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FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIPS Moeller High School football scholarships "last week while players Chris Jenkins (second head football coach Steve from left) and Casey Tucker Klonne and athletic director (right) sign for college football Jim Uppincott look on. 5(.{(3-~~ ~.:l//,/81.

Moeller Gridders Sign for Colleg~ ·scholar.$.h_ips Two Moeller High School footAll Saints School in Montgomery. ball players from West Chester Jenkins and Tucker became last week signed with Division I teammates again in their universities for full football freshman year at Moeller, where scholarships. they were both starters on the Chris Jenkins, a 5-foot-11 wide freshman and reserve teams. receiver and punt returner, will Jenkins started at wide reattend the University of Montana. ceiver on the varsity team in his junior year and was the team's He is the son of Caroline and F.A. Jenkins of 8235 Lakeshore Dr. backup punt returner. In his Casey Tucker, a 6-foot-2 line- senior year he started as both backer and punter, will receive a wide receiver and punt returner. He set a Moeller· record for the scholarship to Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. He is the son of longest punt return with an Evelyn and Mike Tucker of 7619 87 -yarder for a touchdown. Tucker was the varsity team's Tanglewood Ln. The two boys played on the · punter in his junior year, and also same West Chester Blue Devils started at linebacker in his senior year. He set a new school record youth football team. Jenkins went on to play for the eighth grade for longest punt with one team at Hopewell Junior School, 88-yarder against Elder. The where he also ran track. Tucker previous record of 73 yards was played eighth grade football for set in 1981.

Nine players settle on schools Nine more area high school football players made oral commitments to attend universities Monday. Players can officially sign beginning Wednesday. Four Walnut Hills players declared their intentions. Tony Johnson, a 6-foot-3, 265pound offensive guard, and Sean Williams, a 6-1, 235 linebacker, chose Eastern Michigan; Vincent Vaiano, a 6-0, 185 punter, chose Army, and Brian Houllion, a 6-4, 295 offensive tackle, will go to Morehead State. Middletown also had four players declare. Carlos Brooks, a 6-1, 185 defensive back; and Ken Chapman, a 6-1, 175 receiver, selected Bowling Green. Jason Tisdale; a 6-2, 205 receiver, will go to Colorado State, ·and punter/kicker Jason Caldwell will attend Eastern Illinois. , Amelia's Troy Vespie, a 6-4, 215 linebacker, chose Ohio University.

Withrow's No. 1 margin thins Withrow, 17-1, clings to the city's top ranking by only three votes. Withrow received seven of 11 first-place votes for 106 points, while Woodward had four first-place votes and 103 points. The · city championship should be decided this Sunday when Withrow and Woodward meet at Riverf~ont Coliseum at 3 p.m.

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meeting with Sycamore, a neighboring school. The game will be played at Galbreath Field on Allg. 25. After playing Colerain on Sept. 2 at Riverfront Stadium as part of the Biue Chip Football Classic, the Crusaders host Erie (Pa.) Cathedral Prep on Sept. 9. Moeller then travels to Paul Brown Stadium Sept. 16 to play Massilon Washington in a matchup of two traditional state powers. Following a clash with Dayton Dunbar at Welcome Stadium on Sept. 22, Moeller enters its Greater Cincinnati League schedule, featuring St. Xavier (Sept. 29), Elder (Oct. 6), LaSalle (Oct. 13), Roger Bacon (Oct. 20) and Princeton (Oct. 27). Season ticket information is available by contacting the athletic department at. 793-1811.

Summit, Fenwick win openers • Summit Country Day 44, New Miami 19, at Madeira - Amy Rohs and Angie Heavy led Summit both with 14 points, in a Cincinnati Girls Division IV game. Summit now plays Seven Hills next Monday.

Team . Points 1. Withrow, 17·1 (7) .......................................................................................... ;. 106 _ SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY (44)- All!Jie Heavey 4 6 14, SheUa Heavey 2. Woodward, 14-3 (4) ....................................................................................... 103 6 0 12. Rohs 6 2 14, Oark I 0 2, Eaglin I 0 2. Totals: 18 8 44. 3. Oak Hils, 13·5....................................................................................................... 70 NEW MIAMI (19)- Hacker I 0 2,Davish I 0 2,Balley 40 8,Davls 2 0 5, 4. Tall, 16-3...............................................................................................................67 Buchanan I 0 2. Totals: 9 0 19. 5. St. Xavier, 14-4..........................................................................!............................ 58 J-9olnl goals: NM-Davls. Re~ords: SCD 11-10, NM 3·15.

;:8. Elder, ~~~~~fl-~~. 1:~:::~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~ I 1-7........................................................................................................... 30

9. Pur eel Marian. 11-7............................................................................................ 18 10. Middetqwn, 13-5................................................................................................. 11 · Others receiving votes: Forest Park 10, Fairfield 10, MI. He~llhy 5, Colerain 5, Hamillon Badin 4.

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Moeller High School's 1989 football schedule features familiar foes, 'out-of-town powers and the launching of a new rivalry. The season opens with Moeller's first

• Middletown Fenwick 79, Ripley 35, at Madeira - Gina Rossi led Middletown Fenwick with a game-high 20 points in a Cincinnati Girls Division IV game. Fenwick now plays Cincinnati Christian next Monday. MIDDLETOWN FENWICK (79) - HiU 3 I 7, B.Lee 2 2 6, Kiefer 2 2 6, K.LOil!l6 3 15, J.Lee 2 I 5, Nori 50 10, M.Long I 0 2, Barger 0 2 2, Kaup 2 0 4, Rossl9 2 20, Palterson I 0 2. Totals: 30 13 79. RIPLEY (35)- Crawford 2 0 4, Cooper 50 13, KeMNd 2 0 4, Griffith I 0 2, Schacje 10 2, Hines I 0 2, Theresa Best 2 0 4, Tabalha Best I 0 2. Totals: 15 0 35. 3-polnt goals: R-Cooper s. Records: MF 16-2, R 1-19.

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High school seniors mainly lacking size

Area commitments

BY D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Cincinnati Enquirer

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Cincinnati, usually a bountiful area for college football recruiters, is slipping. The final verdict will be in Wednesday, but thus far only 23 players have given verbal commitments to Division I-A football programs. "It's a little below average year," said Sycamore coach Ron Corradini, who recruited this area during his days as a college assistant coach, including stops at Colorado and Wichita State. "The players that are good players and had good years did not meet the size requirements." Last season, 31 players signed with Division I-A schools. In 1987, the number was 38. Only five blue-chip recruits are left unsigned. They are: Purcell Marian's Brian O'Neal, a 6-foot-1, 217-pound fullback, and Marty Mathis, a 6-2, 220 linebacker; Moeller's john Walker, a 6-1, 183 defensive back; Colerain's Robert Davis, a 5-11, 185 running back; and Withrow's Doug Sumler, a 6-5, 225 linebacker. O'Neal, who rushed for 1,183 yards and was an Enquirer all-city pick, will decide today between Penn State and Tennessee. "I'm looking for a stable coaching staff, players that I could get along with and a place where I could contribute by my second year," O'Neal said. "Both schools have that." O'Neal was also courted by West Virginia and Indiana. Ohio State was interested early but withdrew its offer after signing other running backs. Mathis, whose father Mike is an NBA official, is impressed by Tennessee. He is also considering Minnesota and Colorado State. (Please see SIGN, Page C-4)

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Carlton Gray

Lance Harp

DIVISION I•A SCHOOLS School Pos. Ht Wt. Player Fairfield DT 6-3 245 Stan Anderson Joe Bair Fairfield DB 6-0 170 WR 5-10 151 Gordon Benning Princeton Carlos Brooks Middletown DB 6-2 195 Middletown WR 5-9 161 Ken Chapman Ron Corradini Sycamore DB 5-1 0 165 Phil Fant Goshen QB 5-9 170 Clint Frazier Lakota C 6-3 220 Forest Park WR 6-2 180 Carlton Gray Franklin QB 6-5 190 Lance Harp Purcell Marian OT 6-5 274 Jeff Jimmar Forest Park OT 6-5 235 Jason Kirkland Jeff Morrow Lakota OT 6-5 260 Moeller LB 6-2 209 Mike Nichols D. Penderghast Elder RB 6-1 185 Brady Renners RB 6-4 215 Fairfield Trevor Robinson Forest Park OT 6-3 232 Indian Hill DB 6-4 195 Gary Rogers LB 6-3 215 Forest Park Nick Smith Roger Bacon QB 6-4 190 Jeff Stoia Craig Thompson Princeton RB 5-5 155 Moeller OT 6-5 258 Jack Thrush Franklin LB 6-2 200 David Walling OTHER SCHOOLS School Pos. Ht Wt. Player Brian Bolles Northweit OT 6-4 236 Purcell Marian LB 6-1 197 Ricardo Brown Purcell Marian TE 6-2 212 Brandon Ford John Fitzpatrick Moeller OG 6-2 226 Princeton LB 6-1 165 Todd Harding Forest Park LB 6-3 232 Todd Hayes Chris Jenkins WR 5-11 153 Moeller Chris Patton Forest Park DB 5-10 173 Princeton DL 6-3 21 0 Eric Perryman Princeton DB 6-2 190 Chris Woods

School Kent State Bowling Green Miami Bowling Green Bowling Green Indiana Army Bowling Green UCLA s. Carolina Northwestern Oklahoma State Michigan State N.C. State Miami Kent State Bowling Green Vanderbilt Notre Dame Cincinnati E. Michigan Ohio State Bowling Green School Morehead St. Morehead St. Morehead St. Murray State Murray State Youngstown St. Montana Virginia State Murray St. E. Kentucky

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"Col,rado State got in the picture when Earle Bruce got the job. My father_ always liked him when he was at Ohio State," Mathis said. Walker will attend either Minnesota or Ohio State. Davis is waiting for a reply from SMU coach Forrest Gregg. Sumler is leaning toward the University of Cincinnati. A big reason behind the decrease in signings is the NCAA's increased academic requirements. Ten to 15 recruits may have been passed over because they have not yet met the requirements. "Schools really seem to shy away ;[.·,!l'l don't have•the Proposi-

tion 48 grades," said Withrow coach Dale Mueller. "A lot of our guys have had junior colleges referred to us." For some players, there can be a fine line between being a great high school player and a big-time college recruit. A case in point is Elder's Steve Keller, a a 5-11, 160-pound quarterback. Keller, who passed for more than 2,500 yards and 29 touchdowns, was not heavily recruited because of his size. "I have not heard anybody say that he can't olav," Corradini said. "He's a heck ·o(an athlete.' Elder coach Tom Grippa knew Keller's size would ket1) away the

big schools. Keller, a 3.5 student on a 4.0 scale, may attend Holy Cross. "We had a team of what the college guys call tweeners," Grippa said. "A little too short and not quick or fast enough." The recruiting of Elder's Jeff Meier, a 5-10, 160-pound wide receiver, has perplexed Grippa. Meier had some of his best games against Moeller and Princeton, two schools with quick secondaries. "I think they are going to miss the boat on him," Grippa said. "He's a Division I player. The one school that really, really liked him was UC, but that was under Dave Currey's staff." ·

Thursday, December 22, 1988 THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER High schools/8-5

Blue Chip Classic turns to prep football field BY D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Cincinnati Enquirer

The welcome mat was laid for some top out-of-state football teams to take on Cincinnati's best in the Buddy LaRosa High School Football Classic on Sept. 2, 1989 at Riverfront Stadium, announced Keith Sprunk. Elder, Moeller, Colerain, Covington Catholic and Oak Hills will represent the Cincinnati area and Pittsburgh North Hills and Aliquippa (Pa.) will play in the inaugural invitational. Oak Hills (7 -3 in 1988) will play

Prep scene Covington Catholic (14-1) in the opening game at 12 noon, Colerain (4-6) faces Moeller (9-2) at 3 p.m., North Hills (11-1-1) takes on Fairfield (7 -3) at 6 p.m. and Aliquippa (14-1) plays Elder (10-2) at 9 p.m. "Because of the shortness in time we were able to only get two national teams," said Sprunk. "But in the future we are looking to have the top teams in the nation come in and play Cincinnati's top teams."

Sprunk promotes the Blue Chip City Basketball invitational, which recently had a record crowd for its fifth annual event. Sprunk and LaRosa hope the football classic has as much success at the basketball event. "We made a commitment to high school sports a long time ago," said LaRosa. "I'm proud to be a part of it. We thought it would be a natural for us." The field is pretty strong. Elder will enter the tournament as the defending city champion. Moeller and Colerain will continue their short but heated rivalry. Covington

Catholic is coming off of back-tohack Kentucky Class AAA state championships and Oak Hills, under fourth-year coach Bobby Klotz, is one of the up-and-coming programs in the city. Notably absent from the field is Princeton, which has reached the state title game the last two seasons and will have highly touted quarterback Johnny Mattress back for his senior season. "There was a motion made to the Board (of Education) that we participate in the Classic and it was defeated, 3-2," said Princeton Superintendent Dr. Richard Denoyer.

"At this particular time the board and the administration probably thought it would better to see how it goes and if we are invited again we would take it under consideration." North Hills has won state Class AAAA (the. biggest class) titles in 1987, 1985 and 1983. It was named national champion in 1987 by USA Today. Elder's foe, Aliquippa is best known for sending more than 60 players to the National Football League, including Chicago coach Mike Ditka and Denver's Tony Dorsett.

crusaders fall short, finish 9-2 Elder tops Moeller 24-14 r~~8 to end championship drive By Kurt Dusterberg Staff writer

The Elder Panthers ended Moeller's hope for a state championship when they eliminated the Crusaders in the regional semifinals, beating them 24-14. Moeller finishes the season with a 9-2record. . The game started off completely in Elder's favor as they marched down the field midway through the first quarter to take a 7.0 lead. The Panthers then intercepted a Moeller pass on the next series and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown. It was14-o at the end of the first quarter, and the score remained the same until the third quarter. The Moeller defense came up with a big series late in the second quarter as Elder threatened to score again after driving down to the Crusader one-

yard line. But Moeller held and Elder drew a penalty. Jeff Crable intercepted a Steve Keller pass to keep Elder from going three touchdowns ahead. The Crusaders stormed back in the second half. Elder received the second half kickof!, but Moeller's defense denied them a first down. The Crusader offense took over and drove 47 yards, capped off with a Craig Griffey <West Chester) touchdown run of four yards. After the ):tickoff, the Moeller defense again denied Elder a first down and the offense took possession and drove down the field. But the drive stalled and Moeller's attempt at a 39-yard field-goal was just inches wide, (Please see CRUSADERS, Page6)

Crusaders ___ (Continued from Page 5) hitting the upright. On their next possession, Elder marched 80 yards to regain a two touchdown lead when GLC player-of-the-year Steve Keller threw a 28-yard touchdown pass. In the fourth quarter Moeller scored again, Âˇ narrowing the margin to within a touchdown. Kevin Henderson (West Chester) intercepted , a Keller pass and returned it Elder's nine yard line. Two plays later Griffey scored again on a four-yard run. The Panthers put the game away with a 34yard field goal with three minutes left in the game and were able to run out the clock later. Âˇ Griffey had the two touchdown runs and 60 yards rushing for the game. Receiver Joe Toepfer (West Chester) ended the season as Moeller's leading receiver with 28 catches on the season for 574 yards and eight touchdowns. Chris Jenkins (West Chester) finished as the third leading receiver for the Crusl;lders

Elder chosen city football champ BY CAREY HOFFMAN

City poll (Firat place votn In parentheaea, total polnta)

1. Elder (3), 9-1 .•............. 134 2. Princeton(6),9-1 ........ 129 3. Moeller(1), 9-1 ........... 124 4. Withrow (4), 10-0:....•.. 115 5. Harrison (1), 10-0......•.. 81 6. CAPE, 8·2 .................... 58 TIE Fairfield, 7-3 ................. 58 8. Oak Hills, 7-3 ............... 43 9. Hughes, 8-1 ........•.......• 40 10. Purcell Marian, 6-4 ....... 10 The Others: St. Xavier, Wyoming 9; Mount Healthy 5; Forest Park, Franklin 4; Aiken, Middletown 1.

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In one of the most hotly-contested city championship races in years, Elder was voted Monday as the 1988 Enquirer high school football city champion. Elder, 9-1, ended the season-long reign of defending city and state champion Princeton, 9-1. Although they received fewer first-place votes than Princeton from The Enquirer's 15-man coaches' board, the Panthers outpointed the Vikings, 134-129, to win the school's first city football title since its undefeated team of 1954. "It's been a long time," said Elder's second-year head coach, Tom Grippa. "We're real proud, and it wasn't a fluke. We did it on the field every week." Princeton, which beat Elder, 28-27, re-

cdved six first-place votes to Elder's three. But the Vikings, who dropped a 21-14 decision to Moeller last Friday, were voted fourth on four ballots. Moeller and Withrow also challenged in the final poll, but fell short. The Crusaders, 9-1 and 15 times the city champion since the school began playing football in 1963, earned one first-place votes and a total of 124 points. Moeller was beaten by Elder, 36-33. Withrow, 10-0, was fourth with four first-place votes and 115 points. Coaches in the poll cited a variety of reasons for their voting order. Two of the three coaches who voted Elder No. 1 said they believed Elder was playing the best football as a team in the city right now. "I tried to go with a gut feeling," said Taft coach Bob Noppert. "I listened to the

talk around town (from other coaches), and what people said was that Elder definitely could've won the Princeton game and definitely did beat Moeller." "I voted for Elder because they won the (Greater Cincinnati League) for the first time since 1972, and then they lost to Princeton by one point, which was a lesser margin than Princeton lost to Moeller by," said Lou Cynkar, Forest Park's head coach. "It was kind of a tossup, but I thought it might be time for someone else to have a shot at the city championship." Elder earned the title by dominating the second-place balloting. The Panthers were voted second on nine of the 15 ballots. "It would be nice to me if they had a three-way tie for first," said Colerain's Don Colussi, who voted Princeton No.1, Elder (Please see ELDER, Page C-4)

Enquirer football all-stars I Z./; sill DIVISION I AND II Player of the Year Steve Keller, Elder Co-Coaches of the Year Ken Hockman, Harrison, and Dale Mueller, Withrow Pos. QB QB RB RB RB End End End End Tackle Tackle Guard Center Guard Tackle PK

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE School Player Elder Steve Keller Franklin Lance Harp Mount Healthy James Hill Dennis Penderghast Elder Brian O'Neal Purcell Marian Bud Taylor Withrow Elder Jeff Meier Mark Bonfield Oak Hills Gordon Benning Princeton Bill Lutts Harrison Stan Anderson Fairfield Elder Ray Busche Joe Vogelgesang Harrison Roger lvey Goshen Jack Thrush Moeller Eric Lenz Oak Hills SPECIAL MENTION

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5-11 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-4 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-3 6.-1 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-3

Wt. Yr 160 Sr 200 Sr 182 Jr 185 Sr 217 Sr 160 Sr 160 Sr 170 Sr 160 Sr 221 Sr 245 Sr 240 Sr 210 Sr 260 Sr 260 Sr 185 Sr

Quarterbacks - Casey Fisher, Moeller; Charles Gamble, Withrow; Mike Marchetti, Hamilton Ross; Johnny Mattress, Princeton; Dave Soul!, Oak Hills; Jeff Stoia, Roger Bacon; Running backs- Nate Adams, Harrison; Steve Brodgen, Walnut Hills; Mike Pinson. Norwood; Craig Thompson, Princeton. Receivers - Jeff Bond, Harrison; Ken Chapman, Middletown; Chris Garrity, Franklin; Richie Hermann, Hamilton Ross; Derrick Hollins, Colerain; Joe Sander, Roger Bacon. Centers- Brian Hindersman, Moeller; Chris Reddy, LaSalle; Denzel Troxwell, Walnut Hills. Guards- John Fitzpatrick, Moeller. Tackles - Chris Flowers, Elder; Brian Houillion, Walnut Hills; Marc Johnson, Oak Hills; Jeff Morrow, Lakota; Sean Seay, Goshen. Placekickers- Brian Daugherty, Elder; Adam Hyzdu, Moeller; David Neu, Princeton.

