus a trio of 2-point conversion runs from Clawson. But Wade Williams' 21-yard pass from Cole Hildabrant and Adam Zura's 1-yard run gave Pius (5-2) the triumph.

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Moeller junior quarterback Ross Oltorik completed 12 of 20 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown.

Oltorik connected with senior Ched Cherry six times for 120 yards and a touchdown.

The Crusaders held previously unbeaten Harrisburg to just 30 yards total offense. They were led by senior defensive end Brian Lane, who had nine tackles, two sacks and a fttnlble recovery.

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Player of the week: RB Tyson Butler of Cypress Lake (Fort Myers, Fla.) ran for 430 yards on 30 carries and scored six touchdowns in a 56-13 win vs. Ida Baker (Cape Coral). Butler's single-game total eclipsed the previous Lee County (Fla.) record of 398 yards, set by Noel Devine of North Fort Myers in 2005. In seven games, Butler (6-0, 170 pounds) has rushed for 1,452 yards and 22 touchdowns on 166 carries, averaging 8.8 yards a rush.

Game of the week: Saturday, No. 12 St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio) at St. Ignatius (Cleveland), 7 p.m. ET. One of the nation's top rivalries is renewed at Byers Field in Parma. St. Edward (6-1) has won four in a row, including the last two by shutout. St. Ignatius (6-1) saw its six-game win streak stopped last weekend in a 17-71oss to Warren G. Harding (Warren).

Update: Valdosta (Ga.), the nation's winningest program with 829 victories since 1913, dropped to 1-5 with a 10-7 double-overtime loss to Tift County (Tifton). Another loss in the remaining four regular-season games would send Valdosta to its first losing season since 1974.

Streaking: No. 17 South Panola (Batesville, Miss.) set a Mississippi record for consecutive victories with 52, beating Columbus 42-0. South Panola (7-0), which has won the last three Class 5A state championships, topped the previous mark of 51 set by Hamilton from 1979-83. Coach Ricky Woods is 66-1 since taking over five seasons ago at South Panola .... No. 13 Independence can win its 10oth consecutive game Friday at East Mecklenburg (Charlotte). Independence earned No. 99 in a 62-0 lopsided win vs. Ardrey Kell (Charlotte) as Dequan Leak and Taylor Caldwell combined for five rushing TDs. It's the nation's longest active win streak and second to that of De La Salle (Concord, Calif.}, which won 151 consecutive games from 1992-2003.

Extra points: RB Darren Evans scored six TDs and ran for 173 yards as No. 7 Warren Central (Indianapolis) beat Terre Haute (Ind.) South 62-13 .... Alaskan schools Kodiak and Soldotna advanced to Saturday's state small-schools championship game in Anchorage. Kodiak QB Stuart McFarland threw a 36yard TO pass late in the fourth to WR Clyde Valdez for the decisive score in an 18-13 win vs. Eielson Air Force Base in the semifinals. In the other semi, Soldotna defeated Houston (Big Lake) 50-6 .... RB Rashad Advertise

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White of Teaneck (N.J.), one of the nation's top juniors, rushed for 325 yards and three TDs on 27 carries in a 27-14 upset of seven-time reigning state champion St. Joseph Regional (Montvale). White scored on runs of 39, 79 and 28 yards .... Junior QB Jacory Harris completed 15 passes for 245 yards and three scores as No. 14 Northwestern (Miami) stopped Columbus (Miami) 42-0 .... RB Lamont Smith of No. 24 Central Catholic (Pittsburgh), playing in only his third game of the season because of an ankle injury, carried 28 times for 176 yards and a TO in a 22-13 win vs. Norwin (North Huntingdon, Pa.). Smith says he'll sign with Colorado .... Tom Lynch kicked a 27-yard field goal with 56.1 seconds remaining to lift No. 11 Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort, Ill.) past Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox) 17-15. RB Andy Gerritsen contributed two TDs and 157 rushing yards for Lincoln-Way East (7-0) .... Easton (Pa.), No. 10 in the East Region, surrendered its first points of the season after 21 quarters in a 49-14 win vs. Nazareth. Easton shut out its first five opponents and holds a 218-14 scoring edge .... Junior QB Riley Dodge of No.6 Southlake (Texas) Carroll totaled 388 yards and five TDs in a 56-7 victory vs. Colleyville Heritage. Dodge threw for 246 yards and four TDs and ran for 142 and a score on 17 carries .... QB Jimmy Clausen, the nation's top-ranked senior by recruiting website rivals.com, completed eight of 10 passes for 174 yards and four scores, including three to Sean Wiser, as No.8 Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, Calif.) defeated Diamond Ranch (Pomona) 57-0.

1. De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (5-0) Previous: 1. Result: d. Mission Viejo 35-28. Next: Friday vs. Liberty (Brentwood).

2. Byrnes, Duncan, S.C. (7-0) Previous: 2. Result: d. Hillcrest (Simpsonville) 71-9. Next: Friday vs. Clover.

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5. John Curtis, River Ridge, La. (5-0) Previous: 5. Result: d. Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach, Fla.) 41-3. Next: Friday at St. Charles (La Place).

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7. Warren Central, Indianapolis (8-0) Previous: 7. Result: d. Terre Haute South 62-13. Next: Friday at Center Grove.

8. Oaks Christian, Westlake Village, Calif. (5-0) Previous: 8. Result: d. Diamond Ranch (Pomona) 57-0. Next: Friday vs. Carpinteria.

9. Hoover, Ala. (5-1) Previous: 9. Result: d. Minor (Birmingham) 21-14. Next: Friday at Vestavia Hills.

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14. Northwestern, Miami (6-0) Previous: 14. Result: d. Columbus (Miami) 42-0. Next: Friday at American (Miami).

15. St. Peter's Prep, Jersey City (4-0) Previous: 15. Result: d. Hudson Catholic (Jersey City) 28-7. Next: Friday at Ferris (Jersey City).

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16. Summerville, S.C. (7-0) Previous: 16. Result: d. West Ashley (Charlestown) 48-7. Next: Friday vs. Beaufort.

17. South Panola, Batesville, Miss. (7 -0) Previous: 17. Result: d. Columbus 42-0. Next: Friday at Tupelo.

18. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (6-0) Previous: 18. Result: d. Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.) 35-0. Next: Saturday at Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.).

19. Colerain, Cincinnati (7-0) Previous: 19. Result: d. Hamilton (Ohio) 24-0. Next: Friday at Princeton (Cincinnati).

20. Smithson Valley, Spring Branch, Texas (6-0) Previous: 20. Result: d. Converse Wagner 31-7. Next: Friday at San Antonio Lee.

21. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (5-0) Previous: 21. Result: d. Loara (Anaheim) 48-6. Next: Friday at Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita).

22. Don Bosco Prep, Ramsey, N.J. (4-0) Previous: 22. Result: d. Montclair 68-0. Next: Friday vs. Hackensack.

23. Mount Carmel, Chicago (7-0) Previous: 23. Result: d. De La Salle (Chicago) 49-15. Next: Friday at St. Rita (Chicago).

24. Central Catholic, Pittsburgh (5-1) Previous: 24. Result: d. Norwin (North Huntingdon) 22-13. Next: Friday at Latrobe.

25. West Monroe, La. (6-0)

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Olio AP footbal pols COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)- The big six- Cincinnati St xa~er. Toledo Centml Cetholic, Steuben~lle, Coldwater, Smith~e and Oola Hardin NoMem- remain No. I heading down the home stretch of the 60th annual Associated Press Ohio high school football poll.

With three weeks left In the poll, St X leads Cincinnati Colerain by 14 points in Division I and Coldwater tops Youngstown Mooney by ooly eight points in OMsion IV. The other four teams have somewhat comfortable leads, although they're just one loss away from tumbling out of the top spots in the media balloting.

Centml Cetholic Is in front rl Daytoo Cerroll in OMsion II by 61 points, Steubenville has a 38-polnt lead on Kettenng A~er in Ill, Smith~lle's ahead by 33 on North Uma South Range in V and Oola Hardin Northern owns a 42-point advantage on Bascom Hopewell-Loudon.

The only second-place team to slide from last week's poll was Delphos St. John's, which fell to eighth in OMsionVI. How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football teams in the fifth weekly Associated Press poll of 2006, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (firstplace votes in parentheses):

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1, st. Xavier 12116-1---· 312 2, Colenio 161 1-41----298 3, Can. McKinley (6) 7-0....................

286 4, t.akewood St Edward 6-1...............

204 5, t.ancaster (I) 7-0...........................

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132 7, Fremont Ross 7-0 ..........•..............• 128 8, Mentor 6-1....................................

120 9, Cle. St Ignatius 6-1.......................

87 10, Bnmswick (I) 7-0 .......................

52 Others receiving 12·or more points: 11, Syca..,..11134. 12, Westerville S. 33.13, Cle. Glenville 25. 14, Warren Harding 19. 15, Gleto Este lS. 16, Solon 12.

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183 5, Mlacedonia Nordonla (I) 6-1..........

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125 8, Lewis Center Olentangy (3) 7-0...

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82 10, Kent Roosevelt (I) 7-0.................

59 """" points: 11, Powell 3, Cols. Watterson ( 26. 15 (be), E. Cle. Shaw, Trenton Edgewood 25. 17, Piqua 20.

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14 (tie), Aurora, Youngs. Uberty 19. 16, Hubbard 16.

17 (tie), Niles McKinley, Uma Shawnee 13. 19, Belo~ W. Branch 12.

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1, Coldwater(l6) 7-0..........

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313 3, Bellaire (3) 7-0 ............•..........

265 4, Plain City Jonathan Alder(!) 7-0....

246 5, Oak Harbor (3) 7-0 ..........

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118 8, Williamspon Westfall 7-0.........

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163 7, Barnesville (2) 7-0.........

114 8, Cols. Ready 6-1 113 9, Hamler Patrick Henry 6-1 94 10, Louisville Aquinas (2) 7-0......

43 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Defiance Aye~lle (1) 41. 12, Warren JFK 33.13 (tie), W. Jefferson, W. t.afayette Ridgewood, Amanda-Ciearcreek 27.16, Metamora Evergreen 19.17, Manon Pleasant 18.18, W. Uberty-Salem 16.19, t.afayette Allen E.14.

20, Columbiana Crestview !3. 21, ~ 12.

DIVISION VI

I

I, Oola Hardin Northern (28) 7-0........

336 2, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (3) 7-0...

294 3, t.ancaster Fisher Ceth. (3) 7-0 ...

271 4, Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. (2) 6-1......

188 5, Covington 7-0..........

183 6, Columbiana 6-1............................. !59 7, Mechanicsburg 6-1........................

15!'> 8, Oelpllos StJohn's 5-2...................

97 9, Sprtng. Ceth. Cent 6-1...................

92' 10, Beallsville 7-0 58 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Sycamore Mohawk 46.12, Mogadore 33.13, Thompson Ledge mont14.

1

Traditional D-1 powers on collision course

By Tom Groeschen

Enquirer staff writer I 0 ·- I3 _ 0 (.,

The first round of the Division I football playoffs could feature two colossal matchups: Moeller-St. Xavier and Elder-Colerain.

Steve Shuck, the longtime Harbin computer points analyst, projects that St. Xavier will host Moeller and that Colerain will host Elder in first-round matchups. St. Xavier is forecast as finishing No.1 in regional playoff points and Moeller No.8, which would mean they would meet at St. X in a playoff opener. Colerain is projected No.2 and Elder No.7.

St. Xavier (6-1) was the 2005 state champion and ranked No.1 in the state this year. Moeller (4-2) is a seven-time state champion and has two one-point losses this season.

Colerain (7-0), the 2004 state champion, bumpedSt.Xavieroutof the No. 1 Enquirer area ranking this week. Elder (4-3), the 2002 and '03 state champion, seeks a return to the playoffs after going 4-6 last year.

The top eight finishers in each Ohio region (Divisions I-VI) make the playoffs. The top four finishers in each region get first-round home playoff games, withtheNo.1points finisher hosting No.8, No.2 host-

Shuck's projections ing No.7, No.3 hosting No.6, and No.4 hosting No.5.

St. Xavier, with an open date this week, is projected by Shuck to beat both nine-time state champ Cleveland St. Ignatius (6-1) and Moeller in its final two regular-season games.

Shuck has St. Xavier finishing with 40.1 playoff points and Colerain at 35.3.

"Even if St. Xavier should lose its final two games, I don't see them dropping below 30," Shuck said. "I can't guarantee (St. X) a home game at this point, but one more win will do that."

Colerain is projected to go 10.0 but faces a big test next week at Sycamore (7-0). The Cardinals are favored to easily win home games tonight (Princeton) and in Week 10 (Oak Hills).

Shuck, commissioner of the Greater Miami Conference, annually makes playoff predictions for the Enquirer and local schools.

Shuck was one of the first to make computerized projections for the playoffs, having made his forecasts for more than two decades.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association uses the Harbin. com-

puter rating system to determine football playoff participants.

First-level points are awarded for victories; for example, victories over a Division I school bring more points than victories over Division II schools. Second-level points also are awarded, based upon a defeated opponent's victories during the remainder of the season.

A glance at the other divisions: Division II: Wmton Woods, Edgewood, Turpin and Harrison look solid.

Division Ill: Indian Hill is a virtual lock. Goshen has an outside shot.

Division IV: Blanchester, Wyoming, Clinton-Massie, Monroe, Deer Park, North College Hill and Mariemont all are projected to make it.

DiVision V: Reading should make it.

Division VI: No locals are in contention.

The following list includes some teams that are projected "on the bubble" at No.9 or lower.

Division I, Region 4 Toom (Current) 1. St. Xavier (6-11 2. Coleroin (7.01 3. Glen Es1e (7.01

Final points 40.1 1~ 35.3 9-1 31.8

Projeeted

8-1

4. Clayton Northmont (5-2)

8-2

31.4

S. Sycamore (7.01

9-1

30.9

6. Huber Heights Wayne (5-I)

7-2

24.7

7. Elder (4-31 8. Moolor (4-21

7·3 5-4

24.5 23.9

9. Anderson )5-21 10. Lakota Weot (5-21

8-2 8-2

23.7 22.7

II. Centerville (5-2)

8-2

22.6

Division II, Region 8 Toam (Current) 1. Winton Woods(S-21 2. Edgewood (6-1)

Projected Final points 7·3 26.3 8-1 26.2

3. Dayton Carroll (7-0) 4. Tecumseh (6-1)

9-1 8-2

24.0 22.9

5. Turpin (6-11

9-1

21.8

6. Dayton Colonel White (6-1) 7. Trotwood-Madison (5-2)

9-1 7-3

21.6 19.2

8. Harrison (5-21

6-4

18.0

9. Bellbrook (4-3)

6-4

15.4

10. Western Brown (5-21

8-2

15.1

Division Ill, Region 12 Toam (Cumtntl

Projected 9-1

Final points

2. Indian 11111(7.01

10.0

27.8

3. Lan. Fairfield Union (6-1) 4. Waverly (7-0) 5. New Albany (5-2) 6. Gallia Academy (5-2) 7. Columbus Be~ey (6-1) 8. Jackson (4·3) 9. Circleville (5-2)

9-1 10-0 7-3 8-2 9·1 6-4 7-3

25.6 25.1 20.2 19.4 17.4 14.7 14.2

7·3

12.7

I. Columbus DeSales (6-1)

10. Goshen )8-1)

30.8

bivision IV, Region 16 Toom (Cumtnll !.Jonathan Alder (7-0)

2. Blanchester (7.01 3. WIQIIIing (5-21 4. Clinton-Massie (7.0) 5. Monroe (6-11 • 6. Deer Pari< (6-11 7. North College Hlll(&-11 8. Maritmonl(3-41 9. Dayton Oakwood (5·2)

Projected 10-0

Final points

1~

8-2 9-1 9-1 7-3 9-1 6-4

20.4 20.2 19.0 16.9 14.7 14.4 13.5

6-4

13.0

"30.9

Division V, Region 20 Toam (Cumtnll

Projeclod 9-1 9-1 9-1 9-1 8-2 7-3

Final points

7. Rooding (6-11

7-3

15.5

8. Tn-County North (6-1) 9. West Uberty Salem (6-1)

9-1 8-2

15.0 14.6

1. Manon Pleasant (6-1) 2. St Henry (6-1) 3. Lafayette Allen East (7-0) 4. Galion Northmor (6-1) 5. Uma Central Catholic (6-1) 6. Spencerville (4-3)

20.4 20.0 19.8 17.3 17.3 16.0

Area football coaches' polls Olllo DIVISION I ..... Polats 1IAic:onl

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7-0 6-1 7-0 5-2 7-0 4·2 4·3 5-2 3-4 6-1

1. Co!era1n (8) 2. St xa~er (4) 3. Sycamore 4. lakota West 5. Glen Este 6. Moeller

7. Ekler 8. Anderson 9. La Salle !O.Wrthmw

It It 4 3

116 112 92 73

6 7 5 9 8 10

68 67 52 30 25 15

Olllon: Lakota East 6, Oak Hills 4.

T...,

DIVISIONS II-VI 1IAic:onl PYs. Polnb

!.lnd1an Hill (10) 2. Turpin (6) 3. Winton Woods (4) 4. Edgewood (3) 5. Hamson 6. Deer Park 7. Kings 8. Reading 9. Wyoming !O.NorthCollegeHill

UJ 6-1 5·2 6-1 5-2 6-1 5-2 6-1 5-2 6-1

I 4 3 2 6 8 5 7 NR 9

193 180 175 154 109 75 69 61 45 41

Olllon: Badin 28, Goshen 27. Ross 23, Anneytown !9, McNidlotas 16, Blandlester 14. Taft 12. Fenwick 6. Norwood 4, Roger Bacon 4. lovoland 4 , Mariemont 3. Talawanda 2, MaOeira I.

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5-2 5-2 5-2

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9. Simon Kemoil

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Defenseogllides Crusaders past Panthers 31-13 '. -

Enquirer staff reports

Moeller, the No. 7 team in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll, got a huge game from its defense on the way to a 31-13 victory over fifth-ranked Elder Friday night at Nippert Stadium.

The Crusaders (4-2, 2-0 Greater Catholic League) tallied 13 sacks, two interceptions and one blocked punt and held the Panthers (4-2, 1-2) to 67 yards rushing.

'This is a very big deal for us," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "I don't care what their record is."

Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik was 10.0f-14 passing for 167 yards and one touchdown.

Moeller totaled 167 yards passing and 141 rushing.

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I. Danville.................

1. Bardstown.............

(15) (1)

lank-School

FPV Red

TP

159 141

I'Ys 1 2

l.llootllwood--

S-2 122

3

I. Mayfield................

S.lloly Cnlss.-

5-2

97

4

7·1

89

5

8-0 7-0

5. Russellville.............

8-0 54 7 7.Bethlehem.............

7-0 48 10 a. Raceland...............

6-1 38 s l. Harlan ...................

6-1 32 9 10. Le~ Cnrtstian .......

6-2 22 Others receiving votes: II. Franl<fon 18. 12, Nwporleo.trol Calloolc: 14. 13, Metcalfe Co. 12.

13, Fulton City 12.15, Lou. Holy Cross 10. 16, Somerset6.17, Pans3.17, Plkevllte3.

Clns2A

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FPV Red

TP

Pvs

I. Mercer Co.............. (14) 7-0 158 I 2. Lou. Wesiam..........

(2) 7-0 142 2 3. Russell..................

6-1 127 3 4. Belfry.....................

7-1 112 4 5.BreathittCo...........

7-1 72 5 6. Caldwell Co............

6-1 66 7 7. Middlesboro...........

6-1 59 6 8. LaRue Co...............

6-1 53 9 9. Fort Campbell........

5-2 38 8 10.SheldooCiar11......

6-1 25 Others receiving voiSS: 11. Tngg Co. II. 12. Owensboro Catholic 6.13, Fleming eo. 5.14, Monroe Co. 4.

Clns3A

Ranii·Scbool

FPV Red

TP

Pvs

I. Bowling Green........ (13) 6-1 156 I 2. Highlands.............. (2) 4-3 133 2 3. Johnson Central.....

(I) 8-0 116 3 4.Lex.Catholic..........

5-I 114 4 5. Cov. Calloolc:4-3 88 5 6. Lou. Cen!Jal...........

6-1 73 7 7. Rocl!oastle Co........

6-1 64 9 8. Ashland BlaZer.......

6-1 40 10 9. Bell Co. .................

5-2 28 6 10. Hopkinsville.........

3-4 19 Others receiving votes: 11. Franklrn Co. 16. 12.

East Jessamine 9. 12, Lou. Valley 9. 14. Warren East 6.15, South Oldham 4 16, Mason Co. 3.17, Paducah lllghman2.

Clut4A

Ruk·School

FPV Red

TP

Pvs

I. Lou. Male.............. (13) 6-0 157 I 2. Lou. Tnnity ............. (2) 6-1 139 2 3. Lou. St xavier........

6-1 127 3 4.l.el.HenryCiay .......

(1) 8-0 119 4 5. Marshall Co. ..........

7-0 60 5 6. Lex. Lafayette.........

8-0 58 7 7. Chnstran Co...........

5-2 53 8 8. Owensboro............

5-1 39 9 9. Apollo....................

6-1 24 6 10. Scott Co..............

5-2 22 Others receiving votes: II. Henderson Co. 20.11.

Warren Centra120. 13, Lou. PRP 15. 14, Lou. lltJPont t.hlmrj~jl14 1~

linmln

r.o

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2.

High sch· ~ol football I St. Xavier edges La Salle

The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger

St Xavier quarterback Ryan Morris slips from the grip of La Salle's Chandler Burden to throw for a touchdownwhich would be called back- in the first quarter Friday night at La Salle.

National pOWer grinds out win just down road Friday nigbt wrap-up

By Tom Groescben Etlfluirer staffwriter

St Xavier walked into a trap Friday night at La Salle but escaped unscathed, as the Bombers avoided a major upset by winning 14-7.

St Xavier, ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 10 nationally by USA Today, won on a 1-yard 1D plunge by junior running back Darius Ashley with 1:19 left That made it 14-7.

The Bombers reta:ned the "King of The Road" trophy for the third straight year, The Greater Catl:olic League South rivals are located 5.29 miles apart on North Bend Road, with St Xavier tied for No.1 (...,.jth Colerain) in the Enquirer Division I area poll and La Salle ranked No. 8.

"It's always a battle when we play them," said St Xavier senior cornerback Jon Saelinger, who had two interceptions. "We knew it would be like this."

The score was 0-0 at halftime and 7-7 after three quarters, as underdog La Salle (34, (}.3 GCL South) gave the Bombers (&1, W) all they wanted.

• Sycamore keeps on surprising, lhe Aviators remained unbeaten at 7-0 after rallying to beat Lakota West 27-24 in overtime. Sycamore now is in excellent shape to earn i1s first playoff berth since the school's lone previous appearance in 1996.

• Led by three touchdowns from senior Jay Triggs, Turpin avenged last yea(s loss to Kings with a 24-7 victory. Turpin moved into sole possession of first place in the FAVC Gardinal DMsion.

Scoreboard The Enquirer;Jeff Swinger

Coach Tom Grlppa's Lancers fell short Friday but earned a standing ovation from their fans.

"It's a tough one," La Salle coach Tom Grippa said, as Lancers fans gave his team a standing ovation afterward.

'They're all tough in the

the field for 27:24 of the 48 minutes.

Ashley rushed 29 times for 150 yards and both St Xavier scores, and Luca Romeo GCL" had 57 yards on 13 carries.

The Lancers probably Afterward, the Bombers ran needed a win to keep their over to their student rooting Division I playoff hopes section and joined in the school fight song, alive.

The Lancers' defense hung tough despite being on See ST. X, Page ClO

• Moeller 31, Elder 13 • Lak. East 19, Princeton 17 • Colerain 24, Hamilton 0 • Withrow 62, Belmont 12 • Reading 16, Mariemont 6 • Anderson 35, Loveland 20 •Indian Hill32, Madeira 14 • McNicholas 20, Purcell 0 • CHCA 45, Summit 6 • Wyoming 29, Rnneytown 6 • Lockland 24, New Miami 6 • Edgewood 35, Ross 28 (OT) • Norwood 41, Ml Healthy 28 • Deer Pari< 41, Taylor 7 More coverage, C10-U

St. X: Jl~ts test from La S~~!.~L From Page Cl

"We came out a little flat, and they didn't give us anything," Ashley said. 'The good part is, we were able to beat a great team even though we didn't play that well."

St. X coach Steve Specht knew he was in for a long night.

"I'm telling you, it's a shame if La Salle doesn't get in the playoffs," Specht said. "They're as good as any team we've seen."

St. Xavier has played two thenTop 10 USA Today teams in Lakewood St. Edward (won) and takeland, Fla. (lost).

Specht found himself using three quarterbacks against a La Salle defense led by linebacker Ben Martin, who this week Was nained to the U.S. Army All-American postseason all-star game.

St. Xavier starting quarterback Ryan Morris played just the first half. Morris, who completed six of 12 passes for 40yards, took a shotto the head-believed to have been delivered by Martin - late in the second quarter.

Morris, a bit woozy, was held out ,of the second half as a precaution.

Junior Billy Rumpke replaced him

St. Xrushed 47 times for 221 yards.

St. X did not complete a pass in . the second half and totaled 40 aerial yards. La Salle senior QB Brian Jacob was 16-of-30 for 116 yards and a TD, with two interceptions.

Ashley gave St. X a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard run with 3:37left in the third quarter. La Salle answered with a 12-yard TD pass from Jacob to junior DeVier Posey with 25.9 seconds left in the third period.

In the end, La Salle couldn't catch the break it needed.

Ashley fumbled as he crossed the Lancers' 30-yard line and the clock ticked under 4 minutes, but The Enquirer/ Jeff Swinger the Bombers recovered. The drive St. XaVIer's Nick Owen makes a · continued and culminated with Ashley scoring the clincher. reception during the first quarSt. Xhas an open date next week. ter Friday night.

"We need it," Saelinger said, "Guys are banged up. Our schedule for most of the second half, then has been a grinder, and we're hapwas replaced by classmate John PY to get out of here with this one."

Hurley for St. X's winning drive.

"We were ready to, go to over- St. Xavier ----DO 0 7 7 -14 SaHe - · - - - - - " 0 7 0 -7 time," Specht said. "You know, it's La SX-Ashley 1 run (Milligan kick) L-Posey from Jacob (Walter kick) not like we were playing against the SX-Ashley121pass run (Milligan kick) little Sisters of the Poor defensive- Records: SX 6-1 (2-0 GCL-S), L3-4 (0-3). ly. They're very good."

The-St. Xdefense held La Salle to E-mail tgroesche.t®enquirer. com just 19 yards rushing on 22 carries.

HIGH SCHOOLS Olio AP football !Ills COWMBUS, Ohio (AP) -After a weet< at No. 2, Cincinnati St Xa~er is back atop 1l1e heap in Division I of the Associated Press Ohio high school football polL The Bombers weren1 the only new No. 1. either.

Stfubenville slipped around Kettering Alter in Division Ill and Smithville, ranked third in Division V last week, ascended to the top spot wtlen St Henry and Hamler Patrick Henry both iost Arunner-up by so points to CantDn McKinley last week, St Xa~er (4-1) took a 27-point edge over the Bulldogs in the fourth weekly balloting by a state panel of sports writers and broadcaste!S. The odd-numbered divi~ons all had substantial changes; the even-numbered ones didnt Toledo St. John remained No. 1 in Divi~on II, Yoongsii)Wn Mooney topped IV and Dola Hardin Northern led everyone in VI. The midpoint of the regular season means there are five weeks remaining in the poll. Champions of the 60th annual AP poll will be announced oo Oct 31.

How a staff panel of spoilS writers and broadcastfrs ratfs Ohio high school football tfams in the third weekly Associatfd Press poll of 2008, by OHSAA divi~ons, with won-lost record and total points (firstplace votfs in parentheses):

DMSIOIII

1, 5I. XaYier (12( 4 - 1 . - - -

313

2. can. McKinley (14) 5-0.....

286 3, Colonhl (5( ~ 210 4, lakewood St Edward (1) 4-1.........

211 5, Westerville s. (1) 5-Q .....

189 6, Cle. St. Ignatius (1) 5-Q..................

187 7, Lancastfr (I) 5-0...........................

139 8, Mentor 4-1....................................

97 9, Clayton Northmont 4-1........

32 !O,Fremont Ross 5-0............

31 Others recei~ng 12 or more points: U lllel, Elder, Massillon Perry, Brunswick (1) 21. 14, Hilliard Davidson 27.15,Gioto Esto20.16, Cle. Glenville 18.

DMSIOIII

I, Tol. Cent Ceth. (28) 5-Q ........

2, Maple Hts. (I) 5-0...............

3, Day. Canroll (2) 5·0...........

4, Powell Olentangy Uberty 5-Q 5, New Philadelphia 5-Q..

6, Mayfield (2) 5-0........ .......

7, Macedonia Nordonia (I) 4-1 ..........

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318 239 200 190 164 154 100

•

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10, Ashland 5-0...............

52 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11. Olmstfd Falls (1) ~.12, Olentangy 40.13, Kent Rooseve~34.

14, Cols. W.tterson 32. 15 (tie), Parma Padua, New Ce~isle Tecumseh 30. 17, Piqua 26. 18, Cols. St. Cha~es 22. 19, Alliance 20. 20, ~ 11. 21, Chest~and W. Geauga 17. 22, E. Cle. Shaw 12.

IIM5ION II

1, Stfubenville (14) 5-Q............

2, Kettenng A~er (17) 5-Q.........

3, Cols. DeSales (2) 5-Q

323 307 262

.......... ~

220

5, Dover (1) 5-0...........

204 6, CemMdge 5-0..........

144 6, Sunbury Big Walnut 5-Q ....

144 8, Napoleon (1) 5-0...........

106 9, Cuya. Falls Walsh Jesuit (1) 4-1 .....

81 10, Millersburg W. Holmes 5-0...

29 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11 (tie), San· dusky Per1dns, Eaton 28.13, Urbana 25.14, Niles McKinley 21. 15, Belo~ W. Branch 13.

IIMIIONIV I, Youngs. Mooney (19) 5-Q 321 2, Coldwater(13) 5-Q....

314 3, Bellaire (1) 5-0..

234 4, Plain City Jonathan Alder (I) 5-0..

232 5, Oak Harbor (1) 5-0...

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139

7, Williamspon Westfall 5-0.......

106 8, Huron 5-0.....................................

97 9, Youngs. Ursuline 4-1..

62 10, Mi~n-Union 5-Q ...

52 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, New Lexington 47. 12, Perry 26. 13, Onville 23. 14, Martins Ferry 19. 16, Blo....... 12.

IIMIIONV 1,Smithville(16) 5-Q..

293 2; N. Uma S. Range (3) 5-0 253 3, Cols. Ready (5) 5-Q ............

225 4, St. Henry (5) 4-1 219 5, Sherwood Fairview (1) 5-Q......

158 6, w. Salem NW ( 1) 5-Q....

134 7, Hamler Patrick Henry 4-1.......

108 8, Columbiana Crestview 4-1.....

95 9, Bedford Chane! (1) 5-Q. 70 10, Amanda-Ciearcreek 4-1 51 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Bames~lle 47. 12, De~ (2) 44. 13, 11ooo1111 4L 14 (Ue), Wanen JFK (1), W. Lafayette Ridgewood 34. 16, W. Jefferson 27.17, Defiance A~lle 14. 18, Louisville Aquinas 17. !9, Manon Pleasant 1.2.

IIMIIONVI I, Dola Hardin Northern (16) 5-G........

298 2, Delphos StJohn's (7) 5-0 259 3, Bascom Hopewell-Loudon (3) 5-Q...

254 4, Lancaster Rsller Ceth. (2) 5-Q ...

222 5, Columbiana (3) 5-Q..

191 6, Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. (1) 4-1 151 7, Mogadore 5-Q.....

1!3 8, Covington (I) 5-Q .......................

106 9,Mechanicsburg(1)4-1....................

81 10, Spnng. Cath. Cent 4-1.................

45 Others receiving 12 or more po1nts: 11. N. Lew~~u.rg!~ad 36. !2, Bealls~lle 32.13, Sycamore Mo-

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Moeller 31, La Salle 11

Cherry puts Crusaders on top

By Mark Schmetzer Enquirer contributor

No opponent has frustrated La Salle though the years more

than Moeller.

Friday night, it was Ched Cherry's turn to torment the Lancers.

Cherry's kick and punt returns helped the Crusaders take a lead, and his fourth-quarter touchdown catch clinched Moeller's 31-17 win in La Salle's homecoming game.

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound senior wide receiver caught seven passes for 82 yards and one touchdown.

He also returned five punts for 112 yards and two kickoffs for 55 yards.

"He's not your 4.4 (second) 40 (yard) guy," Moeller coach Bob Crable said. 'The kid's slippery. He had a touchdown on a return against Massillon and almost had another."

"Coach Crable emphasizes special teams," Cherry said. ''We were just executing the game plan. We work hard in practice, and we came out and did what we were supposed to do."

Moeller, the No.6 team in the Enquirer's Division I coaches poll, improved to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the Greater Catholic League South

Division. It plays Elder Friday at 58-yard touchdown pass that Nippert Stadium.. helped make the score 17-14 at halfEighth-ranked La Salle (3-3, 0.2), time. which has lost 41 of 45 games to Cherry, who compiled 102 yards Moeller, has lost two in a row in the on four punt returns in the first half, GCLS. returned La Salle's second-half "I would say tonight we got over- kickoff 41 yards to the Moeller 45, powered by their defensive front helping set up Ross Oltorik's 25seven," said La Salle coach Tom yard TD pass to Patrick Curtin.

