Football Recap: Gavin Connel Key Part of Team Effort in Crusaders Win + How To Watch

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Providence, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They managed a 12-6 win over the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders. The victory continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won five in a row.

Gavin Connel

Rushing Yards

09/26/25 @ Greenwood Christian Academy	171
10/10/25 vs Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter	132
08/22/25 vs Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran	84
08/29/25 vs Heritage Christian	20
09/12/25 @ Indianapolis Lutheran	14
+ 3 more games

Indianapolis Scecina Memorial got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gavin Connel out in front who rushed for 132 yards and one score. Connel is becoming a predictor of the Crusaders' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Bryce McDonald was another key signal caller, throwing for 198 yards and one touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes.

Indianapolis Scecina Memorial's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.

Indianapolis Scecina Memorial has already played their next matchup, a 27-7 loss against Triton Central on the 17th. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 49-19 defeat against Danville on the 17th.