HONORABLE MENTION Quarterbacks - Mike Campbell, Harrison; Mark Gabbard, Norwood; Kevin Goodman, Milford; Phillip Fan!, Goshen; Chad Ferguson, Middletown; Steve Rogers, Colerain; Lamont Wilson, Woodward. Running backs - Chris Abbe, Sycamore; Jason Boston, Glen Este; Jeff Cothran, Middletown; Lear Curtis, Taft; Robert Davis, Colerain; Jason Fisher, Lebanon; Melvin Green, Hughes; Kip Main, Lawrenceburg; Mike Olexa, Moeller; Jerry Rahe, Harrison; Mike Ritzie, Fairfield; Paul· Roberts, Fairfield; Greg Rose, Hamilton Ross; Darnell Smith, Withrow; Dereck Whaley, Franklin; Oliver Whythe, Fairfield. · Receivers- Pete Daumeyer, Moeller; Brandon Ford, Purcell Marian; Rich Glisson, Norwood; E.J. Klumb, Elder; Mike McCreanor. Milford; Ryan McElroy, Harrison; Paul Richard, Anderson; Joe Toepfer, Moeller; Andy Underhill, Lemon-Monroe. Centers- Derrick Davis, Woodward; Kevin Fogel, Turpin; Matt Sick, Norwood; Mark Strickland, Talawanda; Steve Riehle, Aiken; Brian Welling. Oak Hills. Guards - Tony Allen, Mount Healthy; Jeff Byndon, Withrow; Lenny Cheanult, Princeton; Scott Cohen, Oak Hills; Gary Ellington, Walnut Hills; Leo Hawkins, Hughes; Mike Jarrett, Western Hills; Dave Kittrell, Amelia; Bill Martin, St. Xavier; Gene Matho, Colerain; Bruce Murray, Roger Bacon; Tony Pennington, Northwest; Jon Rowan, Sycamore; Tim Shepherd, Norwood; Bill Warrick, Lemon Monroe. Tackles - Andy Green, St. Xavier; Darryl Harris, Aiken; Bob Horton, Hughes; Jeff Jimmar, Purcell Marian; Shawn Moss. Princeton; Jeff Neal, Roger Bacon; Jason Panek, Milford; Mike Reynold, Withrow; Mike Sick, Norwood; Larry Turney, Taft. Placekickers- Chad Seitz, St. Xavier; Vince Vaiano, Walnut Hills.

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FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Player School Brady Renners Fairfield Sean Wink Oak Hills Lavelle Zachary Princeton Eric Perryman Princeton Lawrence Gore Princeton Doug Sumler Withrow Marvin Pernell Withrow Damon Pugh Hamilton Harrison Andy Banks Mike Nichols Moeller Moeller John Walker Chris Woods Princeton Middletown Carlos Brooks Brant Smith Colerain SPECIAL MENTION

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Wt. Yr 215 Sr 210 Sr 170 Sr 210 Sr 170 Sr 225 Sr 170 Sr 194 Sr 215 Sr 206 Sr 183 Sr 185 Sr 191 Sr 215 Sr

Linemen - Anthony Combs, Wilhrow; Paul Jostworth, Elder; Marty Mathis, Purcell Marian; Eric Maye. Withrow; Jim Ravenna, LaSalle; Keevin Rucker, Hughes; Mike Schiess, Moeller. Linebackers - Brad Austing, Elder; Tom Jones, Hughes; Steve Norton, Roger Bacon; Casey Tucker, Moeller; Troy Vespie, Amelia. Defensive backs- Steve Ahr, Colerain; Joe Bair, Fairfield; Ron Corradini Jr., Sycamore; Ed Hill, Mount Healthy; Jim Hilvert, Elder; Markeith Ladson, Withrow; Ron Murphy, Oak Hills; Poochie Page, Middletown. Punters - Jason Caldwell, Middletown; Eric Lenz, Oak Hills; Vince Vaiano, Walnut Hills; Rob William, Taft.

HONORABLE MENTION L.inemen- Chris Brenner, St. Xavier; Jeff Chabot, Talawanda; Tom Doerflein, Harrison; Kenny Evans, Hughes; Danny Frey, Amelia; Chris Fuller, Talawanda; Jeff Griffith, Glen Este; Kevin lllling, Elder; Josh Jones, Lebanon; Scolt Multner, Sycamore; Paul Richard, Anderson; Eric Schneider. St. Xavier; Jon Sonny, Sycamore; Tim Williamson, Norwood. Linebackers - Sean Ballinger, Roger Bacon; John Dirksing, LaSalle; Chris Earls, Middletown; Jeff Johnson, Milford; John Jones, Roger Bacon; Sam Luckett, Harrison; Kevin Rose, Middletown; Derrick Terrell, Middletown. Defensive backs- Devarron Allen, Walnut Hills; Brad Blackwell, Turpin: Rob Batchelor, Amelia; Ricardo Brown, Purcell Marian; Scott Collins, Elder; Scott Collins, Anderson; Robert Cummings, Colerain; Pete Ellis, Talawanda; Sam Griffin, Taft; Bobby Hunt, Lemon-Monroe; Tim LeRoy, Moeller; Kent Mahon, St. Xavier; Brian Peak, Harrison; Rod Roberts, Franklin; John Wilhelm, Talawanda; Jim Yeller, Elder.

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Division I getting closer to a 'level playing field' "Nowadays, if you ask anyone who knows a little about Cincinnati high school football to name the top five teams, the first three that come to mind are Princeton, Elder and Moeller.'' -

Elder coach Tom Grippa

BY KRIS KINKADE The Cincinnati Enquirer

s it a fluke or a sign of things to come? That's a question being asked among the fans, players and coaches of local high school football. For the first time since 1972, people around the area are talking about a threeway rivalry in Division I between Moeller, Princeton and Elder as opposed to a two-way rivalry or a Moeller-dominated division. "It's becoming a three-way rivalry," admits Steve Klonne, head coach at Moeller. "But Elder is going to have to be one of the top teams for a few years before you can call it an established rivalry." "The rivalry between Princeton and Moeller has been a special one and saying that it's now c. three-way rivalry is not going to change that much,'' said Pat Mancuso, head coach at Princeton. But he does admit },hat things are changing. "Nowadays, if you ask anyone who knows a little about Cincinnati high school football to name the top five teams," said Tom Elder players such as quarterback Steve Grippa, Elder head coach, "the first three the dominance of Princeton and Moeller. that come to mind are Princeton, Elder and Moeller. We want to maintain that tradi- connected and a drop in one can mean a drop tion." in all three. Maintaining a strong program is not as easy as Princeton, who beat Elder in the Shifting enrollment regional finals, 28-14, over the weekend, and "Nothing is going to stay the same forevMoeller have made it look over the years. All three coaches said that staying on top over er," Klonne said. "We'll always have a time takes consistently good coaching, a competitive program, but I don't see that as committed administration and good players being absolute. School and population year-in and year-out. All three areas are changes keep that from happeni~g."

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Keller have brought the school new strength. This year, Elder is challenging The Princeton and Moeller coaching staffs have been together for a number of years and that might have something to do with the success of their programs. Grippa and his staff have been together two years. At Moeller, former coach Jerry Faust was a big factor in the establishment of a strong program. "People gravitated toward him," said Klonne. And so did some of the best

football players in the city. "I think it's positive for the fans and the city,'' Grippa said. "I think when you have a team that dominates an area for 17 years there is something wrong there." Other teams can say now say "Hey, it can be done. You can beat Moeller,'' he said.

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earned by their defeated opponents. Franklin and Harrison will in all likelihood earn berths in Division II. Lebanon probably secured a spot Friday with a win over Edgewood, and Portsmouth is in the running for a spot. Purcell Marian may be left out, despite the Cavaliers' victory over Colerain Friday, and No.5 Elida was upset. In Division III, CAPE looks like a sure thing. Wyoming, No. 2 in Division IV but idle this week after posting an 8-2 record, looks comfortable. At least six of the Cowboys' defeated opponents won Friday, helping them with second-level points. Mariemont's chances apparently grew slimmer Friday. Williamsburg still has an outside chance in Division V, but the Wildcats' fate may rest on games to be played today.

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said Princeton coach Pat Mancuso. "We felt we had to give them one, but we did not want to give them that long one, but they got it down there anyway." After the long gains, Mike Olexa gained 5 yards. Then the Crusaders went to their secret weapon, Craig Griffey, who was ineligible until this week. Griffey scored his second touchdown on a 4-yard run. Adam Hyzdu added the extra point to make it 14-7 with 34 seconds left in the third period. "There was an article in the paper last year about Craig Griffey fumbling this and that, maybe the worst article that was ever written about a high school kid," said Klonne. "One year later . . . he did a heck of job." Griffey, who was expected to be a big part of the Crusaders' attack this season, rushed twice for 8 yards and two touchdowns. Fisher threw a 22-yard pass to Joe Toepfer ih the corner of the end zone with 6:51 left to put Moeller up, 21-7. Princeton's Chris Woods picked off a Fisher pass with 2:44 to play at the Moeller 25. Mattress scrambled for 16 yards and then passed to Dan Rogers for a TD with 1:36 to play. Moeller wrapped up its first victory over Princeton in three years when it recovered the ensuing onside kick. The Crusaders then ran out the clock. PRINCETON-0 7 0 7-14 MOELLER 7 0 7 7-21 M-Griffey 4 run (Hyzdu kick) P-Mallress 1 run (Neu kick) M-Griffey 4 run (Hyzdu kick) M-Toepfer 22 pass from Fisher (Hyzdu kick) P-Rodgers 9 pass from Mattress (Neu kick)

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keep a hot hand he's had the last "We didn't go into the game half of the year going Saturday. : cocky, but we had our hopes up. If After av~ragmg 116 yards and one ; we didn't beat ourselves we knew TD passmg per game over the first we could do it. We cam~ into the half of ~he season, Fisher closed by · game · high-spirited, and I think averagmg 264 ya~ds and ?etter that's the same way we're coming t~an two TDs passmg over his last ~ into this game." five games. Throu~h Moeller's 9-1 regular Keller, a 5~9, 170-pound senior in his second year as Elder's start- season, ~Isher set n~w school sea- , i~g quarterback, will likely ensure S?n passmg recor~s m each of_ the ! himself folk legend status in Price big three categones: completiOns .,, Hill if he can lead Elder to a (137), attempts (217) and passing ~ second-straight victory over Moell- yardage (1903). ~e al~o set re- . er after 16 straight years of Moell- cords for completiOns m a game-~ ·er dominance over the Panthers. (22 vs. St. Xavier) and single-game ( Owner of all but one Elder ca- yardage (317 yards vs. Dayton ireer passing record and 4300 ca- Dunbar). ! reer passing yards, Keller's numFisher's yardage has zoomed as ; bers as a senior rank among the pass defenses have tried to take best ever by a Cincinnati passer. away his short passes, and left He's thrown for a city-record 29 open deeper routes. That he can TDs this year and has completed throw accurately short and long, ' 150 of 246 passes for 2257 yards. and that Moeller will throw to as He led the Panthers to a 9-1 many as 10 different receivers in ' record and the school's first city any game, makes the Crusader championship since 1954. passing offense difficult to predict. Despite that, Keller remains "With each game, things have concerned about Saturday. been getting easier," said Fisher "(Moeller's) probably the best who's passing has accounted fo; team we've faced all year defen57% ~f the _Crusaders' total yard- l sively. They do everything that an offense doesn't want to see. In age. And It does seem like we order to prepare for Moeller, you ha_ve some momentum going into th1s game. Our ultimate goal this have to prepare for everything." year was a state title." Like Keller, Fisher faces a big challenge this time around - ll;u--=~~~--=--=~~~!iii!i!!!ii'i~ keeping Moeller's offense balanced RACING TONIGHT between the run and the pass. Rceing Mon., Wed., fri., Sat. "We walked into that first game Free Grandstand Seatl;tg knowing. our key was a balanced Monday & Wednesday attack," Fisher said. "We did that Twin Trifecta Nightly well in the first half, but in the POST . ;:, 7:30 second half, (Elder) scored so PARADE.. , ·· . P.M. quickly ·that we had to try and score just as quickly, and we got away from that." Fisher, a 6-1, 204-pol.lnd senior who is in his only season as a ; Moeller starter, will be trying to

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After Elder beat Moeller, 36-33, on Oct. 14, both coaches were aware of the possibility of a rematch. That possibility became reality when the Ohio High School Athletic Association announced that the two Greater Cincinnati League rivals would play at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Dayton's Welcome Stadium in the opening round of the Division I playoffs. "We think it's going to be another classic game," said Elder coach Tom Grippa. "I don't think either team is better than the other. You can flip a coin on who's going to win this one. They have an excellent quarterback and we do, too. They have an excellent defense and we do, too." Elder will be making it first appearance in the state playoffs. "It's a really big deal for the school," said Grippa. "We think we'll bring anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 people." Moeller, which is going after its eighth state championship, is making its first playoff appearance since 1985.

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Prep playoffs DIVISION I Elder (9·1) vs. Moeller (9·1), Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Dayton Welcome Stadium. Dayton Wayne (9-1) at Princeton (9·1), Saturday, 7 p.m.

DIVISION II Harrison (10-0) vs. Portsmouth (7-3), Saturday, 7 p.m. at Lockland. Franklin (9·1) vs. Lebanon (8-2), Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Welcome Stadium.

DIVISION Ill Cincinnati Academy of Physical Educa· tion (8-2) vs. Brookville (1 0-0), Saturday 7 p.m. at Welcome Stadium.

DIVISION IV Wyoming (8-2) vs. Versailles (9-1), Saturday at 7 p.m. at Middle(own Barnitz Stadium.

DIVISION V Middletown Fenwick (8-2) vs. Cedarville (9-1), Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Lemon-Monroe Stadium.

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"It's nice to be back in," Moeller coach Steve Klonne said. "I don't know how nice it is to play Elder. It's going to be a dandy. It's tough sledding to get out of this region." Also in Division I, Princeton, the defending state champions. will host Dayton Wayne at 7 p.m. Saturday at Princeton. Princeton coach Pat Mancuso thinks the Vikings' loss to Moeller last Friday will benefit his team. "Last year we got beat by Fairfield and then we went on to play solid football for five weeks and win the state championship," said Mancuso. "We're approaching it that way. We feel that we'll be a better team as a result of it." • In Division II, Harrison is returning to the playoffs for the second season in a row. The Wildcats face Portsmouth at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lockland. "Last year we were just tickled to death to be there," said Harrison coach Ken Hockman. "We are not just thinking about being happy to be there this year. We are thinking about doing the best we can." Lebanon, which was drubbed by Franklin, 32-6, in the regular season, gets a rematch at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Welcome Stadium. • In Division Ill. Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education is making i 1s sixth consecutive playoff. • In Division IV, Wyoming is back in the playoffs for the first time since it won the Class AA title in 1977. ' • In Division V, Middletown Fenwick opens its quest for a state title against Cedarville at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lemon-Monroe Stadium. The regular-season battle between Elder and Moeller, in which Elder broke Moeller's 70-game GCL regular-season winning streak and then went on to win the GCL, had some longtime prep fans calling it a "classic." Elder quarterback Steve Keller passed for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Receiver jeff Meier made 12 catches for 187 yards and three touchdowns. Moeller quarterback Casey Fisher had touchdown passes of 31, 33 and 80 yards in the offensive explosion. Elder outgained Moeller, 399-353, in total yards.

Toledo technicality killed Withrow hopes A technicality in the way the Harbin Computer points are tabulated kept Withrow, which was undefeated at 10-0, out of the playoffs. Withrow finished sixth in Division I, Region 8 with 130.875 points behind Dayton Wayne (132.500) and Trotwood Madison (131.000). The Tigers had beaten Toledo Scott, 25-6, in the regular season and Toledo Scott beat Toledo Rogers last Saturday. Normally, Toledo Scott's win would have given Withrow two Harbin points, which would have given the Tigers 132.875 points - more than Wayne's 132.500. But the Ohio High School Athletic Association averages the Harbin points over nine games for Toledo schools. Toledo schools send their schedules to the OHSAA with the final week as an open date so they can play a city series to see who is the city champion. - D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER

Moeller says it's not interested in revenge. The Crusaders just want another state title and Elder just happens to be their first hurdle. "Some people v.-ill match it as a revenge match," said Klonne. "(But) it was already a revenge match the first time because their seniors had beaten ours when they were freshmen and sophomores (in freshmen and reserve games). It did not work for us the (first) time, so we are not going to even talk about that." Klonne thinks the defenses will dominate this time. "I really don't think it will be a five-touchdown game on either side," said Klonne. "I think the weather can be a factor. At least I'm glad we are playing on turf." Grippa, however, anticipates another shootout. "It's going to be a dogfight," he promised. "The team that has the ball last and the team that can make the big play (will win). In the first game Moeller did not and we did."

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Fans hope that Elder's Steve Keller, left, and Moeller's Casey Fisher put on another display like they did in their first meeting.

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noon's Division I regional semifinal playoff game at Dayton's Welcome Stadium (1 p.m.) points in the direction of Moeller's Casey Fisher and Elder's Steve Keller. In the first game played between the two Greater Cincinnati League rivals this year, the quarterbacks threw for just less than 600 yards in Elder's 36-33 victory Oct. 14. Since then, there's been little cooling off · her quar t er bac k. F rom outward appearby e1t ~ d ' f' b h ances, ~atur ay s game 1gures to e hanotd erd · h shootout between the two ng t- an e throwers. Fisher and Keller, however, aren't \\oi.lling to bill this as The Shootout, Part II. "I have to believe this will be a totally different game this time," said Fisher. "Last time we played, both teams became big-play offpn~P~-

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people say what it takes to win the Super Bowl," said Elder coach Tom Grippa. "No. 1 is a great defense. Then the other factor is Steve Keller. He is something Who was the No. 1 high school football team in the special. I think Keller is the best in the city." . regular season? Quarterback Keller has thrown for 4,350 yards, 43 There's no clear wav to tell. Princeton, Elder, Moeller and Withrow all have touchdowns and only 14 interceptions in two seasons. Keller's 29 touchdown passes this season broke the legitimate claims for the top spot. Princeton has held the No. 1 spot all season, but city record of 28 set by St. Xavier's Greg Frey's in was defeated by No. 3-ranked Moeller last Friday, 1985. Three of Elder's opponents (Lima, Princeton, 21-14. Moeller was beaten earlier this season by No. 2-ranked Elder, 36-33. To complicate matters, Moeller) qualified for the playoffs. Elder has scored 325 points and given up 113. Princeton had beaten Elder, 28-27. No. 4-ranked Withrow was busy going undefeated, • Moeller's case: "We beat the No. 1 team and 10-0, while the others knocked each other off. we beat the spread. We beat Princeton by more points The city champion will be crowned in Tuesday's than Elder beat us. We doubled their yardage and we editions of The Enquirer after the 15-member had them 21-7 until we threw the interception late in coaches' board makes its picks. the game," said Moeller coach Steve Klonne. Here's why each school believes it should be No. 1. Two of Moeller's opponents (Elder and Princeton) • Princeton's case: "Take into consideration the have qualified for the playoffs. difficulty of schedules. The fact that we had that many The Crusaders have scored 309 points and given more (Harbin) points might indicate that our schedule up 121. was more difficult," said Princeton coach Pat Mancu• Withrow's case: "It's simple," said Withrow so. Princeton led the region in Harbin points with, coach Dale Mueller. "We have not been beaten. We 180.5. Elder had 168, Moeller 161 and Withrow ended the season with two shutouts. Defensively, we have given up the least amount of points (69) in the 130.8. city." Four of Princeton's opponents (Upper Arlington, Withrow played one team (Cincinnati Academy of Elder, Lima and Moeller) qualified for the playoffs. Princeton has scored 301 points and given up 127. Physical Education) that qualified for the playoffs. The • Elder's case: "I remember hearing some NFL Tigers scored 265 points.