Grippa, who saw Lancers quarterLa Salle got a lucky bounce to back Brian Jacob sacked eight stay in the game. Jacob was nearly times for 58 yards. "Moeller has sacked and fumbled, butV rnce Hartwo losses by one point. They could ris fielded the bouncing ball and easily be undefeated." carried it 50 yards to the Moeller 5.

The teams traded big plays to The opportunity stalled on Greg Jokeep the first half close. Moeller nes's 10-yard sack of]acob, and the was leading 3-0 when Jacob, on Lancers had to settle for Aaron fourth-and-1 at the Crusaders' 37- Walter's 35-yard field goal. yard line, popped through a hole The Lancers committed the and scampered in for the go-ahead game's first turnover in the fourth touchdown. quarter on Will Sorter's intercepMoeller responded with two sec- tion. Cherry caught passes ofll and ond-quarter touchdowns set up by 12 yards to get the drive started, Cherry punt returns. Running back and he finished it by grabbing OltoTtm Uecker scored on the first play rik's 15-yard fade pass in the end following Cherry's 31-yard punt re- zone with 7:49left in the game. turn to La Salle's 46-yard line. Cher3 14 7 7 -31 ry later returned a punt 55 yards to 7 7 3 0 -17 the La Salle 3-yard line, and Patrick M - Sundennan 20 FG Blanks converted on the next play ~--J~~:.~~~~~~~~~~~~!n kick) with a SWeep around right end.

M- Blanks 3 run (Sundennan ~ck) 1- d d L- Posey 58 pass from Jacob (Walter kick) Just When MOeller 1001\.e rea Y M- Curtin 25 pass from Olto<lk (Sundennan kick) L-Wa~er35FG t0 blOW open the game, Jacob . MCherT)' 15 pass from O~rik (Sundennan kick) hooked up with DeVier Posey on a

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school football I St. ~~~~ ~uiets Elder early

The Enquirer; Jeff Swinger

St X's DarilliS Ashley (left), slashing past Elder's Marlon Upscomb, rushed for 141yards and three TDs.

Sounds of silence Top-ranked St. Xwins 3rd straight over No.3 Panthers·

By To111 Groesehet.

Friday night wrap-up

Enqui:rer staff writer

St Xavier ventured into Elder's notoriously noisy Pit wilth one goal Friday.

"Our tlreme this week was, 'listen to the silence.' " Bombers senior left tackle Wes Schroder said. "We wanted to take controli and keep their crowd out of the game."

Things were pretty quiet in the purple Elder sections of the Pit, as a sellout crowd of 10,000 watched St Xavier beat the Panthers 30-15 in a Greater Catholic League South game.

St. Xavier (~1, 1-0 GCL-S) is ranked ~o. 1 in both the state and Enquirer Division I polls and No. 9 nationaliy by USA Today.

Junior running back Darius ·Ashley carried 32 times for 141 yards and t!K'ee touchdowns, and classmate Luca Romeo rushed 16 times for 114 yal'ds.

Ellder (4-2, 1-1 GClrS) is ranked No.3 in the Enquirer area poll and tied for No. 11 in the state rankings.

Elder hadl about threefourths of the crowd, but St. Xavier negated any noise problems by taking a 14-0 first quartei· lead.. It was 24-0 before the Panthers scored with 9:52 left.

• Taft ran over Shroder en route to a 20-7 win. Sena-· tors running back Keyonta Hicks rushed for 24 7 yards and a touchdown.

• Ched Cherry led the way in Moeller's 31-17 win over La Salle. The Moeller receiver caught seven passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. Cherry also retumed five punts for 112 yards. .

• Indian Hill remained uri~ beaten with a 21-14 conference victory at Rnneytown.

Stories, C12·13

Scoreboard The Enquirer/Jeff Swinger

St. Xavier's Pat Muldoon (right) and Elder's John Anevski battle each other on the line Friday night.

St. X, the reignng state champion, now has beaten Elder three years in a row.

Elder coach Doug Ramsey was not pleased with several aspects of the game, but said it may have come down to one thing.

Attitude.

"You know what the difference is?" Ramsey said.

"They know they can beat us. We hope it. We can play

with them, but we just don't have their mind-set right now."

St. Xavier was up 17-0 by halftime. The Bombers then essentially clinched things with a marathon 18play, 80-yard touchdown drive. The drive lasted 8lh minutes and carried into the early fourth quarter, See ST. XAVIER, Page C13

Colerain 34, lakota East 0 lakota West 9, Hamilton 3 Fairfield 31, Princeton 14 Wyoming 28, Madeira 18 Edgewood 70, Northwest 14 W. Woods 14, Anderson 10 Kings 38, Amelia 13 Harrison 28, Mason 16 Deer Pari< 37, Mariemont 20 Reading 38, Taylor 0 Sycamore 26, Middletown 14 Oak Hills 37, Milford 22 Glen Este 34, Loveland 0 Talawanda 38, Mt Healthy 22 Turpin 62, Walnut Hills 19 Goshen 41, Batavia 16 CJ 23, Purcell Marian 0

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Xavier: Bombers keep Elder quiet St. X's Hany

From PageCl

wtlh Ashley diving in from the 1-yard line.

"I'm still gassed, after that," a grinning Schroder said. "Darius challenged us in the huddle to get it done, and we did."

Ashley credited his line.

"Elder has a great defense, and to come in here and play like this in front of their great crowd ... it's a htlge win for us," Ashley said. "My line was great, as usual."

St. Xcoach Steve Specht said his ~ssive offensive line, whose start- ¡ ers range from 240 to 295 pounds, is gradually getting better. "If our offensive line plays like that, we can be pretty good," Specht said.

Don't forget the always rugged St. X defense, which limited Elder tG ÂŁ9 yards rushing and twice interc~pted Elder quarterback John Groene. Ross Morand and Gerry Reilly had the picks, while lineman Pat Muldoon had two sacks.

Groene was 10-for-17 passing for 140 yards and the two picks, and he rushed 16 times for 43 yards. Elder running back Pat Williams carried ?fly five times for ~5 yards and a

Schllderlnk (45) recovers an Elder fumble on a muffed punt in the first quarter at the Panthers' Pit Friday night.

St. X won

30-15.

The Enquirer/ Jeff Swinger

ID, as the St. X offense played keepaway. St. X quarterback Ryan Morris was 8-for-16 passing for 85 yards and a TD. St. X outrushed Elder 252-69.

"With the way Elder can score in a heartbeat, you've got to keep

them off the field," Specht said.

'That's what we were trying to do.

With a back like Darius and a hammer like Luca, and with our line playing well, that's a pretty good combination."

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14 0

3 0

0 13 '.-30 0 15 -15

SX-Ashley 3 run (Mi::lgan kick) SX-Gagnon 14 pass from tJonis (Mi::lgan ~cl<) SX-M;::igan 19 FG SX-Ashley I run (Mi:lgan kick) E-Groene I run (Rudolph pass from Groene) SX-Ashley 5 run (kick ra;:ed) E-W.:::ams I run (Van Oflen kick) Records: SX 5-1 (1-0 GCL-5), E4-2 (1-1).

AP state football poll DMSIONI

(Fint place voles in parentheses) I, can. McKinley (12) 4-0 279

2. st. xmer 1111 3-1

273

3, Colerain (514-0 240 4, lakewood St Edward 3-1 185 5, Westerville s. 4-0 14 7 6, Cle. St Ignatius (2) 4-0 121 7, Lancaster (I) 4-0 107 8, Clayton Northmont4-0 '-' 94 9, Massilloo Wasllington 3-1 81 10, Mentor (I) 3-1 55 Others recei~ng 12 or more points: 11 (tie), Massillon Peny, Elyria (I) 41. 13, Elder 35. 14, Fremont Ross 33.15, Glato Este (1130.16, lakota W. 25.

17, Brunswick 22.16, Moeller 19. 19 (tie), Hilliard Da~dson. Cle. Glen~lle 18. 21, Sycamore 12.

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DIVISION II

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1, Tol. Cent cath. (24) 4-0 2, Pickerington Central (3) 4-0 3, Maple HIS. 4-0 4, Day. Carrol (214-0 5, Parma Padua 4-0 6, Powell Olentangy Uberty 4-0

317 248 193

7, Macedonia Nordonia 3·1

100

149 136 135

8, New Philadelphia (1) 4-0 81 9, Mayfield (3) 4-0 68 10, Winton Woods 3·1 67 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Lewis Center Olentangy 50. 12, New Carlisle Tecumseh 46. 13, Olmsted Falls (I) 39.14, Ashland 33.15, Chesterland W. Geauga 30. 16, Wapakoneta 28. 17, Tul!lin 27.

18, Akr. Hoban 26. 19, Kent Rooseve~ 25. 20 (tie), Cols. Watterson, Piqua 21. 22, Cols. S~ Charles 18.

23, Uniontown Lake 17. .

DIVISION Ill

I, Aller (111 4-0 296 2, Steuben~lle (14) 4-0 289 3, Cols. DeSales (4) 4-0 258 4, Indian Hiii114-0 177 5, Dover 4-0 151 6, Sunbury Big Walnut 3-1 142 7, cambridge 4-0 131 8, Niles McKinley (3) 4-0 122 9, Napoleon 4-0 92 10, CUyahoga Falls Walsll Jesuit 36 (2) 3-1 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Sandusky Perl<ins 29. 12, Eaton 28. 13 (tie), Millersburg w.

Holmes, Youngs. Uberty 26. 15, Urbana 24. 16, cantons. 12.

DIVISION IV

1, Youngs. Mooney (20) 4-0 319 2, Coldwater (10) 4-0 292 3, Plain City Jonlhn Alder (2) 4-0 241 4, Bellaire (2) 4-0 224 5, OaK Harbor (1) 4-0 159 6, Clarl<sville Clinton-Massie 4-0 110 7, Williamsport Westfall 4-0 100 8, Huron 4-0 91 9. Youngs. Ur5111ine 3-1 83 10, Millj>n-Union 4-0 .

71 Others receivlog 12 or more points: 11, New Lexington 41. 12. Sparta Highland 33. 13, Peny 31. 14 lliel, Orrville, WyotRing 18. 16, Ironton 16.17 (tie), Martins Feny, Massillon Tuslaw 13.

DMSIONV I, St. Henry (21) 4-0 311 2, Hamler Patrick Henry (8) 4-0 264 3, Smith~lle (1) 4-0 226 4, N. Uma S. Range 4-0 201 5, Reading (114-0 165 6, Cols. Ready 4-0 144 7, Sherwood Fairview 4-0 113 8, W. Salem NW (2) 4-0 77 9, Amanda-Cieartrel!k 3-1 63 ID, Columbiana Crestview 4-0 58 Others receiving 12 or more points: 11, Bedford Chanel (I) 56.12, Warren JFK(I) 46.·13, Barnesville 42. 14, Delta 38. 15. W. Lafayette Ridgewood 28. 16, Versailles 18. 17, L.alayette Allen E.l2.

DIVISION VI

1, Dola Hardin Northern (18) 4-0 2, Bscm Hopewll-loudon (2) 4-0 3, Delphos StJohn's (3) 4-0 4, Lancaster Rsher cath. (3) 4-0 5. Columbiana (2) 4-0 6, Spring. cath. Cent (3) 4-0 7, Cle. Cuyahoga HIS. (2) 4-0 8, Covington (1) 4-0 9, Mogadore (1) 4-0 10, Mechanicsburg 3-1

302 245 233 221 .

201 188 136 99 72 28

Ashley performs under pressure

By Mike Dyer Enquirer staff writer

Darius Ashley has quickly learned to deal with the pressure of the media spotlight the past two weeks.

Danny Milligan said the adversity the Bombers have encountered with a national schedule would only prepare him and his teammates for many of life's lessons. : Those were some of the sentiments expressed Saturday afternoon after St. Xavier lost to Lakeland (Fla.) 25-22 in overtime at the Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge at Nippert Stadium.

Lakeland (4-0) was the 2005 USA Today national poll champion and israted No. 3 nationally by USA Today this season.

But Bombers' coach Steve Specht refused to let his players hanu thl'ir

he-.att~

in a

no~tuamf>

speech on the field.

"We tell our kids every day if you work hard and play hard, then good things are going to happen," Specht said to reporters after the game. ''We got better today. It didn't reflect on the scoreboard but we got better."

St. Xavier, the defending Division I state champion and ranked No. 8 nationally by USA Today, defeated Lakewood St. Edward (rated No.13) 10-7 iii the !-wireless Fox19 Prep Classic at Paul Brown Stadium Sept. 9.

The Bombers (3-1) host Covington Catholic Friday, before playing at Elder Sept. 29 to open the Greater Catholic League-South sched-

Ashley, a junior, rushed for 120 yards on 20 carries (6.0 avg.), ineluding a 32-yard touchdown.

"It was exciting," Ashley said of playing Lakeland. "It's the type of stuff high school is (supposed to be路 about)."

Ashley, who rushed for 1,700 yards and 28 touchdowns last season, said Saturday would help the Bombers the rest of the season. "'t goes to show you we can play with anybody," Ashley said. "It was a game that could have gone either way but we just want to bounce back and come back next week."

Specht said he was.proud of the fan support Saturday.

"It wasn't a victory on the score-

q. 路- ~9. -0\. ' community," Specht said.

Milligan, a junior, was 3-of-3 on field goals. He hit from 38 and 40 in j the second and third quarters. !

Milligan made a 36-yard field goal with 12 seconds left in regulation to send the game into overtime.

Milligan, who grew up in Strongsville near Cleveland, said he enjoyed competing against St. Ed's last week and got to know a few of the Lakeland players this pastweek. 路 "I love it," Milligan said of the nationa! schedule. "'You have to bring everything you have for every single game. It's all that practice for not only this game but every one of them. It's non-stop.~ While the pressure neverleaves, Milligan said the Bombers would be stronger toward the postseason. ''We are never going to quit, and I think it showed today," Milligan

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St. Xavier star, teammates acquit themselves well in loss to Lakeland

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3ymes (S.C.) 21, Moeller 20

Oh so .close for Crusaders Gutplay nation's No. 2 team but miss key kicks 0:; Tom Groeschen E::quircr staff writer

A few Moeller players stared at the ground, while others simply gaz~d into space. Regardless, virtually every Crusader was oblivious to their fans' standing ovation after a 21-20 loss to America's No.2rated prep football team Saturday.

Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) rallied from a 20.7 second-quarter deficit to beat the underdog Crusaders before 10,000 fans in the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge at UC's Nippert Stadium.

Moeller fans saluted the effort with hearty applause afterward, but the Crusader players were upset by the missed opportunity.

"I feel like we outplayed them by a lot, except for the scoreboard," said Moeller senior linebacker Greg Jones, who had two sacks and an interception. "It's an advance for us, even though we lost. We know we can play with anybody."

Moeller held the upper hand all day until Byrnes, rated No. 2 nationally by USA Today, scored on 1-yard run by Clemson-bound quart<-rback Willy Kom with 3:26left.

That made it 21-20. Moeller drove and got into position for a 41yard field-goal attempt by sophomore left-footed kicker Ryan Sunderman, but the kick hooked wide v.ith 50 seconds remaining.

"I feel very blessed, because they outplayed us today," Byrnes coach Bobby Bentley said. "That's the first game we've been challenged in about three years."

Byrnes has won 30 straight games, and has won four straight South Carolina Class 4A titles. :Vloeller had more total yards (.1~1-306) and had a sound defensive scheme that harassed Kom all day. Kom was sacked four times.

"We wanted to show (blitz) on one side and blitz the other," Moellrr coach Bob Crable said. "We did a pretty good job of it, but you can't give up the big plays like we did."

Kom found junior wideout Randall Hawkins (seven catches, 186 yards) for some big plays. The biggest was a 51-yard rainbow to a streaking Hawkins, which put Byrnes at Moeller's 3-yard line and set up the winning score.

Moeller is tied for No. 10 in the Ohio Division I state poll and is No. 7 in the Enquirer area coaches' poll. The Crusaders lost 13-12 to Lakota West in the season opener, v.ith a missed extra point decisive in that one, and again Saturday.

Crable said he would send Sunderman, one of the city's top young kickers, out again in the same situations.

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"Ryan Sunderman has done a great job for us all year," Crable said.

Moeller quarterback Ross Oltorik completed 10 of 19 passes for 172 yards, two TDs and one interception. Tun Uecker carried 16 times for 80 yards, and Patrick Blanks rushed seven times for 37 yards and a TD. John Giuffre rushed for 54 yards, and Oltorik 48.

Moellerrushedfor219yardsand held Byrnes to 34 yards rushing.

Kom completed 17 of 24 passes (one interception) for 272 yards.

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St Xavier lost a football game Saturday for the first time in two years, but the Bombers actually· gained some prestige in a battle of national titans.

Lakeland (Fla.), rated No.3 nationally by USA Today, beat the No. 8 Bombers 25-22 in overtime at UC's Nippert Stadium. It was the marquee game of the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge, and a crowd estimated between 12,000 to 15,000 watched the heavyweights duke it out "A loss like this isn't a bad loss for St Xavier," said USA Today writer Chris Lawlor, who compiles the Super 25 poll and attended Saturday's games at UC. "I thought St Xavier was the best of the four teams in the day session. They're well-coached and they play aggressively."

The day session at UC also included Moeller losing 21-20 to Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.), the USA Today No. 2 team.

St Xavier and Lakeland played to a 22-22 draw in regulation. Lakeland got the ball first in overtime, when each team gets four downs from the opponents' 20-yard line.

The Dreadnaughts took a 25-22 lead on a 41-yard field goal by senior MattRodenberry, as the ballhitthe crossbar and bounced over.

After Rodenberry's field goal, St Xgot the ball at the Lakeland 20yard line. St X quarterback Ryan Morris lofted a pass toward wide receiver Luke Ewald, who was running a post pattern from right to left Lakeland defensive back Steve Wtlks stepped in and intercepted the pass, ending the game.

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lnside/C4 • Their loss to Lakeland (Ra.) was hard to take, but the Bombers found some positives in it. "It didn't reflect on the scoreboard, but we got better,• coach Steve Specht said.

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"I like the fact that they went for it," Lawlor said. "As far as the rankings and how far they'll drop, I don't know yet . . . I thought they looked good."

St. Xavier, the reigning Ohio Division I champion, had an 18game winning streak snapped.

The Bombers had not lost since a regional playoff defeat in November 2004.

St. Xavier coach Steve Specht was upbeat in defeat.

"I love my kids, and I thought we played our hearts out," Specht said. 'We got beat by a pretty darned good football team."

St. Xavier won the total yardage stats, 287-256. Lakeland did outrush the Bombers, 185 net yards to 93.

St. X junior Danny Milligan kicked three field goals, including a 3~yarder that sent the game to overtime with 12 seconds remaining. Milligan, also a wide receiver and punter, had two catches for 45 yards and punted three times for a 46.0. yard average.

"It never feels good to lose, but now we know what it's like," Milligan said. ''We know how to react now when we lose, and we'll be better for it."

Lakeland, the two-time reigning F1orida Class 5A champion, extended its own winning streak to 34games.

Lakeland coach Bill Castle was glad to get out of Cincinnati with a win. · "It says a lot for our kids to be on the road for three days and win a tough, physical football game against a great St. Xavier team," Castle said. "It was a state championship environment." , St. Xavier had more than 10,000 fans in attendance, and Lakehind brought about 1,000 from F1orida.

"Our fans were out in force, and you can't beat that," Specht said. ''We improved in all phases of the game today, really, and a lot of good things happened."

Junior running back Darius Ashley carried 20 times for 120 yards and a TD for St. Xavier.

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Lakeland's Chris Rainey, a University of Florida recruit, raced 97 yards to score off the opening kickoff. But St. X answered with a ball-control drive and took a 7-6lead late in the first quarter, on a 1-yard pass from Morris to running back Fred Craig. Craig, who mostly plays safety defensively, also plays some on offense.

The game was tight thereafter, with St. X generally able to contain Lakeland's blazing_ speed. Rainey rushed 22 times for 87 yards, with 55 of those on one play. Senior running back Jamar Taylor carried 16 times for 117 yards and a TD. Specht was down bat not out.

His career record as head coach is now 29-2. "Our kids were winners today," Specht said. ''We played hard against a great team, but the only stat that matters is the scoreboard." t..>eland St xavier

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Calif. team levels Elder Panthers lose in a shootout

By Mike Dyer E11fiuirer staff writer

lt wasn't a good day for Greater Catholic League teams Saturday.

Junior quarterback Mike MacGillivray rushed for four touchdowns and threw for two more as De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) defeated Elder 56-38 at the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USAChallengeatthe University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium.

Moeller and St Xavier lost earJi. er in the day to nationally ranked teams.

De La Salle (Concord, Calif.) is rated No.5 nationally by USA Today.

The Spartans (2.0) might be best known for its national record of 151 consecutive wins, a mark that took a 12-year period (1992-2003).

Elder (3-1) is ranked No.6 in the Associated Press Division I state poll and is ranked No. 4 in the En· quirer Division I area coaches' poll.

The Elder fans gave their Panthers a warm greeting as the players took the field accompanied by a fireworks display.

MacGillivray threw two touchdown passes to junior Albert Rosette (25 and 18 yards) as the Spartans led49-18 with 38 seconds left in the third quarter.

After Elder fumbled earlier in the quarter, MacGillivray scored on a 30-yard run to make it De La Salle 42-12.

In the first half, De La Salle had 246 yards of total offense to Elder's 159.

De La Salle scored twice within two minutes late in the first half when MacGillivray ran for a 47yard touchdown with 2:56 left to give the Spartans a ~12lead.

After Elder closed the gap to 1412 with 5:llleft in the first half, the momentum swung right back to De La Salle when senior Ryan Nastor had a 97-yard kickoff return on the following play to make it 21-12 with 4:56left.

It took at least two or three efforts, but Elder senior Patrick WJlliams scored on a 1-yard touchdown run after it was fourth and inches with 5:11left in the second quarter to make it 14-12. Williams also scored another touchdown late in the third quarter.

With 11:40 left in the second quarter, Elder senior Ross Metz appeared to have stripped the ball from senior tailback Tillman Pugh and returned the fumble 25 yards for a touchdown. That made it 14-6 after the Panthers missed the extra point · De La Salle struck early and often during the first quarter.

The Spartans scored on their first drive when MacGillivray ran .for a 5-yard touchdown at the 8:00 mark to give the Spartans a 7.()lead.

Elder started out shaky when the Panthers fumbled on their first play from scrimmage on a low snap from the shotgun formation.

Two plays later, MacGillivray rushed 21 yards - extending just barely over the front right pylon for a touchdown to give the Spartans a 14-0 lead at 7:31.

Elder hosts La Salle Friday night to open its GCLSouth schedule.

The Panthers had outscored their opponents 76-28 the first three weeks with wins over Covington Catholic, Highlands and defeated West Side rival Oak Hills 42-7 Sept 8.

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Clncinnati will be one of two sites for the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge tonight and Saturday, featuring seven USA Today Super 25 nationally rated teams including No.8 St Xavier and No. 25 Colerain. UC's Nippert Stadium will have two games tonight and four Saturday, while Massillon's Paul Brown T~ger Stadium will host three Saturday.

"Without question ifs going to be the. single biggest weekend in high school

football history," Colerain coach Kerry Coombs said. "I've said that a few times and no one has disputed it To be in it, thafs just spectacular." · USA Today-rated teams in Cincinnati will be No . 2 Duncan Byrnes (S.C.); No.3 Lakeland, F1a; No.5 De LaSalle (Concord,Calii);No. 8St Xavier and No. 25 Colerain. In Massillon, theteamswillincludeNo.llHamilton High (Chandler, Ariz.) and No.13 Lakewood St Edward (Ohio).

Tom Lemming, a nationally known recruiting analyst who has worked for ESPN and College Sports 1V (CSIV.com), said the Herbstreitis the most significant prep football event in his 28 years of evaluating players.

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ger," Lemming said. ''You1l have all these national teams and more than 100 guys ... who have committed or will play ·Division I (college) football.

There's never been anything like it" The event was the brainchild of Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback and now ESPN College GameDay analyst Herbstreit, a Star quarterback at Centerville High School near Dayton, hatched the "Challenge" along with some high school friends.

"We just started thinking that we're very proud of Ohio high school football, and wouldn't it be great to see our best teams play some of the traditional national powers," Herbstreit said.

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Radio: Today- Colerain-Cardinal O'Hara, WSAI-AM (1360); Saturday- Elder-De La Salle, 8:30p.m., WCVX-AM (1050).

Tickets: $13 (per session) via pre-sale at participating · schools, UC (556-2287) or Massillon (330-830-1830) ...

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Cardinal O'Hara (Philadelphia; 1-1) • Saturday at Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati: U:30 a.m.- Moeller (2-1) vs. Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.; 3-0, No. 2 USAT) 2 p.m. - St Xavier (3-0, No. 8 USAT) vs.

Lakeland, Fla. (3-0, No. 3 USAT) 6 p.m.- CenteNille (2-1) vs. 0011 Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ; 1-0) 8:30 p.m. - Elder (3-0) vs. De La Sane (Concord, Calif.; 1-0, No. 5 USAT) • Saturday at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon 2 p.m. - H~liard Davidson (3-0) vs. St Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia; 1-1).

5 p.m.- lakewood St Edward (2-1, No. 13 USAT) vs. Springdale, Arl<. (2-0) 8 p.m.- MassiRon (2-1) vs. Hamilton Higll (Chandler, Ariz.; 2-0, No. 11 USAT)

'We've got kids who have never been on a plane before," Castle said, just before Lakeland flew Thursday to Cincinnati. ''You feel like you're going into an ambush when you're playing a great team like St Xavier in their home city. lfs a once in a lifetime opportunity for our kids, and we're looking forward to being there."

Herbstreit said there is a waiting list of 150 national schools who want in for next year. Colerain, Elder and St Xavier appear set to play in the 2007 event,· which is scheduled to move up to Labor Day weekend. Current USA Today No. 1 Hoover (Ala.) and No. 16 Charlotte Independence (95-game win streak) also have committed, with Independence scheduled to play Elder.

"I think nine games is about where we want to be each year," Herbstreit said. '1his is something we envision going for a number of years."

1V exposure will be limited. ONN (Ohio News Network) will telecast tonighfs Colerain game live, and ONN will carry the Moeller game Saturday night on tape-delay. Event organizers estimate that upwards of 40,000 tickets have been sold for the six Cincinnati games this weekend, with especially big crowds expected for the St Xavier-Lakeland and Elder-De La Salle games Saturday.

Various radio stations and newspapers from the competing markets will be in Cincinnati this weekend, as will the Illinois-based Lemming and New Jersey-based USA Today writer Chris Lawlor. Lawlor compiles the weekly USA Today Super 25 for football and basketball.

The top-rated teams will bring varying amounts of fans to Cincinnati. Johnston estimated that Byrnes might bring between 3,000 and 5,000 fans, Lakeland about 1,500 and De La Salle about 500.

among elite players in Cincinnati this weekend.

Lakeland running back Chris Rainey (committed to Florida) is among the stars on his team, the defending USA Today national poll champion.

Matt Simms, son of former NFL quarterback Phil Simms, is a Louisville recruit who will quarterback Don Bosco Prep (NJ.) against Centerville at UC on Saturday.

The 37-year-{)ld Herbstreit, once a national prep star himself, worked with promoters and sponsors to start Go online his event last year with a two-game To get live news, opinions and obshow at Columbus Crew Stadium.

The featured game was Colerain servations from the Ohio vs. USA Kn1< beating Tyler Lee (fexas) 27-12 in a Herbstreit Challenge, log onto the Enbattle of reigning Ohio and Texas quirer preps blog at frontier.cincinchampions. nati.comjblogsjpreps/. Enquirer reThe event expanded for 2006 and porter Ryan Ernst will post Herbstreit decided to play the games infonnation, complete with score upin Cincinnati and Massillon, two hot- dates, throughout the day. b'eds of prep football.

Moeller coach Bob Crable, a former NFL linebacker (New York instead of losing money this weekJets) and an All-America player in end. Elder had been scheduled to both college (Notre Dame) and high play at Lakewood St Edward before school (Moeller), said he has not the De La Salle scenario arose, and seen anything like this on the prep Elder would have spent between level. Crable was at Moeller when $4,000 and $5,000 to travel to the the Crusaders were a national power Cleveland area for the Lakewood St and coach Gerry Faust started bring- Edward game. ing in opponents from New York, Johnston said the Herbstreit peoTexas and Pennsylvania in the late pie flew in all the out-{)f-state teams.

1970s. But, those were one-game The perks include police escorts for deals. team buses, both to and from aii'To bring this many national ports and hotels. The first visitor to games together, I'm sure ifs never arrive in Cincinnati was De La Salle, been done," Crable said. 'We've which took the redeye from Califortalked about whether this is good for nia late Wednesday night It is the high school football, and I think it is. first time De La Salle has played east There's a danger of losing that com- of the Mississippi River. munity sense, but this is a great expeLakeland coach Bill Castle is curirience for the kids to have national ous to see how his team reacts, in the attention and grow from that" program's first trip outside Florida in E-mail tgroeschen@enquirer.com Colerain safety Eugene Clifford, Castle's 32 years as coach. the state's top-ranked senior by , • many scouting services, said he and I ills teammates are looking forward tQ another turn in the spotlight Last r.'ear's Colerain-Tyler Lee game was televised nationally by ESPNU. ; "I remember just coming out of the tunnel how exciting that was," Glifford said. 'We're trying to uphold tbe honor of Ohio against these national teams. Ifs very important to us." ~ The bragging rights are part of it, I:Jerbstreit acknowledged in an interview with the Enquirer this week l 'Thafsnotwhywesetthisup but ~on'~ get me wrong, 111 be tolany Reepmg track of who wins," Herbstreit said, smiling. 'When I travel around the country, college players have been talking about our event .rua.~ saying, 'My team's going to do thl~or, 'You guys have no chance in · this or that game.' They needle us a little bit and I needle back Thafs all part of it" · Fmancially, Herbstreit and his ~oup don't have a precedent but be- · lieve they might lose money this year. ''\Ye'renotinitforthemoney, but to gtve these kids an experience they'll always remember," Herlr streit said. "I know the values I l~ed in football have helped shape what I am today ... things like discipline, perseverance and teamwork" Event president Josh Johnston a Centerville friend of Herbstreit, s;rld the nine Ohio schools will divide a to~ up-front pay,out of about $210,000 among themselves. That means , each Ohio school will make about $20,000 plus, plus $2 per ticket for each pre-sale ticket sold by the respective schools. Payouts will vazy based on some· schools' previouslY co~tracted Sept 15-16 games being SWJtched for Herbstreit games.

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By Tom Groeschen Enquirer staff writer

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit has jumped aboard the high school¡ football megaevent train, and Cincinnati is smack in the middle of it ¡ The Queen City will be one of two sites for the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohlo vs. USA Challenge Friday and Saturday, with seven USA Today Super 25 teams including No.8 St. Xavier and No. 25 Colerain. UC's Nippert Stadium will have two games Friday night and four Saturday; Massillon's Paul Brown Tiger Stadium will host three games Saturday.

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piles the Super 25 for USA Today, will be in Cincinnati- the only city with two teams in the rankings - this weekend.

"There's no doubt that this is the nation's premier high school football event," Lawlor said. '"The assemblage of talent is staggering. Any time you gather six or seven nationallyranked teams ... it will impact the rankings."

The local prep football season already has featured multi-team events including the ninth annual Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown and last Saturday's i-wireless Fox19 Prep Classic at Paul Brown Stadium.

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The 37-year-old Herbstreit, a fonner Ohio State quarterback and now ESPN College GameDay analyst, hatched the "Challenge" idea with some friends.

Herbstreit first gained fame as a quarterback at Centetville High School near Dayton. ''I travel around the country and I see all these other communities who also think they play · great football," Herbstreit said.

"I thought it would be fun to see how they stacked up against our best teams from Ohio."

Herbstreit's group enlisted help from promoters and sponsors and started last year with a two-game event at Columbus Crew Stadium. The featured game was Colerain beating Tyler Lee (fexas) 27-12 in a battle of reigning Ohio and Texas state champions.

The fonnat ·grew this year, and Herbstreit decided to play the games in Cincinnati and Massillon, two hotbeds of prep football.

Event organizers estimate that between 35,000 and 40,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold .for the six Cincinnati games this weekend, with especially large crowds expected for St. XavierLakeland (Fla.) and Elder-De La Salle (Calif.) on Saturday.

USA Today-rated teams in Cincinnati will be No. 2 Duncan Byrnes (S.C.); No.3 Lakeland, F1a.; No.5 De La Salle (Concord, Calif.); No. 8 St. Xavier and No. 25 Colerain. In Massillon, the teams will include No. 11 Hamilton High (Chandler, Ariz.) and No. 13 Lakewood St. Edward.

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Branch(!) 58.12, CuyallogB Falls Walslll$Jrt(1)50.

13, Youngs. Uberty29.14 (tie), MHiersburgW. Holmes 27,Ciyde27.16, Sandust<yPed<lns(l) 24.17, Eatoo 1 22.18. MentorlakeCath. 21.191tio), St Mai)'SMemorlal. Oeia'f'are Buckeye Valley, McHidooiiS 19.

22 (tie), Gallipolis Gallla, Urtiena {!) 15.

DMSIOIIIV 1. Youngs. Mooney (8) 3-0.................

175 2, Coldwater (I OJ 3-0 .............:..........

174 3, Plain City Jonalhan Alder (I) 3-0....

