St. Xavier (Cincinnati) at Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati)St. Xavier fell out from both the national polls and the ranks of the unbeaten when it fought gamely but lost 17-7 last week to No. 3 Trinity (Louisville, Ky.). It was only the fifth loss in the last 24 games against out-of-state opponents for the Bombers. Senior running back
Conor Hundley ran for only 51 yards against Trinity and was held out of the end zone for the first time this season. St. Xavier has lost two of its last three against Greater Catholic League rival Moeller, including a 17-7 defeat last season.
Moeller could be emerging from a crowded field of Cincinnati-area state title contenders as the team to beat. The Crusaders have barely been challenged in four wins this season, which all came against teams that had winning records last season. Standout receiver
Monty Madaris had more than 200 receiving yards in last week's 27-10 win over St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.).
Mitch Stephens: Moeller 17, St. Xavier 14
Steve Montoya: St. Xavier 17, Moeller 10
Stephen Spiewak: Moeller 17, St. Xavier 10
Kevin Askeland: St. Xavier 28, Moeller 14
Jamie DeMoney: Moeller 28, St. Xavier 17
It's always a dogfight between these two teams.
Photo by Jim Owens