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Playoff berth appears to have eluded unbeaten Withrow The computer virus has struck. As far as Withrow football coach Dale Mueller is concerned, the virus that hit many of the nation's computers has had an ill effect on the Harbin computer ratings. · It's unlikely that the Harbin computers will ~pit out Withrow's name along with those of Princeton, Elder and Moeller at 6:30 p.m. today when the Ohio High 1 School Athletic Association announces the 'Division I Region 4 playoff berths. The Tigers' hopes went astray when McNicholas upset Anderson, 8-6, Saturday night. · "As well as I can figure it, I think we are going to be about a point .and half short," said Mueller. "I'm not sure, but it looks that way now." The top four teams in each region qualify for the playoffs. It appears that Dayton Wayne will go if Dayton Northmont beats Greenville, and Trotwood Madison will go if Greenville beats Dayton Northmont. "It would have been the first-ever playoff berth by any Cincinnati public school in the Division I playoffs," Mueller said.

Withrow claims No. 1 Before the playoffs get underwpy to decide who's the best in the state, there is still the issue of "Who's was No. 1?" in Cincinnati during the regular season. The city champion will be crowned in Tuesday's editions of The Enquirer after the 15-member coaches board makes its

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High schools picks. The city championship is based solely on regular-season accomplishments. Princeton entered the season as No. 1 and has had the top spot all season. But the Vikings were beaten by Moeller, 21-14, on Friday. Moeller was defeated earlier by Elder, 36-33. Princeton beat Elder, 28-27. All have 9-1 records. Undefeated Withrow believes it is the city champion. , "We are certainly going to vote ourselves No. 1," said Mueller. When the traditional area powers stumbled in 1986, Purcell Marian went undefeated and became the first school other than Moeller or Princeton to win a city title since 1968. Withrow's basketball program has achieved more notoriety than footbalL Most fans have heard of hoopsters LaSalle Thompson, Louis Orr and Ricky Calloway, but few can name one former Withrow football player. But since Mueller took over four years ago, the Tigers have posted a 34-6 record for an .850 winning percentage.

Withrow went 13-23-1 in the four years prec'eding Mueller's arrivaL Of the teams in the running for the city championship, only Princeton (40-6, .869) has a better winning percentage over four years. Moeller is 36-8 (.818) and Elder is 24-14-1 (.615). Mueller staunchly believes the Tigers are the Queen City's best. "We ended the season with two shutouts," he said. "We have not been beaten and I think that says something. Defensively, we have given up the least amount of points (69) in the city." Still, the strength of Withrow's schedule has to be questioned. "We've tried for a number of years to schedule those teams," said Mueller. "We are in a league. We can't tell our league that we don't want to play them. "Two years ago we were trying to drop Hughes so that we could play Moeller. We did not get it worked out. I would have loved to play those teams this year.'' · The issue of the Tigers' schedule gets the already excitable Mueller going. "If they say we didn't play anybody, we beat CAPE (Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education)," said Mueller. "I'm sure (CAPE coach) Steve Sheehan will disagree with the thought that we have not played .anybody. Elder played West High to the same basic score that we did and that was after we banged up West High." Withrow beat West High, 25-6, in its

opener and Elder beat West High two · weeks later, 30-6. The only other opponent Withrow has in common with any of the three schools is Sycamore. The Tigers beat Sycamore, 14-6, and Princeton defeated Sycamore, 48-7. The Tigers may have the best and hardest-hitting defense in the city. Only one team has score more than once on Withrow and that was Milford in a 56-24 whipping. Mueller is skeptical about his Tigers' chances of getting the No. 1 nod. "They (the other coaches) are a clique," Mueller said. "In the beginning of the season they were saying there would be no problem determining who was No. 1 because they were all playing each other. We were not going to play any of them, but we felt we deserved to be up there." The Tigers would have gotten a chance to show their stuff in the playoffs. "Defensively, we can play with anybody," Mueller said. "I was looking forward to getting into the playoffs and playing somebody. Maybe we're the best, maybe not." The Tigers move into the tough Metro County Conference next season, have added Elder to their 1989 schedule and may add Moeller . "In the future, we will not have to hope that Anderson beats McNicholas," Mueller said. "If we're good enough, we'll go. In the future. there will not be any 'you didn't

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Playoff picture clearing The Cincinnati-area could have as many as 12 teams to receive playoff bids or as few as eight when the bids go out today. Here's the rundown: In Division II, Harrison and Franklin are in. Purcell Marian got a boost from McNicholas' win over Anderson and Hamilton Badin's victory over Columbus Ready but is uncertain whether they have enough points to get in. In Division III, CAPE returns for its sixth consecutive playoff appearance. Hamilton Badin beat Columbus Ready, but its hopes are slight. In Division IV, Wyoming is in. "We have been close on several other times," said Wyoming coach Gary Jump. "In 1978, we had seven teams playing and we needed one of them to win and none of them did. It's good to be back in." The Cowboys are making their first appearance since winning the 1977 Class AA state title. Mariemont had a very slight chance if Ready had defeated Hamilton Badin. In Division V, Middletown Fenwick is playoff bound. Williamsburg had a chance until it was notified that Lockland, a team it had beaten, had to forfeit two games because it used an ineligible player.

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record to 8-1. . Both quarterbacks figure to play major roles in Friday's showdown. Fisher has completed better than 62 percent of his passes and in the last four games has thrown for at least 250 Y,ards in each one. : ''Most of our passing has been t~e controlled, short, underneath ~nd of stuff, but we can go long When the situation allows," l{lonne said. I Moeller's top receiver is Joe ']foepfer, who entered the fray ~ainst Dunbar with 18 catches, good for 367 yards and six TDs. But the Crusaders have four other receivers who have caught at least 15 -passes. j Princeton's leading receiver is rz.n..rlnn Rt>nnina who ::~lso lP.ads

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Pillman tackles toughest foe By John Carter Staff Reporter

Brian Pillman has long been used to taking on tough opponents. A former professional football player and now a professional wrestler, Flyin' Brian has faced plenty of adversaries. After being a linebacker with the Cincinnati Bengals, the Buffalo Bills and the Calgary Stampeders, backing down is something the 1980 Norwood graduate doesn't do. But there's one thing he won't mess with - drugs. Pillman, who is very active in the "Say No to Drugs" camm:li1111. snnkP. rP.r.P.ntlv to about

tragedies." Pillman knows what he's talking about. "One of the reasons I've come out and started talking about this is that as I started getting older I saw friends get into drugs and lose everything they have. I've seen them lose everything. Just like that gone. "That hurt me, to see former football players, people far more talented ·than me, whose lives are shattered. I'm telling you right now - they may look cool, but they're not." At the end of Pillman's talk, one of the students asked if he knew anyone who died from using drugs. "Yea, I sure do," Pillman replied. "Don Rogers, a ilt>ft>n!l.ivP h::~r-k with the

Pillman openly related his own experience. During the question and answer session that followed his talk, another student asked him if he'd eve-r tried drugs or steroids himself. "I made some mistakes," he answered. "I tried drugs a few times,'' adding that it was several years ago and that it never became an addictive problem. He stressed that drugs never help you, and sooner or later will hurt you. "I was a guy of limited ability and I had to make sure I was always at my optimum level," he said, "and you do that by saying no to drugs. It's very competitive out there, and you can't compete if you're not at your best. You're can't impress !l.omPhnnv if vonr hP.ad's in a

friends. They're trying to bring you down. "Let's reverse this peer pressure process. Let's make saying no to drugs the cool thing to do. In addition to speaking in schools, Pillman is arranging the distribution of stuffed white polar bears to schools, which in turn sell them in fundraisers. The bears, which wear a button that says "Bad Bear" - the Bad standing for Beat Alcohol and Drugs - "keep the awareness level up," Pillman said. Pillman is also scheduled to conduct a seminar at the Norwood YMCA the first three Saturdays in November in which he will talk about a total-fitness anrrroar.h to athletics -

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record to 8·1. cBoth quarterb.acks figure to play major roles in Friday's showdown. Fisher has completed better than 62 percent of his passes and in the last four games has thrown for at least 250 y,a.x-ds in each one. !!."Most of our passing has been t6e controlled, short, underneath ~d of stuff, but we can go long vf'hen the situation allows,'' Klonne said. j"Moeller's top receiver is Joe lioepfer, who entered the fray against Dunbar with 18 catches, ~d for 367 yards and six TDs. But the Crusaders have four olher receivers who have caught at least 15passes. rinceton's leading receiver is rdon Benning, who also leads t GMC. Before last Friday's game, he had 24 receptions for 5j72 yards and five TDs. He stored two more times against tbe Big Blue. The Vikings' other pass-catching threats are Craig Thompson, coming out of the backfield, wide receiver Lee Carlisle and tight end Joel Treadwell. Each of them has caught at least 10 passes for more than 200 yards. But both teams are fairly balanced offensively. Princeton's nwnbers heading into last weekend were 1,484 yards passing (Princeton? with more yards through the air than on the ground?) and 1,386 yards rushing. !Moeller had thrown for 1,449 )$rds and rushed for 1,022. 1On the ground, the Vikings ve a two-pronged attack in ompson and Deon Hunter. ompson has rushed for more tban 500 yards despite nursing an jury the last few weeks. oeller's leading ballcarrier is · ike Olexa, who had 480 yards . d eight TDs before the Dunbar me. ~Defensively, some of the Vik-

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ings to keep an eye on Friday include linebackers Lawrence Gore and Michael Harris and noseguard Lavell Zachary. Some of the defensive standouts for Moeller include linebackers Mike Nichols and Jeff Crable and ends Eric Schneider and Mike Schiess. Although Princeton will advance to postseason play regardless of what happens, Mancuso said the game means a lot to them. "One nice thing about it is we've already got a playoff spot," he said, "which takes some of the pressure off," but added that the Vikings have their sights set on an undefeated regular season . But the Crusaders have other ideas.

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off a school-record 317-yard night against Dayton Dunbar, throwing for about the same number. Friday, Nov. 4 Lockland at Reading: Notable only because its a valley rivalry. Reading is finally above .500 and probably wi~the season could last a bit longer. Lockland has had a rough go of things and is coming off an embarrassing 31-6 loss to a so-so Bethel-Tate squad. Others: Friday, Nov. 4 Roger Bacon at Lakota, St. Xavier at Sycamore. Saturday, Nov. 5 - Landmark at Batavia ..

Coaches keep busy simulating computer Coaching staffs across the area have temporarily set their normal X's and O's calculations aside in favor of trying to figure out .i:Iarbin computer rating points, the system by which playoff berths to next week's state football tournament are decided. The latest ratings were released by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Wednesday. Entering the fmal weekend of play, six area schools - Princeton and Elder in Division I, Harrison and Franklin in Division II, CAPE in Division III, and Middletown Fenwick in Division V - appear to have berths clinched, regardless of the outcomes of this week's games. There are many others, however, that are on the bubble. In Division I, Moeller, currently in fourth place, must beat Princeton to lock up a spot. Withrow, even if it completes a 10-0 season, would be locked out should both Moeller and Dayton Wayne (the current third place team) win. Division II is crowded around fourth place. Lebanon is currently fourth, and with a win over Edgewood, would probably be in. If Lebanon would lose, Purcell. Marian (currently sixth) would have a chance if it beats Colerain. Hamilton Badin has a decent shot in Division III, should the Rams beat Columbus Ready. The key game for area Division IV teams is Versailles vs. Springfield Catholic Central. Versailles is currently running sixth in the region, but would pick up 13.5 points for beating Catholic Central. That would put fourth-place Mariemont on thin ice, and could damage Wyoming's chances.

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Moeller's schemes formed Pass rush, Princeton speed get highest priorities BY D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Cincinnati Enquirer

Moeller defensive back John Walker has been thinking about Princeton quarterback Johnny Mattress a lot this week. The two prep powerhouses play on Friday at 8 p.m. at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium with Moeller's playoff hopes basically on the line. "In order to keep him (Mattress) under control, we have to keep his people under control," said Walker, a rare three-year starter at Moeller. "He's an explosive quarterback. We have to keep a rush on him and just control their speed and we'll be fine." Walker, a 6-1, 175-pounder, is a physical defensive back in the same frame as former Moeller standouts Vada Murray, who starts at Michigan, and Ricky Bennett, a highly recruited player who elected to play baseball at Oklahoma. Princeton has a potent passing attack and a lot of fast receivers. Walker figures the Crusaders have to take the receivers away from Mattress. There are a couple of ways to slow down fast receivers.

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John Walker . . Moeller defender

Johnny Mattress . . . man he must stop

The series 1965 ...... Moeller 1'4, Princeton 0 1966...... Princeton 14, Moeller 6 1967 ...... Moeller 14, Princeton 0 1968 ...... Moeller 12, Princeton 0 1969 ...... Moeller 13, Princeton 6 1970...... Moeller 13, Princeton 6 1971 .... Moeller 14, Princeton 11 1972 .... Princeton 29, Moeller 20 1973 .... Moeller 13, Princeton 12 1974 ...... Moeller 23, P1inceton 6 1975 .... Moeller 12, Princeton 10 1976 ...... Moeller 21, Princeton 9 1977 ...... Moeller 3S.. Princeton 7 1978 .... Princeton 13, Moeller 12

1979 ...... Moeller 34, Princeton 7 1980.... Moeller 14, Princeton 13 1980..... Moeller 28, Princeton 3• 1981 ...... Moeller 21, Princeton 7 1982 ...... Moeller 56, Princeton 7 1982 ... Moeller 33, Princeton 20· 1983 .... Moeller 28, Pninceton 21 1983 ..... Princeton 28, Moeller 9• 1985 ... Moeller 24, Princeton 12· 1986 .... Princeton 45., Moeller 21 1987 ...... Princeton 10. Moeller 7 •playoff games Moeller 19, Princeton 6

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The Crusaders have been study"I like to hit receivers," said Walk- ing the Vikings and figure they er. "I was debating on whether I have the right stuff to stop Matwas going to try to pick off the first tress. "We did some things for Elder pass that was thrown my way or to try to get more speed on speed try to clean that receiver up and and we put some people in situamake him think about it." Moeller, (8-1), ranked No.3 in tions where they had not played the city and No. 5 in the state, has · fundamentally at that position and not not made the piayoffs since it hurt us," said Moeller coach Steve Klonne. "We got too smart winning the state title in 1985. Princeton, (9-0), ranked No.-1 for own britches." Walker said, "Coach (Kionne) in the city and the state and No. 5 in the nation by USA Today, has felt that he put too much on us for sent the Crusaders reeling with that game. He went back to basics. season-ending defeats in 1986 and We figure if we beat Princeton we have to go back to that." 1987. . Moeller leads the series, 19-6. While stopping Princeton's If the Crusaders plan on adding . passing attack is important, Klonne· to their 14 city and seven state 'is also preparing for their running titles, they need a victory to en- backs: , sure a playoff berth. "· Walker is detem1ined that this "Their running attack isn't as season's game will have a different potent as it was a year ago, but you can't leave it alone," Klonne said. outcome. "In '86, they beat us, 45-21. "They have gotten bigger results Last year they beat us, 10-7, and it out of throwing it. But we are not just comes down to something that going in this thing thinking they we believe in/' said Walker. "We can't run, because we think they are just going to play solid football can." for four quarters and try to take it Moeller's offense will be directto them." In their last showdown with a ed by Casey Fisher, who has superb passer, the Crusaders' sec- turned into one of the city's top ondary was riddled by Elder's passers and is the latest in a fine Steve Keller for 362 yards and line of recent Moeller quarterfour touchdowns in a 36-33 defeat. backs that includes john Shaffer Princeton squeaked past Elder, (Penn State), Mark Kamphaus 28-27, ·~a late touc~n pass by (Boston College) and ~t Schaffner (Minnesota). Mattress. ·

Football statistics tt /~..I Cj~ Klnamore, Colerain .....................................25 Henry, Western Brown .............................23

Scoring Playll', School J. Hil, Mount Healthy....... Leopold. Belevue .•........•... O'Neal. Purcel Morlan ..... · Bond, Harrison ................... Sander, Roger Bacon .....•.. Green, Hughes................... Hll, Onclnnali CO..........•... Penderghast, Elder........... Adorns, Harrison............... Leflln, BeechwOOd............ Ransdell, Boone Co............ Plnkellon, Lloyd................. Bishop, Little Miami..-..... Kovach, Indian Hll............ Pinson. NorwOOd............... Jones, Wlllornsburg....•.•.. Rose, Ross...............•...•.....• Prewitt, Waynesville ••.....• Thompson, Princeton....... Meier, Elder._ .................... Ramsey, Lima................... Olexa, Moeler.....•..•.......... Bonfield. Oak Hils............. Garrison, New Miami .....•. Abbe, Sycamore•.............. Holins, Colerain..••••..••....... Garrity, Franklin. .......•......