132 4, Youngs. Ursufine (2) 3-0................

127 5, 8ellaif! (3) 3-0..............................

124 6, Oak Hartor (1) 3-0........................

73 1, Huron 3-0 .....................................

68 8. Ctart.svllle Ctinton-Massie 3-0.........

53 9, Williamspo!t Wes11aii3-0................

47 10, Moltori-Unlon 3-0 .........................

42 · OlhO!S receiving 12 or more palms: 11, ~ ........ 4L 12, Gatfoeld Hts. Trinity(l)39.13, Sparta Hli!llland 38. 14. New lexington 30. 15, w,o.lnc 29. 16 (tie), Akr. SVSM, Peny 28. IS (lie), Martins Feny, Massillon Tuslaw 16. 20 (lie), lmntlln, Brook· field 14. 22, Broo!MIIe 13.

DMSIOIIY

I. St Hen!)' (8) 3-0 ...........................

2, HamlerPalllci<Henry(5)3-0..........

3, Amanda-Ciearaeek (2) 3-0 ............

4, Columbiana <nstview (3) 3-0 ........

5, Smithville 3-0................................

6, N. Uma S. Range (I) 3-0 ...............

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168 153 106 86 78

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8, Sherwood Fall'liew 3-0...................

59 9, Cols. Read)' 3-0.............................

47 10, W. Salem INI (I) 3-0...................

44 Otilersreceivtng 12011!1011! poims: ll(tie), Oetta.

Bedford Chane! (1), uma Cent Calli. 42. 14, Waif!!\ JFI\ (I) 40. 15, VersaHtes {I) 39. 16, Barnesville 35.

17, Manon Pleasant 29.18, W.larayette Ridgevlood (1) 27. 19, AttiCa Seneca E. 19. 20,-Wcasville Valley 11. 21 (tie), USilon David AOOO!SOII, Howaro E. Knox.

W. Jefferson, Lafayette Allen E.16. 25, ftndtayt.ibertyBenron15. 26, BucyrusWynlord(l)14.27llltl,Cia. Hills, Haviland Wayne Trace, Defiance AyeiSYIIIe 13.

DMSIOIIVI

I, Dola Haroin Northern (6) 3-0..........

2, Delphos StJohn's (4) 2-1..............

3, Bascom Hf\NWo'..u '~ ~

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Region 4-1, Glen Este 14-01 1L3250. 2, •·Sycamore 14-0110.9000; 3, Clayton Northmont (4·0) 10.2500. 4, lakota WesL 14-019.3250.5, ' SL Xavier 13-11 9.o&50. 6, Elder 13-11 8.5630.

7, Colerain 14-01 8.3460. 8, LaSalle 13-11 7.5000. 9, Anderson 13·11 7.0000. 10, Ketlerblg Fairmont 13-11 6.5500.

DIVISION II Region 8-1, New Carlisle Tecumseh (4·0) 9.0750. 2, lily. Carroll 14-01 8.4500. 3, Harrison 13-11 8.1500. 4, Winton Woods 13-11 7.9750. 5 (tie), Edg<wood (3-1), Turpin 13-11 6.5000. 7, Trotwood-Madison (3·1) 6.3970. 8, Kings 13-11 6.2750. 9, Day. Col. White (3·1) 5.9750.10, Westom Brown 13-115.9500.

I DIVISION Ill Region 12-1, Indian Hill 14-01 9.7000. 2,

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Cols. DeSales (4.()) 8.8250. :3, Waveny. (4·0) 6.9500. 4, Bexley (4.()) 6.9000. 5, lane. Fairtield Union (3-1) 6.8500. 6, New Albany (3·1) 5.2500. 7, Goshen (3-1) 5.1750. 8, Gall. Gallla Acad. (3·1) 4.8100. 9, McConnelsville Morgan (2·2) 4.1250. 10, Circleville (3·1) 4.0750. .

DIVISION IV

Region 16-1, Plain City Jonathon Alder (4·0) 7. 7250. 2, Clinton-Massie (4·0) 6.8000. 3, Blanchester (4.()) 6.5750. 4, Lemon-Monroe (3·1) 5.4000. 5, Doer Palil (3·1) 5.3500. 6, Wyomilll!

(3·1)4.8000. 7,Anneylown(3·1)4.7500. 8, North College Hill (3·1) 4.5650. 9, Brookville (3·1) 4.1750. 10, Dayton Oakwood (3·1) 4.0750.

DMSIONV Region 20-1, Readllll! (4·0) 8.6000. 2, St Hem"j (4·0) 7.4750. 3, lafayette Allen East (4.()) ·1.0000. 4, Marion Pleasant (3·1) G.1150. 5, Versal~'(3·1) 5.3750. 6, Tipp City Bethel (4.()) 4.9750. 7, BIUffiDn (3·1) 4.9720. 8, Delphos Jeffer· son (3-1) 4.8000. 9 (tie), Waynnville (3·1). West Uberty-Salem (3-1) 4.2750.

DIVISION VI

Reglon24-1, Spring. Cath. Cent. (4·0) 7.6000.

2, Dola Hardin Northern (4·0) 6.0000. 3, Mechanics· burg (3-1) 5.7530. 4, N. Lewisburg Triad (4·0) 5.6000.\5, CovingiDn (4.()) 5.4750. 6, D~phos Sl John's (3·1) 4.9750. 7, Ada (3·1) 4.7700. 8, New M"11ml 13-114.0750.9, Fon Loramie (3·1) 3.8000 10, Minstef(2·2) 3.3000.

Moeller 48, Mass~lon 14

Crusaders cruise behind defense, ·special teams

By Mike Dyer Enquirer staff writer

Moeller coach Bob Crable knew defense and special teams would be key against Massillon Saturday afternoon at Paul Brown Stadium.

Crable was all smiles on ·the field afterward. It turned out just how he liked.

Senior Chedrick Cherry had 144 yards on four punt returns, including a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter. and sophomore Ryan SundermanKiCKealWo field goals (45, 37 yards) as the Crusaders defeafed Massillon Washington 48-14.

Moeller is 3-Q in the i·wireless Fox19 Prep Classicwith wins over Covington Catholic in 2005 and Louisville St. Xavier in 2004.

"The kids love it," Crable said.

"The kids get to this venue and they know the big guys play here and brings a lot of excitemenC Moeller (2-1) is ranked No. 9 in the Enquirer Division I area coaches' poll. The Crusaders play Byrnes (S.C.) in the Kirk Herbstreit USA vs. Ohio Challenge at Nippert Stadium at noon Sept. 16.

Moelfer has won two straight since losing to Lakota West in its season opener.

Senior defensive back Dean Gaier, who returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown nearly a minute after Cherry's score, said Moeller wanted to contain Massillon's running game.

"We're underrated this year," Gaier said. "Lakota West was just a bad game for us, and now we've had two good wins against two quality teams."

Massillon fumbled on its next possession, and Moeller linebacker Paul DiPietrantonio recovered at the Massillon 21 yard-line.

A pass interference call put Moeller at the Massillon 11. Oltorik found Cherry for an 11-yard touchdown to make it 21-0.

Cherry returned Massillon's punt to the 11-yard line, and Sun-

Greg Loring for The Enqutrer

Defensive back Dean Galer (30) had two interceptions for Moeller in Saturday's victory against Massillon at Paul Brown Stadium.

derman made a 37-yard field goal with six seconds left in the first quarter to make it 24-0.

Junior quarterback Ross Oltorik rushed for two touchdowns and was 12-of-20 for 142 yards.

Moeller had 211 yards of total offense compared Nith Massillon's 200 yards. ·"We knew w~ had it in us," 01torik said. 'The offensive line played gre<>'., and the defense got us rolling."

Massillon ~2-1) was 2005 state runner-up to champion St. Xavier.

The Tigers defeated Elder 3~31 in last year's event and had 13 wins - more than any other season in school history.

"Give them credit. They had a good plan and they executed wellt.Massillon coach Tom Stacy said.

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~------- ~ 0 3 21 -~ Moe-Cneny 48 punt retum (S"ndennan kicl<) Moe-Ga~er 50 mterception (Sunderman kicl<) Moe.ct>erry II pass from Oltor.k (Sunderman kid<) tl.oe-FG Sunderman 37 Mas-H:Idreth 19 b!od<ed punt retum (Sdlott kid<) Moe-FG Sunderman 45 Moe·O:tonk 9 run (Sundennan kick) tl.oe-OitonK II run (Sunderman lack) tl.oe-Bernbry 4 run (Sunderman k'CII) Rerortls: Mas 2-1. Moe 2-1

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DIVISION I Record

1. St XBvier (11).............

2. Colerain (2)..............

3. lakota West..............

4. Elder.........................

5. Sycamore........

6. Anderson....................

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10. Ham11ton...................

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128 119 96 89 62 61

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Others: Withrow 7, Princeton 3, Lakota East 1.

DIVISIONS I~ VI Record Pn. Points

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!.Indian Hill (6)..............

3-0 4t 118 3. Tuipin (2)....................

3-0 3 114 3. Winton Woods (6) .......

2-1 1 103 4. Kings..........................

2-1 4t 76 5. Edgewood ...................

2-1 7 64 6. Reading(!).................

3-0 NR 58 7. Wyoming.....................

2-1 2 44 8. Harrison......................

2-1 6 40 9. McNicholas.................

2-1 8 38 .10. Badin........................

2-1 NR 32 Others: Anneytown 24, loveland 19, Western Brown 16, Norwood 15, Roger Bacon 9, Mariemom9, Madeira 8, North College Hill 7, Goshen 6, Fenwick 6, Ross 5, Blanchester 5, Deer Pall< 3, CHCA 3, New Rictlmond 3.

Kentucky football coaches' poll q- i 'l-b ...

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1. Highlands (9) 2-2 99 1 2. Covington Cetho!lc (1) 3-1 91 2 3. Beechwood 2-1 70 3 4. Ryle 2-1 69 5 5. Simon Kenton 3-0 62 4 6. campbell County 2-1 37 7 7. NewCath 1-3 30 6 8. Newport 3-1 22 9 9. Dillie Heights 0-3 20 10 10. Boone County D-3 19 8 Others: Conner (2-1) 18; Dayton (3-1) 7; Holy Cross (3-1) 3; Holmes (2-1) 2; Bellevue (2-1) 1

Kentucky AP footbaH poD lOUISVIllE, Ky. (AP)- The top teams In the Kentucky Associated Press high school football polls, with first-place votes, records, total points and previous rankings:

Class 1A Raok-Scbool FPY Red 1P Pvs 1. Danville................. (16) 4-0 178 1 2. Bardstown............. (1) 4-0 149 3 ~· 3 . . _ _ _ _ Ill 2-1 137 2 4 4. lou. Holy Cross......

4-0 132 5. Raceland............

4-0 89 7 I 6. Frankfort................

3-1 62 5 I 7. NewportCeatral 1·3 55 8 c.tloollc 8. Ha~an ...................

4-0 53 10 9. Mayfield................

2-2 48 6 10. Russellville...........

3-1 26 9 Others receiving votes: 11, Bath Co.15. 12, Bethlehem 9. 12, Metcalfe Co. 9. 14, Somerset 7. 14, Pikeville 7.16, Pans6.17, llolyCrooo4.!8, FaiiVIew 3 Clus2A Rank-Scbool FPY Red 1P Pvs 1. Mercer Co...

(11) 3-0 172 1 2. lou. Western..........

(3) 3-0 154 2 3. Russell.................. (2) 2-1 127 3 4. Tngg Co................. (2) 4-0 114 6 5. Belfry.

3-1 112 4 6. Elizabethtown.........

3-0 90 5 7. Middlesboro...........

3-1 71 7 8. Sheldon C1al1< ........

4-0 53 9 2-1 31 8 9.Fortcampbell........

10. Newport__ 3-1 18 10 Others receiving votes: 11, Breathitt Co. 16. 12, LaRue Co. 13.13, Owensboro Cetholic 7.14, Caldwell Co. 5. 15. leslie Co. 4. 16, Edmonson Co. 3.

Clus3A Raoii-Scliaol FPY Red 1P Pvs 1. Bowling Green........ (12) 3-1 172 2 2. llflhll"""-- (61 2·2 150 1 3. Cov. Catholc3-1 132 3 4. lou. Cemral...........

3-0 111 5 5. Franklin Co. ...........

3-0 96 6 6. Johnson Cemral.....

4-0 76 B 7. Bell Co..................

2-1 69 7 B. Rockcastle Co.. .

3-1 48 4 9. Ashland Blazer.......

3-1 35 10 10. Lex. catholic...

1-1 31 Others receiving votes: 11, Warren East 25. 12, Clay Co. 11. 13. Pulaski Southwestern 7. 14, Russell Co. 6. 15, Anderson Co. 5. 16, Madisonville-North Hopl<ins 4.16, Mason Co. 4. 18, Boyle CO. 3. 19, East Jessamine 2.19, Hopkinsville 2.

Clus4A RaDk-Scbool FPY Red 1P Pvs 1. lou. St Xavier........ (11) 4-0 172 2 2. lou. Male..............

(6) 4-0 165 1 3.lex. Henry Clay.......

4-0 131 3 (tie) lou. Trinity.........

(1) 2-1 131 4 5. lou. PRP................

4-0 103 5 6.leX. Tates Creek.....

- 4-0 65 8 7. Owensboro............

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10. Christian Co.........

- 1-2 24 9 Others receiving votes: 11, Apollo 17.12, lou. DuPont Manual14.13, lex lafayette 13. 14, Henderson CO. 10. 15, Uncoln Co. 7. 16, Woodford Co. 6. 17, Madison CentralS. 18, Graves Co. 4.18, llyle 4. 20, ~ l(onlon 3. 21, Campbell Co. 2. 21, Warren

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i-wireless Prep Classic 9.. ~-0J:,.

Moeller facing ·another power Massillon brings tradition, talent

By Mike Dyer Enquirer staff writer

Massillon Washington and Moeller, two of the most storied football programs in Ohio, will meet at 4 p.m. today as part of the third annual i-wireless FOX19 Prep Classic at Paul Brown Stadium.

Moeller has won seven Ohio state titles; Massillon has 22 mythical poll titles.

The Crusaders (1·1) are coming off a 45-12 win over Middletown Sept L and coach Bob Crable said the defense will have to be consistent today.

"They are going to come after us," Crable said. "They will run the football and play-action pass. Defensively, we expect them to blitz us a lot, with their line and safeties being very active. They have good athletes."

Moeller junior quarterback Ross Oltorik is 24-of-37 with 301 yards and one touchdown.

Junior tailback Tun Uecker has 217 yards on 38 carries (5.7 ypg.) and two touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Chedrick Cherry has 112 yards on eight receptions.

Massillon Washington (2.{}} was Division I state runner-up to St Xavier in 2005. This will be the T~gers' first real test after two lopsided victories over North Park (Ontario) 68-6 and H.D. Woodson (Washington D.C.) 59-7last week.

The T~gers are loaded with talent, led by senior Andrew Dailey (6foot-3, 215 pounds), a Penn State recruit who was a first-team all-state strong safety last season before he converted to outside linebacker and tight end.

Senior tailback/defensive back Brian Gamble has six touchdowns -five rushing and one interception return.

In the opener at 10 am., Taft plays Withrow.

Withrow coach Doc Gamble said his squad must eliminate the penalties that hurt the T~gers the first two weeks.

Withrow (1-1) lost to Sycamore in the season opener before it defeated Aiken 50-14 last week.

Gamble said the win over Aiken was "very ugly" because of the nine penalties that added up to 109 yards. Still, Withrow defeated Taft in 2004 and should have a size advantage.

"We've played them in the past, and the biggest hurdle (this year) is the venue, because they have experience playing at (Paul Brown Stadium),n Gamble said.

Quarterback Bryant Thomas had three touchdown passes without any turnovers against Aiken.

Taft (1-1} lost to Hnrrh~~ "',. •

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alter the Senators defeated Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy in the season opener. Taft defeated Hughes in last year's Prep Classic.

In the nightcap at 7:30 p.m., St Xavier (2-0), the reigning Division I state champion, faces Lakewood St Edward (2-0), a team desperate to achieve the Bombers' success.

"Obviously we have a lot of respect forSt Xavier, because they're the defending state champion," St Ed coach John Gibbons said.

"As far as I'm concerned, they're still on top. We've gotten a lot of publicity this year, but we've yet to accomplish what they have."

Sl Ed has never won a state football title and is rated No. 8 nationally by USA Today, while the Bombers are No.l3. wt:t:K

Moeller 45, Middletown l2 Junior quarterback Ross Oltorikhad 13 carries for 148yards and four touchdowns and was 14-of-19 for 177yards and one touchdown. :=-~-----

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Mo-{)ltonk I run (Sundennan ~ck) Mi-Johnson 81 run (run failed) Mo-Oitonk I run (Sundennan kick) Mo-{)ltonk 49 run (Sundennan ~k) Mi-Jones I run (run failed) Mo-Eucker 6 run (Sundennan kick) Mo-{)ltonk I run (Sundennan kick) Mo-Aibnnck 34 pass from Oltonk (Sundennan kick) Mo-Sundennan 29 FG Records: Mo. 1-1, Mi 0-2.

CH-Nelson 30 run CH-Nelson 45 run CH-Nelson 9 run CH-45 interception Shallow CH-Giass 5 run CC-Katenkamp 28 pass from Laughlin (Peters) CC-Mills 2 run (failed conversion)

Centervile 62, Princeton 9 Priaceloll 2 7 Centenille - - - - - 14 35

Indian Hill 42, Bellevue 0

C-Johnson 4 run (Jones kick) C-Cravens I run (Jones kick) P-Safety C-Cravens 7 run (Jones kick) P-Ware 89 run (Rudd kick) C-Aeming 11 run (Jones kick) C-Johnson 14 run (Jones kick) C-Tameareus 3 run (Jones kick) C-Aeming 8 run (Jones kick) C-Oaly 17 run (Smith kick) C-Abourezl< 12 run (kick blocked) Records: c 2-{), P 1-1.

Indian Hill held Bellevue to 87 total yards.

NCH 24, Taylor 0

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Withrow 50, Aiken 14 Senior wide receiver Antoine Higgins had a 45-yard touchdown run and one touchdown catch.

0 0 7 24

Senior quarterback Brandon

-o -42 Armstrong had 15 rushes for 112

1-McFanand 2 run (Baldassarre kick) !-Bolser 35 pass from Cordell (Baldassarre kick) !-Bolser 31 pass from Cordell (Baldassarre kick) !-Cordell! run (Baldassarre kick) !-Riston 46 run (Baldassarre kick) 1-Prem 7 run (Baldassarre kick) Records: 12-{), B 1-1.

Aiken.

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6 8 -14 7 12 -50

W-Smith 60 fumble return (kick Sow) W-Thomas 33 pass from Solomon (run failed) W-Hil!!)ns 45 run (run failed) W-Williams 19 pass from Thomas (run failed) W-Hil!!)ns 25 pass from Thomas (kick failed) W- T. Berry 40 run (kick Sow) A-Johnson 2 run (kick failed) A- Johnson 3 run (Johnson run good) W-Abemathy 3 run (run failed) w- Clifford 3 run (kick failed) Records: A 0-2, W1-1

Reading 21, Mount Healthy 10 Robby Beclanan rushed for his second touchdown of the game with five minutes remaining and

yards and passed for 118 more.

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0 0 7 17

0 0

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N-Murray 10 run (Saydu kick) N-Murray 25 run (kick failed) N-Woods 2 run (Hom pass from Annstrong) N-Saydu 30 FG Records: N 1-1, T 0-2.

Oak Hills 34, Western Hills 6 Quarterback Ben Hunterman threw two touchdown passes to lead the Highlanders.

Weslem1111s----OakHills--··-···Records: 0 1-1, w0-2.

0 0 7 13

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Woodward 18, Belmont 14 The game ended with a Woodward defensive stop as time expired.

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State scoreboard • Akr. Manchester 47. Atwater Watenoo 0 • Amanda-Ciearcreek 40, Chillicothe Zane Trace 0 • Amherst 21, Grafton Midvlew 0 • Apple Creek Waynedale 49, Navarre Fainess 14 • Ashland 31, Bellevue 14 • Aurora 36, Mantua Crestwood 27 • Avon Lake 14, canal Fulton NW 10 • Bartlerton 29, Akr. E. 2B • Barnesville 28, Byes~lle Meadowbrook 21 • Bascom Hopewell-loudon 31, Kansas Lakota 10 • Belmont Union local 41, Cols. Centennial 8 • Benin Center Western Reserve 47, Newcomerstown 0 • Bexley 41, london 14 • Binningham (Mich.) Brother Rice 35, Tol. St Francis 10 • Blanchester 27, Mt Orab Western Brown 7 • Bluffton 50, lockland 1B • Brecks~lle 15, Panna Nonnandy 13 • Brunswick 42, lakewood 8 • Cambridge 26, Manetta 12 • canton McKinley 56, Waterdown (Ontario) District High 0 • Centertlurg 14, Sugar Grove Berne Union 9 • Centerville 62, Cin. Princeton 9 • Chagrin Falls 40, Fairview Pari< Fairview 6 • Chillicothe 31, logan 21 • Chillicothe Unioto 13, Greenfield McClain 6 • Circle~lle 39, Washington C.H. 0 • Clyde 31, Maumee 0 · • Coldwater 27, Mana Stein Manon locel6 • Cols. Aflicentric 38, Cols. Unden 2 • Cols. DeSales 34, Tol. St. John's 10 • Cols. Franklin Hts. 55, Whitehaii-Yeaning 7 • Cols. Harvest Prep 34, Cin. Christian 13 • Cols. Manon-Fran~in 12, Cols. Mifflin 2 • Cols. Ready 48, New lebanon Di~e 7 • Cols. St Chanes 2B, Cols. Beechcroft 0 • Cols. Walnut Ridge 19, Cols. Northland 0 • Cols. Watterson 24, Pickerington N. 12 • Cols. Whetstone 20, Cols. Briggs 3 • Copley 4B, Cle. Collinwood 20 • Covenlly 32, Akr. N. 8 • Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesu~ 14, Akr. Hoban 6 • Defiance Ayersville 47, Tol. Ottawa Hills 0 • Defiance linora 20, Genoa 6 • Delaware Buckeye Valley 21, Richwood N. Union 13 • Delta 37, Metamora Evergreen 13 • Dola Hardin Northern 68, Vanlue 7 • Dover 55, Orrville 27 • Dublin Coffman 41, Rndlay 21 • Dublin Scioto 34, Marysvnle 30 • Eaton 55, Middletown Madison 7 • Edgerton 33, Edon 14 • Euclid 37, Cle. VASJ 7 • Frankiin 24, Preble Shawnee 7 • Fredericktown IB, Bellville Clear Fori< 17 • Gahanna Cols. Academy 41, Cols. Hartley 33 • Galloway Westiand 35, Cols. Eastmoor 28 • Garfield Hts. Trinity 16, Rocky River 15 • Gnadenhutten I. Valley 20, zoarville Tusc. Valley 14, OT • Gran~lle 26, Utica 21 • Grove City 3B, Worthington Kilbourne 7 • Groveport 14, Dublin Jerome B • Groveport-Madison 14, Dublin Jerome B • Hamler Patrick Henry 48, Swanton 0 • Hanoverton Un~ 24, Salem 21 • Haviland Wayne Trace 53, Waynesfield-Goshen 15 • Hilliard Da~dson 13, Mason 10 • Howard E. Knox 12, Crestiine 7 • Kirtland 23, Gates Mills Gilmour !6 •lakeside Danbury 18, N. Baltimore 0 •lancaster Fairfield Union 27, Baltimore Uberty Union 14 •lewis Genter Olentangy 10, Thomas Worthington 7 •lewistown Indian lake 26, Spring. Kenton Ridge 21 • Uma Bath 21, Van Wert 0 • lima Perry 24, Hami~on New Miami IB • lucasville Valley 2B, Scioto McDennott NW 0 • Macedonia Nordonia 39, Massillon Jackson 18 • Madison 41, Geneva 6 • Magnolia Sandy Valley 12, E. can. 0 • Maple Hts. 45, Bedford 21

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Elder: Fans,

defense defeat CovCath From Page Cl

'On their third play, quarterback Josh Bleser collided with running back Brent Buckley and fumbled.

Elder recovered. "('Ibe noise) was a problem," CQvCath coach John Rodenberg s;!d. "But thafs what makes Elder Ekler. You've got to love Elder's fals. They got into it. Thafs not illegt.. It might have been illegal for , tJt band, but it wasn't illegal for the i~ fat~.s."

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:A similar situation occurred on

COvCath's last-ditch comeback atteznpt. After driving to the 20, the Celonels committed another false stZrt. On the next play, senior defe%tsive back Ross Metz picked off a Bftser pass at the goal line to seal the win. :rurnovers played a key role in tit game for both teams. The PltJ.thers fumbled the opening kitkoff, giving CovCath possession at:the Elder 33-yard line. After driv- · iit to the three-yard line, the Colon~s settled for a H)-yard Shane Popham field goal. The two teams traded punts on the next six possessitos before Elder started to get its o~ense going. The Panthers put tog~er a 15-play drive on their last p.ssession of the half, converting a fotui:h-and-four on an eight-yard p~s from Derrick Ventre to Nick ~aus. But four plays later Ventre tli-ew an interception to Will Geis~ and CovCath ran out the clock, t4ing a 3-0 lead into the locker 1

r~m.

•"I was not too pleased (at halfl:iKJ.e)," Ramsey said. "I told them o¢r defense was playing lights out, b;t the offense is walking up to the liJ!e of scrimmage like we were ~d. I challenged those guys in the s~ond half." the second half, Elder's offense responded. The Panthers rushed for 107 of their 152 yards in ~ second half. Most of those y~ds came from running back PatriCk Williams, who finished the game with 112 yards on 30 carries. :"He's our guy," Ramsey said.

"We put it all on Pat and he had a bt; game. I think we wore them dfYW!l. You can give Pat the ball 40 tiies and he'll run the 40th like he rlh the first." :Williams ran the ball three times Ofl Elder's first scoring drive, which Viintre capped with a 12-yard touchd~wn pass to tight end Kyle RUdolph. On the Panthers' next p~ssession, Williams carried three more times, including the two-yard · touchdown run that capped the s¢oring. ~Williams said the team was roody for a new start after 2005. :"All summer, and really all wintel," Williams said, "this is what ~·ve been working for and thinkirJ about."

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Elder players Ricky Otis (bottom) and Jeff Rieskamp tackle CovCath's Brandon Brown Saturday at Nippert Stadium.

12th man plum perfect More high schools

Panthers' fans play a key role in 13-3 victory

Lancers make point: La Salle defense holds Lakota East to 129 yards in 34-9 victory. C5 Glen Este rallies: Trojans rally past Ryle behind three Donnie Talbott TDs for a 28¡ 7 victory. C5 Waiting for Herb: Area players, coaches looking forward to McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge. The marquee matchup pits St. Xavier, No. 13 in the USA Today Super 25, against No. 3 Lakeland (Fla.) Sept. 16 at Nippert Stadium. C5

By Ryan Ernst Enquirer staff

Elder football fans' loyalty has been tested in the past year. The normally imposingly raucous Purple Nation was neither imposing nor raucous last season, as the Panthers, two years removed from back-to-back Division I state titles, struggled through a 4-6 season.

But both the team and the fans made amends Saturday at Nippert Stadium in the finale of the Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown. The Panthers did their part with a 13-3 victory over Covington Catholic. The f:ans chipped in by disrupting the Colonels in a pair of late red zone opportunities.

"Our fans did a great job, â&#x20AC;˘ Elder coach Doug Ramsey. 'That's

Online The Enquirer/ Joseph Fuqua II

La Salle's DeVIer Posey fights tor yardage after a catch in a 34-9 victory over Lakota East at UC's Nippert Stadium.

the way it was two and three years ago, where our fans make a difference in the game. They did that today."

After the Panthers took a 13-3 lead with 9:40 to go in the game,

CovCath drove 65 yards to the 10. yard line, directly in front of the Elder cheering section and band.

After the referees silenced the band for playing loudly, the cheering section turned up its

For a photo gallery from Saturday's La Salle-Lakota East and Elder-CovCath games, go to Cincinnati.Com.

own volume. The Colonels committed two false-start penalties on their first two plays from the 10.

See ELDER, Page C4

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Beerman, Dick (Faculty) From: Sent: Subject:

Hauck, Kim (Faculty) Friday, September 15, 2006 7:10AM Article from USA Today about the Match-Up this weekend

Kim, If you could, please pass this article around to as many Moeller families and all students. We need to have a great showing of Moeller fans to out scream the 5000 fans Byrnes is bringing to Saturday's game at UC. USA Today

Byrnes, 3-0 and No. 2 in USA TODAY's Super 25 rankings, will receive a stiff test Saturday at 11:30 a.m. ET against Moeller (2-1) at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium.

The game kicks off Session I of Saturday's McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge, which features nine games at two Ohio sites.

Byrnes, which is fresh after a bye weekend, features a prolific passing attack led by quarterback Willy Korn (11 TO passes, 914 yards), who has committed to Clemson. Korn's favorite targets are junior wide receiver Randall Hawkins and running back Deonte Gist.

Byrnes already has a quality win under its belt after defeating then-No. 5 Glades Central of Belle Glade, Fla., 27-15.

Moeller has won two straight after losing its opener by one point. Coach Bob Crable is a Moeller alumnus and Notre Dame standout who also played seven seasons with the New York Jets. The Fighting Crusaders will have the hometown advantage, but Byrnes will travel nearly 5,000 fans to enhance the ambience.

Posted 9/12/2006 8:00 PM ET Updated 9/12/2006 8:06 PM ET -----Original Message----From: Hauck, Kim (Faculty) [mailto:khauck@moeller.org) Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 1:05 PM Subject: Tailgate this Saturday AM Tailgating at Deaconess Hospital Parking Lot ....

South I-71 Taft Exit Dead end into Hughes High School Right on Clifton Left on Straight Lot is on the right past lst parking garage Cost: $4 per car

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LaSalle 34, Lakota East 9

Higfl school insider

Lancers do job with the defense

'The Herb' puts Ohio in spotlight Prep football extravaganza Sept. 15-16

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By Tom Groeschen Enquirer staff writer

La Salle senior Vmce Harris sat on a sideline bench at steamy NiP" pert Stadium with his legs propped up, ice bag on one of his bare feet.

It was late afternoon and late in the Lancers' hot 34-9 football win over Lakota East, and Harris' cozy rej:>ose was about the only time he sat down all day. The standout linebatker/running back had two sacks and recovered a fumble defensively, and scored a touchdown La Salle's Isaac Green (24) breaks on a 3-yard run.

'Turf toe," Harris said, explain"Our defense is very fast," La ing the ice pack. "I'm fine. The Salle coach Tom Grippa said. "Our main thing is, our defense wants to defense can swarm. We're not sukeep throwing these shutouts." per big, but we get after you."

Harris and fellow senior lineThe offense also did its part, backer Ben Martin, both major col- with senior running back Isaac lege prospects, led a Lancers de- ¡ Green rushing 14 times for 72 fense that held Lakota East to 129 yards and three touchdowns. Hartotal yards. Both players had nu- ris rushed eight times for 53 yards merous tackles and La Salle's start- and aTD, and sophomore Jelani Aling defense did not allow a point, as ford carried 15 times for 66 yards.

Lakota East tallied a safety early La Salle played without starting (bad punt snap) and a TD late quarterback Brendan Jones, who against La Salle substitutes. watched from the sidelines wear-

veryone's buzzing about The dler, Ariz.). The games: Herb.

Sept. 15 at UC: 6:30p.m. -FindOK, maybe not everyone. lay vs. Texas High (fexarkana, But there was no hotter topic Texas); 8:30p.m. -Colerain vs. in prep sports this summer than Cardinal O'Hara (Philadelphia); the McDonald's Kirk Herbstreit Sept. 16 at UC: 11:30 a.m. Ohio vs. USA Challenge:.. aka The Moeller vs. Byrnes, S.C.; 2 p.m. Herb, as the kids are calling it.

St. Xavier vs. Lakeland; 6 p.m. The Sept.15-16 football event at Centerville vs. Don Bosco Prep Cincinnati (Nippert Stadium) and (Ramsey, NJ.); 8:30p.m. -Elder Massillon (Paul Brown Tiger Sta- vs. De La Salle; dium) will pit nine of Ohio's top Saturday Sept. 16 at Massillon: teams against nine teams from 2 p.m. -Hilliard Davidson vs. St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia); across America, including six of 5 p.m. -Lakewood St. Edthe top 14 teams in the USA ward vs. Springdale, Ark.; Today Super 25 preseason poll.

8 p.m. - Massillon vs. HamReigning USA Today poll ilt~n High (Chandler, Ariz.). champion Lakeland, Fla. There will be no live 1V. ranked No. 3 this seasonRadio coverage will be on will face No.13 St. Xavier in the featured game on ~ select stations in markets om that cover the teams. For Sept. 16 at UC's Nippert Stadium. Local powers ColeGroeschen now, tournament organizers say nothing has been rain, Moeller and Elder also set up with a Cincinnati raare in the event.

'The Herbstreit is the single dio station. biggest thing in high school footTicket information: ball history in America," Colerain www.OhiovsUSAcom.

PBS GAMES: The third annual Icoach Kerry Coombs said. "I've already said that a few times, and I Wu-eless FOX19 Prep Classic foothaven't had anybody dispute it." ball event is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Paul Brown Stadium. The schedNo, indeed.

