St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia) at Mount Carmel (Chicago)
Mount Carmel's defense was stout last season and should be so again against St. Joseph's Prep.
Photo by Jim Boyce
This figures to be a fun rendezvous between the preeminent Catholic football powers from two of America's largest cities. The game will be played at Toyota Park, home of the MLS's Chicago Fire. St. Joseph's Prep, ranked 18th in the latest Xcellent 25, has 15 returning starters from its first state championship squad. The Hawks rely on the playmaking ability of receiver-defensive back
John Reid, a four-year starter who is verbally committed to Penn State. Mount Carmel also is fresh off a state championship. The 7A title won last season was its 10th under coach Frank Lenti since 1988. The Caravan is traditionally very strong up front, and this year should be no exception with senior guards
Jack White and
Andrejas Duerig (Syracuse) leading the offensive line and senior tackles
DeAndre Greer and
Kevin Thurmon expected to be the lynchpins of the defensive front.
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Just the facts: Mount Carmel has won at least a share of the Chicago Catholic League championship 35 times dating back to 1927. St. Joseph's Prep is a 20-time champion of the Philadelphia Catholic League since 1920. … Sunday's the first of four consecutive out-of-state games for St. Joseph's Prep to open the season. The Hawks have won eight of their last 11 contests versus non-Pennsylvania opponents.
Mitch Stephens: St. Joseph's Prep 34, Mount Carmel 21
Kevin Askeland: St. Joseph's Prep 30, Mount Carmel 14
Jamie DeMoney: St. Joseph's Prep 27, Mount Carmel 24
Stephen Spiewak: St. Joseph's Prep 24, Mount Carmel 10
Leland Gordon: St. Joseph's Prep 20, Mount Carmel 16
Colin Ward-Henninger: Mount Carmel 20, St. Joseph's Prep 17