G Pos. a RB 11 TB 9 RB 10 WR 9 WR 9 RB a RB 9 RB 10 RB 10 HB 7 RB 10 HB 9 RB 9 RB 9 RB a RB 9 RB 9 TB 9 RB 9 WR 9 RB 9 RB 9 WR 7 FB 9 TB 9 WR 9 WR

Football standings

TO. PAT 19 16 16 17 13 14 15 15 15 14

14 14 14 9 9 13 12 13 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11

0 14 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 la 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0

2.( Total 119 2 113 0 106 5 102 0 91 1 94 5 90 0 90 0 90 0 90 3 90 0 2 88 84 0 83 1 a2 4 ao 1 78 2 78 0 76 2 74 1 74 1 74 1 72 0 72 3 1 72 10 2 68 1

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Kovach, Indian HI ..................................... 137 Boston. Glen Este ..................................... 174 Orr, Landmark Christian ..•.•................... 191 carver, Bet~ Tate ..................•...•.......... 152 Main. Lawrenceburg ............................... 127 Hill, ClnciMatl CO ...................................... 105 Lehmk~Jl~, NewCith ................................. 176 Penderghast, Elder .................................. 152 Hoop, Belevue ........................................... 193 Smith, Withrow ......................................... 130 C. Kemedy, Batavia ........•...•..................•. 176 Bishop, Little Miami ..........•...................... 139 Rose, Ross ...............................••.••............•...84 .Jones, Wilornsburg ................................. 146 Rahe, Harrison ........................................... 113

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Yards 1421 1358 1243

1132 1101 1017 1093 1062 1036 1026

1002 989

965 960

943 930 901

865

864 a51

Avg. 6.8 6.4 7.5 6.1 7.1 6.3 11.2

5.5 5,3 6.2 5.3

6.6 4.3 7.0 5.4 4.9 5.3 6.9 a.l 4.9 5.6

845

4.4

840

6.4 4.7 6.0 9.a 5.4

833 830 a13 786

767 760 756

6.a

737 725

6.6

4.9 a.4 5.a

443

Solo PlayII', School Gruber, Belhe~Tate ................................. 100 Elkins, Fimeylown .....................•..........•....71 Vespie, Amela ········-··································49 Dirkslng. Lasale .........................:.................Norton, Roger Bacon ........•..........•••.......••...69 Troxlll, Walnut Hills ...•................•..•......•......aa Murray, N. Colege Hil ..........•....•...•....•......94 Pugh, HamBion .......................................... 102 Jones, Hughe5 ...............................................Ginn, Roger Bacon .....•......••.....•.•..•.............60 Patton. Wyo.l"ling .•...•...•....•.....•.........••......•.35 BaNinger, Roger Bacon ..............................53 Burger, Little Miami ....................................Glisson, NorwOOd ........................................66 Slouder, MHford ..........................................67 Poynter, Batavia .........................................87 Callard, OnclnnaH CO .................................56 Terrel, Mlddetown ....................................67 Church, wyonnlng .......................................29 Wink, Oak Hills ............................................67 McCarthy, NorwOOd ..................................65 WOOds, Batavia ...........................................84 Thonnpson, N. Colege H"ol •••••••.••••••.••••.•.••••73 Pernel. Withrow .........................................30 Barker, Onclnnall CO ................................50

Asst. 69 66

117

Player, School Aft. Comp. Stoia, Roger Bacon ..................................228 128 Keler, Elder ...............................................220 136 Marchetti, Ross ........................................225 116 Hladon, CovCalh ........................................252 129 Fisher, Moeler .......................................... la7 119 Mattress, Princeton .................................145 7a Soull, Oak His ..........~ ................................214 107 95

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Rogers, Colerain ........................................ 186 Harp, Franl<lln ............................................ la9 Best, BeechwOOd ...................................... 135 Hutchinson, OnciMatl CO ....................... 116 Shafer, Deer Park .................................... 158 Wiliams, Utile Miami .............................. 135 Wilson. WOOdward ...................................195 Monday, Reading ...................................... 144 Campbel, Harrison .....................................92 Wiedemann, Slnnon Kenton .................... 152

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Ferguson, Middletown ............................. 135 Pitzer, Western Brown ..............................a5

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105 103 66 65

84 68 a7 65 49 58 40 57 58 43 39 45

·Yds. 2090 2020 la2a 1742 1682 1681

1648 1615

1563 1550 1519 1381 1316 1262 1143 1143 1032

977

936

875 866 745

737 725

Receiving Plater, School

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Bonfield, Oak HIS .......................................52 Herrmann, Ross ..........................................42 Bond, Harrison .............................................34 Brockhoeft, BeechwOOd ............................34 Meier, Elder ................................................. 53 Schller, Reading ..........................................36 Benning. Princeton ......................................31 McCreanor, Milford ...................................33 Klumb, Elder ................................................2a Garrity, Frankfin .........................................38 Penderghast, Elder ....................................34 B. Edwards, Batavia ..................................23 I

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Yards 1164

Avg.

a50

25.0 16.2 19.6

834 a23 7a5

153 733 730

728 654 622

600

506 504 487 461

460

23.3

23.1 22.2 13.a

84 109 a9 74

71 48 a5 66 103 65 65 46 52 100

Player, School TO KeKer, Elder .................................................24 ~~6~~~th .......................................... 19

PAT 2 0

Total 148 114

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1 4

110 110

108

2 0 5

106 102 100 96 90 86 86

Hutchinson. OnciMatl

0 1 1 0

co ......................... 14

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0 5

72 72

64 62

PAT

Total

32 34 26

47 46 41 40 34 32 30 30 30 -30 29

Kick scoring Playl!', School

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Lenz, Oak Hills ...............................................5 WIHiams. Little Miami ..................................4 Hyzdu, Moeler ..............................................4

28 22 23 30 21 30

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23 9

Kovach, Indian HI .........................................3

27 27

21 1a

27 27

Punting School No. Smith, Colerain ......... - .................................35 MIHer, Batavia .............................................32 Vaiano, Walnut Hils ....................................35 Mueler, Ameytown .•................................25 Clldwel, Middletown .........................- ...... 32 Lenz, Oak Hils .............................................33 Topping, Indian Hll ......................................28 Ware, Forest Park ..................................... 15 WIHiam, Taft ................................................24 Moore, Purcel Marian .•....•.......................28

Yards

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1142 1023 573 1397 a70 679 1314 1069

Tucker, Moeler .......................................... 15 Wilson, St. Xavier .......................................37 Abbe, Sycamore .........................................23 Harrison, Wiliarnsburg .............................. la Snen, Landmark Christian .........................35 Klumb, Elder ................................................29 Richards, Anderson ....................................39 Sterling. Summit ..........................................48 Richmond, Little Miami .............................30 Pinson, NorwOOd .........................................31 Lightner, Lakota ..................•......•...............26 Boston. Glen Este .......................................26 Mutter, Taylor ............................................37 Rucker, Hughes ........................................... 19 Shupert, Lakota .......................................... 15 Spaulding. Western Brown ....................... 19 Adams, Harrison ......................................... 12 Sander, Roger Bacon .................................31 Rose, Ross ....................................................22

1561 1425 1557

1084 1338 1291 1142 610 963

111a

1434 1790 1076

1111 930 941 1315 673 525 665

420

Avg. 44.5 44.5 44.5 43.3 41.a 41.0 40.a 40.7 40.1 39.9 39.5 39.4 38.2 37.a

37.a 37.7 37.5 36.9 36.0 35.7 35.9 35.a 35.7 35.6

35.6 35.4 35.0 35.0 35.0

1085

35.0

769

35.0

Ohio

Division II

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4. Uniontown Lake 9·0 ...................................... 222 5. Akron Buchtel 8-1 ......................................... 180 6. Fostoria a-1 .................................................. 143 7. Chesterland W. Geauga 8-1 .......................... 122 8. Franklin 8-1 ..................................................... 87 9. Cleveland St. Joseph 6-3 ................................ 77 10. Solon 7-2 ........................................................ 21 Others: 11, Chardon 18. 12, Columbus Beechcroft 17. 13 (tie). North Canton Hoover, Amherst ~~~ele 16. 15, Delaware Hayes 11. 16, Cambridge

Division Ill 1. Ironton 9-0 .................................................... 317 2. Urbana 9-0 .................................. : ................. 245 3. Orrville 9-0 .................................................... 239 4. Tiltonsville Buckeye SW 9-0 .......................... 161 5. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 7-1 ...................... 152 6. CAPE 7-2 ...................................................... 113 7. Akron Hoban 8-1 ........................................... 109 8. Newark Licking Valley 9-0 ............................... 99 9. Campbell Memorial 8-1 ................................... 96 10. Philo 9-0 ...............................•.........................47 Others: 11, Youngstown Mooney 39. 12, Youngstown Ursuline 31. 13, Brookville 19. 14 (tie). Pember~ille Eastwood, Waverly 18. 16, Paulding 16. 17, Elyna West 14. 18, St. Marys Memorial 13. 19 (tie), Painesville Harvey, Portsmouth West 11. 21, Ham~ton Badin 10.

10. Marion Elgin 8-1 .............................................. 33 Others: 11, East Palestine 32. 12, Wauseon 26. 13 (tie), Oak Hills, Columbiana Crestview 25; 15, Cincinnati Wyoming 17. 16, Wellington 15. 17, Atwater Waterloo 14. 18, Bucyrus Wynford 11. 19, Beachwood 10. Division V 1 . Newark Catholic 9-0 ...................................... 293 2. Archbold 9·0 ................................................. 273 3. Portsmouth Notre Dame 9-0 .......................... 244 4. McDonald 9-0 ............................................... 179 5. Monroeville 9-0 ............................................. 168 6. Mingo Junction 9-0 ........................................ 133 7. Canal Winchester 9-0 .................................... 131 8. Mogadore 8-1 ............................................... 109 9. Delphos Jefterson 8-1 ..................................... 97 10. Middletown Fenwick 7-2 ..................................51 Others: 11, Howard· East Knox 34. 12, Liberty Center 28. 13, Van Buren 23. 14. Lorain Clearview 17. 15, Cedarville 13. 16, Springfield Catholic Central 11. .

Kentucky Class AAAA 1.ShelbyCo.(13) ......................................... 10-0 76 2.Loulsville Trinity (1) ................................... 9·0 56 3.Warren Central (1) ..................................... 10-1 43 4.Louisville Fairdale (1) ................................. 10-0 29 5.Louisville Manual ...................................... 10-0 14 Others: Lexington Tates Creek, Louisvme Male, Boone Co., Henderson Co. and Campbell Co. Class AAA !.Lincoln Co. (12) ......................................... 11-0 72 2 .Covington Catholic (3) ............................... 10-1 66 3.Fort Thomas Highlands ............................. 9-1 41 4.Bowling Green .......................................... 9-2 26 5.Paducah Tilghman (1) ............................... 7-3 25 Others: Belfry, Erlanger Lloyd, Hopkinsville, Bell Co. and Dixie Heights.

4. West Jefterson 8-1 ........................................ 213 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Others: Harrodsburg, Heath, Carroll Co., Haz~rd. Bath Co., Fleming-Neon, Crittenden Co .• Paintsville and Bellevue.

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Versailles 8-1 ................................................ 169 Louisville Aquinas 7-2 ................................... 146 Canton Central Catholic 7 ·2 .......................... 140 Bellville Clear Fork 7-2 .................................... 79 Warren Kennedy 6·3 ....................................... 33

9 9 7 7 6

L 1 1 1

PF 279 324

191 17a 206 174 1n 124 157 112 158 a9

248

3 3 5 5 5 5 6 6 8 9

6 6 6

5 4

2 1 1 10 0

90 67 46

PA 65 105 39 al 76 97 135 1a1 136 176 127 la5 247 289 284 257

Cincinnati Hills League Team Wyoming-*.................... Mariemont.................... Indian Hill........................ Deer Park...................... Reading........................... Finneytown.................... Madeira.......................... Loveland.........................

League Overall W L W L 6 1 8 2 5 2 7 2 5 2 6 3 4 3 5 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 3 6 1 6 1 a 0 7 1 a

PF 236 159 240 196 239 114

90 62

PA 110 12a 95 109 167 135 232 325

Cross County Conference Team Norwood·*..................... Fores I Park................... Amelia............................ Walnut Hills.................... McNicholas.................... Northwest......................

League Overall W L W L 5 0 7 2 3 2 6 3 3 2 4 5 3 2 4 6 1 4 1 a 0 5 0 9

PF 164 188 a1 106 63 42

PA 121 104 116

86 159 271

Eastern Metro League Team Withrow-• ......•.•............. Sycamore...................... Milford............................ Anderson........................ Glen Este........................ Turpin.............................

League Overall W L W L 0 9 0 1 5 4 3 5 4 3 5 4 3 1 4 2 7

220 180 193 132 104 7a

PA 69 194 152 108 241 189

Fort Ancient Valley Conference Team Little Miami-##............. Goshen-##...................... Hamilton Ross............... Springboro..................... Kings............................... Mason............................. Blanchester...................

League Overall W L W L 5 1 7 2 5 1 a 1 4 1 7 2 3 3 ' 4 5 2 4 3 6 1 4 2 7 0 6 0 9

PF 232 221 265 151

111 63 46

86 97 168 .169 201 129 293

Greater Cincinnati League League Overall Team Elder·* ............................ Moeller ........................•.. St. Xavier ...••.................. -Roger Bacon................. . LaSaMe ............................

W L W L 4 3 1 1 1

a a

0 1 3 3 3

5 4 J

1 1 4 5 6

PF 292 288 154

190 102

PA 113 107 191 191 232

Greater Miami Conference Team Princeton-*.................... Lima Senior................... Fairfield.......................... Middletown.................... Hamilton......................... Lakota............................

League Overall W L W L 5 0 9 0 4 1 7 2 3 2 6 3 2 3 5 4 1 4 2 7 0 5 1 a

PF 287 179 172 161 63 123

PA 106 110 107

148 192 195

Metro County Conference Team Oak Hills·**.................... Aiken-**......................... Mount Healthy.............. Colerain.......................... Western Hills................. Woodward.....................

League Overall Off. Del. W L W L Avg. Avg. 4 1 6 3 222 162 4 1 5 4 159 151 2 3 6 3 245 163 2 3 4 5 166 124 2 3 2 7 125 177 1 4 3 6 71 242

Miami Valley Conference Team Cincinnati CD-11#............ New Miami-##............... Batavia........................... Sum. Country Day....... Lockland......................... Landmark Christian....

League Overall W L W L 4 1 7 2 4 1 5 4 3 1 7 2 2 3 2 7 1 4 2 7 0 4 2 7

PF 262 226 132 95 lOa 80

PA 88 123 121 188 236 338

Team Franklin-• ....................... Mldd. Fenwick.............. Lebanon.......................... Edgewood...................... Lemon Monroe............. Talawanda..................... Miamisburg................... Dayton Carroll..............

League Overall W L W L 6 0 a 1 ~ 2 7 2 4 2 7 2 3 3 5 4 3 3 5 4 2 4 4 5 1 5 2 7 1 5 2 7

PA 94 69 107 102 120 125 181 256

237 157 123 139 116 154 141 119

Southern Buckeye Conference

Class AA 1.FortKnox(15) .......................................... 9·1 78 2.Mayfield (1) ............................................... 8-2 60 3.Danville ..................................................... 6-4 37 4.Corbin ...................................................... 9-1 32 5.Harrison Co .............................................. 8-2 13 Others: Bardstown, Newport Central Catholic Whitesburg and Somerset. , ' Class A 1.Pikeville(14) .............................................. 11·0 77 2.Beechwood(1) .......................................... 8-1 56 3.Raceland •.•............................................... 9-2 44

Division IV 1. Columbus Academy 9-0 ................................ 321

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Mid-Miami League

7-Buemi, Newport; Colins, Anderson; 6-Spivey, Cov· Cath; Browne, Wyoming; Bor1d. Harrison; Corradini, Sycamore; Lucke, Sycamore; 5-Brockhoeft, BeechwOOd; R. Edwards, Batavia; Marchetti, Ross; Gray, Forest Park; Hausgen. Madeira; Dyer, Lawrenceburg; Smith, Mariemont; Moley, Lloyd; Temar, Deer Park.

State football polls Division I 1. Cincinnati Princeton 9-0 ................................ 314 2. Sandusky 9-0 ................................................ 285 3. Cleveland St. Ignatius 9-0 ............................. 246 4. Warren Western Reserve 9-0 ........................ 221 5. Cincinnati Moeller 8-1 .................................... 163 6. Euclid a-1. ...................................................... 118 7. Toledo Whitmer 8-1 ...................................... 104 a. Huber Heights Wayne 9-0 ............................... 95 9. Cincinnati Elder 8-1 ......................................... 77 10. Groveport Madison 8·1 ................................... 53 Others: 11, Westerville North 39. 12, Lima Senior 22. 13, Youngstown Austintown Fitch 20. '14, Middleburg Heights Midpark 14.

Northern Kentucky Team Covington Catholic....... Beechwood .................... Highlands ........................ Dixie Heights................• Lloyd .•..........••................. Boone County ............... . Newport Cent. Cath ..... Bellevue ......................... . Campbell County .........• Simon Kenton ....•.•.....•... Holmes ......•..................... Dayton........................... . Newport ...................••.... Conner ................•.......•... Scott ................................ Ludlow ............................

Interceptions

23.4 19.a 15.a 14.9 21.9 21.2 22.0 17.2

Total 169 167 166 165 164 154 148 146 144 144 144 142 141 140 138 135 135 133 132 132 130 130 130 130 130

Passing points

20.3

22.2

95 66 54 44

Schoelman. Oncinnatl CD ........................... 1

Passing

18.0 . 19.3

Tackles

Rushing PlaYII', SChool Aft. Brogden, Walnut Hils ...........•...................209 Plnkelton. Lloyd ••.....•............••.•.•••.............212 Green. Hughes ........................................... 165 Leopold, Belevue ...................................... la5 Mitchel, Wyoming .................................... 154 Adorns, Harrison ....................................... 162 J. Hll, Mount Healthy .................................98 O'Neal, Purcel Marian •............••...••.•..•... 192 Abbe, Sycamore ....................................... 192 RansdeK, Boone Co................................... 166 Pinson. NorwOOd ....................................... 190

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Team Western Brown-•......... WIHiamsburg................. Clermont NE.................. N. college Hill................. New Richmond.............. Bethe~ Tate....................

League Overall W L W L 5 0 6 2 4 1 7 2 3 2 4 5 2 3 3 6 1 4 3 6 0 5 2 7

PF 194 247 133 . 71 11a 113

PA 107

99 169 125 161 196

Western Metro Conference Team Harrison-*...................... Hughes............................ Tall................................. Taylor............................. Greenhills.......................

League Overall W L W L 0 10 0 4 3 1 8 1

1 0

3 4

3 2

PF 322 227 9a 110 105

PA 104 59 165 207 172

PF 250 221 199

PA 76 79 131

5 6 7

Others, lr.dependents W L Te11m 7 2 CAPE ....................... . 7 2 Hamilton Badin ........ . 5 4 Purcell Marian .......... . ·-league champion ••-league co-champion ##-clinched at least share of league

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: Br/cr.'v~m-Meme 22·3 ....................................... 93 9 lOC" I ) ............................................................... 60 . mc nnall Mother of Mercy 20-5 ........................................ 57 Class AA ~- ~a~vi~~ Park !22) 26-0 ..................................................... 342 - d'r ngB eld Northwestern !a) 23-1 ................................... 306 3

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· Shelb a~~- &:keye Trail (2) 23-2 .................................... 143 6

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. :'ato st. Bernard !3) 24·1 ...................................- .... 190 5. MI. KanchardRiverdale (l) 24-2 ...................................:.131 6 N~; d~vlle 19-5 ................................................................. a7 a·~ or _;nter Fairbanks ( 1) 21·3 ..................................... 86 1

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The C.ncinna•l E"lqu1rer

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Princeton quarterback Johnny Mattress completed 12 of 23 pass attem;>ts for 246 yards and a scrool-record tyi-g four touchdow1s last week against Hamilton.