"Never have so many incredible ule: 10 am. - Withrow-Taft; 1 p.m.' programs and players throughout -Highlands-Louisville St. Xavier; ¡ the country been brought togeth- 4 p.m. - Moeller-Massillon; er in a single event like this," said 7:30p.m. - St. Xavier-Lakewood Tom Lemming, a national recruit- St. Edward. Ticket info: ing analyst who has worked for www.prepclassic.com.

COOMBS CLAN: Cortney ESPN and CS1V.com. 'This is by far the best high school event ever Coombs; daughter of Colerain staged." football coach Kerry Coombs, has.

The event was the brainchild of committed to Ball State for womKirk Herbstreit, the ESPN college en's soccer. Cortney will join football analyst and former Ohio brother Brayden Coombs (Miami State quarterback. It started last University football) as a Midyear with two games in Columbus, American Conference athlete. including Colerain beating Tyler MAYS MOVE: PJ. Mays has Lee (fexas) 27-12. been recommended to become In Cincinnati, Internet chatters athletic director at Western Hills, with confirmation expected Mon- , have posted all summer with threads such as these: day: Mays will replace Ken Laake "How will Cincinnati do in The Jr., who recently resigned to beHerb? Please vote!" come AD at Miami Valley School USA Today-ranked teams inin Dayton. Mays will relinquish clude No.2 Byrnes, S.C.; No.3 his job as boys' varsity basketball Lakeland, Fla.; No.6 De La Salle coach, with Western Hills seeking (Concord, Calif.); No.8 Lakewood a replacement.

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ing a sling on his right (throwing) quirer Division I coaches' poll. arm. Jones, a junior, suffered a "Nobody gives us any respect, sprained shoulder and partially but we've got a chance," Grippa tom labrum in a scrimmage last said. week. The Lancers hope to have Jones back within two weeks.

7 -34 !4 Brian Jacob, a senior who saw LaSalle lakota East 2 -9 some time at QB last year, started LaS-Green 2 run (Walter kick) East-Salety (bad punt snap) and played well Saturday. Jacob LaS-Green I run (Walter kick) went HHor-18 passing for 132 LaS-Pal1!er 2 run (Walter kick) La5-Han1s 3 run (Walter kick) yards, with no TDs or intercel>" LaS-Green 7 run (ktck latled) East-Dunlop 23 pass hom Cstl!n. (Co"ey ktck) tions.

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It was the first pigskin Friday night of the 2006 season for Cincinnati-area teams.

Thomas, rated one of Ohio's top dozen senior prospects by most scouts, told The Enquirer this week that he guaranteed victory over the Crusaders.

Lakota West is ranked No.6 in the Enquirer Division I preseason area coaches' poll, while Moeller is No.4.

Meanwhile, No. 2 Colerain had no trouble with Mason, defeating the No. 8 Comets 41-14 in the second game at Yager.

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OXFORD - Earlier this week, lakota Wesfs Solomon Thomas guaranteed the Frrebirds would beat Moeller in Friday's Skyline Chili Crosstown

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But, the senior defensive lineman couldn't have predicted the tuin of events that led to lakota Wesfs dramatic 13-12 victory over the Crusaders at Yager Stadium.

"I was the laughingstock in Cincinnati for 24 hours," said Thomas. "I'm excited for the win. I guaranteed the victory. This is beautiful." lakota West led 13-6 with three minutes remaining in the game. l,;j..___+----

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Harrison knocks off No. 1 Kings Junior tailback Cody Adams rushed for 164 yards and one touchdown on 35 carries as Harrison defeated Kings 20-14. Kings, ranked No. 1 in The Enquirer Divisions II-VI preseason coaches' poll, had two early tumovers, a fumble on the opening drive and an interception by junior linebacker Kenny Phillips in the end zone.

Other Friday highlights: • Freshman Spencer Ware and the Princeton defense dominated in the Vikings' 34-0 win over Westem Hills.

• Sycamore ganged up on The Enquirer/Sarah Conard offense to give coach Scott Colerain's Je'Sean Godfrey collides with Mason's Bradley Datillo a winning debut, 31-6 Millikan and Jeremy Berlin in the second quarter of over Withrow. the Cardinals' 41-14 victory at Yager Stadium.

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Moeller got within one point on a 1-yard touchdown run by junior Tun Uecker with 36 seconds left.

But the point-after attempt sailed wide left, giving the Firebirds, ranked No.6 in the Enquirer Division I preseason coaches' poll, their first victory over Moe!· ler, fourth in the preseason poll.

'Thomas really put our feet to the fire with that guarantee," said Frrebirds coach Larry Cox. "It's our first win over a GCL school.

That goes a long way to establishing a tradition."

Lakota 'Vest had last its three previous meetings with Moeller by a combined score of 83-14 including a Crusaders victory in the first round of the 2004 Division I playoffs.

"I've always wanted to beat Moeller," said Frrebirds senior quarterback Dustin Huff.

Huff, who was 8-for-15 for 150 yards and a touchdown, led the Frrebirds on an impressive 77yard, nine-play opening drive culminating with a 32-yard touchdown pass to junior Bakari Bussey giving Lakota West a 7-0 lead.

Nathan Toney, a senior All-City offensive lineman, injured himself on the scoring play. Toney spent t.\e remainder of Friday's game on tl1e4~is:leline Qn crutches with his knee heavily bandaged.

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"He's a great lineman. Our m:tning game really suffered. But. G1nior) Gabe (Patten) stepped in for ~atltan and did a great job."

Moeller responded by drivi.J:g to the Lakota Vi'est 2-yard line, but the Frrebirds forced the Crusajers to settle for a 19-yard field go li by sophomore Rya.., Sunderman to make the score 7-3.

A 50-yard completion from Crasaders junior q:tarterback Ross Cltorik to senior Brian Albrinck set up another field goal by Sunderman, this tin1e from 35 yards to make the score 7-6.

Oltorik was 9-for-17 for 124 yards. "Cecker had 21 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown for Moeller.

Junior Marc Brogden led Lakota West with 61 yards rushing.

Twice .Moeller's offense drove deep into Lakota 'Vest territory but had to settle for field goals.

"This \\in gets credited to our defense,~ said Thomas, who had eight tackles but no sacks. "I didn't play up to my standards. I'm known as a sacks leader, but I didn't have any sacks. I have to work harder. That starts this week in practice."

Senior Devon Favors, who had 45 yards rushing, scored on a 19yard touchdovm run to give Lakota West a 13-6 lead with seven minutes left in the game. The point-after attempt was blocked, setting up Moeller's last-gasp 79-yard drive.

The Crusaders committed seven penalties for 116 yards.

"Inyour:firstgame,alotoftimes you don't play your best," said Moeller coach Bob Crable. "Lakota West has a great team. Our kids really fought back but we have a lot ofthings to improve on. We need to regroup and get better."

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La Salle defensive end Martin and Colerain safety Clifford are the state's Nos. 1-2 ranked seniors-tobe by Duane Long of Ohio High magazine.

Max Emfinger, a Louisianabased national recruiting analyst, has Clifford No.1 and Martin No. 2 in his Ohio ratings.

Scout. com lists Martin as the only Cincinnati player in its national Top 100 for this fall.

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school board will vote June 15 on whether to leave the Greater Miami Conference for the Fort Ancient Valley Conference. The tea leaves say Milford will vote for the FAVC move. In turn, Mason would move from the FAVC to the GMC. This would all take effect with the 2007-08 school year.

ANOTHER RECORD: little Miami's Melissa Beerse cleared 12 feet, 2 inches in the pole vault at last week's district meet, which broke her own area girls' record of 12•1 set earlier this season.

ALL-sTARS: The 31st annual Southwest Ohio Football Coaches' Association East-West senior allstar football game will be June 8 at Kings High School (7:30p.m.).

We will publish rosters and more information that week.

The West roster inrludes DE Alex Albright, DB Bnid Brook-

bank and LB Joe Ries from Division I state champion St. Xavier.

The East team includes Moeller RB Martez Williams, Indian Hill QB Mike Scherpenberg and Lakota East WR Casey Kjos.

WESlERN HILLS: Football coach Calvin Johnson again is running the NFL'sJunior Player DeveloP" ment Camp at West High; for players age 12-15. The camp continues Monday through Friday (68:30p.m.). Call253-9295.

WINTON WOODS: Warriors junior football player Marcus Cook won his division (231 pounds) in th~ National Power Clean Championships. Cook, who plays offensive line and linebacker for Win-' ton Woods, broke the national mark for his division with a lift of 325pounds.

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Lakota West's Solomon Thomas (left), here with teammates Dustin Huff (center) and Alex Kaufman, is confident the Firebirds can get their first victory over Moeller tonight. ·

"I've been out here lifting weights with my teammates since November, ·andl've seen how hard we've worked."

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Moellerholds a 3~0 lead over lako.Soloinmi Thomas said it with a ta Westin theira!Hime football series. 'playful smile, knowing his words will Aglance at each program: be posted today on the Moeller foot~ · . ·. ·· · ball team's btilletin board.

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"Oh yes, I can guarantee a victory," · Rrst varsity season: 1963 sai~ Thomas, !-ak-ota ~est's s~d~ut . Playoff a~peara~JG~s: 24(ihpluding S~Or defensiVe end. 'I d?nt Illllld seVen statetitles)'i ,.·, . .·. ·.·· .· saymg tha~ because that's JUSt how I .· · · · ' .· · ' feel." · Last playoff appearance: 2005 Lak~ta West's Solomon Thomas · The discussion involved how Lako- 2005 re~~rd; 6-5 : taWes~rankedNo. 6in1heEnqUirer Division I preseason coaches' poll, is its accol~es. Ye~ Lakota West was the underdog to No. 4 Moeller in a· encouraged by playing Elder close in Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown a scriilllllage last week. Elder won · gametoday(6p.m.) atMiamiUniver14-7. sity's Yager Stadium...~· · 'The GCLis good, but tthirikthe Moeller is the established gian~ GMC has some very good teams, .. with 24 Jl9Stseli~0!1~£~ances.and too," said Huff. . seven state championshij)s·in Its 43-' · ~·- Hiiffshlane'aoesnot'buyctlieperyear football history. The Crusaders ception that the Moeller game .will · havemadethelastfourplayoffs(2002' .1999: Moeller35, lakota WestO · . turnWest'sseasorionewayortheothOS)iaJwta West has made one playoff appearance since the school .was . formed in 1997:The one playoff show" ing was a 38-7 first-round loss to Moe!.lei", and the.Firebirds are ().3 all-time againstthe Crusaders. · Bu~ Lakota West is on the rise the past two seasons, going 15-6 in that span. · The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Thomas, rated one of Ohio's top dozen senior prospectS by most scouts, is leaning tOward Ohio State for his college choice.

"I've been out here lifting weights withmy teammates since Noveni.ber, and I've seen how hard we've worked," Thomas said, smiling all the while during a recent pre-practice interview. ''I just got done watching film of Colerain and Moeller {scriilllllage), and I see no reason why we shouldn't

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Colerain and Lakota West are Thomas is willing to be the first brethren in the Greater Miami Cori- shoe, as it were. He knows Moeller ferencE). Moeller plays'in the Greater · will be pleased to see his guarantee. .

Catholic League South, generally con'Tm sure they will," ThOlllaS said, sidered Ohio's top league. Three of grinning again. 'We just have to keep the last four Division I· state champs our cOlllposure. If they get a big play, are GCLSouth teams (Elder 2002 and just stay disciPlined. You have to be: win. 1' '03, St Xavier '05). Colerain won it all lieve you're going to win, or you Moeller coach Bob Crable, when in 2004. won't" told of Thomas' guarantee, chuckled Dustin H~ Lakota West's senior· -'-c---~------softly. quarterback, said tl1e GCL deserves 2004: Moeller 38, Lakota West 7*

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3 0· ·0 18 :Favors, D. . West 35 125 3.6 Ware, S.-. ·3 .o· ·'o''18 ilaY, 1.

Hamilton S. 118 19 7 Wtlliams, P. 3 0 0 18 · Hamson, R ,Wtn. Woods · 26 117 4.5 Storey, E. 3 0 0 18 : Ghit'llbod, J. No1wOOd 16 115 7.2 Talbott,(), 3· o·!8 -Jenkins, F. Walnut Hills 23 115 5.0 Slater, K. 3 ·o o 18 Latessa, M. ·sycamore 16 115 7.2 Hoyle; T. 3 0 0 IB, : ~esting,.K. i'Anderson 17 112 a6 Hodge, B. unnston, R. ,!Badin 20 · 110 5.5 Doss, R. 2 0 17 2 3-0,15 wa·rye, C. i Kings 25 110 4A. Urinston, R. .Krusllng,J. ! Mason · 16 107 ·. 6.7 Suilde n, R ;' Turner, C. ·Edgewood 19 107 5.6 ar, M. Badin 2 I 0 13 Watson, M. Purcell 30 106 3.5 Leuthold, I. COle'min 2 0 0 12 Jarrett, S. i !-lamllton.

25 104 4.2 Clifford, E. Cole'rain 2 0 ·0 l2 Thomas, C. ; Northwest 28 104 3.7 Sims, Q. 2 0 0 12 tildge; B, ;, Ross 9 103 11.4 Conley, D. Ha~1llton 2 0 0 12 Harnllton Pende~, 8. : Noii'<Jod ' 10 103 10,3 · )a~ S. Hamilton 2 0 0 12 Woods, L Woodward 11 103 9.4 Phillips, J. 2 0 0 12 LakOta West .

WUiiams, T. :· Talawanda '10 101 10.1 Brogden, M. 2 o·_.o 12 Ml~dletown: Beny, T. Witl1row 9 100 11.1 JohnSon, S. Middletown 2 a o 12 Whltllngton, T. East Clinton 2B 100 · 3:6 Jones, S. Rosenberger, J. o·aK Hills 2 0 0 12 NIChOlas, A. Oak Hllls 2 0 0 12 Player Team Att. Cmp. Yds. Hickey, C. Oak Hills 2 0 0 12 Ernest, B. Kllgs 62 30 431 Rice, St McNicholas-: 2 0 0 12 Martln,R Turpin 41 23 367 Cla!lt,M. McNichOlas 2 0 0 12 Cordell, B. 34 341 Gillon, c.

Indian Hilt 4B 0 0 12 Pufuen Malian '2 Reardon, C. N. Richmond 34 21 309 Rudolph, K. Bd.er 2' 0 0 12 Johes, s.

Midd!etoi'Jn 39 19 304 Uecker, T. M~·ener 2 0 0 12 Oltorik, R. Moeller 36 23 .. 301 Howard, TJ. Loveland 2 0 0 12 Aanmwn- ' "31" '13"'-~ Simpson, H. 1'fii!1ps, l.

Wli'ltori WoOdS 20.012 Berta, N 24 275 field, J Madeira 25 Afi)eua 2· 0 0 12 Giesting, K. Anderson43 24 272 . Logan, M. 2 o ·a· 12 Kl,~gs MCN~k , 37 Zerhusen, J. 17 266 Eniest, B. Kings 2 0 0 12 1-klff,D, .: Lakota wist 2s . 16 256 Biiuer1 N. 2 o a 12 ·Kiilgs 14 249 Cruse; A: Parl<s, 8.

Talawan<la 24 2 0 0 12 rtifpin 23 248 · Triggs;!.

Hunterman, B: Oak Hills 3,6 2 0 0 12 TUrpin " Wtn, Woods 16 Ha!flson, R. 6 '242 Martin, R. 2. 0 0 12 Turpin Ventre, 0, · 18 234' Meecls, D. Elder 31 2 0 0 12 .TJrpin Wiggins, M. '!aft .48 15 206 Rollins, Q. 2 0 0 12 w.nmingto~ Badin· 46 Riegert, R 21 2aO 8der,J. 2 0 0 12 £dg<;wood '!7 199 Love, o, McNair, TJ. Wilmingtoh . 34 2 ·o o 12 Northwes~ Whittington, T. E. Clinton 28 12 197 Pleasant, 0.

NOrthwest 2 0 0 12 Jacob, 8.

La Salle 38 20 192 Chitwood, J. · NOrwOod · 2 '0 0 12 1 Teny, V. Amelia 17 8 191 Newman, R. Tfllawanda 2 0 0 12 Payne, K. Woodward 23 9 18B Pa!lt,'B. Tatawanda 2 0 0 12 Vonbargen, L Uttle. Miami · 24 12 181 Trotta,N. Reiger Bacon 1 2 1' 11 Da!ey,.K. Fenwlc~ 28 12 174 Spencer, N. Winton WOods 0 9 '0 9 Pnnceton · .. 20 7 162 Doss, R. War~ s: 0 2 2 B Thomas, c.

Northwf$t 20 9 161- Hubbard, c.

0 5 1 B Mon1s, R. St Xavier 26 14 159 Voltkamp, Ch, Anderson 0 5 1 8 .9 158 Groene, Cl. Reynolds, A. NorwoOd 30 ;rurpln 0 8 0 8 Reiser, N. Cincy Chffi.

5 5 153 Gulick; A..

Milford 1 1 0 7 ·cateraln 14 Reynolds, 11 150 Hancher,'A. Sycamore 0 4 I 7 Park, B. Talawanda 28 17 144 Rollyson, N, y.lllmington 0 4 I 7 Wirtz,), Wyoming· 22 9 140 Smitll,T.J. 0 ·4 I 7 :,Edgewao·a Weinle,J. Harrison 10 6 140 Thomas. B. Withrow 27 17 139 Fmnk,L. Faltfield 23 14 129 Ter.mtihlen, q.

Mlllonf 33 19 126 Team -Yds. Comll, c.

Batavia 22 11 118 Anderson .. , ..... ~............ :..:.. :.....,.;.......................... 972 Erkins, R ·walnUt Hills 24 10 109 G_oleraln.·.. :............. :... ,............................................ 952 Scales,J. Mt. Healthy 18 8 103. NOIWOOd .......... ·,'................................. ,:.................... 918 !Zurleta, c.· Mason 19 11 100 Kaiser, K. 1 Ross 14 6' 93 Burt, T. Withrow 12 5 90 Weinle,J. 8 83 Harrison 12 Martemont ......i,. ...................... ·.........................._ ...... 696 Allen,M. Sycamore 8 4 77 Middletoywn ..... :f;..................... :..............., ............... 695 Hammoor, R. 5 76 Amelia ............. ~ .....................................::.......:....... 676 Bacon 15 , HOWam, TJ'' LovelBnd 34 10 66 to Salo ..........' ......................................... ,............ .- 655 Edgewood · 20 6 64 Wilmington .....;..... :......, ............... ,;.,, .. ,........ ,...,...... 645 Bennett, J. : Glen· Este 18 B 61 Woodward .......·.........._.. :;...................................:...... 644 Keller, A. 5 59 Baht!, B. Mariemont 12 2 55 Cattani, C. Lai«Jte East 9 6 51 WIWs, B.l Princeton 14 Kings ....:........

636 Gdula, N, 2 50 Oak Hills... ,.....:,., .. ,,,.. ,:.. ,, .. ,,,.. ,,, ............. ,'""".... 636 Ross 4 Murph, o, i 2 50 'Indian Hill ......:.'.... ,,.;,,,,,,,.,,.,... ,..........,,.:............ .,,, 631 Hughr!s 5 Watson; M-: Pun::eU 8 2 40 Talawanda ...... ;~ ............ ;............ ,. .......................;•. .-. 630 Norton, T. .,i: Readirlg 15 8 39 Winton Wds ,,, .. :............ ,,, ... ,, ....... ,, ....................... , 630 Bishop, B. ·:· Miiford 9 3 38 Turpin .............. :·............_:......................................... 621 Maxwell, c.

Kllgs I I 37 Tenbrink, N.: NorwOod 1 I 37 Ca~n\ c lBkota East 11 36 . Lay,).

'3!

1 LJJ"~n<l 1 I , 29 Hall, B. Milford 3 Gaffiley,J, , ·: I Glen Este 1 2B Koester, c. · R. Bacon 8 1 23 Brown,l Withrow 5 ·2 22 Wilkins, M. HariliH.an 2 I . 20 Warye,·c. ·.

Kings 1 I 16

. ORING

t

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PASSING

-~::~"n.

; TOTAL OFFENSE

=r~~~~t:·::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::·::::::: ~~

~~~~~~:::::::::!::::::::::::;:::::::::::~:::::::::::~::::::::::::-:~::::: ~i

+····".... ;.:· · --.................................·...

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Matthews;~::

Fairfield

8

2

4 ·8 4

2

Fields, c. ·;: Koman, M.,1 Toeme;, z.: Hubbard, N: ,

VJ\Imiilgton Mason Badin Badin

3

I

Froese!,.-D.:

Indian Hill Reading

1 3 1 1

'I

Edwards, ·G, Marchetti,A.J. Moonnan, 8~ Player .

Conley, D. 1 crus~

A.

Carr, D.

Fenwick, Moeller

RECEIVING

Team Hamilton .Turpi_n

Amelia

Rec. 7 6

5

I

15

I

14 13 13 13 9, 8 5

1

0

Yds. 194 1'63 158

27.7 27,2 31.6

·2 I

Avg.

•.·,~IGH

·.··· '

q- iS"- OL:.

SCHOOL FOOTBALL STANDINGS

c '

Leagi,e Overall 1 WLWLPF 1 0 2 1

Team New Miami ·

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sa·

Bd:

·1<.!)£~JS:1.

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. Ciii.-CUUiit!Y.-bay_ Cln. Christian ·

1

0

0

1

1

1 2 >-x~-;2':

o ,L1

locilanf....-·~'";' '

2

0

Summit Councy Day ·- 0

48

5$

3

22

Team

!l!i;Pi.~.'

t<.ings < ·; Ame!!a Wilml~liton·; •

Southern Buckeye Conference American Division

. u'ttfe Miami

ViatriUTH(IiS·;-·

League Overall WLWLPF 203082

Team

7

Goshen

.1 ;.r 2

·~weswrn·Bf6wn·;.­

'

' rtl

New RichmOnd

EO~~g.o9 ..

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aeiliei~tat(

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r ~ ,.~

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CNE

Ross .

1 94'

111260

-:·;·/·;···

:'

W- L W 2 0 3

Blanchester

· ·-:ti:}'

Sa111~a ·

::astCiinton

0

.w(Ria·msburg·

~·--.

o~·

1,··

l 0

PF 99

3

18

:1 z:.

..1.. D

·.0

i'

Overall

League Team

~~-

b 3 12

.2'

Southwest Ohio Public L~e National DMsion League Overall Team

WLWLPFPA 1 2 36 119

1 0 .'1 • 0

Meadowdale

· s·~roQer:r.~.i~t~··l:

! . i '3'4:- )ll ·o "o · i .. . . · o: ·:o·::·_·:-3.'-. toa

·~ 38 · 45 ,--~-'" <::;:~o ·;-:a:o_~ 000312118 .0 t' 1 2 '$6 93

Taft Aliien' ·

Jefferson

l'lo®.warif

Am~rican Division League

Overall

WL.WLPF 1 0 3 0 116

'1

0 .'1 . 2

:29:'

012150

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.Ohio football statistics RUSHING Attempts

Playef, Team

R~yncilds, Norwood Dav)s/ Anderso'n

s8 51

N_ewberry, Wyomin'g · Patterson, Hughes Talbot,t, Glen Este Purcell, Fenwick

74,

,?Impson', Winton Woods Kooks, New Richmond Hams, La Selie ··Williams, Coierain .Wait!.: _Princeton

Ya.nls 575

517 493 448 419

42 69 70 49 45

· 360 352

411

49

340

6,1 5.9 · 7·3 7.8

6.9

49

326

6.7

28

323

11.5

23 37 45 23 18 24 26

8

.

RECEIVING Player, Team cruse, Turpin

Receptions

Newman, Talawanda

68

319

4.7

44

319

7.3 ~ Nance, Wilmington

Conley, Hamilton

Yanls/(Average

11

297':

12

231:;

27.0

19;3 27.4

8

219';

12

210.'

17.5

56

308

5.5

Ma>Weil, Kings

6

188'

23,5

Hayi~ Little Miami

52· 63

307 305

5.9 4.8

Ramsey; Middletown Oowd, N. Richmond

7 16

181:!

165

25.9 10.3

E!per,~Edgewood

52 41 66

299 286 280

5.8 · 7.0 4.2

Hopgood, Plinooton lah, Kings Cao, Amelia

5

11

50 27

278 278

5.6 10.3

164: 159 158,, 158

32.8 · 14.5 .3t s 19 8

157,

22:4

154:

19,3

Hanison

·N~n~, Wilmington 0\\:el~, Amelia

Wiltialns, Elder Ja~tt, Hamilton "JohnSon, Middletown . Harrison, Winton WoodS Ailen,.Sycamom AS~Iey, St X~vier Sl~lter; Glen Este S!mms,.tmeland FaVors, Lakota West Triggs, Turpin , Reinert, Rnneytnwn WafYe, Kings

t.dwe,'Northwest i::!ay, Roger Bacon · G.rt!S!J.! La Salle

Bercy .. Wit!1mw

G!estrng, Anderson Rol~riS, Wilmington Murray, NCH She~r.

Colerain

Thomas, Nortl1west .

Jenkins, Walnut Hills· Reyridlds, Colerain Blanks, Moeller . Marchetti, Fenwick· · :;- williams, lakota East .

Johnson, Milford .

Gillie~,

MBfurd

ChitWoOd, Norwood Watson, Purcell Marien So~en, Mount Healthy Dunlop, lakota East ,PauJ~y. CincyChristian

Gb·dfrey, Colerain ·

Reardon, N. Richmond

_ WoOds, Woodward

.·

GOldin, Sycamore HOdge, Ross · ~onbc:irgen, Utile Mia'ml . lfome\ North Cqllege Hi!!

Whittl\ngton, East c•nton

8 7

37

277

·7.5

Logan.~ngs

·s

274

7.2

Bolser; Indian Hill

14

153.,

10.9

54

273

5.1

laughlin, Cincy Chr.

5

15a'

30,6

43

6.:2 7.7

Goldbach, BataviB

13

33

268 254

Adams,'Middle~Qwn

7

152· · 150

1L7 21:4

Byrd, Sycamore

45

252

5.6

5

144

28,8

48 48

248 245

5.2 Cherry, Moeller 5;1 • Gunnarson, LoVeland

137; 137

13~ 7 15.2

64

242

3,8

Bauer, ~ngs ·

10 9 13

133

10.2

32

242

1:s

Robinson, Hughes

5

131

26:2·

50

238

4.8 ·

Sherman, Withrow

10

· 131.

35

:m

237

Woods, NCH 25 S~mi~.' ~ocdward": -~·~: .. · .·"·-~·' -· - c;· 10

,_.....-'-~!:!!son;· Mo~nt·Healtt1y - · -- Accolinti,:Rass ·..·' ---..-:: Ueq~~r. Moeller Pride, Colerain T~mer. Edgewood B1cr. McNicholas Held_, "'Amelia Glllorr, Purcell Marian Arins\rong, NCH . cgrfway, Mattilmont Clark, .McNicholas latfis·sa, Sycamore li~Pton, New Miami .Rosenberger, Oak Hills C{o!.Welt, Mariemont Bennett, Edgew.ood · Nichols, Oak Hills St~rey, AnderSon · Urrnston, Badin Brogaen, Lalrota West Mliler, Mariemont Hicks,'Taft · Oltorik,Moeaer Oowd, New Richmond Alexander, Western HiUs Pendert;" Norwood Conill; Batavia Greene, Middletown .Riegert, Badin ROineo, St Xa~er Albright, Princeton Slfhs, Colerain le.ar, FlnneytOwn Whelldon, Uttle Miami V<lm1eylen, Indian Hill - _Hodg&!, BrianRoss Burt,MarlemOnt Unds~y, Mason L<!y,·Hamilton Pleasant, Northwest Knisllrig, Mason

5

Duckworth, Princeton Albrinck, Moeller

38

30

··--..:.. ··Avert,..Ba.ta.,i.a

1

Cattani, lakota East Hammoor, Roger Bacon Howard, Loveland Average Spikes, Westem Hl!!s a.5 Zerhusen, McNicho!8s . iO;t Erklns, Walnut H!lls 6;7 · Bennett, Edgewood 10:7 Laughlin; Cincy Christian

230

s:a

Gawne, Indian Hill

B

7,9

Hicks, lako111 West

8

9.2

Dawson, FinneytoWri

228·.,.---22.s--Brodley, W-Wooo"""'-~ 226 ~.6 Ramstet\er, 8der 30~-'-··223-.-]"4-.-Correii,-Anderson 49

10 -.__7 5

5:7 15.4 6.8 4.9 4,6 ·5.4 5.5

16

'197

·12.3

Rudoiph, Elder

37

195

5.3

7

1D3·

147

27 23

188 188

·~.0 8.2

Coiller, Fairfield

Gerbus, Badin Johnson, Walnut Hills

.9·s

102

11.3

102

12.8

29 1;3

187 187

6.4 14.4

Sullivan, Talawanda

11

99

9.0

~:

i~~ 183

Rushing Passing 1160 277 915 45P 707 513 592 512 849

182

~:~

12.2 6.3

.

Dlthaus, Elder Bussey, lakota West Snyder, McNiclJOias Wrenhuffm,, Mt Healthy Wa~e, Kings · Birdsall, Wyoming

10 5 4 4

6 7

6

Team

Colerain

38

171

4_5

Mariemont

858

22

170

7.7

Kings

266 711 763

799 . 352

790

26.7

3B 33 '32

168 167 166

.;~

i~~ .

12

158

7,9.

, 4.4 · 5.1 . 5.2

~:6

13.2

Norwood

New Rictlmond La Salle ~~~n Woods

11

158

1'4.4

Moeller

154

. '4.3

Edgewood

~~

i~i

150

13.6

24

144

s.D

16

142

8.9

. 37 22 15 20 14 13

140 131 131 128 128 126

3.8 6.0 8.7

24

121

11

m

3~

738

Badin Indian Hill

36

,878 396 616 854

~:~ · ~~~West

. 6A 9.1 . 'f7 2

Glen Este

531.

POnceton

~~~~~~a

410 520 534 655 526 385

wl!mrngton . :,;ua Wii!Tow

~:.~;~·

514 588 433 615

~:~ E~er 5.0

Sycamore

~~

29~

2gp 56~

5$

4,1

Wyoming

629

181

118

3.9

Harrison

476

29

544

'331 371 225

22

118 111

. 4.1 · 5.0

Milford Northwest

111 110 110

·a.5 5.2 5.8

Reading McNicholas

457 370

~;~~~drd

527

40 18

108 108

2. 7 • 6.0

Batavia Uttle Miami

9 14 11 10

107 105 103

11.9 7.5 g,4 10_3

' g

103

11.4

29

101

3.5

.6 . 28

101 100

16.8 3.6

~~

l~~

103

~:i

557 418

501 497 509 372 506 330 341 250 279 333 270 315 191 243 210

st Xavier Hughes Mason

Purcell Ma~an .

Mount Healthy

~~e:; ~:~~an

;Taft

'lakota East East Clinl1>11

Comp.

46 34 52 45 26 35

59 71 78 49 41 56 75 56

35 39

34

54

34 30

50

47 54

17 28 17

36' 51 49

30 28

22 30 37 26 20 30 20 19

59 45 54 52

43 26 25

23 37 47

·j

24 8 17 25

32

18

Kaiser, Ross

31

17

Frank: Falr11eld

35 38 29

. 22 16 !

15

Yanls 746

583 560 518 512

445

w.

14 11

17

218 212 211

24 43

12

209.

12 15 16

207 206 204

41 16

9 '13 ·8 4 5

188 181 . 169 156 153

901 873 856 846 842 838 810 807 :-788 769 764

307.

751 -745

381 218 188 320 230

745 '738 731 . 708 678 645

211

169 273 93

599 '548

218

187

528

253 206 152

'503 '485

:485 474

204

471 466

·a

156 '275 197 204 246

133

34

167

440

414 254'

SCORING

Ware, Princeton 409 Williams, Elder 373 Purcell, Fenwick Green, La Salle 360 Oltorik, Moeller 353 ·Ashley, St Xavier 352 330 Ha!TISon, WoodS Conway, Mari~mont 327 Unnston, Badin 320 Phlihps, Hlimilton 304 299 Talbott. Glen Este Slater, Glen Este 295 294 cruse, Turpin Nance, Wilmington 292 Reynolds, Norwood 277 Patterson, Hughes 275.

Sunderman, Moeller 267 1.eutt1o1d, Badin 266 Milligan, ~ Xavier 260 Favors, lakota West 253 JoiTison, Middletown 250 Howard, t.ovelend 232 ·Hoyle, utt!e Miami 231 Elder, Edgewood 230 Williams, Taiawanda 225 Newberry, W~·oming 223

36 20 32

23

Taytor

421

13

36

Fairlield

442. Player, Team 437 \\ru!!ams, Colerain Davis, Anderson 426

20

48

Western HHis Walnut Hills

. 908 905

250 375 488 342 258 409 223

120

'13 21 19

:913

374

29

417

979 974 '963 :935 .. 928

358 1Q9 404 518 393

30

Terr.~,:Amelia

FtiJ~h. New Miami Reiser, Cincy Christian ·

..983

Middletown

17

Murph, Hughes

10.5

Anderoon Rnneytown

5.8

41

Whi.ttihgton, E. Clinton Payne, Woodward Wirtz. Wyoming

442

7.3 10.4

175

38 41

Wiggin~ Taft

4~~

549

182 176

-Huff,lakolB West .

Vonbargen,·uttie Miami Thomas, Northwest Allen, Syc.amore . .

