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Central Catholic High School is excited to welcome Larry Moore to the Button Football staff this school year!

A native of San Diego, Calif., Moore began his football career at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, California. He attended Grossmont Junior College where he was a standout on the football field and in the classroom. He earned All-American honors in 1994 as well as Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors. He was also named the Grossmont College Athlete of the Year.

After his second year at Grossmont, Moore turned down offers to Arkansas, Mississippi and others, and decided on BYU. He earned All-WAC both years he played at BYU as well as earning a spot on the Lavelle Edwards Dream Team in 2000. He graduated with a degree in business management.

Moore entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in 1997. He made his first NFL roster with the Indianapolis Colts (#50) the following year when franchise quarterback Peyton Manning arrived as a rookie. While in Indianapolis, Moore earned the title of team captain. In 1999 Moore was part of the biggest single season turnaround in NFL history with the Colts finishing 13-3 and winning the AFC East. He wound up starting 73 of 96 NFL regular-season games he played in, a true testament to his work ethic and desire to be great at what he did.

He signed with the Washington Redskins as a free agent in 2002, again earning the team captain title. From the Redskins, Moore made his way to the Cincinnati Bengals for two years in 2004 and 2005 where he would end up retiring from the NFL.

After his NFL career, he jumped into the coaching ranks at Bridgewater College as the tight ends coach. Following a year at Bridgewater he returned to the NFL and began internships with Cincinnati and Indianapolis. He assisted with the offensive line of the Bengals in 2009 and with the Colts in 2010.

Moore has a daughter, Isabella.

The Rivalry between Central Catholic and Holy Cross football teams was a staple in the San Antonio community since 1963. Following the 2013 season, neither school could find a mutually agreeable playing date, ending the long seated tradition of “The Holy Bowl.” That was until this upcoming season. We are happy to announce that Central Catholic will play Holy Cross on Saturday, September 8@ 7:00 p.m. at Alamo Stadium.

There is no doubt that both school communities, students and alumni have been waiting for this game again! In the last game, Holy Cross was victorious, but Central Catholic still holds the winning record against the Knights with 35 wins and only 11 losses. According to records, The Holy Bowl, Central Catholic vs Holy Cross is the second-oldest rivalry in the city. A rivalry between two Catholic High Schools deeply rooted and committed to Catholic Education in the city of San Antonio. “I am a huge fan of healthy rivalries,” shared Mr. Ybarra ’83, Vice President of Student Development. “A rivalry that shows mutual respect on and off the field. That’s the way it should be.” Anyone who has experienced this game as a player or as a spectator would agree that there is something special when each school lines up against each other. Both teams display a sense of pride in every snap, in every play, and in every second of the game. Win or lose, this experience is special for both of our schools and the San Antonio Catholic community.

In the weeks leading up to kickoff, both teams will come together to serve our greater San Antonio community through service. Our Athletic Director, Hector Rodriguez, believes service together will show true sportsmanship, “It is our goal as schools and communities that we emphasize playing the game in the true role of ‘sportsmanship’ no matter what the outcome.” This will allow people to see that this game is much more than a football game, but a bonding experience for players and coaches. As Coach Santiago explains, “A well-played contest can create a bonding experience among the players and fans.” Just as practice prepares players for the challenges of a game, community service develops young men to encounter and work together to change the issues facing today’s society. With both schools being dedicated to Our Mother Mary, we hope to model Mary’s discipleship through our service together.

Additional plans are being developed between Holy Cross and Central Catholic to discuss what other ways the schools can come together during this exciting time. A prayer service and maybe even a pregame meal among administrators are just some of the exciting possibilities each school is considering! Coach Santiago encourages everyone to come participate in The Holy Bowl this September, “Everyone involved in the Holy Bowl will have the opportunity to represent the Catholic Community of San Antonio in an exciting and fun filled environment.”