Air raids imminent , Princeton, Moeller fancy their passing BY CAREY

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For football fans V'!IO loyally attc:rd the Princeten-Moeller series, thi~ Friday's rcneV'al of the area's top rivalry sl:'mld be a game not to be miss.;;>d. Tnc passing gane - synonymvu~ with foo~ball e>.citement in the '81)s - could be ~he dominant fe:Itt.:re of the 26th met::ting between th;: top two tnditional Cincinr ati I=Owt:>n; (8 p.o. at L'C's N ppe~t Stadium). Moeller quarter~a.-k Casey Fisher is coming off the be.;t single-game pcssing perfoll'r.ance in his school's illustrioJs h stfry - 16 completions in 2~ attempts for 317 yads and thrt>e TD's in a ·-

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johnny Mattress postec similcr number~. last week, hitting 12 of 23 pass a:tempts for 246 yards and a school record-tying fot.:r TDs against H'lmilton. On the sea1-on, the numbers for the quarterbacks are both ;>roficient <.nd similar - Fisher has complettd 119 of 187 t1rows ror 1,682 yards, ~lattress is 78 of 145 for 1,681 .. ards. Fi!>htr has thrown for 15 TD's, MaLress foc 17. ~ever before in the history of the rivalry has either team thrown so nuch, or so well. Fisher, a senior in hs first year as a starter, has a shot at his schod's season records for passes completed (12:: )y Maxk Kampha~Js in 1984), and pas:~ing y'lrdage (1,802 by Kamphaus

~Princeton keeps lead in state rankings :THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER and THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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COLUMBUS. Ohio - With one week left, Princeton continues to lead in Division I of the Associated Press state high school football poll. ,. The Vikings, who face No.6 Moeller this Friday in the final game of the regular season, are looking for a - state poll crown to go with the Division I state championship they won last season. Princeton's lead was 29 points over Sandusky in the big-school ranks, with Cleveland St. Ignatius third and Warren Western Reserve fourth. Cincinnati Moeller, Euclid, Toledo Whitmer, Huber Heights Wayne and Cincinnati Elder all climbed up a notch, while Groveport Madison fell five places with its first loss of the season, 24-20 to Upper Arlington. Steubenville, Ironton, Columbus Academy and Newark Catholic were the leaders in the other four divisions respectively. Steubenville watched its advantage over Harrison in Division II drop from 56 points to 35 points. Minerva was third, Uniontown Lake fourth and Akron Buchtel fifth. Fostoria, Chesterland West Geauga, Franklin and Cleveland St. Joseph each advanced one _ spot, with Solon falling four slots to 1Oth. In Division III, Ironton maintained a 72-point lead, but No.2 changed. Ironton totaled 317 points to 245 for Urbana, which moved up three spots. Orrville

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stayed in tliird, followed by Tiltonsville Buckeye SouthWest and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, each of which moved up three spots. Cincinnati Academy of 1 Physical Education dropped four spots to sixth. Âˇ

Princeton fifth nationally Princeton moved up another notch this week in USA Today's Super 25 High School football poll. The Vikings moved from sixth to fifth after No. 1-ranked Brockton, Mass., was upset last week.

Greenhills, Indian Hill win Greenhills and Indian Hill remained alive in the Class A-AA district soccer tournament, as each team won Tuesday night. Greenhills beat Seven Hills, 3-2, in a semifinal match. Senior Jeff Drew scored the game's deciding goal for Greenhills on a penalty kick with 8:11 left in the game. Indian Hill, playing southeast Ohio sectional champion Wheelersburg in New Boston, scored a 4-0 victory Tuesday. Play resumes Saturday at sites yet to be determined. Greenhills will face Kettering Alter in one game, while Indian Hill will play Springfield Catholic in the other .

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in '84). His 187 attempts are already a record. Mattress, a junior, has smashed every single-game and season passing record this year at Princeton. With the passing, both teams have thrived. Princeton comes into the game 9-0, ranked No.1 in the city and state and No.5 in the nation by USA Today. Moeller, 8-1, is No.3 in the city, No.6 in the state.) As to what happens when they get together on one field, there's really no precedent by which to judge. "Can we stop them or they stop us? I don't think we'll know for sure until about 10:30 Friday night," said Princeton coach Pat Mancuso. "We both throw real well, there are two good quarterbacks and both sides have good receivers. That's one of the keys right now." 路 Moeller comes into the game needing a victory to wrap up a berth in the state playoffs ("At 8-2, it's going to take a near-miracle for us to get in," said Crusader coach Steve Klonne), while Princeton ap.parently has a playoff berth secured already. "This has become, again, the biggest game of the year for us," said Klonne, "because there's more on the line for us right now. The playoffs are on the line for us, 路 respectability is on the line for us, because we haven't beaten

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(Princeton) in two years." Pass defense obviously will be a key factor. Both teams have faced a stern test earlier in the year when they played Elder - Princeton's defense gave up 27 points in a 28-27 Viking victory, while Moeller allowed 36 points in a 路 36-33 loss to the Panthers. "I think we have to keep the ball away from them," said Princeton's Mancuso in talking about Moeller's ball-control pass offense. "That could be hard for us to do, because we are a quick-strike offense, in a way. If Moeller gets the ball often enough in good field position, they are going to put some points on the board." Princeton has won the last two meetings between the schools, surprising Moeller 45-21 in 1986, then gutting out a 10-7 win last year on their way to winning the state Division I football title. Princeton comes into the game with a 14-game winning streak. "In 1986, they came out and surprised our pants off. They had nothing to lose in that game," said Klonne. "In 1987, we knew they would throw the ball some, and we did a real good job. Our defense thought we played as well as we ever have against them last year. "This year, Mattress gives them another dimension, because he can throw so well long. and if they get deep, he can throw as far -::.c::.

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Moeller vs. Princeton: Lot on line ·•

~The prep showdown between Piinceton, ranked No. 1 in Cincinnati and Ohio, and Moeller, ranked No. 3 and No. 6, is set for Friday hight at the University of Cincinnati's Nippert Stadium. Because of Moeller's loss to Efder, the winner is not guaranteed the city championship this season. · H Princeton (9-0) posts its third consecutive victory over Moeller (8-1), the Vikings will surely be voted the city champs by The Enquirer's 15-member coaches bOard. H Moeller wins, the picture will betome cloudy. ··:"I don't know how the people in the city would vote," said Moeller ooach Steve Klonne. "li No. 3 (Moeller) beats No. 1 (Princeton), they No. 1? Since No. 2 (Elder) beat No. 3, are they No. 1? .. "We think we have a shot at it, biit so does Elder and Princeton. Even if we win, it's not for sure we'd be the city champions. It might come down to the score in ~lie game." ·Withrow, ranked No. 4, could finish 10-0 with a win over Dayton Patterson and could also stake a clilim to the city's top spot. . : Division I playoff berths will hinge on the Moeller-Princeton outcome. According to Klonne's calculations, Elder and Princeton are in the playoffs. The Crusaders need a victory to ensure themselves of a playoff berth for the first time since 1985. ' • H Moeller wins and if Dayton Wayne (9-0) beats Springfield North, Klonne figures Withrow will be watching the playoffs at home, pilssibly with a 10-0 record. · ' "I think Withrow would be out by percentage points behind us," Klonne said. "We have to win to control our destiny." ·-Princeton beat Elder, 28-27, and Elder beat Moeller, 36-33, in ·two great games. The PrincetonMoeller contest should be a dandy also. Princeton, usually a run-happy · team, has discovered the forward pass, and that has Klonne con, cerned. Princeton junior quarterback Johnny Mattress is at the center of his concern. · . · "He's got the strongest arm · tl\at we've seen," said Klonne. ''His passes look like fastballs. We are worried about the pass and we · c!m't forget about their rushing attack." · Klonne does not know what type of a game to expect. "Hit's a shootout like the Elder · g'ame, the last person with the ball Will win," Klonne said. "Of course, . we don't want to get into that situation. We are definitely going to have to move the ball." Moeller's passing attack, directed by Casey Fisher, is also potent. ·· • "We are throwing the ball as well as we have in a long time," :'Klonne said. "But I feel they can't .forget about our rushing attack. :We have to have a balanced at'tack."

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Entering the final week of the regular football season, at least six local teams have clinched playoff spots, but many others face must-win situations on Friday. In Division I, Princeton and Elder have wrapped up playoff spots, but the fate of Moeller and Withrow still is undecided. If Moeller beats Princeton, the Crusaders are in the playoffs. However, if Moeller loses it still could make the playoff~ if St. Xavier downs Sycamore, Hamilton upends Western Hills and Roger Bacon defeats Lakota. These games would give Moeller enough second-level points to edge Withrow. For Withrow to make it, either Moeller or Huber Heights Wayne must lose. If both win, the Tigers will finish fifth in the four-team race. Harrison has a Division II spot locked up, as does Franklin. Anderson has an outside chance but a lot of things have to hap~ pen for the Redskins to make an unprecedented appearance. Win or lose against Woodward, CAPE wlll finish with more than 100 points, more than enough to earn a Division III spot. However, Crusaders coach Steve Sheehan , doesn't want his team entering the playoff with a three-game losing streak and says that Friday's game is a must. Hamilton Badin's game against Columbus Bishop Ready could determine the Rams' fortunes, but undefeated Brookville has an outside chance. The fourth spot will be determined by how Badin's and Ready's opponents do Friday. In Division IV, Wyoming has completed the season with an 8-2 record, and the Cowboys apparently have clinched a playoff spot. However, Mariemont's fate is undecided. The Warriors must beat Country Day, and Springfield Catholic must upend Versailles for Mariemont to sneak into the final spot. Middletown Fenwick already has clinched a playoff spot in Di1 vision V, but Williamsburg and Batavia both must win and then hope that past victims win for them to advance.

A lack of scoring during the past two games since quarterback Ed Carmosino was Injured prompted St. Xavier football coach Steve Rasso to move senior Dan Mazza to quarterback. In Mazza's first start, the wide receiver-defensive back rushed for 80 yards and scored the game-winning TD on the final play to beat Colerain, 9-8.

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est in Cincinnati. Mueller has kept that promise and added Elder via a two-year contract next season along with playing In the Metro County Conference against Oak Hills Colerain, Mt. Healthy, Wester~ Hills and Aiken. All 10 Withrow opponents wlll be Division I. This year, the 8-0 Tigers have beaten three Division II teams (Turpin, Anderson and Glen Este) and edged Division III power CAPE last week. "We're still hopeful we can make the playoffs this season," Mueller said. "This is our year with such outstanding players like Marvin Pernell, Doug Sumler, Don Taylor, Erie Maye and Markieth Ladson." Mueller hopes to schedule both Moeller and Princeton in the future. "We just haven't been able to work it out," Mueller said. Judging from the poor turnout Friday at Withrow for the Tigers' battle with CAPE, apparently few followers think that the Tigers are for real. Less than BOO showed up, despite Withrow's unbeaten record.

Aiken coach Denny Holthaus is often referred to as a "wild man" on and off the field, but he has now been tagged "pizza man" due to the recent acquisition of a franchised pizza store in Cheviot. "I teach during the day, coach in the afternoon and cook pizza a couple hours at night," Holthaus said. "Once the football season is over, I'll be putting in a lot more hours at the store."

Second-year Oak Hills coach Bobby Klotz was shocked when he discovered that one of the Highlanders' biggest home football games this season was scheduled at the opponent's field. "Every year, we play Elder at Elder whether it's our home game or theirs,'' Klotz said. "It's tough enough beating Elder and even tougher defeating them at their stadium." Klotz indicated that the current contract with Elder has expired, and Highlanders athletic director Art DelConte would like future games moved to Oak Hills. "Visitine:" Elder beat Oak

Hills, 21-7, on Friday at Elder Stadium to clinch a playoff spot.

Tickets for the MoellerPrinceton game at 8 p.m. Friday at Nippert Stadium are on sale at both schools from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday. All tickets are $6, with student admission $2.50. All tickets purchased at the gate will be $6. Basketball - Carol Madsen Reading's senior guard, wa~ listed as a sixth-team All-American in the annual Street & Smith prep and college issue. Madsen's national reputation was enhanced with the most valuable player award at the national AAU Junior Olympic tournament at Miami last summer.

Trieia Penderghast, a 14-yearold freshman at Mercy and the sister of Elder fullback Dennis Penderghast, was named to the 13-and-under All-American basketball team for her play last summer in the national AAU tournament at Shreveport, La. Cross country - New Richmond runner Jeff Howard finIshed 13 seconds behind Mark Gertsner of St. Xavier in the Class AAA district cross country meet, but the senior evened the score in the regional meet Saturday at Troy. Howard covered the 3.1 miles in 15 minutes, 46 seconds, which was 19 seconds faster than the previous week, to capture the individual championship. Gertsner finished second at 15:55. Both will run Saturday at the state meet In Columbus, Howard as an individual and Gertsner with the qualifying St. X team. Soccer - Turpin's Rob Martella and St. Xavier's Kyle Fresh head the list of local soccer players named to the Ohio High School Soccer Coaches Association first-team all-state squad at a selection meeting Sunday in Columbus. Martella also was named to the AU-Midwest and AU-America teams, and Fresh was named to the All-Mideast squad. Moeller's Brian Bonham and Elder's Chris Williams were voted second-team Class AAA honors, and Anderson's Wane Lobring was named to the third team.

For years, the Northwest boys' team was ridiculed by many opponents, as evidenced by last season's 3-14-3 record. The program appeared to be going nowhere. But this season, under coach John Michaels, the Knights turned the corner with a 12-5-3 record, the best in school history. This success story began long before the first practice in August. "We had an 0-12-2 record in our first 14 games last season," Michaels said. "In the last five outings, we were 3-1-1, and I feel this success set the tone for 1988 and gave the kids confidence coming Into the season.'' Records set bY the Knights include: most goals scored (86) in a season, fewest goals (32) allowed in a season, most victories and fewest losses. Senior striker Steve Mercer set a season scoring record with 26 goals. The Knights also downed Colerain, Forest Park and Greenhills for the first time. "We lose quite a few players, but I feel the program will be solid again next season," Michaels said. "But, we have a much tougher schedule next season, playing in the Queen City Conference against such powers as Turpin, Anderson, Forest Park, Greenhills and Glen Este." Michaels pointed to the outstanding defensive play of Shawn Jackson and Todd Beesten In the success of the Knights. Volleyball - Springfield Northwestern brings a 24-1 record into Saturday's 2 p.m. Class AA regional game at Centerville, but that one loss came at the hands of St. Ursula, the Warriors' semifinal opponent, in the Eaton Invitational. The Bulldogs were one of the surprise teams this season, compiling a 20-7 record, the best in eight years under Thoman. Teri Overbeck, Katie Evers Laura Richter and Susan Riesen: beck have been the sparkplugs.

On the air- An exclusive high school sports radio network, designed to expand coverage of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky football and basketball, has been formed by Mark Roberts. Beginning Dec. 1, the network will provide a schedule of top games, using WTSJ (1050 AM) as the flagship station. Gary Ball, Randy Wilson and Anthony Munoz will provide the play-by-play and commentary. Complied by Post contributor nauP .CII'hlltt.P

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Elder-Moeller bas GCL fans all agog ' Only a few games are worthy of hype five days in advance. The Elder-at-Moeller Greater Cincinnati League show figures to be one of those. "It's going to be the biggest game the league has seen in a long time," said Moeller coach Steve Klonne. Moeller, which has not lost a game in the Greater Cincinnati League since Oct. 27, 1972, puts its 70-game streak on the line at 8 p.m. Friday at Kings Island's Galbreath Field. "The law of probability is going against us," said Klonne. "Every year it's getting tougher. . . . The GCL the last three years has been a dogfight every year." Elder was the last team to defeat the Crusaders, 7-0. The Panthers, 5-1, have their best team in years. The Crusaders, 6-0, are being compared to some of Moeller's state championship teams. Elder's senior class beat Moeller's seniors when they were freshmen and sophomores. "I think our seniors have a rallying point," Klonne said. "Both games were close." Neither coach wants the favorite tag. "Moeller has the edge," said Elder coach Tom Grippa. "Moeller has played in more big games. Steve Klonne has more big games under his belt than I have. I think it's going to be a classic game." Said Klonne: "You look at Princeton, the No. 1 team in the state and city, and Elder loses to them by one point on a blocked extra point. I

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High schools think you could say it's as much a toss-up as it ever could be." Grippa expects a low-scoring affair. "Whoever scores three touchdowns is going to win the game," Grippa said.Âˇ "I think we're the best defense that they have seen. Moeller has the best defense that we have seen. I would be ecstatic if we could score three touchdowns." Trying to defend against Elder's Steve Keller will probably keep Klonne up late a few nights this week. "He's the hardest guy in the world to get ready for," Klonne said. "He can run, throw, get out of trouble- and he's very competitive. Just when you think you have him pinned in, he breaks away and throws the bomb for the touchdown." Keller, 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds, has completed 88 of 145 passes for 1,391 yards and 16 touchdowns. Moeller's passing attack had not been a major concern for Elder, until Casey Fisher completed 23 of 33 passes for 297 yards

Bulldogs believe . Being a football player at Woodward has not ' exactly been fun. The Bulldogs have gone 5-25 over the last three seasons. Woodward's last winning season was in 1982, when it went 5-4. But Woodward coach Ellie Johnson hopes the 19-18 upset victory over previously unbeaten Mount Healthy is infectious. "I was really happy for those kids," Johnson said. "I think they realized that they can win. So often it's a head type situation. If the kids believe they can win, they will win." Woodward's Shannon Lamont Wilson proved all he needs is a little time to throw. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound senior quarterback riddled Mount Healthy's defense for 219 yards while connecting on 14 of 24 passes. "Our offense came to life," said Johnson. "We have what we think is one of the top three or four quarterbacks in the city. It's just a matter of giving the kid time to throw."

Neff earns tOOth win Lakota girls soccer coach Linda Neff picked up her 100th career soccer victory Tuesday, as the Thunderbirds defeated Hamilton, 1-0.

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Lakota clinched the Greater Miami Conference boys soccer title Tuesday night. The Thunderbirds scored a 2-0 win over Fairfield to win the league title outright. Mike Sarbaugh and Matt Edington scored the T-Birds' goals while Paul Nutley recorded his ninth shutout of the season. Lakota also won the earlier meeting between the two schools this season. Lakota, ranked No. 4 in the city, will be the No. 1 seed in the Cincinnati Division III district tournament. Among the other boys soccer league title races: • Cincinnati Hills League: Indian Hill clinched its first-ever CHL title with a 3-0 shutout at Wyoming. Eddie Mackey had two goals, and Steve Innis added one for the Braves, while goalie Jeff Cook made seven saves for the shutout. • Cross County Conference: Walnut Hills clinched the league title outright last week, and owns a 6-1-1 CCC record. The Eagles topped Finneytown, 4-1, in a non-league game Tuesday. • Greater Cincinnati Leag e: The league title remains in doubt, but Moeller gained a big edge when Roger Bacon knocked off Elder, 3-1. Elder's loss gives Moeller a one-game edge over Elder and Roger Bacon, who are tied for second. Elder plays Moeller Saturday: if Moeller wins, it wins the league title outright; if Elder wins and Roger Bacon loses its game with St. Xavier, Elder and Moeller tie for the league title; if Elder wins and Roger Bacon beats St. Xavier, all three teams Moeller, Elder and Roger Bacon- would share the title. • Metro County Conference: Oak Hills and Colerain both won conference games to finish as co-champions. Oak Hills topped Western Hills, 3-1, while Colerain beat Mount Healthy, 6-3. • Miami Valley Conference: Seven Hills, No. 6 among A-AA teams in town, clinched the MVC title with a 1-0 victory over second place Summit Country Day. Matt Gilson scored the Stingers' goal, while David Monroe had the shutout. • Western Metro Conference: Greenhills clinched the league title Monday with a win over Taylor. Tuesday, the Pioneers tied Ross, 2-2, in a non-league game. David Seibert had both Greenhills goals.