Scales, MountHeal~y --Baird, Mariemont 'Mbnis, SUtavier ;' Welnle, Han1son Reyn~.lds, Norwood

550 422

Yards 1437 1365 1220 11D4 1099 . 1070 1065 ·1063 1057 1057 1033 1022 991 991

25 17

174

H.3

TEAM OFFENSE

. 3D 22

11.6 22.2 27,3 27.3 17.8 14.9

104

7.0

89

Dalev~ Fenwick

116 11 i 109 109; 10'1 104_· ·

182

Attempts

!zilnfta, Mason ·

117,

26

'EIJlest, Kings Martin, Turpin t5rfiell, Indian Hill ..Ea)'k,.Ta!awanda Jones; Middletown Sathll]ons, Rnneytowri Oltorik, Moeller .Riegert, Badin Jltomas, Wftt1row Gl_estjng, Anderson Ventre', Elder Phillips, Hamilton McNair, Vll!mlngton Ware·; Princeton Reardon, N. Richmond . Hunteiman, Oak Hiils Termuhlen, Milford NOron, Reading ,Armstrong, NCH JaCob, La Salle Johrison, Aiken Reynolds, Colerain Berta, Madeira .

Hamson, Winton Woods ZertlUsen, McNicholas

.-17.123~4

120.·.

~i17

Madeira

1

12 3

216 212 207 202 200 '197

PASSING

· Cori'll, Batavia

1 23

-__;:-4---- 121- >'3<8--"-' 9 12V .13.4

New Miami

Plaier, Team

15.5 15. 5

14 31 42 44 37 36

15 . 29

Murray, NCH

1

13.1 .

12~ 12_ ~

38

Doss, HanisOn

l

TD

9 9 7 7

.6

6 '6

6 6 6

4

FG 0

0 0 0 0 0

0 0

a

0 D

5 5

0

5

0

5 5

0 0

5 5 .D 4 D

0

0 0

5 0 ,

_,5

Total 54 54 42 42· 36 ..

36 36 36 36 36

31 3D. 30 30 30 30 30 30 27 25 25

.4

0

24

4

0

24

4

0

24

0 0

24

0

24 24

0

24

0

24

.-·

Football standings Cincinnati Hills league League w L 3 iJ

Team Indian Hill .Readilg Mariemont Deer ParK

w 5

L 0

PF 152

PA 31

'i) .. Y· o! ....86 .:•. 39 1 3 2 118 68:

Wyo_rfilrig

1' 115 ·. 51 1 108, 50 2! 1!3' 61 2 83 61 0 ... Pi. ,21':.231

1 .'.3 1 3 !if.

3 2 2

fJnneytqw_n ~-,_

Madeira

·fay/Or

Greater.Miami Cqnference League .Overall.

Overall

)3

!

w

Team

L PF 0 190'

PA

14 1)'!)44 ''47 0 168 63 zi.C1t 71 2 14 84

4 .o ii' 2 0 2 .o.<TIL2. :2[:)16 '86 .1

1' 1

»amiiJon:_·_

Princeton

I •i. 2

0

2' 123 139 ···o ·::·J:~,w--1. :s.m ''1'49 0 1.: I 3 51 149 0 ·t;_fo_· '3<''15 m:

-MI~~i~tOVifi':-~---;·

Milford

Fai11iiM.

0

'4 ·o !lA ·O

'· I

sycam,~re

llliota.East Oak Hills

Fort Ancient Valley Copference

L 'W

'1

COlerain

lakcitaWiSt'

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Miami Valley Conference

League 11 OVerall Team W L' IV L PF PA 2 0 ·3 '1 107 68 WLWL·PFPA. Ne-..v Miami North college Hiif 2 . Oil,) :;1 ': 1211 AD 0 0 4 b 1!8 62 I 1 · 2 2 69 98 ·o Fo 3 :~· 139· 36 lockland 1 1'1'2 {.3". 52· 92 o "o 3-1 111 83 CI~Counti)'Day_; 1 I: I · 3 120 98 •or~ 3 : ii :121 89' CHCA 0 0 2 2 7 7 3 5 cln.c~ffitiiiii' ::;·o :'217'1: Fa.· .48 .Iii' . ll ,... !" ':3 · "at summit Co uri try Oay o 2' ' o 5 42 19D Carrlinat Division

Buckeye Division : League OVerall

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Natlonai Division League Overall w• L• w L PF PA 2·: 0 2 2 70 90 . ")']; jf.'2. .2 76 ...53 1 ;; 1 I.' .3 44 157 "0.1! 0 'b .A ,36. 158 0 I 1 3 66 119 :,_:.-. . ':~_ :-.oil"'::J/_::;p A:.: ,24' ''!54

American DMsiOn League

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Hopgood, Princeton Ayg.. !·licks, LBRota west 711 Rudolph, Elder 6.9. Logan, Kings 8.8' Olthaus, Elder· 8.;J Sherman, Withrow 9.8 Goldbach, Batavia · 6.3· Wl'lod·s, Woodward 6.7 Ramstetter, Elder

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195 21.7 194 !7.6 Att Yds. 192 13.7 Knlgga, E. Central !04 790 187 10 18.7 Reynolds, Norwood 660 0.5 .16 182 11.4 • Qa1is1 Anderson 637 72 i• lSD 13.8 13 Alien, Sycai!Jore 75 1122 17 lSD 10.6 Patterson, Hllflhes 61 598 9 176 19.6 93 .

Talbott. Glen Este 586 15 176 11.7 ~ewbel'l}', Wyoming 74 493 '13 173 13.3 ·:j 7.8 • Lrih, Kings J<oo!s, New Richmond 63 .490 7' )3 166 23.7 Simpson, Winton WOods 464 6.4 . Robinson, HUghes 14 166 11.9 Hampton, New Miaml 57 459 8.1 Wheeler, Wrthrow ,7 23.6 165 Adams, Harrison B5 5.3 Car; Affielia 454 'c12 Gunnarson, Loveland 164 13.7 Beckman, Reading 92 443 4.8 .12 163 13.5 Hanls, lJJSalle 60 441 7.4 Ta}·lor, Faitf1e\d Ballhaus, Williamsburg;: -.14 155 II.!

Slater, Glen Este 63 439 7 7 ISO 21.4 i Favor.;, Lakota West 69 435 6.3 Adams, Middletown '13 . 150 11.5 ! Wiltlams, Colerain ,66 424 .6.4 Johnson, Walnut Hills :: 12 149 12.4 ; Elder, EdlleW<>O<I 414 67 6.2 Stewart, W_llmington ,, 5 147 29.4 Purcell, Fenwick 70 411 5.9 Cor1way, Mariemont !46 _Bradley, Winton WoodS' 5 29.2 · Hoyle, Utile Miami' 411 5.6 n . 76 146 13.3 11 :. Vondeylen, Indian Hill 5.3 Richmond, Oak Hills 405 16 145 9.1 Ashley, St XaWor 74 393 5.3 Kerelakes, lnd1an Hi!!

Collier, Fairfield 142 15.8 9 Ware, Prioceton 44 386 8.8 142 16 8.9 ' Woods, N. Collegi'HIII 8.7 Bauer, Kings 383 44 140 6 23.3 Williams, Bder 84 370 ..

4.4 Dugan; Hamson .9 139 15.4 Nance, Wilmington 79 391 4.6 Birdsall, W~ming 7 136 19.4 Christman, E.Central 65 5.4 Reddish, Deer Park 357 11 136 12.4 JOhnson, MiddletOwn 36 355 9.9 Ol~aie, Andei'S(In 135 22.5 6 Harrison, Wintnn Woods 344 57 6 Doss, Harrison Correil, Anderson 135 16.9 8 Golden, Syeamorn 40 340 8.5 132 5 26.4 Wmye, KJngs j· 89 332 3.8 Akers, New Miami Gerbus, Badin 11 128 11.6 UriOsev, Mason ·.'

40 329 8.2 . 31.8 4 127 Williams, Tala\Van_da 6.2 Tabar, Colerain 53 327 8 124 15.5 ' Jarrett, Hamilton 58 320 '5.5 Gawne; Indian-Hill- :i 10' 123 12.3 C!ay,_RogerBacon 4.5 Dawson, Finneytowril 71 317 _;-BfQ.@I,;ll<o_ta West .. .. . .37' 314 . 8.5 Wehlly, Mason· · !) ; 11 . . 123 · . 11.2 Ue_gk~r, MqellcP ---:!~-54·-'.::...:. ".~p~,_:::_...::..:s 6~-J..c:!§!~rd~Ta,l,aw_a~.da: :'_-.--~ .. -~-~:_~_.-.: -5 ,·'""_~.--:120.- .. _- ----.24~- .

Smith, Woodwarii-- ~---,' -32"'~29~9"3""1\e\Threr, iliiaT.;-l-"0c---r-.:;;~f2o~r:----rr,r· l Triggs, 7urpln " 56 294 5.3 Wa~e, Kings !! · 11 120 10.9 4 119 29.8 Dweny, Ame~a .

41 256 7 Bauer, McNii::holas 4 118 29.5 Nelson, Mount Healttly 58 284 4.9 BurKe, Madeira 118 6, 19.7 Green, LaSalle 6.9' Allen, Norwood . 41 283 -117 23.4 5 Latessa, svcam'ore 38 279 -7.3. .Srrjder, Bley, £.Central 9 117 13.0 Urmston, Badin 44 275 6.3•· 116 6 19.3 Lowe, Nort:lwtest 44 263 6 Bussey, lakota 5 115 23 ;!

Turner, EdgewOod .5.9 . Mu~ay,NCH "3 254 7 lfi3 39 . !14 Simms, loveland 251 6.4. Brogden, Lakota w.eM. 114 Conway, Macieinon,t 23 1~.3 250 109 Parks, NCH 4 109 27.3 Bennett. Edge_wood 43 248 5.8- Warrenllffmn, Mt Hl.thy ,_ 8' 109' Thomas, lndlan Hi_\,1 13:6 AITflstrong, Nel-l 46 247 5.4 5 108 21.6 Wheeldon, Utt:e Miami 55 241 4.4 Dunlop, Lakota Ea?t 108 10 10.8 Relrlert, RrlriOytown 48 245 5.1 _Curtin, Moeller 6 107 11.8 Miller. Mariemont 42 244 5.8 Johnson , MirtdletOwn Thomas, McNichq~as· 107 13 8.2 Pleasant. NortllWest 59 241 4.1 105 7 15 Pride, cOlerain 240 20 12 Rice, McNJcllolas ·: · Scheklt, Harrlsorl 104 9 11.6 A'Jery, Batavia 22 231 10.8 104 12 8.7 Rosenberger,:Oak Hills 45 233 5.2 7 103 14.7 Clalk(McNich'afas 47 4.9 231 102 17 Riegert, Bad Iii 11 49 228 4.7 14.6.

7 102 ACc~?"rin~, Ross 30 223 7.4 102 10 10.2 O!rotik, Moeller 41 223 5.4 !DO 6 16.7 Ccuri!f; Batavia 41 4.7 220 Dowd, NeW ~ichmond 34 219 6.4 TACKLES French, Edgewood 29 215 7.4 'Player Sack Tackles Force Fum. Storey, AndeiSOn 19 213 11.2 Fum. Rei:overy 21.

Borden, Mount Healthy 206 9,8 · Flynn, Sam ·.!:' 2 62 1 I Gillon. PurcSU Marian '205 44 4.7 McGlasSon, Pad! 3 110 0 0 Rice, McNicholas '4.2. Young, Justin .

49 205 0 57 4 3 Sims, Colerain 16 204 12.8 MCFarland, Ke\tin · 1 I 56 0 . 20 '204 Hodge, RosS 10.2 .Gitbert,~Cory _N 2 53' 0 2" He!d, Amelia 1.

'44 4.6 Wheel~r; )effreY 202 52 a 2 Upscomb,-Oe!i!'k !6 49 l 3 PASSING 0 46 2 1 . Player, Team Cmpl.

Yds Pa_ulay, Torian i!

Alt. 45· '4 3.

3 Martin, Turpin 93 51 929 Kelly, Ryan· _:'i· Rucli., Danny !i 0 45 .o 0 E.mest, Kings 887 115 64.

0 44 0 2 107 . Cordell. ln<llan Hill 72 822 Meistierger, S~'n 1 43 0 0 · Janes, Middletown 69 35 633 Seari:}', Keith:: 5 42 0 1 0\torik, Moeller 76 411 613 Woods, AntoniO Q 39 2 2 Thomas, Vllthr?VJ 87 50 590 Schmidt, Mic~6e!

Hefmer, Jat«; , 1 38 0 0 58) Riegert, Badin 51 92 0 38 0 .1 Park, Talawanda 93 50 569 Massey, Robert ' I 1 38 0 VenUe, Elder 74 46 564 Smith, Jeremy' • 2 37 0 0 Allen, S}·~amore 47 27 562 Domasctlko, Rob .

36 i<idd, lucien l 0 D Ware, Princetort 64 35 537 1 35 0 0 Hun, lllkota West 50 31 519 BrUeggemann, Joe 1 35 0 0 Jacob, Li:iSalle 68 40 519 carter, Lan)' Pruitt, Angel0 5 35 0 0 G!esting,:Anderson 73 44 505' 0 .

6 35 0 Beard, Deer Park 54 25 502 Ramirez, Antonio 1 0· 34 2 1 Huntermim, Oak HUis 67 39 500 Furnish, Ky!e 0 33 0 0 Pllilllps, ,HamUton 75 29 481 Brummett, A!eK Forrester, Trevor ,0 33 1 4 Termuhlen, Milford.

80 47 412 0 33 0 1 Meiilers, E.Centml 43 33 455 Howard, Jake 0 .

Q 33 0 Zerhusen, McNicholas 64 29 451 Reed, Mike,-,.Hendricks, Kramer Q 32 0 0 41 Sammon, F'lf'lneytown 35 445 Q 0 32 0 Cotrll!, Batavia 68 42 429 Kaiser, Nicki 32 0 0 I Reardon~ New Rlchmncl 111 37 427 Morgan, Aaron 0 32 0 1 Wein!e, ,Hamson 53 29 426 S.Veet, Oanfei !• 32 1 0 Frank, Fairfield 62 35 426 Walker, Cory 31 .1 0 0 McNair1 Wilmington 65 32 412 Hayden, Pat 2 31 I 1 Watson, Williamsburg 86 33 412 lac~vood,:Ross 0 31 0 0 Kaiser,: Ross 54 24 410·. Ml!ler, Rob~ 2 3D 0 0 B~;rta, Madeira 42 31 '405 Moore, Satp 2 29 1 0 Moms, St Xayier 60 31 405 Daniels, Chase I 29 2 I Payne, Woodward 46 20 399 ~uc~. Dev!i'l 0 0 29 0 Armstrong, NCH 71 26 395' York, Kyle Arnold, Ben 0 28 0 0.

Reynolds, Colerain 35 . 26 393 2 28 1 o· Nonon, Reading 57 32 383 Brfsan, Ch~s 2 2B 0 a lwneta, Mason 56 31 382 Di!ts;Natl_l,an 0 28 0 0 Scales, Mount Healthy 52 22 338 Keller, Ma~ 4 2B 3 0 Harrison, Winton Woods 27 10 305 Pearson, Elfk Teey, Amelia 21 39 280 TEAM OFFENSE Vonbargen, Uttle Mismi 55 23 279 Team' Rusl!lng Passing Yds. Forcll, New Miami 23 13 272 sycamor~ 1,341 562 1,903 ReynoKis, NoJVmod 54 18 267 Colerain _:, 1,435 393 1,828 Baird; MaritJmont 31 13 254 Anderson 1,094 534 1,628 Thomas, Northwest 42 20 263 LaSalle : 1,037 1133 1.570 Wirtz. Wyoming 48 .17 254 ~·College H!l!

1,065 420 1,486 Dale)', FenwiCk 41 17 253 Lakota West 927 550 1.477 Helser, Walnut Hills 45 19 228 lm:lianJ-ill! &30 831 1.461 Cattani, Lakota East 28 14 225 -\ Middletown 8!8 633 1.451 Murf,Jll, Hughes 20 .11 207 ' G~n Estil 1,240 117 1,417 Wiggins, Taft 48 15 206 Moeller;,·. ·i75 626 1.401 Whittington, [,Clinton 37 16 204 EdgewdDd . 1,249 !50 1,399 ReiSer, Cincinnati cnr.

18 B 203 Turpin.:;' 456 929 1,385 Hoi·ard, Lo11e1and 62 27 194 New RiChmond 946 427 1,313 Laughlin, Cincinnati {llr.

14 4 164 Winton,:~!Joods 1,056 305 1,363 'to Hammoor, Roger Bacon 37 152 KingS'' 417 940 1,357 De!ers, ECentral 33 15 152 Badin, 127 622 1,349 34 Bennett.- Ed~ewood 14 150 Martenlont.

1,051 264 1,315 Keller, Glen Este 27 IS 149 Withrow 590 683 1,213 Watson, Puree!! Marian 28 12 145 HamiltOn 770 501 1,271 Groene, Elder 12 10 !311 Elder : 567 700 !,257 Spikes, Western Hills 23 15 126 Wyom)Tlg 977 272 !,249 Ze,rhusen, McNichOlas 18 ,9 115 Norwood 936 310 1,246 Erj{ins, Walnut Hills· 24 10 109 PnnDiiton 601 641 1,242 Harrison726 '1,226 500 RECEIVING 707 513' 1,220 Player;Team Rec. Yds. Avg. Finneytown 915 272 1,187 Cruse, Turpin 15 383 25.5 New Miami 659 . 19.7 Deer 'Park 502 1,161 Newman, Ta!Mtanda 17 335 Ross]j 675 460 1,135 Yost, E.Central 15 298 19.9 Ramsey, Middletown 14 281 20.1 SCORING Maxwe!i, Kings 249 12 20.8 PJay~r, Team m XP FG Total ~osey, LaSalle 12 243 20.3 Da~ls, AnPerson 10 0 Q 60 Bolser, Indian Hill 19 239 12.6 lfl~filams, Colerain g' Q 54 0 Byro, Syct~moi-e 8 223 27.9 W111i8ms, Bder 9 0 . 54 0 CDnlev, Hamilron 8 27.4 TalbOtt; Glen Este 219 Q 9 0 54 Ouckworth,\PrinC:eton 14 219 15.6 coniYay, Marfemont Q 9, 0 54 Battle, Sycamore 10 214 21.4 Urm$ton,- Badin 11 13 49 0 ~henY, Moeuer 12 212 17.7 Aile~, Sycamme 8 0 48 0 'Aibrinck, Moeller 12 210 17.5 Gre!!rt, LaSaUe 8 0 4B 0 Nance, Wllm!rgton 12 210 17.5 ware. Princeton Q . 42 7 0 pt.~£1, New Richmond !0.6 Ashley, St J<alliei 19 "- 201 0 0 42 .-~"( 5;;Jgerwa!C, Oaf\ Hills !B _,Jnggs, Turpin 11-:· 198 Q 0 42 'Uugh!!n,'C!nCinnatl Chr. 7l, 197 28.1 Reyilo!ds, NOrwood 0 0 42 :rnggs, Tu!llln 10 196 19.6 Pa~rson, ~ugll~s.

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Southern· Buckeye Conference

Vonbargen, Uttle Mia~l Baird, Mariemont

RUSHING

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:•rL'.l. .All.

Pl'l'~~Team Al!ett, , Ycamore Davis, ;l.nderson Reynoqs, NorwOOd

pa1llrno~ Hu~~~s Talbo!ilil)en Es!B

kl91~Yr~-Kavie't .

S)mps~n, Winton Woods 'Wi~la1fs,, Talawanda

Woods,-NCH

Blireh~riat, CCD Hoyle, iitue Mla'ml ·- Putce!!,-Fenwick stater, Glen Este · Elder, Edgewood Wal'fe, Kings Ware, PrincetOn KD~i<S~~fw Richmond Hams,. LaSalle, Newbeny, Wyoming Mams,:HaniSori, Latessa, Syc~more .

95 86

Yds. 811 76!

115

728

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718 713 596 586 581 566 566 564 525 522 519 518 515 508 501 493, 480 '472 459 457 456 455 443 442 441

81

lOB 74 70 "73 74 7B 63

ttampttm, New Miami

wflfi'cimS~'eojeraln No~~·-t.9Pklar1d

Vondeyl"'', Jndlan Hill Wl!ks(Shroder Paldela --;-- Arm~ng,-~H- -'

, _ Favo~ l:a~rota West

79 NallCe,-Wi!Ottngttm .99 LOvett,. Shrtl'der Paidela 65 WjJUruMl.,Eider 96 -Jofitisot\(MitrCiefuwn·-··· .:.-::___..___45 .

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Undsey, (IJ1ason

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BrQt!Jen,lakota west NelstOit;·Mount Healti}Y

Claj, Holier Bac<in BennrJ~.Edgewood

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Rice, ~lcf~icho!as Urmstcn,.Badin Rosenberger, Oak Hll!s t.Jwel\y, Amelia Crasl'l€11, Mariemont 1t10ma,;, Lockland

Com». Batayla veal, Hamrrion

Wnee:u"l'· tilUe Miami And'.iiron, Puttell Mar. Mchols, Oak Hills Aoconr,ti~Ross j

Fril'ru':h~ Edgewood Clark, JJicNichOias :REin.ert.. ,Rnne}'tl?Wn ' t.1iii~T,-\1llriemont S@ffiy,Mderson·

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Qo,Pen, Mount Healthy • ·w'wl~tt.s,lakota East AJP,.l@t,,princeto'n .l'taScbhi, Deer PaJ:k

Dlelz; CCD 'Jo~~~ 1 1\-!iddletown

Mtirray. Nc1:1 o·dJJd,::Nc\v Richmond

Ol\9rk; Moeller · G~!!~~~!f:ceU Malian

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395

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46 73 "43 26 64 71 '42 73 81 54 49 54 69 43 31 47 £6 4B 57 41 38 34 277 55 c 216 268 34 266 69 259 65 256 46 256 37 36 252 52 246 4B 245 244 42 24 "244 32 .237 233.

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·M~rtin, T•iiJlln

co~rt1f!l: J~dlan. Hill

Einei\,'tQngs i0~ 1 }\'tdd!ftown 1:\i.egert, Badin llloma.s,. Withrow fia~,;~!~WanOa

Wqre, Princeton JaC1ib;t.lsaJio -'ZertlUsen, McNicholas

Huff, Lakota West Termu~te.n, _Milford

. GiesUrig'r'Anderson ,'Airen,_ S~carnore · Olt'Orik, fitlbel!er · Htinterrnann, Oak HIHs Kaiser,·RtiSs''Plliil/P~·ffamllron

Ve!ltre;E!der

Beam, Deer·Parl< Nolf<i~ .. Ri'adlng

~ey~~s, ~orwood

Sammtm:S'. finneytown cmliu..~rna~a Payne, ,Woodward

Wa1nle. ffamson '-'MOITis;--s\-: Xavier , .·(~'f!P?n~N.Richmond

· Wqitlington, E. Cinton Ffan<:~airlield Arms)ljJilJ, NCH Reynq~; .. Oole!1lin M:Nalr,·t~ilmlngto\1

Wa®l.-1,-'W!SiamsbiJ~g GrOen~,.F.lder

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Wali>ut Hills CattanU.akota East · Daley, Fenwick

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Att. 106 128 132 91 !09 114

!04 91 90 97 73 116 84 54 ·76 90

76 87 74 64 '76 77 54 83 52

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Nance, Wilriilngton

Rudolph, Elder' Sherman, -Withrow , Gert:lus, Badfn ''

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9.2 10.7 5.4 Cheatham,_ Stiioder .).1 Conley, Ham~toil 7.7 Robinson, Hughes 4.8 Battle, Sycaffiore 8.2 'J ~teigeJWald,:.Oak HUIS ".:" 13.2 Cheny, Moe~-e, -· 5.3 A!brlnck,- Mo€Ker 4.7 Goldbach, Batavia 8 Rarrisrotter, f?der 4.4 HickS, Lakotil West 4 Olyale, Andel'son 5.9 oowo, New _Richmond 6.3 6.6

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5 7.9 . JutmSon ;:Walf!Ut Hills 3.9 Taylor, F~jrfield 4 Thorilas, Indian Kin 5.6 Wheeler,iVmtm)w 6,9 Carr, Am.~!ia · ' 7 Bradley,W.Woods 4.7 Tracy, ROSs 5.1 ~rogden"; Lakota West ~.8 Bauer, ~gs _: 10.2 BalltlauS, Wilfiamsburg 7.4 Browni~g. Tt»pin· 8 Hlgifns;:Wittlrow 4.7 6.4 ) 7.5 TACKLES Playei; Teain · Sack Tclds M 3.7 McFadand, .Indian 68 9.5 Hm : 6.3 Wheel_er, NCH 2 63 5.4 Maisb.erger, 0 61 Williamsburg 4.3 .I Brum~augb, 60 Wyom)ng ' 10 Upscomb, NC~ 58 Woods,NCH 6 52 Vds. · Reed_\:_Wiiliamsblirg.

0 47 io89 Pauley, CIIJC)'Chns.

46 0 1029 Ruck.: New o· 46 1004 Ricllmond Carte,r, MiddletoWn 1 43 B59 '42 2 820 Lockymod,.\ndlan Hill'· 78!" Schnlidt, InDian Hill 0 42 723 Pruiti,NCH .

5 42 .718 Amold, Williamsbmg_ 0 "40 712 ' Ros§, Williamsburg 0 40· 3 39 683 . Back,. Batavia lsor1' , Bit'tavia 1 38 648 Hendlie\1.5, Indian 0 38 635 Hill' 618 ' Sfl'l!th, New M'mmi 1 38 "2 617 Walker, NCH 38 1 36 613 Kidp, NCH .

D~~lels, 'Indian Hill 2 36 oas 0 36 572 " Davls, Wlnlon

46$ 459 440 435 431 420 417 412 407 405 388' 382 345 333 3!\\ 311 303 302 298

P!ayer, Team ~~mer, Highlands ~.avls, Anderson C~nyJay, Manemont

Talbott, Glen Est2 ~iller, Holmes

~lien, s~Camore.

1)1ggs, Turpin U'!flston,·~a~in

!'/l!fiams, Colerain ,Warn, Prln.r.eton .

BankemPer,Bchwood. ·~en, Lasa~e farris, Boone County 1

:wmlamS, Ta:lawanda 'Williams, Elder

:Hightchew, Dayton !;Patterson, HtJghes -!Reynolds, Norwood

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115

Avg. 25.5 19.1 19.1 !9.7 12.5 13.4 14 17.9 22.8 ·12·-:.·.:cl6s~· . 223·!9.8 I 13· . 257 20 255 12.8 237 13.2 !B " 16 236 !4.8 .~-'11", . 23"4''~ 21.~ -.; '12 230, 19.2 lB 227 12.6 8 223 27.9 223 27.9 8 223 16 13.9 27.4. ·.8 " 219 10 216 21.6 '10 214 ' 21.4 14 .':.213 15.2 12 212 '17.7 210 12 17.5 208, " 1L6 18 18 " 208 1L6 13 206 15.8 14 204 14.6 19 201 10.6 14 196 14 15 " J2.7 1~0 ··187 10 18.7 186 9,3 20 185" 10 "18.5 184 9 20.4 10 ,. 178 17.8 176 12 !47 176 9 19.6 !3 173 13:3 13 1.71 13.2 10' ·. 170 !7 13 !68 12.9 17 168 167 "14 167 13 14 165 165 7 160.

8 12 !58 9, 156 156 17 .)55 14 !55 " 9 11 150 Rec.

s.a ~·Ho~wn~··· 6.5 --Reddish, 'oeer :Pam

522 516 475" 471

4

RECEMNG ..

Cruse, Turpin Posey, LaSalle

W9'bdS , 565' SWeet, Wl!USmsburg 564 REi'm_lrez, MfWelra 556 M.~nir.h, Wyoming 547 HOward, CincyClw 534 Friedman, Indian Hill

288 286 279 272 263 256 226 2!3 207 206 203 174 164 ,162 i6o !52 134

!6 !6 !0 7 !5 6

Napier, Tatewanda

1

409 399

l'

PiiYef,:feam

5.7 laughfin, CincyChr. :·; 5.7 · f\eller, men fste 6 Bennett~ Edge~·ood · 7.6 Hammoor, Bacon : 6 . Flelcts, Wilmington,; 4.8 Spikes, Western H!!IS

57 RSmsey, Mkidie~n 68 Newman, Talawa·nda 99 Otthaus, E!~er jj 88 ~olser, Indian Hl,ll • 74 Dllckwortll, PrinCeton · 85 Triggs, Tmpin " 63 Maxwell, Kings · -53.-•• -.43i'~?dams;Mll!<»+n··

)riggs, Tlirpin Becl<m<ia; Reading

24 14 22 13 20 10 29 11 11 15 8' !4

.; 65 34 42 .

23 42 16 68 30 20 48 !B 34 14 28 40 37 18 23

Avg. . Teny, Amelia 85 Fomh, New Miami RB Thomas, Northwest )i 6.3 Brown, C?mpbetl Jl.7 Howatd, Loveland 6.5 Gibson, Lockland 5.5 MuiJlh, Hughes 6.6 WigglnS,-Taft 6.3 Reiser, Clncy Chr. " 10.9 Watson, Purcell

0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0

o.

0 0 0 0 0 11

a

0 0 0 0 13

--

0 0

FG 0

a a

0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

a

0 0 0 0

a 0

.a ·0

Total 90 84 78 66 66 60 80

58 54 54 54 54 54 54 "54 53 48 48 48 48

0

48

1!

46

Football standings

lo .• ft-ot,.

Cincinnati Hills League

Greater Miami Coliference

league OVerall WL.WLPFPA

Team Coferaln

6

0 245

21

'··2" 1. 5

3

0

1 160

71

$l'<:ainoriid·V·' ..,., 'P3rcto • i!l\ it:9t!22z> · 83.

LakataWest

llikil\o:tiisfl ···• ·I'#iH2WtJW.\''aii?li?.Qi95ciilos Oak Hills

2

·3

1

3 .117 134

{~:f~~vz. ·~ · ~··oT~ ;v~;;g;~.i\i~~·x;~~ Eiiliiii@:•;::<·· . ··•"'h!?71'··..:2\!\lif2''•'49F!:ilii\K!52 Hamilton · 0 · ·3 • 2 .. "4 ·'"110 ·123 Miiip\ii\i'i\ ..... .mo· i'!lii)i~i;Gii}o\Bi\i'XiffiW2~

Fort AncieJtt Valley Conference

Miami Valley Comerence

League ;'.Overall WLWLPFPA Nortl!S~.ne~e.~m ·.,, •.4 ,Q, .. 5., 1. 221 40

Team

·,•,:;,:,~:;·:·liilkL•"';l1:};1~i)i' Hi New Miami 2 1 . 3 3 121 131 cw;coun!Wilaf! !.1/Dit'!%2;;oi!2'•'YWF ·.?21(132

tiltA;;./},.;.;.,,;c· LOCkland

'

1

2

2

3

98

131

o

4 ·; 1

5

48

202

sWiiliiii\iNunw!iiii'\'; :::iDE2Ai;r:.·;;;;~;;ztti~'2to Gin. Christian

Southern Buckeye Conference -

Southwest Olio Public League National DiVision league Overall .

W·LWLPF 3 0 4 2 88

Team

.Thl shiiloet~oldeliiFS/ : \'2/N'!.i. '::t;V\it!

MeadOwdale 2 2 4 Mk~n:;s;;; woodward

JetteiiOif''i

football statistics· RUSHING Player, Team Rey~olds,

Norwood Allen; Sycamore Pattersort, Hughes

oavls, Andersen Talbott, Glen Este Adams, Harrison Nance, Wilmlngton Ashley, St Xavier Hoyle, little Miami HicKs, Taft Burchenal, CCD Purcell, Fenwick Sjnlpso.n, Winton woods Waqe, Kings Hams, LaSalo Woods, NCH Latessa, Sycamore · Erder; Edgewood Slater, GlewEste Vondeylen, Indian Hill Ware,- Princeton Wiliams, Ta!a·wanda Beckman, Reading Williams, Colerain, Kools, New Richmond Hampton, New Mfaml Newberry, Wyoming Favors, lakota West .Armstrong, NCH .

Triggs, Turpin Conway, Mariemont Alexander, Western Hl\!s Clay, Rogsr Bacon Norris, lockland .Wilks, Shrader Paldela

:UecKer, Moeller

-}timson, ~Will toil WOods Tli~er, EdgewlJod ·/,: ~ !Pride, Colerain ,: ;Avery, Batavia ' ~Williams, Elder

- !-Johnsori,·Mldd'letl:iiifi

Jarrett, Hamilton L Pen~ery, Norwood! l.Dvett, Stlrodei Paldela

lowe, Northwest Rosffilberger, Oak Hills Smitl1, Woodward Undsey, Mason Rice, McNicholas : Bennett, Edgewoo_d Golden, Sycamore Brogden, lakota Vfest Simms, Loveland Boggan, Wyoming Nichols, Oak Hlils Reinert,. Fi.nneytown.

French, Edgewoo_d Dwelly, Amelia CIJrrill, Batavia Berry, Wl\hroi'! , Croswell, Mane!t)ont ~e!so~, Mount Healthy Accorinti, Ross !: - · Green, LaSalle : Clark, McNicholas Veal, Hamilton 1 Romeo, St. xavi¢r Pleasant, NOrth\vest Miller, Mar\emont Utmston, Badiri' Wheeldon, litue Miami Hodge, Ross i:

Alt. 147 114 100 109 131 144 118 141 124 94 130 115 107 123

Vds. 892 878 871 657 845 836 770 737 736 712 691 680 658 629 629

BB 50 B8 100 78 110 94 92 108 101 70 75 74

6 ~7

67

626 606 6 4· 59 7

°

481 468 45 7

: 87

454 451 449

11i

6.7 10.1 5.4 · 4.5 6 ·0

__ 424---:~o;··

422

65 1 37

i~ ,-·:· r::ss-~-

418 414

1

~·~ •

4.9

6.4

jg~

~:i

6.!

~g

~~

~~~

~~:

~:~

93 62 47 49

381 375 366 363

4.1 6.0 7.8 7.4

55 76 41 57 .84 .

351 347 334 326 323 323

6.4

~j

3B

n 45 55 66 45 52 70 54

~;j

;~~

318 315 312 311 309 305 304

'

Player, Team Ernest, Kings Martin, Turpin Con!eli, Indian Hill Jones,Middlewwn Thomas, Withrow Riegert, Badin erowne; CHCA Jacob, la:Salle Ware, Princeton O!torik, Moeller Tennuhler\, Milford Ierhusen, McNick Beard, Deer Paffi Park, Talawancla Huntennan, Oak Hl!ls Kaiser, Ross · Huff, Lakota West Giesting, And~rs_on Allen, Sycamom Corr!II,Batavia Pllllllps, Hamilton Norton, Reading Reynolds, Narwaod . Reardon, NRichmond Welnle, Hanison Frank," fairfield ·Ventre, Elder Armstrong, ~CH McNall, Wilmington Groene, Elder Moms, St xavier Sammons,Finneytown Harrison, Winton Townsend, Summit Payn~. Woodvtard Wiggins, Taft Wfllttington, EC!!nton Watson, Wlllmsburg Reyfiolds,.-Co!eralo Koman, Mason Berta, Madeira Wirtt, Wyoming Forch, NeW Mlaml Sca!es, Mount Healthy lwrieta, Mason Howard, lo...elend Teny, ~melia

Com.

!04

54

1U 88 90 100 80 109 109 87 98 89 81 90 74 95 76 65 91 54 43 102 62 92 86 99 47 60 42

61 49 47 '55 34 62 46 4B 37 55

77

1\lbrifi~k. Moe~er

Dawson, Flnneytawn Hopgood, Pri!JCeton

------

21 20 21 35 15

·21i· 17 16 18 15 22 23 14 12 21 23 15 20 19 16 12 13 12 21 14 1€

lri . 58· 95 61 75 72' 64 64 58 ·58 78 55 38

43 46 46 35 37 45 46 44 19 48 26 31 34

36 32

31 31 28 17

25 31 38 26

Yds. 427 422 406 386 383 335 335 333 329 329 324 316 312.

31!

306 305 304 302 294 286 278 276 274 269 266 263 255

252 245

Vds. 1,238 1,089 1,079 1.023 986 .963 831 813 812 807 804, 793 762 '723 709 709 704 694 689 683 674 673 660 634 619 569 564 556 553 547 542.

522 509 487 475 459 440 436 432 . 424

405 400 391 388 382 369 360 Avg. 20.3 21.1 19,3 11.0 25.5 12.0 19.7 20.8 18.3 2l.9 14.7 13.7 22.3 25.9 14.6 13.3 20.2 15.1 15:5 17~9

232 21.2 21.1 12.8 19,0 16.4 19.6 13.3 20.4

0

0

9 9

0 0

0

54

9 9 9 9 9 9

0 0 .

0 , 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

·54 54 54 54 54 54 54

0

0 0 0

o

)i2_

48 48 48

_

8. } __ 7:' ·,

~ o

.. ~

-7· 1

0

0

•

_!L

-·o· · 42

42

TEAM OFfENSE .

Yd..

689 2,665 2,377 581 432 . 2,323 192 2264, 1,175 2216 703 2,214 723. 2,160 1,143 2,152 - 827 2,064 1,023 2,039 1,312 2,035 223 2,003 791 \ 1,962

Rushing Passing 1,976 1,796 1,89!

2,072 1,04i

1,511 !.437 1,009 1,237 1,016 723 1,780 1.1.71

~~~~~n W.nton Wds

~a~emont

Hamilton

~:rRtch.

Rnneytown Wyoming

5. 7 . Turpin

0 0 1

0 0

~~~~Este Deer Park

3,8 .

7.0

0 17 0 0 0

12

~~~:~town

304

0

0

11 7 10 10 10 10 9

· 0

Wi1hrow

7.1 5. 7 4.7 6.9 5.9 4.4 5,6

o

12

0 0

~~:e~o!

~:~

96 90 84 78 72 66 - 62 60 60 60.

60 5'·

0

0

~d~:~~~

8.5

Total

0 0 0

8·

Colerain

4.6 8.1 5.7 5 ,0

FG

0 Q

__Q_ _ --16

ji

.

~:~

·

• a·

Rosenberger,Oak. Hl~s ji

303 302

RECEIVING n.c.

Player, Team Maxwell,' Kings Posey, laSaUe Ramsey! Middletown Buckingham, Summit Cruse, lurpin Olthaus, Elder Newman, Ta!awanda Adams/Middletown Gerbus, Bad!n Robinson, Hughes Sllem\an,Withrow DUckworth, Princeton Nance;Wilmington Bradley, Winton Wds GIJnnarson, Lo\'eland Bolser; Indian Hill Mli!er,GHCA Stewart, Wllmlngtoo Cherry, Moeller Tliggs,· Turpin Battle, Sycamore ReddiSh, Deer Part-; lo!illn, 1\ings · Rudolph, E~er White:, Mason Higgins, Vtrthrow

5

Team

XP

16 15 14 13

Elder, Edgewood Beckman, Reading Munay, NCH Wate, Princeton Groen, LaSalle MiKiagan,.St.Xa'-lier ':-·j'i ·Pu~~:ell, Fenwick ' Warye, kings •,I PatteiSon, Hughes Harrison.Wrnton Wds ,

53

37 '60 56 93 51

,. TD

Adams, Hamson·

. 80 43. -· AH. 152 106 140 116 126 139 118 106 1·11 97 142 114 82

223 223 223 223 222 220

7.'

;:~ ~~Jmore

PASSING

224

12.8 14.0 11.0 10.8 1.6.5 1!.5 10.4 25.3 28.0 .

10.6 27.9 13.9 22.3 24.7 . 31.4

SCORING

:...4oa_: 399

a·

21' B 16 10 9

m·--~~_:.~-~~~:; G~t'~~n-_- ..

11:2 1.1

~~

' 74

19 ' 243 17 238 21 232 23 . 232 . 231 14 20 230 22 229 9 228

Player, Team ,Conway, Mariemont Davis, Anderson Talbott, Glen Este Nance, WilmingtOn Reynolds, Norwood 6.4 Ashley, St xavier 6.3 U1111ston, Badin 5.0 Allen, Sycamore 5.2 Latessa, Sycamore 7.3 Wiliams, Bder 6.7 Tnggs, Turpin 6. 7 Woods, NCH 5.1 Williams, Talawanda 8.2 ~ Williams, Co!erafn

500 493

68 45 83 100 74

~~.

6.5

5.8 6.5 5.2 5.9 7.6 5.3 5.9 6.1 5.1 7.1 10.5 7.1 6,3 7.8 5.5

58!

541 ~;

94 ' !37

Scheid!;. Harrison Steigerwald, Oak Hils Goldbach, Batavia Collado, CHCA Hicks, lakota West Dol'id, NRichrnond Wehtly, Mason · Bauer, McNid1o1as Alters, New Miami Chalupa, MllfooJ Byrd, Sycamore Cheatham, Shroder Laughlin, CincyChrs , Carr, Amelia Wrobleski, NewCath