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Finneytown clinched its third-straight Cincinnati Hills League volleyball title Tuesday by defeating CAPE, 15-8, 15-8. Finneytown is the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Cincinnati Class AA district tournament and the Lady Kats are ranked No. 6 in Class AA in Ohio. In other Tuesday volleyball action, Hughes clinched the Western Metro Conference title with a 15-5, 15-1 win over Greenhills. Northwest, which clinched the Cross County Conference title last week for the second year in a row, pulled within one game of completing a perfect conference season with a win over Walnut Hills. Sycamore clinched a least a share of the Eastern Metro League title with a win over Anderson. Sycamore can win the title outright next Tuesday with a win over Milford.

Regional goH set Tim Tilton, director of the boys regional Class AAA and AA golf tournaments at Weatherwax Golf Course in Middletown, has announced the pairings for both classes. The tournaments will be held over all 36 holes at Weatherwax Friday, with play beginning at 9 a.m. Here are the pairings:

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New Harbins released Cincinnati teams continued to dominate in Division I in the latest Harbin ratings released by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. In Division I, Region 4 - the region Cincinnati's big schools compete in - all four of the top spots are filled by local teams. Princeton, the No. 1 ranked Division I team in Ohio, also has the highest Harbin total of any team in Ohio, and leads Region 4 teams. Undefeated Moeller is in second in the region, with Withrow in third and Elder in fourth. Among local Division ll teams, Harrison leads all Region 8 teams. Anderson is in fourth place. CAPE leads Division III, Region 12 teams, while Middletown Fenwick leads Division V, Region 2(;.

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Flnney1own.... ... -......... Deer P .. k......- ......-.. Mariemont ....______ , R.-.g.._..,_.............

3 3 3 2

2 2 3

Lo--·-·-··-····"· MadelrL.---·--..

NarwOOil...-- AmelL.---WahltHib .

5 .1 4.3 5,4 58 98 62

536 533 532 529

528 525

512 511 507 507

5.6

6.4 5.8 5 .8 7.5

506

..................... 122 Baal, Beechwood .............. ' ...... 81 Wll&on, Woodward ........................ "1 Soul!, Oak Hilla ............ ~............. 130 Shal.-. OM< Part< ................. 106 F1$118r, Moeller ......................... - .. 120 Monday, Reading ............. , ....... _ 107 Val181'. laSalte ..................... ....... 1 t7 Wledemam, Simon Kenton .... .... 98 Wiliams, Utile Miami ., ... , .............. 96 Dyer. LawrellCeburg ....... _ ............ 81

'19

'89

6.7

476

Ycle.

38 67 82

80 80 48 55 37 44 29

Campbeii, Hormon ...................... 61

34 48

Kenyon, Llweiand ....................... 125 Sewell, IAarternont .......................... 73 Pttzar. Wastem Brown ................... 63 GOffin. Tall .................................... 61 Gabbltd, Norwood ......... .. ............... 68

37 34 32

U85 1391 1320 1242 1152 1127 1107 1103 1001 053 951 920 913 889 848

759 679 678 855 845

612 692 579

518 601

.. 32

742 688

...................... .26 HemnaM, Rost ................~ ...........32

595 523

-·~- ................... 25

Meier. El<le< ................................ .. . 37 Bond. Harrison ... •... .. ................. . . 23 Gamty, Frlllltlln ..............................32 Klumb, ElcW ................ ,.. _ ..............20 Mo<:reanor. Ml4ford ....................... 22 Broclchoeft, BMU!wood .......... . .... 17 Bonfield. Oak Hilts ....... .. ................ 29 Benning, Princeton ,.........,............... 16 Henry, Western Brown ................... 21 Hammond, IAanemonl ................ 17 Wlstzer. Loveland ...... ..................... 19 Jones, Woodward .... .. ................ .22 Barrell, ClnC>MIII 00 ............ 17 Pendetvhut. Elder .. ......... ..... 18 Lelbn. Baecllwood .... .............. . 15 Adams, Sycamore ................... .. 19 Wflaley. franklin ...................... . 14 Adams, LaSalle . .... .. ............ .21 Noeoen. Roger Bacon , ..... ,............... 10 Thompoon, Princeton ................... 1 1

519 506 487

443 439 433 426

402 401 384

Awg. 23.2 25.8 18.8 20.9 14.4

22.0 15.2 22.2

19.9

255

147 25.1

341

19.9 2? .• 19.0 15.8 20.0

338

18.8

335 326 323 322 317 315

22.3

361

353

98 98

TNm

172

23 .0 153

19.8 288

169

W L W L

3 2 2 t 1 0

1 3 5

131 61 46

112

56 35

0 1 1 2 2 3

5 3 2 3 1 0

150

Andlraon.... _ __ ,

0 3

80 80

44 42 42 311 311 36 38

PAT 23 16 15 23 12 18 9 14

Thomas. LAwtWII:ebUrg .................... 0 Buahur, Harrison ..................- ...... 0 ............................ 3 Daugherty. El<le< . --.. ·-·~ • 2 Seltz. St. Xa- ................. - ......... 2 Valano, Walnut Hilla ...... , ....... .. . 6 lA...,. Batavia . .......... .. 4 Caldweii,Middlelowr! .,................... 3 P!lce. Fonneytown .......................... . 2

23 21 11 14 14 2

7 9 12

Springboro_____

~-5~ .~:::·.:::~:::~:::~::::::~

362

358 35.8

35.5 35.5 35.5

35.3 35.3

35.3 35.2 35.0

Interceptions 7-a..nl, Newpon: 1-lltowne. Wyoming, T. Smllh. Manemont 4-Rogero. Indian Hill. R EdwardS. 8otolli8. Ladson. Wlltwow: Perltinl. Clermont NE; Col· Mna, Ancle<aon; Bond, Horrtson; K , _, ~~ County: Shafer, Deer Part<; Tolin, BallaYue; Corbett, Edgewood. Edgewood: Sander. Roger Bacon;

J-.

Sycamore. Molley. uoya.

King

1 1 2 2 3

4 5 2 1 1

L 0 2 1 4 5 5

147 129 164 98 41 63

o 4 0 6 26 Greater Cincinnati League

lllancl1ester · -·- ·-..

l.eegue0nr811 W L W L 2 1

0 0

St. Xavltr .. .............- ..

1 1

2 2

Roger Becon. ...... _...

L.aSII!e........................

6 5

1.5ei.,.IH (10) - - - - 100 t Mercy, ,... .... 90 3. MOUIII Noire Dime, 14-3....,.__ 65

164 205

2 •

12A 10 121

119 148 12.

S. MiforrL.. ..--......_ -_ -.. so 52 6.Andlt-._ ___ 7.Harrlson....---·· l . laltota...._ _ _ _ __ _ 39 17

, __ ,o

9. ~a.con

lO.New-.._,.. _ _ _ _ 9 Otl!on r-.lng ...,,.., Glon Eale 7. oak ... '· wt11row 4. George1own 4.

wom~ng

- d l.

l.laltola... - - - - - SO 2. Harrlscn.. ............ _ ...., ... _ .. _ _ o(j 3. oak ...._..,__,_,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ oiO 36

5. Syc-e •.. _,.. ,_ ... ,. __.....- -29 6. Totewanda...__ , ·- 21 7. Mercy .............- - - - - - " I . Turpln. . .....- . - -..· - -13 9. Glon Eate .. ___ ,_.. .... 5 He Mounl Notre Dame

52 51 29

' · Pttnallot\, 10. Purc:ol--10 01flln receiving votu: Mount Hllllhy !, Callrlll 2. Forni Pri t

.....,_,_,

Class fi>.AA

Girls Cross Country 4.1JrWlnl,__,

,t~U~~~~~~I.I

5. McA""'Y. f.7 6.oakHis. 13-7. 4. ....... ,, 7. 1Jr ...,.,.., l . laltola. ls.>J.

W 2 2 1 1 0 0

Senior---·

L.Jrne Felr'IIIIICI...-..

Hamttl-- ... Middletown..____.. Llltol

L W 0 6 0 5 1 4 1 2 2 J 2 1

L 0 1 2 • J 5

205 119 106 51 111 IS

.. 71 117 104 1111

LNgue Owenlll W

···'""'---·- ·--···· Calereln.-- · -· - Woodward.--....- . . Western.,_,_ _

2 1 1 1

1 2

2 2

Off. Oef.

L Avg. Avg. 1

166

•

139

113

3 3 2 1

3 3 • 5

100 111 51 64

91 IS 141 148

L.ugue Owenlll W L W L 2 0 5 1 ... 3 1 s 1

Teem BataY1a...._ _ _

an. co..myOay-

New Miami..---·--

L.oddand........................ L.andmarl< Christian... Som. Collnlry Oay.......

o 0

1 2 2 3

4 2 1 0

PF IS 202 142 89 52 16

2 4 5 6

Others recelvinQ vote.: McA""'y 4. Roger Bacon J, Fairfield 7, seton 1.

I.St.IJrMAa, ll·S (3)- - - -* 2.51 Benwd(2) _____...._ ... ol3 l Flnnr(town_ _ _ _ _ _.• , t Wlllomsburg, 111-1- - - - ll S.RogerBocon.-........ - - - -lO 6. Readng. 12·3 2.1 1 0.. Peril, 13,.5 15 I.UIHeMlornl 9 9. Clemlonl Northaallern-1

W L W

Frankln....,_ _ _ Mldc1 Fenwick.-....... Talawanclll........... ......... Eclgewoocl._...._ L.abanon._______ L . - Molll'oe- Mlemllllurg.___ Dayton Cllrrol...--.