Avg. 6.1 7.7 8.7 7.9

~~~er

935

984

1,919

1,208 1,372 1,098 1,547 1,131 . 712 '1,141 _999 1,336 658

693 509 759

1,901 1,881 1,857 1,839 !,825 1,823

292

694' 1,111

651 759 418 1,093 1,068 820

683 928 1,234

Taft CHCA Uttle Miami Wilmington lakota West Oak Hills St Xavier

699 1,279 1,Q44

Mason Woodward Milford Talawanda Reading McNicholas Lockfand Batav!e

New Miami

593

765 1,056 626

857 534 933 840 681 825 213 683 410

928

1,382

391

1,381

3!1

1,378

353 479 4!3 335

399 299 549

584

1,281 1,261 1,248 1,228 1,185 1,140 1,125 1,060 984 948 906 883

261

810

356

398

309 256 337

412 405 135

754 721 661

782 835 893

. 860 879

325

261 ' 199 368

926 672 544 948

·Roger Bacon Cln. Chrl.ctlan WalnutHiUs Madeira Taylor

1,622

1,590 1,559 1,555 1,513 1,454 1,442 1,436 1,406

490

990 l;067

Fal~<ld

1,739 1,731 1,729 1,721 !,678

1.085

753 916 972

Shroder Amelia Loveland Western Hills Fenwick lakota East Hughes Purcell Marian MountHeartny East Clinton CCD Summit

1,740 1,740

460

687 735 751

1,229

.Northwest

506 1,041

994 970

715 832 629

Williamsburg

1,792

1,768 ' 1,754 1,751 1.751 1,748

440 0

507

472

DEFENSE Pla)'i!r, Team

Sack Tid. Fred. Sf!)'. Fum. Int.

Fum.

Meisberger, WllmSbrg · McFS.rtand, lndn Hill Brumbaugh, ~ming Wheeler, NCH · Ruck, New Richmond Upscomb, NCH Amoid, WJJialrisburg Woods, NCH Reed, Williamsburg lson, Batavia Pauley, CinCilfS Cartel, Middletown BacK, Batavl~ lammers, Taylor .

Smith, New Miami

Ross, W.II~Jilsburg Howard, CJnChrs Monlch, Wyqmtng LockY.Md, l~dn Hill : Carradine, ~aft Schmidt, tndiali Hill ,, Davis, Wfntcin Woods Sweet, WifUamshurg

Prultt,NCH' Tnmb~. Ta~

Pearson, N!'hv Miami Whltlingroq; ECilnton Hendricks,ilndian .HHI Walker, NCH owens, cainpbell Menkhaus;:NRChmnC lfjdd, NCH' Martln,Talt Oanfels,ln~lan HillGreen, Wyoming · Wood, Tailor Ramlm, Madelia · Frtedmani:lndlan Hill Starkey, ~oger BacOn pougtass:tMIIford King, Wyd.mlng White, Mason Long wo'Odwara

Rec.

0750020 1681000 2671000 2630030 0600000 10581031 0550000 6522010 0

51

0

0

0

0

9503020 0482010 1 . 47 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 .

3 47 1 47 0 0 0 0 1 47 1 0 0 I 045'0000 0451021 2420010 2421010 12 42 2' 0 0 0 0422020 ·0420003 0420010 5420000 3 41 0 0 1 0 5413000 0403011 0380000 2381,000 0370000 0371.00,3 1360000 1360001 2361000 1350000 0350000 6350000 0330000 0330110 0330001 1333000 3330031 0330012

High school football $bindings Cincinnati Hills League . League w L

lc:.._f;JJ,"DL,.

Greater Miami Conference

j]verall

w·

Southem Buckeye,:Conference

·High school rootball statistics RUSHING

PiayJ;!r, Team

Attempts

Y\t.:l

,lalbott, GJen Este Patterson, Hughes

195 150 149

168 l20

;m

Davis, Anderson Allen, Sycamnre · Adams. Harrison

135 130 !58 70 .

1114 127 .130 78 87

Reynolds, NOIWtlOd

~':. ~~~~~~"

· A "I

s

•·I

. s" ey, t ~v er , Hi~\IS, Ta~ 'Simpson, W.Woods W_lfnams, Talawimda

Osterman, Mnnrae OgUvle, W.Brawn· , :·wa!Ye, Kings ., EIOar, Edgewood , • · Hoyle, Utile Miami , , Woods, NCH 8ucttenal, ceo .

-Latessa, Sycamore Pur,cell, Fenwick Slater, Glen Esro J

63 8.4

978 970 · 928 S7 8872

7.2 7:5 5.9 52 .7 •.6

t.ogar,Kings ·Nance,'Wilmington Bmdley, WWoods

846 840 746 756

67 5;5 • 9.6

UCI\'NO!th, Pnnceton ,; .

Goldbach, Batallia !, SW.'iart, Wilmington i· Wlse, Anneytown .

740

12794

736 112 691

103

882

lUi

680

89 105 110 133 99 119 119 117

669 .

660 658 658 649 623 607 605

,., 8.:

Ktlb1S, N.Rlchrhond

1052 1012

739

130

'

White, Mason Rud~ph, Elder

Miner, cHCA Hopgood, Prirlceton Dawson, Flnn~aytOWn

129

··

;:~

S.T 5.7 ' . 59 ..09 53 · · 6.6

59

15 . ~~

14 24 21

,,

5.9

Bussey, lakota w~st

5.9

Dunlop, Lakota East

Clay, Roger Bacon

118

551

5.2

Scfleldt, Hanisof!·;

518 . 513

5:7 6

Wheeler, Witnrow .. ._ .

"<O.etiu:r,_Moe!!er_

~----:_:'

,~,. Willlanis~Eider'"--'~ !

• Newbeoy, Wyorrung ' Hamson, WWoods Conway, Mariemont Jolmsan, Middletown Bnggan, W)'oming El!(s, Western Brown Armstrong, NCH Rosenberger, Oak Hills Turner, Edgewood Williams, w. Brown Dwelly, P.ljlella Nelson, Mt Healthy Jarrett, Hamllton WilkS, sttluder

_-.

14

18 19

-

'

StOrey, AndelSon Hodge, Rnss JoneS, Middletown Do.w~, NewR!chmond Romeo, St xavier Wheeldon, LM. Munay, HCH Siiliins,lo.,land ·AccOrinti, Ross

74 102 58 64 91 88 57

493

Martin, Tu,Pin

Pam,·ralawande

O!torik, Moeller

e,itiiJme, CHCt\ Temmhlen, MHforrt Ware, Princeton ,

Jabob, laSalle Zert~usen,

McN!c:k

'CmriU, Batavia 'Ka!seT, ~ss Huntcnnan, Oak Hills · ~uff, lakota West ,.Giesting, Andef50n Phillips, Hamii!On .,,.Be~rd, D~er:Park

Memersr-E.Centsal

·Groene, Elder

. A!!en, Sycamore 'Norton, Reading Reynolds, Notwood WhiJVngton, E.CIInton Frimk.'Falmeld

Koman, Mason Wei1,l!e, Harriso~ Rea!dOf\; N.Riclnnond S~mmons, flnneytOV[il Howard, loveland Wiggins, Talt Mo-ms, St. xavier .

MCNalt, Wllmingt:on

Hamson; ~Nioods Venire, Elder Armstrong, NCB Helser, Walnut Hl!ls 'P~e. Woodward l.Dvett, Shrader Scales, MtHeaithy

Watson, Wll!mburg TownSend, summit Wirlz,Wyomlng Reynolds, Cotcraln Wll!fanls, W'n Brown Teny, Amelia Hagood, Hughes Forch,-New Miami Ca,~ni, lak<Jta East Beita. Madelm Pl\')'etr Team

Ramsey, Middletown Gunnamon, loveland ·J:Ierrnn, Monroe · McMwligle, Manroe Posey, l.aSaUe ·-Maxwell, Kings

15.4 16.3 21.7 18.5 14.4 12.8 13.9

·SCORING ,

Reyn~lds, NotWbod

6. 7

~t. ~~~

~:~ -~~;;~h~i~~r~~k:

48 62 84

8 Hils ) 6.1 · Warye, l((ngs 4.5 Brogden;! lako~

386 379 378

52

357

7.1

65 93 36 56 51

366 365 362 355 355

5. 6 3.9 10.1" 6.1 7

Attempts

'Co'rdell, Indian Hi!!

Riegert, Badin , · Thomas, Wft:llrow

13.8

~0-._-.-. SOQ.:-.-.-.---:5~6-~-Pfayer,Team- r---:-·:~m·----~·-, ---~~:-:--Tcrtal

PASSING .

Playur,Team · Osterman, Monroe E~es1, Kings Jones, Middletown

17

,__ 1Jr-''"'"'l94-·~:2,-Daoli-AMeJSO~r ~---: '"19-

481 4. 7 Conway, Manerflant 480 8.3 Talbott. Glen el)e 474 7.4 Ntmce, Wilmington 472 5.2 Tliga_s, Turpin .

4"70 5.3 Williams, Tafaw_anda 468 · 8,2 COllado, CHCA: ~7 465 -5.3 Ashley, St Xa~ler 74 459 6.2 Murray, NCH '' 59 456 7.7 Knigga, E.Central 72 448 6.2 Elder, EdgewOOd 90 443 4.9 latessa, Syc~inore Bl 443 ' 5.5 Ferguson, Monroe 63 441 7 Woods, NCH!r Ctdsweu,~·Maliemant 62 441 7.1 WitHams, Elder &rden, !At Healthl 58 436 7.5 Urmston, Badin lowe, Northwest --~ 68 436 6.4 Ware, Prine~~ Aveey, 88tavia ~------- .--67 431 6.4 Patterson, Hughes CorriH, ~alilvla 75'--. 424 5.7 Beckmanoi(eadlng Rice, McNicholas 109 • •• 418 3,8 ..

Pride, Co!eraili 39 416 10.7 Brogde~, Lakota.West 60 414· 6.9 PendeJy, Norwood 51 412 '·,·7.9 Chnstman,ISGentlal . Pl~_asant Nortnwest 78 409 5.2 O@IV~. W'tm 8mwn .

Reil'le~, Finneytown 94 409 4,4 ·.Milligan, St xavier Sriilth,Woodward 54 .408 7.6 Green,l.aSaHe Und.ley, Mason 63 398 6.3 Hamson, i'/WoOd.l ' Golden, Sycamore 48 · 398 8.3 WUI!ams, Colerain } S..nell, Edgewood 71 5.6 Hlgg!ns.l\;ithrow ,, 0397 · Beny,Withrow 46 "394 8.6 .Ramsey,f/,WOieto~n

~:~~-;~-~~~h~l1!~:

274 273 "271 270 263 262 260 260 259 259 243 237

~6

556

46

276".

19 . 1T .

16 12

Richmond, Oek H!Us Howard,EastCIInibn carr,-Amella I

579

91 85

13 17 12 27 13

Oiya!e, Arldet'S(In I! HICks; lalrota \lOst

94

CHnstman, e:central to,.n, Shroder

25 10 -24

Reddish, Deer Pari( CoiHer, Falriield •; Sauer. Mr:Nillllolas: Kerelal<es, Indian Hill

98

543

32 21 :18

27

• Norris. Lockland

105

.

Battle, Sycamore ' Collado, CHCA Steigerwald, Oall Hills · ,, Chalupa, MilfOrd I Conley, Harrnaon ·• Osterman, Monroe 1!

• • Hamp!On, N.'!!iami Ale~nder, W:·:·Hms

324 321 316".

316" 313 303 301 300 293 285 283 279 277 276

22

,

Okafor,Taft

336 332

16 23

,.

7's • 6.3 6 49 6.6 5'2 5.1 5.2

600

22 27

Wettby, Mason

51

· 7.3

18 28 18

Sllemtan, WitllrnW- .il Albrincl<, Moeller fi O ,,.. · · ,,

2.6.4 18.7 19.6 12.6 19.5 15.6 12.5 22.5 21 _23.7 14.7" 20.1 ·13.7 9.9 1.4.9 16.8 11.1 21.4 12.2 '13.6 11.3 27.9 11.6 21.2 16.2 22.6 .

10.1 20.8 16.9

369 356 353 352 351 343 337 -337

14 19

6.5

1259

146

Tfiggs, Tui]Jin .Ware, Princeton Beckman, Reading Hams, laS.IIe' Vundeylen, Indian FaV<lffi,l.akota'West W_l!i!ams, eo_·le_raln •

·

Murray, NCli Higgins, Withrow

Avg

Compl.

]15 165 139 142 165 176 134 130 111 131 167 135 136 134 151 108 128 .

106 119 123 82 53 90 76 101 113 113 111 91 94 8697 120 104 103

· 174 92 79 74 109 95

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Player, Team Reyno1ds, Norwood lnch,GNE Nance, Wilmington Talbott, Glen Este Pattetson, Hughes

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Adams, Harrison Hicks, Taft Wa'f', Kings Ashley, St. )(cw1er Slmpsoo, Winton WoodS Ferguson, Monroe Woods, NCH Elder, Edgewood ,Williams, Ta!awanda Pu~tell, Fenwicl\ Latessa, Sycamore Burchenal, CCD Favors, lakata West Hoyle, lJttJe. Miami ' Ogilvie, Westem BroWf\ Borden, Moupt HealthY Triggs, Turpin Kool<.s, Ne-..'1 mchmond Vondeylen·, Indian Hill Noms, l.otl!lano Beckman, Reading Hams, LaSalle Hodge, Ross Slater, Glen Este Williams, Colerain Ware, Princeton 'Boggan, Wyoming -I 1:!8mPton, New·Miatill UecKer,.Mol):ler-- -:· /conway, Mariemont Clay, Roger Bii:conl Johnson, Middletown Dowd, New RichmOnd •• <

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Annstron& NCH , Dwelly, Amelia Rosenberger, Oak H!J\s Nelson, Mount Healthy Lovett, Shroder Paldeia Pleasant, Northwest Undse.y, Mason· Harrison, Wintan Woods Penctery, Nort1ocd Golden; Sycamo're W!Diams, Elder Rice, McNicholas Smith, Wood~ard NeWberry, Wyorhing Croswell, Mariemont Thomas, lock!cind Pride, Colerain, Ems, Western Brown Williams, Western srown

lowe, Northw~'st larrett, Hamli~n Storey, Ander5on \\Ilks, Shrader Paideia Berry, Withrow Avery, Batavia Nicholas, Oak Hll~ Cnrri\1, Batavia Clart.:, McNicholas

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Shennan; Withrow Bradley; WWootls Lagarde, Talawanda' Goldbach, Batavia Col«er, Fairfield Stewart, Wilmington Battle, SYcamore Hicks, lakota west

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- 7.4"- · ~icks, Taft · · ·s5r 95 551 5.8 Doss, Harrison 3 27.

'5.2 Ramsey, Middletown l05 551 9 0 62 9 547 8.8 Johnson, 0 95 540 5.7 Middletown . 52 .Borden, Mount 103 532 106 514 ' 4.8 Healthy 9 513 6 Williams, Colerain · 85 9 89 512 .5.8 O~IVI~. Wcstem 5,9 Brown 85 502 Favors, Lak<lta West 9 0 120 501 4.2 Wazye, Kings .

9 0 (.8 64 497 , Hodge, Ross 9 0 55 496 9 Milligan, St. Xavier .

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456 7.7 NOrwood 2217 891 81 452 5.6. Edgewood 2471 525 82 445 5.4 Anderson· 1920 1001 59 444 7.5 coterii!n '2285 596 63 441 7 Indian Hill 1210 1570 52.

438 8.4 Withrow 1297 145.6 67 431 6.4 TuJpin 1236 1500 426 .

73 5.8 Ross 1674 1038 75 424 5.7 N.Richffl>nd '774 1804 94 424 4.5 'G!en Este 2331 223 Talawanda 1221 1333 1343 LaSalle 1194 Comp. ~!tempts Yds. 2051 465 122 190 !761 W.Brown 1092 1409 ,187 98 i624 Kings 1687 718 !58 83 ·H60 Taft 992 Badin 1451 204 128 !436 1772 636 .1346 Winton Woods 195 105 Harrison 1523 869 165 92 1331 1058 1332 CHC! ISO 91 1267 .1205 1171 161 84 1216 Moeller 1 1255 1112 167 78 12a4 Oak Hills 1399 956 131 80 1192 lakota West WilmingtOn 1582 761 176 98 1180 ;1836 499 147 78 1094 Wyoming tso 89 1061 DEFENSE 183 99 1048 Player, Tearri' · Sa<:k 11ds Fro. 159 85 1048 Fum 105 5!

1040 McFar:land, Hill 1 106 2 125 67 988 . lambert, CHCA !00 2 2 !35 79 972 lflt1eefer, NCH 3 _99 0.

64' 116 925 Melsherger, ' 0 93 0 '151 884 Williamsburg 85 135 848 UllComb, NCH 13 51 91 2 132 64 841 Brumbaugh, 1\\<lmlng 3 87 2 830. Ehmschwen~er, N'west 1.5 131 59 86 0 60 , !29 Caner, Mlddfetown I 84 0 815 '187 71 804 Davis, Wlnto:o WOOd$ 0 84 0 107 51 2 81 I 795 Enjjert, Deer Pail< 87 45 4 0 782 Mouty, Rq~C~ Bacon 80 o. 76 4 117 59 782 Schmirltf lndtart Hill 102 62 757 Ruck, New Rlchmon_d 0· 76 1 l<lc~ood,,indlan Hill 2 75 2 !43 64 .749 Hal!, Moi1roe 3 73 I 60 90 743 Woods, NCH 10 73 2 84 39 739 Stadley, Roger Bacon 0 71 0 42 '3 114 731 Hunter, CHCA '4 71 106 41 679 Smitl1, NeW Miami I 71 2 101 69.

50 673 JohnSon, ·Roger Bacon 0.5 0 56 23 621 ·Ott, Monroe 2 69 3 . 621 Saffell, lOVeland 143 59 0 67 0 67 52 618 Douglass;: MilfOrd 1 67 o· 92 45 611 Lammers; Taylor 67 1 0 '63 43 596 Jones, Nmwood · 1 61 I 103 52 582 Hendrie~, lndii:ln.Hm 0 0 66 74 46 564 Scow-ann~r, CHCA 2 66 0 S4 84 520 Merkle, Loveland 66.

0 2 101 34 520 Hetzer, Oek HiUs.' 1.5 . 65 0 71 37 517 Butler, Western Brawn 0 65 0 119 45 500 Miller, Monroe 11 63 2 Bloke, CHCA 0 .63 0 Allen, H8:milton 62 2 0 AVg. R""' . Yds. Murphy; Ta!awmida 0 62 0 642 37 17.4 Browni~e, V/estem 0 62 0 33 620 18.6 Brown; 30 587 19.6 Martin,AaSalle 61 '22 568 25.8 Walker: North College 6[ 26 561 21.6 Hill 41 13.4 Moore:; Indian Hill 549 3 61 0 28 500 17.9 McGowan, Deer Park 2 61 0 23 486 21.1 Daniels, Indian Hill _1 6 60 l7 459 27 Habe!i Pmcek Malian 1.5 60 ·2 !B 25.5 Pea~SOn, New Miami 459 7 60 3 . 21 21.6' Eiliot/Falrfield 453 I 60 0 27 434 16.1 Schneider, St ·Xavier 59 0 0 25 432 173 lson.;.Satavia 10 59 3 . 427 21 2a.3 Thompson, NorthWest 3 58 0 30 412 13.7 Amol_d, .WU!Iafnsburg 0 58 0 24 403 16.8 .White, Mason 3 58 0 24 401 16.7 Hal~s, Northwest 4.5 58 0 30 393 13.1 . Freeman, _Mount 57 2 0 ·ass 16.8 • Healtlty 23 35 386 !I Amos, MlddiE!town 56 5 0 16 361 23.8 Maron, TaR I 56 0 19 376 19.8 Pauley, Clncy 0 56 3 19 368 19.4 Frankey, Badin 56 2 0 27 367 13.6 Whittington,-·: East 0 56 3 '28 352 12.6 Clii\ton 348 18 19.3 MCCOllum, CHCA 0 56 '17 345 20.3 canadine, Taft -20 56 36 339 9.4 Re~d, Williamsburg 0 55 338 ·17 19.9 Ccimnlelles,3.5 55 26 338 13.0 Middletown 15 337 22.5 27 337 12.5 27 336 12.4

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Osterman, T! 1 Monroe Jones, Mlddletowri Martin, Turpin Co-rdell, Indian Hill Riegert, Badin Ernest, ~ngs Ttlo-mas, Withrow ParK, Talawanda Zerhuseo, ~cNicllolas ' Dltorlk, Mo-eller · Jacob,laSal!e Sro-wne, cHCA Huntennan, Oak Hills Term~hle.rl; MHfard Ware, Pririceton

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Moeller vs. St. Xavier I GCL South title on line

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Photos by Jeff Swinger/The Enquirer

Moeller defensive end Andy Wersel works on drills during practice Tuesday;. Wersel, who has 6.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries, calls tonight's game against St. Xavier a "fT!USt-win."

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By Mike Dyer Enqz<irer staff writer

Moeller senior Andy Wersel considers tonight a "must-win" when the Crusaders travel to archrival St. Xavier.

Despite projections Moeller will make the Division I playoffs regardless of the outcome, the Crusaders want to leave nothing to chance. "lfwewin, we know we are guaranteed a spot," Wersel said. "lf we lose, we are going to have to watch and see what other teams are doing. Wedon'twantto do that. .We want to control our own desti·

haven't won the league outright since 1996.

"It's not just beating St. X, which .is probably our biggest rival, it's more that we want to bring a GCL championship back to the school," Wersel said. "For us seniors, that's been· a goal since our freshman year."

Wersel, who has 6.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries, is a key part to the Moeller defense. The Cru· saders have allowed an average of 13 points.

"These are the games to coach for,'' Moeller coach Bob Crable said. "... When it comes down to

Since2000 ,Despite· a 31-7 loss to visiting St. Xavier last season, Moeller is 3412-lalltlme against the Bombers.

The first meeting took place in 1963. ~ere is a look at the games from this decade. · 2005: St. X31 · Moeller 7 2004: Moeller 10, St. X7 (playoffs), St. X35, Moeller 31 (regular season) 2003: Moeller 10, St. X9 2002: St. X35, Moeller 21 2001: S~ X~T. Moeller 0 2000: Moeller 20, St. X16

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Moeller is projected to finish seventh in Region 4, according to Harbin computer points analyst Steve Shuck.

-' · There is another reason for ur· gency.

Moeller hasn't shared part of the Greater Catholic League-South title since 1999.. The Crusaders

ship,thisiswhatyoutalkaboutand :fightfor all year long. These are big games, and hopefully big-time play- "Sometimes you go throuih the ers step up and play well." (school) halls and you hear a lot Moeller (5-3, 2-0) is coming off a about the game. Everybody is pret10-7 loss at Lakewood St. Edward ty excited about it.I think as a team last week. ,we have to stay focused."

The Bombers (7-1, 2-0) defeated Specht said his offensive line has visiting Cleveland St. Ignatius 17-0. been solid, but he also respects Tonight's game is expected to be Moeller's defensive front. sold out.

'They are excellent," St. X coach 'The fact that it's Week 10 adds Steve Specht said. 'We knew they luster to it," St. X coach Steve_ would be pretty special before the Specht said. "Also, the fact it is a season." · GCL championship in such a great Moeller's three losses have been league. . .. ·I think every high by a total of 12 points. school kid in the country plays "Coach Crable told us before the for a league title in 'these cir- season started that he would count cumstances. It's going to on us a lot defensively," Becker be a packed house." said. 'We know we have to stop Moeller senior line:- teams." · backer Greg Jones has a St. X junior running back Darius team-high 10.5 sacks. Se- Ashley will be difficult to stop, but nior defensive linemen . the Moeller defense is looking forFrank Becker (5.5 sacks) ward to the challenge. and Brian Lane (five sacks) Ashley has 990 rushing yards also have been strong, and 12 touchdowns: along with senior defen· 'We have a lot respect for him sive back Dean . Gaier and their whole offense," Wersel (four interceptions). said. 'Their offensive line is proba- · ''It's very exciting,'' blythe best we will_see all year."

Jones said this week.

Crable hopes Moeller hasn't for,gotten about the 31-7 loss to St. X last season.

"It .was embarrassing, frankly," Wersel said.

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·JL picks Moeller at St. Xavier Badin at Fenwick Lakota East at Lakota West Oak Hills at Colerain Anderson vs. Harrison at PBS Winton Woods at Glen Este Indian Hill vs. Purcell Marian at PIS Western Hills vs. Elder ·Goshen at Wyoming Hugbes at Deer Park

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St. Xavier Badin .lakota West

Last week Overall

Each week The Enquirer's prep football experts will pick selected games from throughout the area.

This week they are joined by WCPO-TV sports anchor John Popovich. . _.

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Rtldolpn, Elder 32 401 Player, Team AIL Yds. Avg. Miller, CHCA 20 396 Reynolds, Norwood 256 1554 6.1 Bucklftgham, Summit 35 386 Nance, Wilmington 198 1553 7.8 Collier, Fa!rfreld 25 381 Patternon, Hughes 154 1389 9 !"brine~. Moeller 20 316 Loch, CNE 249 1357 5.4 Bllldtey, WtnWoods 15 '372 Talbott, Glen Este 219 1295 5.9 Akers, New'Miaml 12 !372 W~cye,Kings 192 1190 6.2 Kereiakes, lndiari Hiil · - 4-0 ;.311 360 Purcell, FenwiCk 190 1162 , 6.1 Battle, Sycamore 20 Davis, Anderson 168 1155 t. 6.9 DuckWorth, Princetnn 29 '358 Allen, Sycamore 167 1120 6.7 Shennan, Withrow 25 ·'351 Adams,Hanl.son 19_6 1088 5.6 Richmond, Dal\ \illls 23 349 Hicks, Taft 155 1088 7 Nance, Wilm!ngtQ"!

17r ::338 Woods, NCH 99 lOBO 10.9 Wenby, Mason 31 · 337 S!mp~on, wm woods 158 1024 6.5 Logan, KingS 15 ,' 337 Eleder, Edgewood 172 1002 5.8 'Dawson;Finneytown 27 337 Favors, lakota west 160 995 6.2 Goldbach, Batavia .34 :, 337 Ashley, St xavier 192 990 5.2 Reddish, Daer_Park 18 ~,::.'3 29 Ogllvie, Wtm Browil 100 979 9.8 Wheeler, W.ithrow 23 Burchenai,CCD , 182 936 5.1 Bussey, lakota West 18 325 · Hodge; Ross 125 850 6.8 Scheid~ Hamson 23 :: '325 • Williams, Ta\awanda 130 B40 6.5 Brown, Badin . 1~ ,_:· 320 Nom~ lllcWand 133 835 6.3 Hicks, lakota West • 319 Latessa, Sycamore 119 831 7 ~te:rtM,Widlm~gton ·~ ;i~ Hoyle, Uttle Miami 155 831 5.4--. u , a e '. . , Vondeylen, Indian HI! 167 830 5 lagartle, Talawanda ': 15 ii 317 Tnggs, Turpin . .

124 809 6.5 Borden, Mt Healthy 112 803 7.2 Player, Team TD XP FG' Lovett. Shrader;// 119 791 6.6 Davis, Ande"rson 22 0:.! .. o Beckman, Reading 164' 766 4.7 Elder Edg wood 20 ··a' 0 Boggan, Wyofning 143 ', . 754 5.3 Ttigg$, TU;In 20 o·; 0' Alexartder; Wst11'HIIIs 136 740 5.4 Nance, Wilmington 19 0 0 Williams, Colerain 143 733 · 5.1 Taiblltt, Glen Esta 19 0 0 Kooks, NRichmond 101 729 7.2 Reynolds, Norwood 19 0 0 Harris, Lasalle 116 · 728 6.3 conway Ma~cmont · ·19 2 0 102 E!iis,Westem8rown 118 723_ 6.1 Collado'cHCA 16 '0'. o 96 :...= ~~a~~.Gien,~if-=_:_:._____:.109_~-:-_.1.18.. -'--J..6--.pureen;-'Fef1Wtclt'-"-__.._._.:::--1~,...:.;._...0~---;_.----:-g Pen<lery, Norwood 8~ 712' &1 WoOds, NCH · 15 0". · 0- · · 90 Ware, Princeton . .142 710 5 uitessa Sycamore 15 0 0 90 Johnson, Mlddlatovm 95 707 7.4 Murray 'NcH · 15 o o 90 lhomas, LO_c~nd 87 706 8.1 Urmsto'n, Badin 9 28 2 s8 Clay, Roger Bacon -··~ 141 .. 652 4.6 Asnlo". Stllavler 14 0 0 84 =- -_Hanipton;'NMI~ml~ .. -- - -126 ____ '650: i~5:2 Mamt_HSril~ - -. "---- f4 ~--.:..- -~o---'---8'4--U~cker, Moeller 131 641 : 4.9 Patterson, Hughes 14 0 · 0 84 , Williams, Elde~ 147 639 4.3 Wilfiams, Elder 13 0 0 78 Rosenberger, Ok Hilts 129 635 4.9 Wil!lams Talawanda 13 0 '0 78 Avery, Batavia 86 629 7.3 o~lvie Wm Brown 13 0 0 78 A1111stron~ NCH 65 605 9.3 JohnsOn, ·12 0 0 72 Veal, Hamtlton · 94 592 6.3 Middletown Conway, Mariemont 74 585 7.9 Rosenberger, O.Hil!s 12 0 0 72 Lowe, Northwest 96 578 6 Warye, Kings 12 0 0 12 Finklea, Woodward 79 575 7:3 Naylor, Wm Brown 11 0 0 66 Turner, Edgewood 99 570: 5.8 Higgins, Withrow ·o 11 0 66 Dwe!!y, Amelia 110 570 5.2 Favors Lakota West o· 66" 11 Williams, w~ Brwn 77 567 7.4 Ware, Prtnceton 0 11 '0 66 Pride, Colerain 57 564 9.9 · Ahen, sycamore 0 66 11 '0 .4 Dowd, NRlchmond • 75 557 7. 4 Doss, Hanison 30 3 63 Undsey, Mason 98 549 5. 6 Hanison, Wtn :o 10 60 .o Nelson, MtHealthy 112 546 4.9 Woods GolDen, sycamore 64 , 527 8.2 lOch, CNE . ...10 'o . 60 0 Pleasant, Northwest 98 527· 5.4 Ram;ey; MiddletoWn 0 0 10 60 Urmstol1, Badin .85 522 !H Hodge1-Ross '·0 0 10 60 Harrison, wmwoods 126· 517 4.1 Green, L.aSaiE ·: 0 10 .. 0 60 Clark, McNicholas 105 508 4.8 Beckman, Reading "0 10 60 ) 0 Storey, Anderson, 67 506 7,6 .Mi!lgan, St Xsviar 0 20 13 59 Rice, McNicholas 130 504 3.9 Hicks, Taft 0 9 :0 54 . 0 . 54· Wilks, Shrader :-70 4~_7 7.1 Posey, Lasalle, 9 0 '54 Smith, Woodward ; 63 49!l 7.8 Pride, Colerain 0 9 0 Newbeny, Wyoming ' 74 49.3 6. 7 Wlillams, Colerain '· 0 9 0 54 Whee!don,'LMiaml 126 491 3.9 Borden,.MtHeaithy 9 :i.o 0 54 ·,, 0 Williams, I.,BI\ota East 106 487 ; 4.6 Cruse, Turpin 9 54 0 ·o Crosv.·.ell, Mariemont 77 487 6.3 Home, NCH 9 54 0 Ben)', Withrow 62 486 7.8 Vonbargen, LMiaml ;107 481 4.5 'Yds. Rusb ··Pass Conill, Batavia • 83 479 5.8 Team 2852 1194 4046 Jones, Middietown ;101 473 4. 7 NCH Middletown 1930 1792 3122 Nicholas, o·ak Hills 79 462 5.8 Norwood 3572 2672 900 Murray, NCH 43 459 10.7 Sycamore 2564 937 3501 EdgewoOd 2776 6B1 3457 .

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Playe"r, Te3m Vds. !Nstn Brown 2929 465 ·3394 Jones, Middletown 189 110 1788 lndianHRI 1337 1867 3204 Cordell, Indian Hill '230 144 1733 ~amp bell 1099 2080 ·3179 Berta, Madeira 191 !15 1723 Colerain 2461 677 ' 3138 Martin, Turpin 163 87 1557 Anderson 3131 2111 1026 Riegert, Badin 1493 Withrow 212 114 1431 1636 3067 zemusen, McN!cllO!as 1427 . !99 93 1899 1153 RoSs 3052 Jacob, LaSalle 1426 Turpin · 198 113 1389 -1591 2986 Ernest; Kings 165 92 1331 2952 LaSalle 1512 1~40 Thomas, Withrow 1.325 .. Wilmington ',:116 191 2070 • '774 2844 . 118 95 Park. Talawanda , 1315 Talawalida 2835 1375 1460 O!torik,·M!Jel!er 161 94 1306 Kings 2813 i384 1429 Browne, tliCA 160 88 2513 .

291 1283 Glen Este 2804 · Huote.rman, Oak Hills 183 102 1207 Winton Wds 2112 691 2803 Beard, Deer Part< 120 59 1145 Badin 1!56 1598 2754 Ware,' Priilceton 181 . 96 1127 1156 1551 CHCA 2107 Kaiser, ROss 82 148 ·1103 1642 lakota West 1034 2676 Tennulllen, Milford 203 104 .1093 :-Oak Hllls 1292 1380 2612 Huff, LakOta West 131 72 1.003 Taft .

B36 1811 2653 Glest~g, :'Aoderson ' 972 Wyoming 135 19 2643 2062 '581 Corrin, Batavia 164 90 958 Elder . 1022 '1591 2613 Frank, Fairtle!d 953 Woodward 151 •.'73 904 2597 1693 Groene, Eldtir 16 130 948 Madeira 870 1723 2593 ·115 .60 Allen, Sy,camore 934 Motiller 1256 1325 2581 .

Whittington, East Clinton 158 72 930 NRicllmond 1804 774 2518 lllrton, Rea~ng 144 75 926 Hanison 1597 976 2573 . 902 Deer Park Weinle1 Harrison 121 59 1388 1180 2568 145 63 Phillips, Hamilton 889 2242 ]JJckland 275 2517 Koman, Mason 119 63 870 M::Nicholas 990 1459 2449 Reynolds, Norwood 144 52 857 Princeton 1146 . '1299 2445 Payne, Woodward 845 Hamilton 96 44 1524 909 2433 Howard; Loveland 843 Shroder 73 16!

1693 734 2427 Vostlei~:CNE 187 71 804 Mason 2368 . . 1065 1303 Wirulns, Taft 137 50 789 Utl.le Miami 515 ' 1843 2358 Armstrong, NCH 789 . Hughes 119 49 1635 703 233B Reardon, New 102 62 '1621 .

693 751 Nortllwest 2314 . Richmond Milford 995 1317 2312 Lovett, Shrod.er 104 43 734 Fenwlck 1631 . 618 2309 Reynolds, Caierain 70 49 677 . 1920 332 Mariemont 2252 Bennett, Edgewood 83 46 673 East Clinton 2201 930 1271 Ventre/ Elder 81 52 643 CNE 1357 804 2161 Fore!>, New Miami 72 34 635 Mt Healthy :1540 601 2141 . Mc.N8ir, Wilmington 99 48 624 New Miami 11496 638 2134 Hallison,_Winton Woods 57 23 621 St l<avier 1470 659 2129 1 Heiser, Walnut Hills 143 59 .

621 , ..1130 977 Bata~ia 2!07 · Samm·ons,_ Finneytown 67 52 618 Reading 1.)42 957 2099 Monls,St xavier 111 55 608 Rnneytown .1061 1037 2098 :-Scales, Mount Healthy l13 39 601 Loveland 969 1023 1992 · Wirtz, Wyoming 102 40 563 ' 1448 539 lakota East 1981 Cattani, Lakota East 93 46 539 western Hills . 1289 614 1963 WatsOn, WUIIamsburg 119 45 500 Williamsburg 1899 '1165 734 '1338 465 Amelia 1803 .. 685 1025 1710 Player, Team . · Rec. . Vds. Avg. Fairfield ceo i' 1193 371 1564 PoseY,_laSalle· · .33 · 722 21.9 923 586 Roger Bacon 1509 : ~amsey, Middletown 39 712 18.3 967 P.urr:e!t Marian 323 1290 Gunnarson, lmteland 38 654 17.2 WalnutHii!s 417 772 1249 Robiriscm, Huglies 22 568 25.8 . 754 251 1005 . Cruse;·rurpln 21 553 .

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INT Wnite, Mason 21 516 19.1 FmbL Rec. · Burke; Madeira 24 005 21 lambert, CHCA 3 1 Cheatham, stlroder 25 500 20 . McFarland, lnd 2 0 20.8 Newman, Tatawanda 24 499 Hill Adams, Middletown · 24 493.

20.8 Wheeler, NCH 0 Hopgood, Princeton 33 483 14.6 Meisberger, 0 Olthaus, Elder 37 471 12.9 Wllmsbrg . 3 Brumbaugh, Colla8o, CHCA 30 449 15 2 · Higgins, Wilhrow 28 ; 44 7 16 Wyoming Upscomb, NCH 13 Gertlus, Badin 26 -445 17.1 2 MaXwell, Kings 21 427 20.3 . Engle" Oeer Park Ste~geiwatd, OHUis 32 417 13 Carter, 0 Bauer, McNicholas 20 411 20.6 ·. BaUhaus, Wlltmsbrg 33 410 12.4 Middletown Ramirez, Madeira 13 0 Triggs, Turpin 24 403 16.8 Mout~, Roger 4 0 22.3 · Bact:Jn ·OJiafor, Taft 18 402

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hey went ah.e.ad and held the Ohio state football fiinals without us. ) For the first tin;te since 20001 Ciricinnati did not have a team: in any of the six state ch<#Pionshlp games (Divisions I.YI)~ . ·.· . , For those of us who dread the mmual230-inile .drive to S!lhik County, the 2006 shutout was !not atotal tragedy. As I've s:)id!about2,006times, it's not . · qlpi~on and Massillort that bothell me. It's the drive itself, compq,tihded by the seemingly ano1; nual snowsto11ll s on state finals ·weekend.

So, Colerain · fans, don't take that wrong. Too . bad you were not up there this weekend, because I still ~~~ think you beat Hil·~ 'liard Davidson nine times out of Thisyearhappenedto be th,~fone time. t Since we weren't there, let us re!hind ourselves of how good tiD~ area is in football. We had ... twb teams (Colerain, StXavier) ' c~ck the USA Today Super 25 tillS: season, and Cincinnati football has stacked up with the n&tiph's best for decades. r/Cincinnati, take a bow as we lobkback: ·. · [?;a From 2002-05, we had four·· straight Division I state football champions (Elder 2002 and '03, C&lerain '04, St. Xavier '05). ' II Since Ohio began tournatr\~nt play in 1972, Cincinnati t€iams have won 15 of the 35 big ss}lool championships: Moeller : (1\)75-76-77-79-80-82-85), Prinre, tah .(1978-83-87), Fairfield · · (1986), Elder (2002-03), Coler!ifu (2004) and St Xavier (2005). ·~;JJ The Cincinnati area; , inCluding Middletown, also has ~n several state football titles ,iP1the snuiner divisions: ; F~nwick (Class A, 1973-74), Wyoming (ClassAA, 1977), ;PurcellMarian (Division II, ;i986);Ubailon (DIVision II, .

'1998), now-defunct Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education (Division IV, 1985 and '92, Divisioft ill,1986), and Badin (Divf. · sioij ·m, 1990). ·. . · • ~~OTE: Ohioplayedthree-' ,cta$8 football (/IAA, AA, A) from '1~72-79. From1980-93 the state )played DiVisions I throughV, ' ~~~f.ivision Vhvas ad~ed in .· 1

·' {)Nice work Somehow, I have , a feeling we'll be back in '07... . '''CRABLE HONORED: Moeller . c8a\:h Bob Crable has been , ' nWUed the Butkus Silver Anni.. ver&ary Award winner for hiS!! feats as a college linebacker a,t Netre Dame. The Downtown', ' AWetic Club of Orlando annual. ly;gresents the award, given to ; the"nation's best collegiate lliiebacker from 25 years ago.

The Butkus Silver Annivetsa' Jt;Award began in 1985 to honoifivebackers who finished: ~ir college careers before '85. ··This year, for the first time, 1he winners will be honored on liatiqnal TV. ESPN will air the eY,eiit Thursday (Dec. 7) during th.e"annual Home Depot College Fo6tballAwards Show at Walt DispeyWorld Resort in Orland_g~f!a. (Check local listings for 3Jl'.time). . .

J(j;rable, a1978 Moeller giaduaie~was an All-American at No.tre D!lJlle .in 1980-81 and ~et ~~~Irish career taclding record. • . .

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New Yor)l:Jets for seven ye~s. sih~e 2001, he has been the Moeller head football coach. · Those ofus who saw Crable pmywill never furgetit riValed Bt1tkus himself for sheer ferocity on the football field, and many regard him as Moeller's greatest player ever. ·. · , USA TODAY: Colerain fell from No.12·to No. 23 in the latest USA Today Super 25 football ratings after losing to Hilliard Davidson in the Division Iistate semifinals last weekend. St. Xavier, w!Jichhad been No. 20, dropped out of the latest {]SA Todayratings. .

•.•. !tJI. nt~ BC)OKS: Andersgn juriiotguard.Maria Bennett: made e~~~t:}po)nt shots in a 5q;.30 · .gji;1~1basketball win overMil- f~~~;lastWednesday. That ties iB¢nnettforNo.6 on the all-time gids' list for 3-point~rs in ope'~e. Bennett was S:for•13 ~>o~ 3-point range and 8-for-14 ·o~§".;ill m the game, for 24 .pointS.

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307 1&1 69 Carey, Deer Park 20,5 15'' 307 5.2 Gaston, Ross 30 10.2 Johnson, Walnut Hills 305 5.4 24', 12.7 304 6.8 Dunlop, Lakota East 16.8 18 303 7.0 Wise, Finneytown 11.

301 27.4 6.3 Westendo_~. Roger ~aeon · Bll ·-·:-4:9 -saraen,"AnOefsOii~-28"-·soa·-ro.l 795, 778 i 7.6 6.6 Player, Team 767 XP FG Talal TD 6.5 Triggs, Turpin 751 ' 0 0 13B 23 743 4.4 Dav1s, Anderson 0 13B 23 0 9.7 --ReynoldS~ Nmvrooa -740· ·-126 ·2F 0 ·o 5,4 Conway, Mariemont 7401 2 0 122 20 7,4 Elder, Edgewood 733 0 0 120 20 711, 5.4 Nance, Wilmingta1 0 0 114 19 710 5.0 Talbott Glen Este 0 0 114 19 , 5.8 Williams, Talawanda 7!Xl 0 0 lOB 18 687• 4.8 Warye, Kings 0 0 16 96 641 4."9 COllado, CHGA 0 16 0 96 63~ 10.2 Purcell, Fenwick 0 0 96 16 628 8.6 Woods, NCH 16 0 0 96 606 5.9 Urmston, Badin 30 3 93 9 5,0 Latessa, Sycafll()re 606 90 0 0 15 7.0 Adams, Harrison 605 0 15 0 ,90 602 5.8 Williams, Elder 0 0 90 15 59B 4.9 Murray, NCH 0 0 15 90 7.2 Ashley, St Xavier 598 0 0 15 90 5,5 Ogilvie, Western Brown 590 , 15 0 0 90 4.1 Ferguson, ~nroe 585 , 0, 90 15 0 576 7.9 Johnson, Middletown 14 0 0 84 sis' 7.3 PatteJSon, Hughes 84 0 14 0 571 7.1 Beckman, Reading 78 0 13 0 6,3 Rosenberger, Oak Hills 570 '12 0 0 72 5.8 Green, La Salle 570.

0 72 12 0 7,8 Allen, Sycamore 562 12 0 0 72 , 4.8 Doss, Harrison 562 ·3 32 '71 5 557 6.0 Naylor, Western Brown 66 0 11 0 5,0 Higgins, WithfOVI 538 66 0 11 0 531 3.5 Ware, Princeton 0 0 66 11 517 4.1 Ramsey, Middletown 0' 66 11 0 513 3.7 ~a\'ors, Lakota west 0 66 .11 D 3,7 Cruse, Turpin 510 0 11 66 0 506 4.4 Herron, Monroe 10 2 I 65 6,9 Milligan, St Xa\'ler 500 23 13 62 0 Williams, Colerain 60 10 0 0 0 60 10 0 cinp. Yds. Hodge, Ross 60 10 0 ·0 142 2127 Home, NCH 0 Ellis, Western Brown 60 1979 , 10 0 120 60 10 0 0 156 1871 Loch, CNE 60 0 10 0 122 1841 Pride, Colerain 60 10 0 0 93 1727 Borden, Mt Healthy ,o 60 10 0 124 1619 Harrison, W.Woods Rascona, Deer Park 17 2 59 6 101 1547 39 6 57 0 121 1512 Tabar, Colerain 54 0 9 0 104 1444 Posey, La Salle 54 9 0 0 , 98 1418 Hicks, Taft 0 54 9 0 101 1367 Slater, Glen Este 54 0 9 0 92 1331 Akers, New Miami 0 0 54 9 B8 1283 Boggan, Wyoming Kools, New Richmond 54 0 9 0 110 1275 0 9 0 54 ~3 1240 McMonigle, Monroe 113 1222 TEAM OFFENSE 82 1178 Team Rushing Passing Yards 96 ,1127 NGH 3201 1289 4490 105 1093 Middletown 2121 4227 2106 78 1071, Monroe 2148 3887 1739 69 1069 Sycamore 1056 3861 2B05 76 1052 Western Brown 486 3267 3753 68 1046 Norwood 884 3746 2862 82 1028 Anderson 2279 1266 3545 72 1006 Colerain 3529 2786 743 77 997 Indian Hill 1481 2018 3499 79 972 Withrow 3467 171i 1755 964 Edgewood 73 2776 681 3457 948 177 :as 889 DEFENSE Sack Tck. FJ'<. Fmb, !NT 884 Player, Team 54 : Fum•. Rec, 846 75 2 119 3 1 I 44 845 lambert, GHCA 0 118 0 .2 0 52 841 Meisberger, Wlimsbrg 2 117 2 0 I 73 828 McFarland, Indian Hill 3 116 3 0 0 47 825 Wheeler, Nffi 3' 3 112 1 0 50 789 Brumbaugh, Wyoming O· 0 0 I 106 53 743 LammeiS, Taylor I 0 0 57 739 Ehmschwender, N'west 1.5 105 13 105 I 0 0 ,68 6B5 Ramirez, Madeira 16 104 2 3 1 37 684 UpsC<lmb, NCH ·1 1(14 3 0 0 49 673 Carter, Middletown 0 1 99 2 0 "46 673 Buuer, w. Brown 40, 667 Mouty, Roger Bacon 4 99 3 0 0 2 99 1 1 2 51 647 Englert. Deer Park Hall, Monroe 5 99 1 0 0 23 621 13 94 1 3 0 58 618 Byndon, Shrader 4.5 91 0 1 2 618 Berns, Fenwick 52 Jones, Norwood 0 2 1 91 1 Miller, Monroe 0 2 10.5 89 2 Ayg. Ott, Monroe Yds. 1 1.5 85 2 3 800 17.8 Davis, Winton WoOds 0 88 0 0 4 769 14.2 Woods, NCH 0 11 88 2 2 21.4 Ruck, New Richmond 750 0 88 1 1 0 687 27.5 Pauley, Cincy Chrstian 0 88 5 I 0 16.B Saffell, Loveland '656 0 0 0 0 87 619 22.9 tson, Batavia 2 15 86 0 3 22,3 Hunter, CHCA 603 4 88 0 0 4 591 16.4 Pinnock, Shrader I 86 I 2 2 19.6 Murphy, Talawanda S87 0 0 85 0 .o 15.6 Douglass, MUford 547 1 1 85 0 0 546 19.5 Halas, Norttw1est 8 85 1 0 0 534 22.3 Schmidt, Indian Hill 0 83 0 5 1 516 17.8 Hetzer, Oak HillS 2 83 0 0 0 516 19.1 lockwOod, Indian H!l 2 0 3 81 2 509 20:4 McGowan, Deer Park 0 4 81 0 0 505 21.0 Smith, New Miami 0 1 5 81 3 501 13.2 Starkey, Roger Bacon 0 0 79 0 3 485 19.4 Merkle, Loveland 0 0 3 78 0 483 14.6 Redd!sh, Deer Park 4 0 6 78 1 454 15.7 Comnielles, Mddltwn I 0 3.5 78 0 450 13.2 Wood, Tayior 0 77 ·0 0 0 449 15.0 Scovanner, CHCA 0 ·2 0 3 77 440 12.6 Green, Wyoming '1 76 1 0 0 427 20.3 Washington, Shrod~r1 '76 0 2 0 424 9.4 Freeman; Mt HealthY 0 I 3 75 1 18,3 Blake, CHGA 420 0 75 0 0 1 418 16.7 .klhnson, Bacon 0 05 75 I 0 '417 13.0 Allen, H~milton 2 75 1 4 0 408 11.0

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Moeller a great 5-5, and other

.thoughts andom thoughts, news and niltes as we shift from fall to winter sports: II Moeller is the best 5-5 : football team I've ever seen. The Crusaders this year played five teams that were rated in national polls, includfug last week's 34-31 triple-OT playoff loss to Colerain.

Moeller's 25th playoff appearance, by the way, ranks second · all time in Ohio. Newark Catholic has 29.

II I've heard some coaches SaY they. want the football playoffs expand· ed from eight to 16 teams per region.

I'm not sure I agree, as that would Tom mean a nine-game Gmeschen regular season and six weeks of playoffs. Plus, the nonplayoff teams would lose one extra week of revenue in that lOth week. There's no concrete movement toward this, but it dqes get discussed every year at this time.· · :11 Congrats to La Salle and St Ursula for winning state Divi- · sion I cross country team titles last week, and to Milford for recently winning the boys' water PO': lo title. La Salle's second straight ' title marks the first time Cincin- · n(\ti has won consecutive bigschool cross country champion.ships since Elder in 1988-89.

•11 The Russo coaching broth· ers have won seven state team titles between them. Frank has coached the last two La Salle cross country champions and the Lancers' 1994 state track champion. Ron coached Colerain's four straight girls' cross country champions from 1997-2000.

II Clint Kirker has resigned as Shroder football coach after three :c-" ~" ·seasons:-This-yeaJ:, Ire went s-s-:-;~ · II Father and daughter will · clash this season when Dan Dennis and his .daughter, Sarah, meet as girls' head basketball coaches in the Cincinnati Hills League.

Dan is coach at Finneytown. Sarah, a former assistant to her dad; takes over at Deer Park.

II This is the lOth year of Lakota West's existence, and these varsity sports have had the same' coach the entire decade: football (Larry Cox), volleyball (fracey Kornau), girls' soccer (fara Schafer-Kalkhoff), boys' basketball (Mike Mueller), girls' basketball (Allely Fishman), wrestling (Scott Fetzer); swimming (Dennis Beck), trade (Craig Myers), baseball (Bill Dreisbach), softball (Keith Castner), boys' tennis (Mueller). Thanks to Lakota sports historian Bob Ashby for • that one, noting some rare overall stability in an era when win-win is the bottom line.

Boys' soccer would be on the above list if not for the untimely . death of Steve, Cummins in 2003.

Current boys' soccer coach Rick' Cooper was Cummins'. first varsi· ty assistant in '97. Thisgroup has helpedWestwin:fiveofthelast • six Greater Miami Conference all. sports titles.

1111 The state football' :finals weekend is Dec. 1-2 in Canton · and Massillon.

Ill!! Basketball games begin Nov. 24for girls, Dec.lforboys. !1!11 The first OHSAA-sanctioned bowling season begins Friday.

Other OHSAA winter sports start dates (first contests of the sea- · son): Nov. 24, ice hockey; Nov. 27, swimming/diving; Dec. 4, gymnastics, wrestling.

II Enquirer all-area teams: The teams usually are published over · the course of several weeks, but this year the plan i~' to publish all the autumn all-stat teams on one day, Dec. 15. !1!11 All-district and all-state football: I was part of the AP Soui:h- .• west District media voting board that met Wednesday. That's the team that eventually leads to allstate. All-state does not always match up directly with All-Enquir- · er, as our team comes out after the state finals. .

Ill Former North College Hill basketball star OJ. Mayo; now at Huntington ryl.Va) High, re- . mains uncommitted to a college.

Southern Cal and Kansas State are the presumed favorites, and.

Illinois reportedly is trying to squeeze into that race. The Himtington Herald-Dispatch reports Mayo probably will not commit _·_ until spring. ·

.BY Tom Groeschen Enquirer staff writer

The matchup

''I've been out here lifting weights with my teammates $ince November, ' and I've seen how hard. we've worked."

Moeller holds a 3-0 lead over Lako~ Solomon. Thomas said it with a ta West in their all-time football sertes. playful smile, knowing his words will Aglance at each program: be posted. today on the Moeller foot- MOrLLrR· . ball team's bulletin board. .. .. varsity season: 1963 '!Oh yes, I tan guarantee,a victory," First ' . said Thomas, Lakota West's standout Playoff appe~r11nce~; 24 (inCluding senior defensive end.. ''l don't mind seyen st~t~ti~les) . saying that, because that's just how I Last playoff appearance: 2005 · feel." · Lakota West's Solomon Thomas The discussion involved how Lako- 2oo5 reeord! ~!5 . . . . ta West,.rankedNo. 6inTheEnquirer Division! preseason coach€!\' poll, is its accolades. Yet, Lakota West was the underdog to No. 4 Moeller in a encouraged by playing Elderclose in Skyline Chili CrosstoWn Showdown a scrinnhage last week. Elder won~· game today (6 p.m) at Miami Univer14-7. · . sity's Yager Stadium.

"The GCL is good, but I think the · Moeller is the established giant, r ··.·· ·. . ·• ·•· ..

GMC has some very good teams, with 24 postseason appearances and ~005 record: 7-3 too," said Huff. seven state championships in its· 43- · ..., · · . ,· ·· Huff said he does notbuy-the p§l'year football history. The Crusaders HEAD-TO•HEAD ception that the Moeller game will havemadethelastfourplayoffs (2002- ·1999: Moeller 35, Lakota West 0 turn West'sseasononewayortheoth2 1 05)iakota West has m~de one playoff DDO:MqeH'er O, .Lakota West T(DT) . er; ''I think the parents see it as big appearance since the school was 2004: Moeller 38, Lakota West 7* game," Huff said, "To us, it's just anformed in 1997. The one playoff show- 'Division 1playoffs ilffitmund) other game. They're all important." ing was a 38-7 :first;.round loss to MoelLakota West coach Larry Cox is no ler, and the Firebirds are 0.3 all-time stranger to the Moeller mystique. Cox , against the Crusaders. ''If we play the way we did against played for Badin in the early 1980s, But, Lakota West is on the rise the Colerain, he's absolutely nght ... they · when "Mighty Moe"· was the domipast two seasons;. going J.5.6 in that will beat us," Crable said. ''When you .nant program locally and statewide. span. . . give Up two rouchdowns on special ''WiththetraditionMoellercarries, The •6-foot-4, '215-pound Thomas, teams and anotheriD off a fumble by we'~e going to be lqoked upon as i:he rated one of Ohio's top dozen senior the offense. and you're down 21-0, that underdog," Cox said. ''JVe've presentprospects by most scouts, is leaning makes it challenging. We've got to ed that challenge to our kids. We're toward Ohio State for his college minimizewhatwe'redoirigin terms of 'there, we're knocking at the door_ We choice. mistakes, but if we play as· a team I need a group that's willing to say they 'Tve been out here lifting weights think we1l'be fine." want to kick that door in." with my.teailimates since November, Colerain and Lakota West are Thomas is Willing to be the first and fve seen how hard we've . brethren in the Greater Miami Con- Shoe, as it were, He knows Moeller worked," Thomas said, smiling all the ference. Moeller plays in the Greater will be pleased to see his guarantee. while during a recent pre-practice in- Catholic League South, generally con"fm sure they will," Thomas said, terview.''ljustgotdoriewatchingfilm sidered Ohio's top league. Three of grinning again. "Wejusthavetokeep of Colerain and Moeller (scrimmage), the last four Divisio11 I state champs our composure. If they get a big play, and !see no reason why We shouldn't are GCLSouth teams (Elder 2002 and just stay disciplined. You have to be- · win." · '03, St Xavier '05). Colerain won it all lieve you're going to win, or you Moeller coach Bob Crable, when in 2004. · won't" ·told of 'Thomas' guarantee, chuckled Dustin Huff, Lakota West's senior softly. quarterback, said the GCL deserves E-mail tgroeschen@enquirer.com 1

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· Indian Hill· at Ross Fenwick at Roger Bacon Withrow vs. Sycamore CHCA at Taft Moeller vs. Lakota West · Mason vs. Colerain Ryle vs. Glen Este La Salle vs. Lakota East Covington Catholic vs. Elder . Ml Healthy at Wyoming

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Bombers reloading. to repeat as ·state champs VIER Bombers Classification: Division I

League: Greater Catholic League South Head coach: Steve Specht (26·1) 2005 record: 15-0 (3-0) Last league title: 2005

By Chris Hughes Community Press Staff Writer

The St. Xavier football team is not rebuilding even though it graduated 59 seniors from last season's state championship squad.

The Bombers simply reloaded to embark on its chase of back-toback state titles.

"We're not trying to defend anything," said head coach Steve Specht. "We are trying to pursue something." · Junior running back Darius Ashley; who was first team Southwest Ohio All District, is the Specht's primary weapon out of the backfield this season.

Ashley torched St. Xavier opponents for 1,633 yards and 28 touchdowns last season.

"He's a tremendous player with the ability to score every time he touches the ball," said Specht.

'T don't care about individual stats," said Ashley. "All I ciue about is winning state again.''

Ashley's .contributions in the state championship game against theMassilloriJ;igers were critical to the school's first football state title.

The running back ran over, around and by the Tigers defense en route to 153 yards and a touchdown. ·

ers Nick Schneider and senior inside linebacker Mike Hanlon.

"Craig is a tremendous talent ... he's very gifted," said Specht.

"Saelinge~came up big in the state . game last season with two interceptions."

The Bombers face tough competition in the always · tough Greater Catholic League, but St Xavier is still the team to beat "La Salle has a tremendous defense and ·(Elder head coach Doug) Ramsey always puts· together a potent offense," said Specht. "Moeller is real good on defense, too. . ''Were looking forward to get· ting the season started," he said.

"It should be fun."

·•.. __ -~·~:_~hleyaJsg_§!:\()WC.i!se.<i !ps,Ve[: . satilityin .the playoff game against Colerain when, in addition to rushing for 89 yards, he caught two receptions for 39 yards and a touchdown. · "I think if he continues to work hard, I may look back in a few years and be able to say he's the best player I've ever coached," Specht said.

Ashley's presence in the back field helps alleviate some of the pressure St. Xavier's first-year starting quarterback · will encounter.

The quarterback competition is between senior RyanMonis and juniors John Hurley and Bill Rupke. · ·~three of them bring something different to. the table..Ryan is a prototype passer.... Rupke can do. some things with his legs," said Specht "I may go with a two· quarterback system."

Specht said It is the. quarterback's job to manage the game and hot make mistakes. · "We'll establish the· run· so it makes the quarterback's job much easier," said Specht not a big risk taker, so the quarterback won't be back there throwing the ball around all game."

St. Xavier's offense is also led by senior offensive lineman. Wes Schroder, who received an honor- . able mention for the All District . team, and junior wide receiver Dan Milligan, who was named second team All District.

The defensive side of the ball showcases junior strong safety Fred Craig; senior .free safety Jon Saelihger, inside junior lineback"

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63 ...Mark Rouse .............;.:.......!..11 ................:·..6(.

64 ...Andrew Barger ................ 11 ......:.........:.:to.: 65 ...Max Baumann:..................;I..11 ..............,:::0L 34 ...Pat Macke ............................12 .......... - .....DB 66 ...Terr O'Brien .....;.................i!.1 · ·; 35 ...Eamon EI-Sawaf ..................11 ...................LB 66 ...Matt Deye .............................11 , 35 ...Jon Fluegemann ..................11 ..................DB 67 ....Amrein Andrew ................;.. 11 ................ :!0.~: 36 ...Mike Hanlon .........................12 ...................LB 68 ...Sheldon Belcher ...............:,.11 ......... ;.......::Qh; 37....Matt Arand ........................ ..12 .....:.............LB 69 ...Howard Patton .................'.12................:.:01· ·.

38 ...Drew Schoenling .................12 .................. .LB 70....8cott Feltr~p ·:...................-..11 ................;.;Ql; .

38 ...Michael Holbrook.............:...11 ...................LB 71 ... Matthew Gmsllng ..............:.12 ..................:0L:, 39 ...Pat Muldoon ........................10 ...................Dl 72 ....Tom litteL..........................::'r12 ................:i,OL; 40 ...Matt Freese ........................12 .................-.DB 74 ....Sam Zenn1 ..........................+11 ................,,.QI. 40 ...Tommy Guswe~er ................11 ...................TE 75....Andrew Carpenter.............'J.11 .............,... .,0V · 41 ••.Tony lori.................................11 ..............,...DB 77....Wes Schroder ....................:;12.................::0F 42-... Mike lsfort ............................12 .................. OB 78...:Michael Muldoon .............:!12 ................ ::{0]::~ 42 ...Michael Ponti-Zins ..............11 ...................TE 79....1an Godofsky ......................,l11 ................;;;QCj ·· 43 ...Sam Michel ..........................12 ..................DB 80 ... Jon McHale ........................::ll ................:WR, 44 ...Jonathan Howard ................11 ..................DB 81 ...Craig Rother ......................~i11 ....:............Wii'c"'44 ...Kyle Johns ............................11 ...................TE 82 ...Ben Duwell .........................:.11 .. :.............,\1\lR. 45 ...Harry Schilderink.................11 ..............._... 0_8_~83~..~-M~ich~ae~l~Ma_tt~he_ws_..._...._.... ~ ....1:U.1_ ...._ ......;_ .....__. ....oru.'.•T'!l.!{;...:.···_ 32 ... Brian Roche .........................12...................FB

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DI\Wa I DEFENSE Dl Calvin Dfi:xon, Colerain

QB Mitch Allen, Sycamore

The senior wa~ first-team all-state and. all-district, and WJas voted the top defensive lineman in til1e GMC. He had 11 sacks.

The senior was first-team all-district and GMC offensive player of the year. He passed for 1,199 yards and 15 TDs and rushed for 1,363 yards and 13 TDs.

DL Jeff Rieskamp, ·Elder

RB Darius Ashley, St. Xavier

The senior was second-team all-state, first-team all-district and AII-GCL South.

He had 60 tackles (10 for loss) and seven sacks.

The junior was first-team all-state, district offensive player of the year and GCL .

South back of the year. He rushed for 1,450 yards and scored 18 TDs.

RB Donnie Talbott, Glen Este

DL Matt Winegardner, Glen Este

The senior was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and FAVC Buckeye offensive player of the year. He rushed for 1,549 yards with 22 TDs.

The senior was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and AII-FAVC Buckeye. He had six sacks, three forced fumbles and five blocked passes.

RB Gary Pride, Colerain

DL Caleb Lipsey, Sycamore

The senior was second-team all-district and All-Greater Miami Conference. He rushed for 940 yards and six TDs, and had 17 catches for 224 yards and five TDs.

The senior was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and All-Greater Miami Conference. He had 10 sacks, 60 tackles and 22 tackles for loss.

WR DeVierr Posey, La Salle

LB Ben Martin, La Salle

The junior was first-team all-state, all. district and AII:.:GCL South. He had 35 catches for 750 yards and seven TDs.

The senior was first-team all-state and all-district and GCL South player of the year. He had 112 tackles and seven sacks.

WR Brandon Ramsey, Middletown

LB Greg Jones, Moeller The senior was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and AII-GCL South. He had 11 sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.

The seriior was special mention allstate, first-team all-district and was voted top receiver in the GMC. He had 45 catches for 800 yards and 11 TDs.

LB Jordan Miller, Colerain

OL Wes Schroder, St. Xavier The senior was first-team all-state, alldistrict and AII-GCL South. He graded out at89 percent. He also started on the Bombers' 2005 state title team.

The senior was honorable mention alldistrict and All-Greater Miami Conference. He had 4.5 sacks, a fumble recov- · ery and an interception.

DIV. I PLAYER OF THE YEAR

LB Alex Kaufman, Lakota West

Eugene Clifford, Colerain

Ol Andrew Phelan, Lakota West

The senior DB was Ohio Division I co-defensive player of the year, Southwest District defensive player of the year and Greater Miami Conference defensive player of . the year. He had 100 tackles and seven irterceptions.

The junior was special mention all-state, first-team all-district and All-Greater Miami Conference.

The senior was second-team all-district and voted by coaches as the top linebacker in the GMC. He had three sacks and seven tackles for loss.

DB Fred Craig, St. Xavier

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c•lhe..junior was secondcteam allcstate, first-team all-district and DB ofthe year . in the GCL Sputh. He had 101 tackles, three sacks and an interception.

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···The senior was second-team all-state, . first-team all"district and All-Fa~ Ancient Valley Conference Buckeye.

DB Jon Saelinger, St. Xavier

OL Chip Robinson, Middletown

The senior was special mention allstate, first-team all"district and AII-GCL South. He had 4 7 tackles (2.5 for loss), six interceptions and 12 pass break-ups.

The junior was special mention all-state, first-team all-district and All-Greater Miami Conference.

DB John lee, Withrow

OLSpencer Smith, Colerain

The senior was second team all-district and AII-SOPL National. He ·led Withrow witli 67 tackles and five sacks as a safety.

The senior was second-team all-district and AII-GMC. He also played full-time at linebacker, a rare distinction as a two-way starter for Colerain.

IP Michael Cooke, Elder

PK Danny Milligan, St. Xavier The junior was second-team all-state, first-team all-district and AII-GCL South.

He made 13 field goals (long of 42 yards) and 23-of-24 extra points.

All-purpose .

Ched Cherry, Moeller The senior WR was special mention allstate. He averaged 20.2 yards per punt return (one TD), and also had 45 catches for 688 yards and fiVe TDs.

DIV. I COACH OF THE YEAR Scott IJJattilo, Sycamore His team (above) was picked to finish eighth in the 10-team Greater Miami Conference by league coaches but finished second. Sycamore went 10-2 and made its first playoff appearance in 10 years. He was named Southwest District coach of the year.

DIV. I HONORABLE MENTION Amelia- David Minshall, Mike Beard, Da· vid Carr, Matt Farley, Jesse Held; AndersonJake Davis; Kyle Giesting, Art Gildea, Nick Weiss, Alex Barden, Chris Vortkamp, Bla~l Bruns, Joe Flading; Colerain- Trammell i • Iiams, Ravelle Sadler, Matt Stoinoff, Brandon

The senior was first-team all-district and AII-GCL South. He averaged 40 · yards per punt (long of 62), with five punts inside the ~20-yard line.

niel, Jason Michelson, Kyle Miller, Joe Overbee, Nate Woods,· Mason c Je·remy Ber11·n, Matt Whl.te,· · Brian Holden, Matt Koman, Kevin Wehby, Brandon Lindsey, Josh Kline, Derek Johnson; Middletown- Skylar Jones, CoryPigg, Blake Walker, Scott Johnson, Larry Carter, Tyler Amos, Da'Jou1·r Comnielies; M1·1•ordDerek Termuhlen·, Zach Chalupa, Co,. dy Douglass, Koury Johnson·, Moeller· Frank Becker, Dean Ga,·er, Ti·m·McWI.III·ams, Ross Oltorik, Kevin Smith, Andy Wersel, Brian Albrinck,

DIV.IU-VI HONORABLE MENTION Aiken- Darrin Dewalt, Darius Pressley, David Summerlin; Badin -Josh AI corn, Ty1er conra d, cra1g · · Hansen, Dan Ketterer, Rya n R.1e gert,·Robert Urm• stan; Batavia- Josh lson, Andrew Avery, Caleb Corrill, Andrew Gullion; Bethel-Tate- zach Howard, Jeremy Johnson; Blanchester- Austin Knight, Matt Early, Jeff Panna, Cory McClanahan; Cincinnati Christian- Torian Pauley· C1·nc1·nnat1· Count·ry Day Henry Burchenal John Rabl·ner John Fletcher· , ' ' ' CHCA- Shane Miller, Charles Pratt, Stephen Russo, Stuart Scovanner; Cler. Just.1n Hou k; Cl.·mton- Mass1e . mont Northeastern - Danny Loc h, Jeff Eckstem, - Ty1er s. argent, Drew Frey, Lev1· Schwa b, R.1cky Bost1·c·, Deer Pari', -- Tyler Beard, Ke1t· h Redd.1s h, Gary Barnett, Jon.Todd, Eth an Carey, Sh ane McGo ·

Mills, Jake Watters, Doug Reynolds, Je'Sean Godfrey, Derick Tabar, Jarad Fogelsong, Gal}' Goines; Elder· Nick Olthaus, Mike Peters, Kyle Rudolph, John Groene, Casey Lysaght, Ross Metz, Aaron Monk, Dave Rigdon, Pat wan; Williams; Fairfield_ Dave Gudmundson, AnChris Bechtold, Rudy Bublitz, Brian Lane, Pat East Clinton- Ty Whittington, Andrew Liming, Darren Howard, Jason Fox, toine Moore, Mike Gallier, Brandon Smitll, .· • McCJeJJan; Oak HiJJs- Kyi~.Walsh, Justin Steiger- .

Steve Sodini; Edgewood- Eli Lange,Jon Elder, Mate Thomas, Justin llenwald, Erik Prosser, Jake Murphy, Ben Hunterman, nett.. Austin House, Jared Oehler, Chad Turner; Fenwick- Tyler Purcell; FinJesse Albrecht, Dewey Elliott; Glen Este. Jerrick Boykin, Adam ChamJoey Rosenburger,Xol}' Hetzer, Scott Dea1wester; neytown- David Bradley, Jacob Milner, Matt Reinert, Dante Powell, David bers, Alex Martin, Ryan Meckstroth, CodyBitz·.

Princeton~ Jeremy Mathews, Josh Rudd, MuSteel, Xzavion Simms, Von Wise, Pat Dawson; Goshen- Jeff Frieberger, Bil· er, Cory Slater, Hamilton_ Phillip Manley, · hammad Abdur-Rahman, Spencer Ware; St. Xaly Whitacre, Christian Hubbard, Ben Dulle; Harrison- Cody Adams, Chris · vier· Eva~rMiller, Luca Romeo, Howard Patton, Scheidt, Doug Ryan, Eric Brown, James Weinle, Andrew Merrill; Donicos Allen, Charlie Hatcher; Hughes-· Nick Schneider, Max Baumann, Tim Burke, AnIndian Hill - Ross Lockwood, Ted Bolser, Nick Kereiakes, Jon Von Dey~o~~~::~~e~~~~~:.~~=~~~~YW~I;:e Robin- drew Carpenter, Mike Kneuven, Joe Lan·gen, len,Sam Moore,Michael Schmidt, Danny Gill, Jim Thomas, Bo Cordell; Lakota East_ Kevin Kester, Sam Coffey, .

Ross Morand, Eric Robbe, Jon Scheidler; SycaKings- John Cancilla, Danny Hagee, Chris Maxwell, Eric Dern, Brian Dern, Riley Dunlop, Tom Krajewski, Will Buck; Lakomore- John Norkey, Ian Weider, Mike Latessa, Marc Logan, Conner Warye, Bruce Ernest, Dustin KJum; Little Miami- Matt ta West_ Dustin Huff, Devin Favors, Tad DomKyle Battle, Andrew Hancher, Byron Brown, GarMarnocha, Jeff Alford, Tyler Hoyle, David Renner; Lockland -Josh Brooksbart, Grant Hunter, Rob Schloemer, Tucker rett Steed, Ed Jones, Alden Olverson, Dwight Evbank, Charles Norris; Loveland - Michael Morrison, Mike Gehler, Matt CariStremming, Nathan Toney, Bakari Bussey, ans; Western Hills- David Shavers, Pat Jenkins; son; Madeira -A ex Shaw, Sean Raming, Pat Burke, Nick Berta; Mariemont Matt Foor, Andrew Cottrell, Solomon Thomas; Withrow- Bryant Thomas, Antwoine Higgins, Ra-Noah Gibby, Mike Miller, Mike Brumm, Charles Bard, Nick Croswell, Brian La Salle. Garrett Celek, Billy Parker, Vince fit Wheeler, Wendell Blue, Seydina Sow, William Kranitzky; McNicholas- Trey Bauer, Jim Braun, Tim Ryan, Cas·ey Seizer, KeHarris, Mark Hull)phrey, Brian Jacob, J.K. f:!

Bland, Daryle Ballew, Ricardo Thompson, Juanvin Thomas, Joe zerhusen; Monroe- Tyler Osterman, Jared Ferguson, BraSchaffer, Mike V~1Ski; Lebanon • Zacll~'t>a.-,_·__ de_z_Br_ow_n_:_,D_e_rri_ck_S_he_rm_a_n_._ _ _·_ _ _j____:d:.:e:.:..n: :.Mc::.:M:.: .o:.: :nig:;: le: .,: .:.Br::.:.et : .:.R:_:ic__:ht: .:.er:_D_ennis :, Major(Mike Miller, Justin Hall;

Mount Healthy- Derr.etrius Borden, Jamie Freeman, Donte Timberlake, Rueben Haley; New Miami- Ricky Cotton, Kirk Roberts, Brantley Akers, Jeremy Smith; · New Richmond- Elijah Menkhaus, Michael Dowd, Michael Dean; North College Hill- Brandom Armstrong, Jarrod Smith, Antonio Woods, Derek Lipscomb, Dwayne P~1rks; Northwest- Brandon Halas, Byron Thompson, Col}' Ehrnschwender,,iDominick Lowe, DeMario Pleasant, Chris Thomas; Norwood - Casey Jonres, Bobby Pendrey, Dylan Bostwick, Jeremy Chitwood; Purcell Marian- Chris Gillon, Chris Habel, Kevin Habel; Reading- Eric Dozier, Kevin .Kyler, TracedNorton; Roger Bacon- Jollm Hoeh, Dan Johnson, Jake Mouty, Jim Stapleton, Pete Tepe; Ross- Brimn Hodge, Chris Miniard, Kurtis Kaiser, Trey Foster, Ste~en 1\ccminti; S'nmder- Maurice Lovett, Isaiah Cheatham, Kevin Jones, Mike.Byndon, Trent Taylor; Summit Country Day- Charles Buckingham; Taft - Keyonta Hicks, Alex Okafor, Dajuante Landrum, Antiago Hall, Comeillius Carradine, Kenneth Tlimble, Ronald Hicks; Talawanda- Matt Murphy, Tyler Williams, Rhys Newman, Andrew Anderson, Braden Park, Matt Hoskins, Ryan Napier, Zac Wilhelm; Taylor- Dan Wood; Turpin- Clark Groene, Steve Bray, Luke Kelly, Dave Browning, Nick Durso, Aaron Van Kuiken, Pete Cal}'; Walnut Hills- John Reese, Juan Johnson, Ben Heiser, Jordan Kleinheintz; Western BrownDrew Williams, Patrick Schneider, Jerry Olgulvie, J.J. Ellis, Nick Butler, Ryan Brownlee; Williamsburg- Ben Meisberger, Kyle Moore, Brandon Ballhaus; Wilmington- GianlucaTerrigno, Dennis Nance, Ben Webb; TJ. McNair, Mi· chael Walker, Cody Arnett, Marcus Stewart; Winton Woods- Taylor Bradley, Lamonte Lattimore, Dale Pande, Marcus Cook, Ron'Sae Harrison, Chaz King; Woodward- Erik Finklea, Te'allen Price, Derrick Thurmond, Brandon Hudson, Larry woods; Wyoming- John Monich, Jacob,.Brumbaugh, Jacob Dinkelaker, Be~u Wheatley, Jacob Green, Josh Boggar.:.,

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2006 HIGH SCHOOIL FOOTBALl PREVIEW

GREATER CATHOLIC LEAGUE· SOUTH·

GREATER CATHOLIC LEAGIIJE·CENTRAL

GCL south spotlight: Elder

Te,il.ms, liste!l:in coaches' predicted order of ffnish

Teams listed in coaches' predicted order of finish

1ST. XAVIER

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Coach: Steve Specht (26-l) Division: I Last year: 15-0 (3-0) Last league title: 2005 ,PI11yers;~!l watch: JuniorlB Darius Ashley nistied for 1,633 yards and had 28 touchC\OWlls; junio; PK-WR Danny Milligan was 12 of 15 'on t\elct',goals, 46 of 48 on PATs and averaged 36 yards per punt; junior RG Max Baull)anQ starred last yeai; senior RT Howard Patton; senior LG Wes Schroder, senior 1E Mike Knueven; juqior SS Fred Craig; junior ILB Nick Sc~neiper;;senior ILB Mike Hanlon; senior DBFS .JOn Sae)ipger.

Other !ley players: Junior RB Luca Romeo; junior WRJon Scheidler, junior WR Stephan BaH; simiorWR Nick Owen; seniorT Mike Muldoqtl; junior'ol Joe Langen; senior DB Ryan Ulrrier.,senici~ ~afeties Eric Robbe, Chase Sower ancj Pat E<lr1ey.

F6rmatlons: Offense - Pro-style I; Defense Multi pie.· . . · . ~ut,ooki:specht said ifs way too early to tell if the,defen<jing state champions are better than last y~ar. The quarterback position is the bigg~,st concern, and Specht said he hasn't ruli~d ciut q'singa two-quarterback system. Se-' nior Ryan Morris and juniors Billy Rumpke and John Hurley competed for the spptthis summer.

The offensive line will be the strong aspect of thee St offense. "We have the potential to be vel'j good in 'those areas, provided they continue to wo!k ~~rd," Specht said.

With a demanding schedule including Lake~ wood St Edward, the preseason'pick to win the Division I state title by Ohio High magazine followed by USA Today national champion Lallaland (Ra.); the Bornbers will be seriously tested.

"We have the bull's-eye on our back," Specht said. "Nothi~g is a gimme."

Coach: Dan Starkey (56-42) Division: ill Last year: 6-5 (4-1) Last league title: 2005 Players to watch: Senior LB Chad Koester (2 sacks) was honorable mention all-state; senior ss Scott Starkey (2.5 sacks, 3 INTs) was first-team all- ; league; senior OL Pete Tepe was second-team all- ' league; senior DE Jake Mouty and senior DB Tom '!

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Other l<ey players: Senior OL Tom Jester; 1B Justirii BerJY; Ol John Hoeh; Ol Jim Stapleton; DL Montez ' . Straughn.

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Outloolc: The running game will be the strength forJ the Spartans, led by Berry, junior tailback Reggie Clay, fullback Jay Frentsos and Donavan Fletcher. "I Transfers Nick Trotta (Finneytpwn), Jordan Meinking ··i (La Salle) and Roger Bacon veterans Ryan Hammoor'i and Matt Brunsman are all capable at quarterback, ·~ no matter who wins the competition. The defense ·c 11 should be solid with the experience of Straughn, Koester and Starkey. "I think we have the capability c of being a good team," coach Stamey said.

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2, MOELLER Coach: Bob Crable (37-21) Divisioq:' I L8st year: 6-5 (1-2) Last league title: Co-champions in 1999 · Players (o watch: Junior QB Ross Oltolik started six games last season and should make significant contributions; senior DE Andy Wersel had 18 sacks and has offers from Western Michigan and Ball State; senior DL Frank Becker is one of the top wrestlers in the state; senior DE Brian Lane will contribute; senior LB Greg Jones moved from defensive end and has offers from Cincinnati and Minnesota.

Other key players: Junior 1B lim Uecker, senior WR Chedrick Cheny; senior 1E Kevin Deters; senior LB Ryan Rodligue~ senior safety Dean Gaier; senior CB Pat McClellan; senior CB Rudy Bublitz; sophomore K Ryan Sunderman; senior . PJoe Hogan.

Formations: Offense - Multiple. Defense Multiple witli a base front of 30 stack.

OutloQk:•Crable likes the experience of this group. Three· or four seniors Dave started since .~~--: .. ~ •. theiJcgppjjoi!'liire.~(;laSJJnJllJllitl&.tshl:)l!ld):JOcll;l.. well for the Crusaders. The Crusaders had a ·· first-round exit in the playoffs, thanks to Huber Heights Wayne. Look for the offense to be simpler without the number of formations seen in 2005. The !-formation will be used often along with an occasional play-action pass. · "Defense and special teams will be what we hang our hats on," Crable said. c

3. ELDER. Coach:' Doug Ramsey (83-25) Division:' I Last year: 4-6 (0-3) Last league title: 2003 Players to watch: Senior RB Pat Williams rushed for639 yards and eight touchdowns; senlorWR TJ. Ramstetter had 20 receptions for 361 yards and two touchdowns; senior QB DorrickVentre'was 17-of-34 with three touchdowns; senior bE Jeff Rieskamp has received Division 1 offers, including Michigan State; senior DE Mike Peters has"good agility; junior LB Steve Hengehold has matured as a leader.

Other key. players: Junior WR Nick Olthaus had 19 receptions for 371 yards and three touchdowns.

Formations: Offense - Multiple; Defense Multiple.

Outlook: Ramsey believes the attitude is better and· tlie defense will get turned around from a.year ago. Ventre is a pocket passer who will make smart decisions. Williams is a big part of the offens.e and Ramstetter can make plays.

The defense is led by Rieskamp (6-3, 225and Peters (6-1, 215). Hengehold (6-3, . 215) will mature and has gotten bigger. "He has bee11.muctr.more assertive in the huddle and in drills," Ramsey sail;!.

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4.I,A·SALLE "coach:-Tom Grtppa (135-67) DiVision~· I t:ast year: 8-2 (2-1) Last league title: 1995 Players to watch: Senior LB Ben Martin (6-5, 225 pounds) is one of the top defensive players in the state and has offers from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Rorida, Tennessee and Michigan; senior OLB Vince Harris (6-2, 215) has offers from West Virginia and Illinois; senior OtB Billy Aarker was a first-taam, all-league selection; senior OL Garrett Celek is a 6-6, 235pound.lineman who has committed to UC. · ·othllr Key players: Senior Ol Joe Weddenqprf;.senior.ODilaf'k.Humphrey; senior RB 'Isaac Green; senior WR Ben Robers; senior1E Ryan Bedinghaus;; senior 1E Dave Middendorf.

Formations: Offense - Spread option; Defense·':' 3-4., _ Outlook::The Lancersnave a strong defensive corps with six returning starters. Martin is <1 · major :Division I linebacker and can dominate his,,positiop.•:rhe offense has a few question marlls as junior Brendan Jones succeeds Tyler Sheehan (Bowling Green) at QB. The lancers also.need to,ffnd a wide receiverto replace Mike, Reeli (lrtppa believes the special teams wlll.be.strong. ./We're cQnfident we might win the GCl and might possibly go further," Celek said.

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Elder coach.Doug Ramsey is regrouping after the Panthers wenf 4-6, their first losing season since 1986.

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Other ke~,players: JuniorTB Steve Rice is very explosive; senior QB Joey Zerhusen will be consistent; This season, Elder will have to imThe losing season

By Mike Dyer senior safety Kevin Thomas played about four games prove its defense. The Panthers had 78 Enquirer staff writer last year; junior MLB Andrew Thole; senior Dan loElder's 4-6 mark in 2005 was the missed tackles when a player had a beck is a surprising size at 5-8,150 pounds for a li Elder coach Doug Ramsey is more Panthers first losing record in 19 years. chance for an open-field tackle,. Ram· linebacker.

A look back: eager than ever to start a season. sey said.

Formations: Offense- Multiple I formation; De"When you end a season 4-6, you Senior defensive ends Jeff RiesDate Score· Rec. fense4-4. have to wait a whole year to get back 8-27 Elder.21, Wayne 14 kamp and Mike Peters (two sacks) 1-0 . Outlook: Klonne said he has about a "million out there," Ramsey said. "It's been a 9-3 Mass. Washington 35 Elder 3i l-i' and junior lB Steve Hengehold will be questions"aiJout this squad, but he expects to be long nine months." the leaders on defense. g.g Elder 42, Oak Hills 16 2·1 better than what's on paper. With a tough schedule, ; The Panthers wen• 4-6 for their first 9·17 · St. Edward 34, Elder 17 Senior running back Pat Williams 2~2 Klonne expects .500 or above as being •very good losing season since 1L·86 (when Elder 9·23 La Salle 40, Elder 20 rushed for 639 yards and will be a sig2-3 for us." The Rockets will use more of a traditional went 3-7 under coach John Owens) 9·30 sd~avier 44, Elder ici nificant part of the offense again.

2~4 and isn't something Ramsey wants to 10-7 Moeller 45, Elder 30 Elder had an "extremely difficult · two-back set and Zerhusen will be under center more: 2-5 often. Still, the Central is pretty evenly matched and.· · dwell on.

10-14 Elder 35, Bishop Chatard 13 .· 3-5 · schedule" in '05, according to Ramsey,, "Coach Ramsey said we are making 10-22 Cle. Benedictine 34, Elder 28 3-6 McNick has a shot. · but he doesn't want to make excuses.

4·6 football apriority," senior quarterback 10-28\ Elder 4S,Western HillsO The Panthers went winless in the Derrick Ventre said. league, but things began to unravel in Ventre said the priorities weren't as Week 4 against Lakewood St. Edward.

Coach: Brian Miller (first year) clear last season.

"I think you get to a season and With two minutes left in the third Division: IV "I am not sure - guys didn't care I sometimes breaks didn't go our way," quarter, a turnover led to atouchdown Lastyear:,1-9 (0-5) guess;· Ventre said.

Dabbelt said. "Nonetheless 4-6 could and St. Ed won 34-17. · Last league title: 1999 Said Ramsey: "I think the kids that have been a 7-3 season."

"We lost confidence and we never Players towatch: Senior T/OlB Kevin Habel and ' were part of it were kind of embarRamsey could've been at another really regained that," Ramsey said. seniorTEfOLB Chris Habel also play volleyball and ' rassed being 4-6, but we have had a school this season. Several schools " ...What do you do when you are swim for the Cavaliers; senior OL/Dl Adam Hender- 1 good offseason. were trying to entice Ramsey away coaching? You try to get after them, light will be solid. "They are hard~working kids that ., "lfthese guys have another bad sea- from Elder. you try to be nice or positive, but we do whatever you ask ofthem," Miller said. "...You ; son that will be two years on varsity, Dabbelt said seven or eight schools couldn't snap out of it.'' want kids who are good .athletes." and that would not be very good. I were possibly looking to make an ofBut, Ramsey believes his squad has think with the seniors, it's an opportu- . fer, butRamsey'saidhewasn'ta8close already begun a shift in attitude this Other key players: Senior FB/NG Chris Gillon is nitytorebound, andtheydon'twantto to leaving as people outside Elder siUill1ler. an explosive player who was second-team all-league. be one of the few classes that had a los- might have believed.

"Just the fact we had last year will Formations: Offense- Pro form; Defense 50. ing record over a two-year period."

'This was a good fit for him and his make us better," Ramsey said.

Outlook: Miller, 32, who coached the linebackers Elder athletic· director Dave Dab- family," Dabbelt said. "I think what Said Dabbelt "I know Doug was enlast season and is the school's director of admis-. ~! belt said expectations never dull at El- was interesting was how people were thused to get back to practice this sions, is keeping things simple. The focus is on play"! der. The Panthers had six consecutive still interested in him after the 4-6 sea- srunmer. They are all anxious. We er responsibility and maintaining assignments. With ,; postseason appearances (1999-2004) son. Since 2000, he has had some have one of the rougher schedules in up to 50 guys\ participating in preseason workouts, :o and Division I state titles in 2002 and great runs and great teams. You the state, and hopefully we will meet Miller said he wants consistency in the weight room : '03. wouldn't :find abetter coach out there.'' that challenge." and on the field. '

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Coach: David Wirth (7 -13) Division: Ill Last year: 5-5 (2-3) Last league title: 2001 Players to watch: Senior QB Ryan Riegert had 1,120 yards passing and nine touchdowns along with' a 120.2 passer rating; senior RB Robert Urmston rushed for 529 yards and eight touchdowns; senior LB Matt Frankey, honorable-mention all-state and first-team all·district, had 93 tackles; senior WR/SS Wally Gerbus had 21i yards receiving and had three interceptions and 58 tackles a season ago; junior ·J WR/FS Natll Jackson had three interceptions and 69_ tackles. " Other key players: Senior WR Dan Ketterer;· senior WR Ike Leuthold; senior OT Charlie Hartkemeyer. ~ Formations: Offense - Pro-1; Defense- Multiple 4-3. ~ Outlook:: The Rams missed the Division IV playoffs1 by mere percentage points last season. The lines wili'· need to mature quickly. Badin faces a tough sched-ule, and needs to avoid last-minute losses such as ~ those to Chaminade-Julienne and Fenwick last year.

Wirth is' confident his squad is much better than .500 because ofthe athleticism and said Riegert could be the best quarterback in the GCL. Frankey has received interest from several Mid-American schools.

1 "I know they are very high on (Frankey);" McNicho; las coach Steve Kionne said. "They have some good skilled players. They should be much improved."

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4. PURCELl MARIAN

GREATER CATHOLIC LEAGUE • NORTH Teams listed in coaches' predicted order of finish

1 ALTER Coach: Ed Domsitz (188-129) Division: Ill. Last year: 9·3 (4-1) Last league title: Co-champs in 2005 Players to watch: Senior DT Bradley Cash · is an all-league selection; Senior OLJason Chaffin has received Division I interest; Senior QB Steve O'Donnell is a returning starter but didn't throw the ball much last season (197 yards on 30 attempts); senior RB Chrts Roark · (653 rushing yards and 5 IDs) is an all-league selection and two-year starter; Senior MLB Ben Maxwell has received Division I interest Other key players: Senior OL Andrew Crisler, Senior OL Paul Kolbe; Senior OLJeff Reeves; senior OL CoJY Drake.

Formations: Offense - Wishbone. Defense -Multiple.

Outlook: Domsitz has 90 kids for varsity (grades 10·12), which could be the most ever at the school. Alter lost to Springfield Shawnee in the second round of the playoffs, but this

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ers at skill positions. Helms, Who is in his mid-30s, arrives at C-J with much higher expectations than anything he experienced in three seasons at East Clinton.

Catholic the past.two seasons in the state ffnal' four. The offense is experienced but the de1 fense has only one starter returning. . i

Coach: Andy Helms (45-29) 4.FENWICK Division: II 3. CARROLL Last year: 8-5 (3-2) Coach: Fred Cranford (first year) Last league Iitie: Co-champions in 2000 Coach: Steve Bartlett (133-71) Division: IV Players to watch: Senior DE Rob Tligg is Division: II Last year: 3-7 (2-4) considered one of the better defensive players Last year: 11-3 (7-1).

Last league title: 2004 (Mid-Miami in the area; senior RB TJ. Jones had 11 recepLast league title: 2004 (Mid-Miami league) tions for 87 yards; Senior LB Joey Homan had League) Players to watch: Senior RB-FS Tyler Pura sack and fumble recoveJY; junior WR Travis· Players to watch: Senior RB Eric McComas cell is versatile and is a special teams threat Jackson is one of the state's top sprinters in rushed for 1,000 yards and has great strength and a loader on defense; senior G-LB Scott the 200 meters.

Berns ill another captain and had 80 tackles and good balance; senior QB Blake Horvath Other, key players: Senior DTeny Stevendidn't throw the bail much last year as the Pa- last year; junior 1E-DE Erwin Reed is a rising } son is a state placer in wrestling; senior WR triots had only 57 passes in 14 games; senior prospeot; senior 1E-DE Ryan Burgett had rtght Sam Pera; senior OL Blake McCroskey (6-4, . strong safety Jimmy Ross returns. shoulder surgeJY and is out for the season.

275) has received looks from Mid-American Other key players: Junior 1E-LB Scott Other key players: Sophomore QB Keeton Conference schools. ' Shear is a key newcomer on both sides of the Daley begins his first year at the position.

Formations: Offense- Multiple; DefenseFormations: Offense - Wing T; Defenseball; junior WR Evan Daubenmire.

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Outlook: The Eagles should be in the hunt fense- 50• Outlook: With just seven seniors, the Fal- ' for the league title. Experience is on the lines, Outlook: Canol!, which competed in the cons may have difficulty competing with the · ' but the question mark is with the younger play- . MML Ia~ season, has lost to Toledo Central top teams.

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