10. Madelr~ 1(1.11

OINn riC<IIW!g vo!H: McNdlolos

6. Fenwick 6, Feldty S. Lodtland 4. CAPE I.

2JO 157

3 1

0 I

5 5

2 2 1 1 1 0

1 1 2 2 2 3

4 4 • 3 2 1

1 1 2 2 2 3 4 5

176 116 114 101 64 56 101 12

48 56 55 1 11 10 102 195

Southern Buckeye Conference LNgue Onr8ll

THill

W L W L

Western Brown.__.,

4 2 2 1 1 0

136 171 16 46 75 63

70 10 60

~~~-----

Olm1ont HE.....-. N. Calege ..__,_

,.._ Rldtmond.-- BetNI-Tate

5 • 3 2 2 1

1 1 2 2 4

1 2 3 4 • 5

65 127

113

Western Metro Conference l.eegueOvenlll W L W L

THill

Hamson.---Taf1-.................. _,_, Hughes..._ ___ ,. ...

2 2

0 0

7 4

0 2

,.. 219 72

153

Greent.-s____

102

Taylor- - -- - -

171

W L PF 8 0 197

11 116

Othera, lnclependenta TCAPE ........................ Ha11111ton Badin ........ . Purcett Marten .. ....... ..

4 3

2 3

96 117

9. 16-2 _ _ __ _ _ so 10. HebrGn Laklwood (I) 16-2 ., otllars ~votes: II, &II Paf. esttne 17. 12, Blverty Fori Frye 4.1. 13, we~ng~an

116

_ _ _ 71

·---*'

(fie),

59 IS 159

. . . . . Owenlll THill

9. Stow 17·2 60 IO. Irldls... (2l 1'-3 .. Othln r-.tng 11, warsaw Rlvlr View 36. 12, Dlylan Sllblllns 30. 13, Deylon ~ ......... 29. 14. Oola-

w•• Hayes !t. 15

PA 71

Mld·Miaml League

.. Clndml" Molhlr"' Mafey ~~ ... 169 5. "'-lleldMaclson (I) 17•1 122 6. Byrle (1) 111-1 - - -- 111 I.Ea11~14ol

Metro County Conference THill Mount Heellhy , ,____ , Oak Hill..• - - . --

C.SAAA I. R..,.-g (JIIlS.O - - -364

L...-o...-

THm Prlnc:e10n--

2. Ondmlll s.ton (2) ls-2 ·- -213 3. CaniOII McO*y 13,.2 - - -111

7. 0regon08y

Greater Miami Conference

State Volleyball

Class AAA

99 111 13 161 157

0 1

Prep polls Volleyball

Miami Valley Conference

« .6

40.7 40.3 38.9 39.7 394 392 38.6 31.3 31.2 381 37.9 37 .8 37.5 37.0 37.0 38.9 38.2

PF 155 107 160 13

0 3

3 2 2 1 1

Malon-- - -

Avg.

41.8

6 3

1 2

W L W 3 0 6

Hamttton ROIL-___

Punting 44.4 43.7 43.3 42 8 42.5

IMgue Onr8ll

TNift Goslwl..-.....-_ _ Little Miami---

To181 35 28 27 26 24 24 24 23 23 21 20 20 20 20 19 18 18

lcllool No. Ylldo Mill«, Batavta .......................... 20 889 V_,.,, Walnut Hilla ...................... 25 1110 Smith, Colerain ...................._ ...~. 27 1181 War9, Forest Pari( ......................... 9 390 C.ldwol, Middletown .................. 18 771 M.-, Anneytown ...................... 17 724 Lanz. Oak Hills ............................... 19 795 Hunl.l.6mon Monroe ................. 27 1099 Moore. Purcell Marian ................... 16 846 Topping, Indian Htn ..................... 19 758 Abbe, Sycamore .............. ,............... 17 en Snell. LAndmarlt Christian ...... . 24 1145 Schtler, Readtng .. .................... 15 588 Tucller. M - ........................... 13 502 Rucller, HughH . .. .. ~ I1 421 Williams. Tall ......... ..................... 15 576 KlumD. Elder .... .......................... ... 16 610 Wlloon, St. Xavier .......................... 21 795 Shupert, Lakota ...............................9 339 Garrllon. WoilllmSDUrg ................... 12 450 Pinion, Norwood ............ .... ............ 19 89t !<dick, 22 815 RIChards. ~'~<~!non ....................... 30 1108 ao.ton. Glen Eate ....... .. .............. 14 505 254 1111:1 F~ . CAPE ........................... 11 384 Eclcer. IAcNictlolu ....... _ .................20 710 K>dd. Waslem Hill ... ......................... & 284 T~.N . CollegBHin .............. 18 840 Kenyon, Loteland ................... ........ 19 671 h1. Baec:llwood ......................... 13 459 Sllllder, Roger El8con ......... ............. 18 838 R?as. Clermont NE ...... ............... .. 18 se:l Fllcllmond. Ullle Mtoml ................. ... 24 840

3 2

Fort Ancient Valley Conference

Moeller_____ Elder______

Kovoch . Indian Hill ..........................3

Boys Cross Country

13 65 91 116 151

Turpin__ , __,_,,_,

88 68 84 62 60

Kick scoring

1. Eldtr.. ..._,_,,_,_, _ _ _ 9Q 2.SI. Xo'ller-..... n 3. Mounl Heettfly .......... ···-·-·· -· 63 66 4.laSalt._ , ___ ........ _ _ _.._

PA 73

Glen Este ___, ____,

1 0 2

T-

luella.

PA 90 46 19 62 114 129

PA 55 115 120 17 155

0 0 0 0 0 0

Wllll111111, Llltll Mlamj ....................... 4 Schoellman, cmonnau co ... .... . .1 HyzdU.- .................................. 4 Burgess, W)'OnWIO ........................ 2 Coa!ll, Milford .................................. 5

237

2 2 3 2 2 4

W L W L

Withrow._, _____ ..

Sycamore.___... ,• • _. Milford..••_ _ _ __.

ecr,;::: ..............._. . . .

Receiving No. Y.a

T0181

4 1

l'leyer, lcllool FO Neu, Pttnceton ..................................4 Buller, COvCalll .......................... ..... 4

PF 170 164 1114 160 " 148 48

5 4 3 4 4 2 1

I.MgueOve...

1'&7

Dyer, LAwrenceburg ............. -.... ..8 Kenyon. lo'leland .. .. ........................ &

1,.. 160 174 142 197

Eeatem Metro League

Passing points

-·..............................& W~llams. LJttJe Miami ..........6

114 64 76 55 46

53 53 39 49 60 134 118 " 103 loll

LHaue o-.11

TNtn

McNcllolaL.-.........

Kelter. Elder '. ' ........................ 16 HutclliMon, C.ncinnatl CD ............... 12 Best, Beechwood ......................... to Soult, Oak Hills ............................... 11 Campbell, Hamson ........................ 11 Rogers , Colerain ............................. 10 Stoia, Roger Bacon ........................ 10 Goodman. MM!on! ...................... 10 Hldon, COIICoth . .. . ............. . .10 Mattress. Pnnceton ................... . .. 10 Merctoeltt, Rosa ................. -..... ..9 Sima. CAPE ............................... .8 Shafer, OM< Parlr ........................... 7 llolonday. - . g ...................... 7 Gllmble, Wttlltow .......................... 7 Wiedemann, Somon Killion ....... .7

PA "

Cross County Conference

75 75 75 75 75 76

Northwesl _ _____ ,

Pleyer, School TO Harp, Franlc~n .. .............................. 15

7 7

PF 247 146 157 135 117 111 1<19 103 94 94 117

Cincinnati Hilla Le-aue

80 80 79 76 77 77

•

-·---·--Ludlow _ _ _ , ..

44 31 80 38 37 30 38 2S 30 62

Newi)Ort Cent. Calli..... Campbell

Holme•--.. --........ Dayton.... __._____

82 82 82 82 82 81

Belevue _ __ _....,

1 1 1 2 2 4

Simon Kenlan.-.--. Newport,_____

45 54 27 61 26 38 30

7 6 6 4

County.- ......

88 85 85

53 47 41

W L 1 0

DIXIe Helgllts.._ ,_ __ ., Boone Coumy ..............

..............................

Northem Kentucky

T0181 123 114 103 102 100 98 96 96 95 95 93

Rogers. Coletlln

Sclll>e<. Reeding

73 70

••oOoOOOO•Oooooouo-•-·-

12.9

AIL Comp. .. 188 93 Keller. El<le< ..................... .............145 88 Mardlettl, Rosa ........ .................... .161 89 Harp, Franklin ................._ ........... 137 81 Gamble, Wittvow ................ ,..... ,. ... 106 58 Hlaelon, COIICath ...........................189 91 Maltresa, Princeton ....................... 80 46 Goodman. Milord ......................... 146 59 Hutchinson. Concll1na« CD .. - .. ••· .. 86 42

To~. W~hrow

.....

7.2 8.8

,..,.,,lcllool Stoia, Roger Bacon ·-···

Sandef, Roo- Bacon .... -....

AUI.

Dorllslng, LASalle . ...... ... ............ ... 25 Norton, Rogera.con •··· ............ 44 Oaktn.,, South Deart>om ......... _.63 Groll. Sou1h ~ .....................45 Elkins, Flnneylown .......................H Patton. Wyonw>g ..................... _ .... 23 Pogh. Hamlton ..................... _ ..68 BaJIInger, Roger Bacon _............ ..36 Gonn . Roger Bacon ..........................38 Slt>Uder. Mitford ..48 TroXAI, Walnut HW~a : ..... :::~: ..~ ........ 50 Burger, Utile M1am1 WIHiama, Walllo1 Hlllo ..... ., ............... 44 Murray, N College H~l ..................... 55 Ramer . St. Xa'fier ............... ........... W~lo , Middletown .......................... 31 Hadler. Madetra ........................ 35 McCorthy, NOIWOOd .. .................... 41 Schiller, Reeding Jones. Roger Bacon ............... .37 Gas!On. Tall . 28 GrandslaH, Simon Kenton .............. 54 pamejj , Wltlwow .... - ........ .19 Austng, Elder ..................::..:: ... 54 wamng, Franklin ............................ 42 Anr . Colo<a.n ~ ____ .................... 49 Branham. Walnut Hlill .................... 45 Rose, Mldcl>elown ................... ..:13 Poynter, Batavia ............................. 41 LAwson. Mt. Heal!~ ................. 17 KraUt, Edgewood, ................... 39 Huey, Walnut Hlllo ................... ...40 J . Neltner. NewCattl ................. ... 46 Gllason. NOIWOOd ....................... . .37 T onket , McNlc:l1o4u ...................... 110 Tnompson , N COllage Hill ............. 45 Curtis, Tall ,.,_ ................... ........ 23 Te~ter. St. Xavier ........................ Allen, Walnut Hilla .................... - ..42

A"'o

Pleyer,lcllool AIL YIIIH Ponllellon. Uoyd .... .............. ..139 1002 Brogden, Walnut HillS .......... , .137 930 J. Hill. MI. Healthy .............. - .......... 75 907 Laopold. Bellevue ............... ..135 804

Pleyer,Scl!ool

......

Pleyer, """""

ForestPri-- - ..

Passing

Kats win CHL title

Football standings THROUGH OCT. 8

....

Lakota boys win GMC soccer title

,stJtd-e~"'

Toltdo Notre

oam.. cuv.,. Fals m 25. 11. Elyrla

Wesl (Zl 20. 11, Y"""9Siown Ausl~town Aldl 16. 19, Sanduslty 15. 20, Cincinnati Mounl Notre o.m. 14. Class M I. Spring. (211 17·1 .. 290 2. FairVIew Per1t (6) IS.O ..........- ..... 223 3. 0 W. eudloye Trail tJl lH ......... Ill • - - (4) 17·2 ... ' 160

_,am

5. Shelly ( 1) 17·2 ......._ , .. ____ ... 136 6 AAron Hollin II) 14-J ..- - - · -.. 107

7. f'IIMIIIrviiE-11) 17·1 ....... 76

• . Clndmlh Flnnr(town 16-3 - -62

Lilla Balli ( 1) 32. 14, MtllotH.Wiion 27. 15, w-Ier Trlway 116. 16. oak 12.

v..,

17, Marton Oyde,lndan 11111 Strlldl 17.

Vally 2l 11 (Ill), 19. 20, Oregon Clnl-

C.SA

i::;..~ ~~;',=-7-1=-.:::::: 1-.!CenlwF~W

lf-1 117

4. Blrln..-.nd (S) 1S.O · - - - · - 175 5. 0ndmii1St.Bemerd(4) 16-1 - 130

v..,

.. -.,..,., a.notton 111-2 -~ 7. BMcom Hai>IWti-Loudon 15-2 ....-.60

··----·-59

1. Newark catholic 7-11 _,lo-4 , _ _ _ _ _ .., 9 . ~aty

10. RocklordPorltway 17-l .. ,_,_,...U others r-.tng votn: 11, OINI Wincltesler 36. 12, -.mstug 27 13, How llremon l6. 14. Ardtol*l 25. 15, liOmiDCk Mil< 2o1. 16. vor.- 21. 17, N.W. Buckeye Centrlf 16. II. Mounl llllnc:tlard Riverc!* lol. 19, GrayiVIII Sl<ywe 11 20, l'ort loramie 12.

84 44 104

Greater Cincinnati League Roger Bacon -

an easy victory over La Salle to finish in second place in the Greater Cincinnati League behind Elder.

Stev:e Keller completed 12 of 21 passes for 115 yards and three touchdowns. Dennis Penderghast caught a pair for 15- and 19-yard scores while E.J. Klumb pulled in a 27-yard score. Jeff Meier's 55-yard punt return and a safety rounded out the Panther scoring.

Fisher completed eight of 18 passes on the night, good for 270 yards as the Crusader offense rolled up 442 yards on the night. Senior fullback Mike Eutsey led the Crusader rushing attack with 62 yards and a touchdown. Senior wideout Joe Toepfer caught two passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns.

Elder 30, Roger Bacon 0 at Elder wrapped up its first Greater Cincinnati League title since 1972 with an easy shutout of Roger Bacon.

ELDER ROGER BACON

7 21

0- 30 0 0

Q-

E-Salety, Harmeyer and Austing tackled Porter in end zone E-Me1er 55 punt return (Daugherty kick) E-Penderghast 15 pass from Keffer (Daugherty kick) E~Penderghast 19 pass from Keffer (Daugherty kick) E~Kiumb 27 pass from Keller (Daugherty k1ck) Team Records: Elder 7-1,4-0 GCL; Roger Bacon 3-5, 1-3.

Moeller 42, La Salle 6 at La Salle - Senior quarterback Casey Fisher passes for three touchdowns as Moeller rolled to

The Moeller defense held the Lancers to just 171 yards on the night. MOELLER LA SALLE

13 15 14 0-42 Âˇ0006-6

M-Eutsey 1 run (kick failed) M-Toepfer 32 pass from Fisher (Hyzdu kick) M-Oiexa 1 nun (Olexa run) M-Jenkins 54 pass from Fisher (Hyzdu kick) M-Toepfer 58 pass from Fisher (Hyzdu kick) M-Col!ins 1 run (Hyzdu kick) Team records: Moeller 7-1,3-1 GCL; La Salle 2-6,0-3. I

lj!~!B~

·•.

'Big 3' retain places; · ~ ~airfield, St. X slide

Princeton, Moeller and Elder remain frrmly. in place atop The Enquirer's High School Football Coaches Poll, but there was a shakeup in the seven spots beneath them. Fairfield, last week's No.4, lost for the second week in a row, and fell into a tie for sixth. Last week's No.5 team, St. Xavier, fell from the ranks of the undefeated, and slipped all the way to ninth. Moving up to fill their spots were a pair of undefeated teams, Mount Healthy and Withrow, No. 6 and 7 last week, respectively. CAPE jumps from No. 9 into a tie for sixth, undefeated Harrison remained at No. 8 while Colerain and Forest Park were tied for the final spot in the poll. 1. Princeton (14), 5-0 ........................................ 140

2. Moeller. 5-0.....

•·

1?~

Prep scene

J:l,~;:;;:;;:;:;i;?);;;;'ij Th• Others: Goshen. Hughes 8; Mariemont 7; Roger Bacon 5; Oak Hills 4; UHie Miami, Norwood 3; Milford, Sycamore 1.

USA Today honors pair Moeller, ranked in the top 10 all season by USA Today, remains in the No.7 spot nationally this week. Princeton, which was added to the Super 25 three weeks ago, advanced from No. 13 to No. 9 this WPPJ..

Moeller From Page 10

stopping us." Fisher, who had a 67 percent completion rate going into the contest, completed 20 of 29 passes, good for 255 yards and two touchdowns. "I think our passing game wlll now give Elder something to look at," Klonne said. "We worked on throwing in practice all week and most of the passes were short because of X's zone although we threw long on several occasions." The touchdown seemed to arouse the Bombers defense throughout the second period. They stopped two Moeller drives, one on an interception, before yielding a 32-yard field goal by Adam Hyzdu on the last play of the half. Klonne was high in praise of the Crusaders defensive unit. "The defense has given up one touchdown a game and they played well again tonight," Klonne said. "We stlll don't know what type a team we are but we'll find out next week." The second half was all Moeller. The Crusaders defense limited St. Xavier to just 19 yards passing and 49 rushing. For the game, the Bombers managed 121 rushing and 32 passing. Moeller scored on their first three possessions of the half. Hyzdu opened the scoring with a 34-yard field goal followed by two by Mike Olexa, one on a pass reception and the other on a stx yard run. "It was a big night for Casey Fisher," Klonne said. "We've felt all along that Casey could throw the ball and he proved 1t tonight." The loss may be a costly one for St. Xavier. Senior quarterback Ed Carmosino was forced from the game late in the second period with a severly sprained thumb on his left throwing hand.

BRUCE CRIPPEN/The Cincinnati Post

Moeller's Mike Olexa, who scored two touchdowns, dives over teammate Jon Baer (75) for elCtra yardage. s o o 2- 1

ST. XAVIER MOELLER

f.l

1- 1

M-Corl·ns 4 pass from riSiler(H:·zti:J kic:l) M-N.:h«s 43 pass ntercept;oo 111too1 (rtn fa::ed) X-Fitzgeraid 5 ru.~ (J<JCk laled) M-Hyzdu 32 1•'11 goal M-Hr.zdu 34 fe'd goal M-O;exa 6 run {k!Ck fa·~) M-o:exa 35 pass from Asher ('iyzdu k!Cl) X-Safety, 1>3:: snapped DUI of oMd zcne 01 :unt attempt RECOROS: Moe"er$.{1, ?.0 Gel; St Xav<e< 4-2. 1-2 GCL

Elder 41, La

Sal~e

6 Et Elder-

The Panthers scoring machine rolled on as Elc:er defeated La Salle in a warmup for next week's game against Moeller. Elder quarterback Steve Keller once more disse~ted a team in

gaining 258 yards on 14 eompletions. Senior Dennis Penderghast ran for 134 yards on 14 carries. Senior wide receiver Jetr Meier caught nine passes for 151 yards. LASALLE

ELDER

0 14

0 7

&-G 13--4~

E-Me'.er 42 pass from Kerer (kiCI< failed) E-Hubef 1 'Un fedoto pass from Keller) E-Kium~ 29 pass from Ke'er (Da~ kick) E-Mt!!er 8 pass from Ke1!er (DaugiM!rty kick) E-Hubef 39 run~~ kick) L-Qtt 3 pass from 1/atfer (kiCI< fa1led} E-Martin 23 run (kiCI< fa ted) Team recorcts: [!der 5-1.2-1 GCL; u Ser.e 2-4, \-2 GCL.

Achievers/This week's outstanding performers I0-12-88

SHANNON WILSON, Woodward, football: Senior quarterback led team to upset of No.4 Mount Ht!althy. Hit 14-24 passes for 219 yards and one score, while rushing for another TO.

RICKY COSTON, Flnneytown, football: Junior tailback averaged over 10 yards per carry as he rushed 29 times for 317 vards in leading resurgent Wildcats to second straight league win.

STEVE SAYLOR, Western Hills, football: Led team to first win of season with 14 solo tackles and two assists, two fumble recoveries and a quarterback sack from his linebacking spot.

CAiaY FlittER, Ma1l1r, ,_...1: Crusader senior quarterback set school record with 22 pass completions in win over St. Xavier. Hit 22-31 attempts for 259 yards in game.

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Moeller bombs St.X, sets up showdown with Elder BY ALLEN RAINEY Enquirer Contributor

Moeller turned to the passing of Casey Fisher to whip St. Xavier, 32-8, and set up next week's showdown with Elder for the Greater Cincinnati League lead. Fisher for 297 yards, connecting on 23 of 33 passes for the 5-0 Crusaders. "St. Xavier was tough on the run," Moeller coach Steve Klonne said. "They've got some good players in there, (defensive linemen

GCL Andrew) Green and (Brent) Curd especially. "We were forced to throw. Casey got going so we kept at it. We thought we'd give Elder something to look at." Moeller racked up 13 points early. Carlos Collins hulled over from the four on the Crusaders' first possession, capping a 48-yard

drive. Then Mike Nichols stepped in front of a Ed Carmosino pass and returned it 40 yards for a TD. St. Xavier responded, putting together its only sustained drive of the game. A 35-yard run by Carmosino on a keeper and a 20-yard carry by Brian Fitzgerald highlighted the five-play, 58-yard drive. A touchdown pass nullified by a holding penalty and an interception by Brian Ramer kept the Crusaders out of the end zone before intermission but Adam Hyzdu kick-

ed 32-yard field goal on the last play of the half. Meanwhile the Crusader defense shut St. Xavier down. "We fell asleep that one drive," Klonne said. "But overall the defense played well. Walker and Nichols were always around the ball." Hydzu kicked another field goal, this one from 35 yards and Olexa scored twice, on a six-yard run and on a 35-yard pass from Fisher as the Crusaders pulled away.

"Elder can hit you with the bomb," said St. Xavier coach Steve Rasso, when asked to compare Elder and Moeller. "Moeller works the control passing game." ST.XAVIER-

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M-Colins 4 run (Hyzdu kick) M-Nichols 44 lnlercepllon (pass failed) SIX-FIIzgerald 6 run (kick failed) M-Hyzdu 32 field goal M-Hyzdu 34 field goal M-Oiexa 6 run (kick failed) M-Oiexa 35 pass from Fisher (Hyzdu kick) SIX-Safely DON ROHLFS (Moeller)

Elder 41, LaSalle 6, at Elder - Senior quarterback Steve Keller completed 14 of 24 passes for

258 yards and three TD's to lead: Elder. , Senior wide receiver Jeff Meier: caught 9 passes for 151 yards and; two TDs. Dennis Penderghast car-: ried the ball14 times for 134 yards and Joe Huber scored two TDs. ' LASALLE

0 0 0 6-B

ELDER 14 7 7 13--41 E-Meler 42 pass from Keler (kick failed) E-Huber 1 run (Pedolo pass from Kaler) E-Kiumb 29 pass from Keler (Daugherly kick) E -Meier 8 pass from Keler (Daugherty klckl E-Huber 39 run (Engfnger kick) L-0113 pass from Yeller (kick failed) E-Martln 23 run (kick failed) Records: E 5-1 (2.0 GCI..), L 2-4 ( 1·2 GCI..l. ROB SMITH (Elder)

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Elder takes aimÂˇ !?anthers' coach says defense IS key to ending Moeller streak BY BILL FORD The Cincinnati Enquirer

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If Elder breaks Moeller's 16y~ar ~CL-winning spell Friday rught, It may not be the Panthers' high-powered offense but its stingy defense that makes the difference. "We think we can beat Moeller," ~ys Eld~r coach Tom Grippa, attaching no ifs, ands or buts to his appraisal. "Our offense will take care of itself, but defense is the key to beating Moeller. "~efense is why we're having the kind. of season we are having, and I think defense is the reason we can beat Moeller." Elder, 5-l and ranked third in the city, meets Moeller, 6-0 and ranked second, at 8 p.m. at Galbreath Field. Only a one-point loss to Princeton, Ohio's top-ranked team mars Elder's record. ' While Elder is tied with Princeton as the highest-scoring team in the city, averaging more than 34 points per game, its defense has

been just as formidable. Not counting their 28-27 loss to Princeton, the Panthers have allowed only 38 points in five games. They shut out Woodward and held Western Hills, St. Xavier and LaSalle to just six points apiece. It wasn't always that way. Worri~ about his defense after graduating seven players last year, Grippa fretted and feared and then gambled on a long shot. The defensive coordinator at LaSalle High School before moving to Elder two years ago, Grippa turned the job of molding how-to-stop-' em football to his brother Garry while he took command of the offense. Th~ Panthers boasted a strong, expenenced secondary anchored by safety Jim Hilvert, but down linemen were needed. Garry Grippa moved Kevin 111ing from defensive end to tackle Paul Freeman from the offensiv~ line to the other defensive tackle (Please see ELDER,

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and Jim Groh from linebacker to nose guard. Ir ~·as a gamble, all right, but one '~:;at Tom Grippa says has paid off in handsome dividends. "They rtally came into their oYvn during {he Princeton game," sar- Grippa. "We knew they had the a~1ility, bl..it they lacked experier;~c. The •i<>tensive scheme is rugged. They :-.rc playing extremely we!J and get~bg better." They are ;'!Ot especially big. At 225 pounds, Freeman is the heaviest. "He has a defense personality; he'-: got a nasty streak," Grippa

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f'~·::ng doesn't dominate, but he·;; -~ggressive and hard to blow out. And Groh wrestled at the l&S pound level. He now goes 205, . but ne bench presses 340 pounds.

For that weight, that's excellent. He gets to the ball." Hilvert and Brad Austing, the co-captains, play on opposite sides of the defense. "They both love to hit people," says Grippa. Jim Yetter and Scott Collins are the cornerbacks and Jeff Weber is the free safety. Weber is only a junior, but Grippa installed him at the position because "he has the speed and he's a natural athlete." Grippa said the Panthers established two goals at the season's outset. "One was to win the GCI; and the other was to reach the playoffs," he said. To accomplish either, the Panthers will have to beat the Crusaders. No GCL team has done that since 1972, when Elder turned the trick, 7-0.

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Princeton, CAPE lead

Cincinnati Princeton and CAPE continued to hold their place atop · · their respective divisions in the weekly Associated Press state high · school football poll. Princeton totaled 318 points to : . expand its lead from 41 to 56 . · points in Division I over Sandusky. · Those two unbeatens were fol·.. lowed by three more- Cincinnati ·: Moeller, Cleveland St. Ignatius and .· Warren Western Reserve. In Division III, CAPE was the only leader to watch the margin of . · its lead decrease. The Crusaders' . · ·advantage dropped from 51 to 26 · points over No.2 Ironton. 1 .·

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1. Seton (8), 13-L.. ............................................................... eo 2. Mercy (2),_,,,......................... - .................................. 70 3. MI. Hotre Oame (3), 11·3- ............... - ......................... SS 4. UrSIAine, 11 ·5..................................................................... 52 Northwest, 11-4................................................................ 41

S. 6. 1. 8. 9. 10.

McA<Hy, 7" ........... ,, _ _.... , ..... _ ..,_..,.................. 40 Hils ..............- ... - - - · - -....- .......................... 30 Princeton. H ................_. ___ ......................................- '18 Lokota ............................_ ........... - .............................. 20 MI. Healthy...... , _ _ _,,,,_.. ,,............................... 9 The others: Forest Park S, PIKcel Marian •· Nor· wood and Colerain 1, oa~

Q.ASS A·AA (7), 11-4 ....... - ..........._., ____,,_,. 88

1. St. Ursula 2. Flnneytown. 13-3.............................................................. 69 3. St. Bernard (I), 14·1.........................- ............................ 68 ' · Roger Bacon, 9-7.............................................................. M 5. Wlllarnsburg (1),1 6-~J..................................................- 56 6. Reodlng, 8-3....................................................................... <18 7. !leer Par~ . 11 ·4.................................................................21 8. McNicholas_ .. ,_.... ,................................................._ ...... 18 TIE Little Miami ..............,_,, ..............................- .......... 18 10. Oermont Northeoslern....................... _ .. ,,..........- ...... IS The others: Fetid ly 12, Madeira 9, L~tand 5, Landmn Oris lion 3, CAPE 2, Western Brown 1.

Boys Cross Country I. Eider .................................... .':: .................................- ........ 90

2. Mount Healthy .................................................................. 77 3. LaSalle ..................................., .... _,,,_,,........................ 7S 4. St. Xavler .............................. - ............. - .......... - ........... 64 5. Anderson. .................................._ ... _ , ........................... SI 6. Lol<ota ............................... ___...._._.................. - ........ .. 7. HarriS<l<l....- .................________,,_,,,,.,,_..., 25 8. oa~ Hils ..............................- .....- ...... - ......... -.-........ 16 TIE MHford..........._,,, ..._., .............. - ................................. 16 10. New Rlctrnond................................................................ i' Othars rocelvlng votes: Withrow 8, Glen Este 5, Moettor 3, Goergetown '1. St. Bernard t, Wyoming t, Sycamore 1, Roger Bacon 1, Gfel!f'lllls 1.

Boys Golf 1. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

t. Lokoto_ , _ , ,....................................................._ ..... 60 3. 4, 5. 6. 7. I. 9. 10. S.

Oa~ Hils........................................... _,_,, ........................ " Harrison...................................................- ...- .............. 38 Tolewanda ......................................................................... JJ Sycamore .......................................................................... 32 McAuley ............................................................................ 26 Turpin..................- ............................................................ 16 Mercy .......................................... _,................................... 12 Mount Hotre Denne ............................................. ,_ ....... to Others rocelvlng votes; Glen EsteS, RToger Bacon

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Other schools: Haml"on 8; Loveland 5; Gftenhlls 3; Turpin 3.

Girls Cross Country 2. Ursuline ..................................................................._ ........ 49

Mnford (4) .........................................................................73 Indian Hll (I ).................................. - ................................ 69 Oak Hils (3) ...................................................................... 66 Sycamore ................................ - ... - ..........................._ ... 63 Lokota....- .......................... _, ___,, _ _,,_,...... ,_,,, 39 Moeler.- -..............':.. ...-:o... J1 Anderson..........,.:::::.___.................................- ... 2'1 St. Xovter.......... - ...- ...----·-·--··..................... 23 Elder ................................. ,_,,_,_,_,_,..............._,,, 13 NorWood.........................................................,..,_............ 9

Girls Tennis I. 2. 3. 4. S. 6. 7, 8. 9. 10.

Sycamore (6), 16-1....- .... - ......... - .............................. 60 Onclmatl CD, 13-2.....................................- ................... S3 UrSIA!ne, 14-3..................................................................... .. St. Ursula, 12-3............... ,.... _,,, ...................................... 41 Anderson. 16-3.................................................................. J9 lndlon Hi!, 8·8............................................................- ...... '18 Wyoming. 1~5................. .,,_,,,..............................- - 21 McAuley, i'-4 ............................................................- .... 19 Wolnul H~s. 6-6 ...................................................- ...- 13 Soornll co. 14-3... .............................- ................ _._ .. , 7 The Others: Mercy

Boys soccer statistics (Through Oct. 1) Coaches Top 10 Poll Class AAA 1. Anderson (20), 12·0-2 .... 200 2. Roger Bacon, 10-1-2 ..... 176 3. Sycamore. e-2-4 ............ 13e 4. Lakota, 9-1-3 .............. ... 131 5. Turpin, 7-3-2 ................. 113 6. Moeller. 10-2-1 ........... ... 110 7. Elder, 7-1-2 ................... 103 e. St. Xavier, e-4-2 .............. 67 9. Fairfield, e-5-1 ..... ............ 25 1o. Milford, 7-5-2 ................... 20 The Others: Northwest 17. Class A·AA 1.1ndian Hill (15), 11-2-0 .... 150 2. Finneytown. 6-3-2 ......... 126 3. Greenhills, 6-3-4 ... ......... 121 4. Seven Hills. 6-4-0 ............ 79 5. Forest Park, 4-6-3 ........... 78 6. Wyoming. 4-5-2 ............... 73 7. Cincinnati Christian, 9-2-0... 52 e. N. Coli. Hill. 7-4-2 .......... .. 49 9. McNicholas, 3-6-2........... 40 10. Clermont NE. 8-5-0 .... ...... 3e The 01hers: Madeira 14, Loveland 7. TOP SCORERS 22-Zimmerman (NCH), Jordan (Cintl Christian). 20-Wurzelbacher (Ross). 18-Mercer (Northwest). 17-lnnis (Indian Hill). Bonham (Moeller). Brown (Hamilton Badin). 15-Natorp (Mason). Carroll (St. Bernard), Lobring (Anderson), Pollaro (Fairfield), Williams (Elder). 14-Legeza (Sycamore) , Arszman (Roger Bacon). 13-Barker (Seven Hills), Grundy (Amelia), Martella (Turpin), Gillespie (Roger Bacon). 12-Hill (Bethel-Tate), Bowen (Middletown). 11-Walsh (Little Miami). 10-Rubin (Finneytown), Bush (Springboro), Golden (SCPA). 9-Hutzel (Loveland), Drew (Greenhills), Voge (Kings). Schertzer (Anderson). Burton (Glen Este). Eddington (Lakota), Fresh (St. Xavier). SHUTOUTS 10-Bordwine (Anderson). 9-Scherr (Sycamore). 6-Cook (Indian Hill). Studenka (Turpin). 5-Harmon (NCH). Looney (Finneytown). Grooms (Springboro). Clawson (Milford), Janson (G len Este). Nutley (Lakota). Feerer (Middletown). LEAGUE STANDINGS Cincinnati Hills League League Overall 11-2-0 Indian Hill .......... 5-0-0 Flnneytown ......... 3-1-1 6-3-2 wyoming ............ 3-0-0 4- 5-2

4-7-0 Loveland ........ ..... 3-2-0 6-4-2 Madeira .............. 1-2-1 5-5~1 Mariemont.. ........ 1-3-0 3-6-0 Reading .............. 1-3-0 Deer Park .......... 0-4-0 1-10·1: Cross County Conference League Overall Walnut Hills ......... 4-1-1 5-e ~t Northwest... ...... 3-3-0 10-3·1 McNicholas ......... 2-2-2 3-6-2. Amelia ........... .... . 2-3-0 9-4-1 Forest Park ......... 1-3-1 4-6-3 Eastern Metro League . • League Overall Anderson .......... 5-0-2 12-0-2 Turpin .... ............ .4-2-1 7-3: 2 Sycamore ........... 3-1-3 e-2-4 Milford .. ....... ...... . 3-3-1 7-5-2 Glen Este ............ 2-4-1 5-5-2 Withrow .............. 0-7-0 1·7-l Fort Ancient Valley Coni. League Overall Springboro ........ 5-1 -1 10-1-1 Ross ................... 5-1 -1 9-2;2 Mason ................ 4-2-2 6-3-3 4-7-2 Kings .......... .. ...... 2-4-1 Little Miami ......... 3-3-1 4-6,2 Blanchester...... 0-9-0 0-13-0 Greater Cincinnati League · ' League Overall Roger Bacon ..... 4-1-1 10-1 '2 Elder ................... 4-1-1 7-1 :2 Moeller .......... ... 4-1-1 10-2-1 St. Xavler ......... ...3-2-1 8-4•2 LaSalle ............... 1-5-0 4-7-1 Purcell Marian ... 0-6-0 0-14-0 Greater Miami Conference League Overall Lakota ................ 5-0-0 9-1-3 Fairfield .............. 4-1-0 e-5-1 Princeton ............ 1-3-2 3-8--3 Middletown ... ..... . 1-4-1 6-5-2 Hamilton ............. 1-4-1 2-7-3 Metro County Conference · League Overall 4-e-0 Colerain .............. 3-1-0 Oak Hills ............. 3-1-0 4-7~ 1 Western Hills ...... 1-3-0 3-e-o Mount Healthy .... 1-3-0 3-e-1 Miami Valley Conference League Over..il 6-4-0 Seven Hllls .... .. .... S-0-0 Summit CD ...... ... 3-1 -1 6-4-2 St. Bernard ......... 2-2-0 7-5-l Cinti CD .............. 1-3-1 1-9-1 Batavia ............... 0-5-0 3-9-0 Southern Buckeye Coni. : League Overall Clermont NE....... 4-0-0 8-5-P N. College Hill. .... 3-1-0 7-4-2 Bethel-Tate ........ 0-3-1 3-6-2 New Richmond .. 0-3-1 1-10-1 Western Metro Conference • League Overall Greenhills ........... 3-0-0 6-3-4 Harrison .............. 1-2-0 6-5-2 Taylor ................. 0-2-0 4-3-'1 Independents Cinti Christia~ ................. 9-2~0 Hamilton Bad1n ................. 4-e-2 SCPA ............................... 2-4•2

Greater Cincinnati LeagUe La Salle 13, Roger Bacon 12

Kicker Jamie Raleigh's extra point kick was the margin of difference in a tightly played matchup. La Salle quarterback Greg Vatter completed 15 of 26 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns, while his Roger Bacon counterpart, John Stofa, connected on 18 of 28 attempts for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Both players threw four interceptions. at La Salle -

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A-Sanders 35 pass from Stoia (kicl< failed) L-Ott 4 pass from Vatter jAaleigh kicl<) A-Porter 7 pass from Sto a (run failed) L-Adams 45 pass from Vatter (run failed) Team records La SaUe 2-3, (1-1 GCL).

Elder 38, St. Xavier 6 at Edler

- Elder rebounded from last week's one-point loss to Princeton as the Panthers cruised to a surprisingly easy victory over previously undefeated St. Xavier. Steve Keller, who completed 16 of 26 passes for 234 yards and one touchdown, guided the

Panthers to a 24-0 halftime lead. STXAVIER ELDER

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E-Pendergast 4 run (Daugherty kicl<) E-Yetter 25 fumble recovery (Daugherty kicl<) E-Daugherty 35 FG E-Pendergast 8 run (Daugherty kick) X-Bacevtch 1 run (run failed) E-Meier 10 pass from Keller (Enginger kick) E-Pendergast 3 run (Enginger kick) Team Records: Edler 4-1, 1-0 GCL; St Xavier 4-1, 1-1.

Moeller 36, Purceli Marian 0

Unbeaten Moeller recorded its first shutout by handily defeating Purcell Marlan in a non-league game. Casey Fisher lead the Crusaders offense by completing 10 of 15 passes for 104 yards and a rushing touchdown. Sophomore Carlos Collins rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on just six carries in the second half. at Kings Mills -

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M-Otexa 4 run (kick failed) M-Hyzdu 31 FG M-Ftsher 1 run (Hyzdu kick) M-Jenkins 86 punt return (pass failed) M-Collins 34 run (Hyzdu kick) M-Collins 26 run (Hyzdu kick) Team Records: Moeller 5-0, Purcell Marian 2-3 .

Moeller dumps Roger Bacon to go 4-0 Moeller High School raised its record to 4.0 Friday night with a 36-27 win over Roger Bacon. 'lbe win was the 250th victory in the school's history. It was also the 69th straight GCL win for the Crusaders. 'lbe last time a GCL school beat Moeller was in 1972 when Elder beat Moeller 7Âˇ0. The Spartans of Roger Bacon struck fli'St on a Jeff Stofa pass to lead 7-0. Moeller marcheCl back down the field and scored on Casey Fisher to Carlos Collins pass. Moeller used a trick extra point play to score two points on a Scott Sheppard run to lead 8-7. 'lbe defense then held Stofa and Bacon in check while the Moeller offense build up a 30-7 lead. Fisher executed a two-minute drill to march the Crusaders down the field and score with another pass to Collins. Adam Hyzdu's kick made the score 15-7 .at the half.

Halfback Mike Olexa scored a third quarter touchdown and Moeller again used an extra point play to score two points on a Hyzdu pass to Joe Toepfer. When defensive back Tim ~roy scooped ur a Stofa fumble and returned i for a touchdown the Crusaders were able to substitute freely. Stoia remained at quarterback for Roger Bacon and led the Spartans to several more scores. Hyzdu led Moeller's back-ups to a score by throwing a 44-yard touchdown pass to Mike Beennan. Moeller's passing attack has been a key to success thus far in 1988. The two leading receivers for Moeller have been West Chester residents Chris Jenkins (10 receptions for82 yards and one touchdown) and Joe Toepfer (8 receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns and a two-point conversion). Jenkins has also

returned punts for the Crusaders and had an 11 yard run on an end-around reverse against Roger Bacon. Several West Chester residents have helped to lead the Moeller defense. 'lbe starting defensive unit has only given up one touchdown per game. West Chester native Kevin Henderson has played safety for the Crusaders and recovered a fumbled punt against Roger Bacon. He has also had two interceptions this year, including one that sealed the Moeller win over Youngstown Ursuline. After the first three games Henderson was fifth on the team in total tackle points. Casey Tucker is another West Chester resident that has played a big role for the Crusaders. As a punter, Tucker is a~raging just under 40 yards per punt with only a five yard return average. He

also plays outside linebacker for the Crusaders and was named linebacker of the Week against Roger Bacon after sacking the quarterback once, making one tackle behind the line of scrimmage and coming up with eight other tackles. Tucker is sixth on the team in total tackle points. Jim PeiTY of West Chester is a defensive tackle for Moeller and was also elected as co-captain of the 1988 team. Against Roger Bacon, PeiTY recorded two quarterback sacks <Moeller had eight sacks on the night), a tipped pass, one tackle behind the lirie, and two other tackles. He was the fourth leading tackler in the Roger Bacon

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l roo1oau 5lali511C5 Scoring Player, School Leopolcl. Beltvue _ _, J. Hll, Mount Healthy ..... _ P1nkellon, Lloyd................. Gorrlson, New Mlaml,_ ... Thorn!> son. Princeton. .••-. Gorrlty, Frani<Wn. ........ -.... Bond. Harrison.. .•_ .••• Penderghast, Elder ___ Loflin, Beod1wood_, ___ Pinson. Norwood-····-··-1-111. ctnu co..............·-····Houston, CAPE- - - Bacevlcll, St. Xavier.._.._ Sander, R090f Bacon..-()'Neal, Purcel Morlan.._ Ramsey, Lima Senior...•.•• Kovach, Indian HIL- · Bonfield. Oak Hils _ _ Rose, Ross _ _ _....._

Warken. Batesvile_... --·Groen, HUghes ...-·-·····-Groll, South Dearborn.Jones, Wllamsburg_.. ,_ Kletto, Dayton. ...••• -~ Bishop, Little Miami .•..•.. Bolton, Glen Este .............. Oyer, Lawronceburg_. Krause, EdQewoocL.M-. Lawronc:eburg._ McCreanor, Milford..•._ Meier, EJdtL.--·········· Mendel, Simon Kenton... A. P....:y, Hotnes.._ Roberts, Falrflelcl.- Schlltr, Reading..•............ Taylor, Withrow....•..•___ Wal, Lillie Mloml. - - -

G Pos. TD. PAT 2·C Total 0 8'1 7 T8 13 II 0 2 88 5 R8 14 2 2 6 HB 13 82 0 3 5 FB 11 72 0 2 5 RB 10 64 62 5 WR 10 0 1 6 WR 10 0 0 60 0 0 5 RB 10 60 9 6 HB 0 2 58 1 4 58 5 R8 8 8 5 RB 0 0 54 s TE ! 0 0 48 s FB I 0 0 48 S WR 6 6 47 1 s RB 7 0 2 46 44 5 RB 7 0 1 5 FB 5 13 0 43 S WR 1 0 0 42 s TB 6 0 2 40 40 6 RB 6 0 2 1 5 RB 6 0 38 1 1 6 QB 6 38 1 5 RB 6 0 38 6 1 6 RB I 38 5 TB 6 0 0 36 5 FB 6 0 0 36 6 QB 6 0 0 36 6 0 5 FB 0 36 6 FB 6 0 0 36 5 WR 6 0 0 36 5 WR 6 0 0 36 6 TB 6 0 36 0 4 TB 6 0 0 36 s HB 6 0 0 36 5 WR 6 0 0 36 5 WR 6 0 0 36 6 0 5 FB 0 36

Rushing Player, School Alt. Yards 127 973 Plnkellon, Lloyd - 830 Brooden, Wahil Hils -···---··--··120 J. Hll, Mount Healthy .•..................•...•..... .61 877 776 Leopdd, Belevut -··-··--·····-··---120 670 Mitchel, Wyoming - - - - - .96 667 Kittle, Dayton ----------····67 659 W.-ken, Bal"vtle ----·-····-···----97 618 Pinson. Nciwood ······-····-·····-·---·...·-105 587 Garr1son, New Miami - - - - - - ·92 575 Barger, EdQewood ··-··- - - -•.•..62 549 RamHy, Lima S«nlor ········-········122 O'Neal, Pur eel Morlan ........................... 106 ~5 Bostoo, Glen Este ....•..._ ........._ _.. 100 542 538 Beclford. CAPE ·-·..- - - - - -....59 Orr, L""'*""'k pvistlan · - - - - -114 535 531

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Hll, Clndrn>aH CO - - · - - - - 52 Whyte, Fairfield_________ ... ...... - ..·---·-..--.83 Rahe, Harrlson 74 Rose, Rou . -.....................................« Lehmk\.1111, NewCom ..... -.....................m Hoop, Beltvut _ ...................... - ..•..... 116 Boyd. Lima s.rior ·-----·----"' A P....:y,,Htlme, .................................... 86 Smith, Wlttlrow - · - · · - - - - - · -10 Coston, Flnneytown ·----·--·...- 12 Penderghast, Elder -·-·-·-········..······83 Alln.Ntw MJ.m - - - - - - 5 1 Mtllrtl, uwrii'IC8bu'g - ·---- - -··-.71 /oNI:ny, H. Colege HI ····--!..............91 Ktmedy, Batavia ................................. 105 Sherman, otxl.!. Heights ... ......................- 78 Herry, Lawr~g - - - - -36 Bishop, Uttte Miami ....... _72 Thornl>son. Princeton - - · - - - - -47 Covach. Indian Hll --····-·---·---51 Lowls, Mount Healthy ......·----··---48 Groll, South Oaarborn - - - - - · - -78 Jones, Wllamsburg --·- ..................79 Thrasher, South Oaarborn - - - - · -...72

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Best, BeKI\wood - -..·--····...- ..68 Vatter, LaSale ···--·-··.........- .....___.. 94 Monclay, Readng .___ 5 Weldemam, Simon Kenton ....... _ _n Tibbitts. Springboro - - - - - -85 Fisher, Moe1tr ....................................- .90 Wiliams, Llttte Mlaml •...•---··-··-·.......79 S«wel, Mariemont - - - - - - - -61 Carr¢el. Harrison _ .48 Oyer, Lawrenceburg - · - - - - -56 Konyon, Loveland .....- ... ·-··---·-····-...96 Carmoslno, st. Xavier Hofmlm,lndlan Hil -··-·--·--····..·-·--51 Gabbard. Norwood Robinson. McHcholas 61

·-·---·-·--__51

------·..58

30 29

40 33

so 58

37 33

27 24 34 26 27 15 34

1163 1133 1076 1025 1007

992 981 927 870 844 819 192 749

733 664 650 624 617 583

562 549 541 487 482 439 431 431 416

Receiving No. Yard• 603 - 21 549 458 452 Htrrmam, Ross --·-·-··--··--·-26 421 Schiller, Readng 405 Mc:Crenor; Mllford 403 Garrity, Frankln · · · · - - - - - -....25 402 8aMing, Princeton · - - - - - - - ·16 402 Bonfield. Oak Hils 311 KU'nb, Elder ----·-···---····-·.. 17 368 ~~~~------~ 335 325 HllflYY'IOI1d.Marlemont · - - --·15 306 Adams. SyCWTll>re - - - - - --15 30J Penclergha•t, Elder ..... 298 Swltur, Lovolancl ....................- ...- -14 291 196 295 Barrett, Clnclmatl co ................................ 14 ?89 Nilsen, R090f Bacon .................................. 14 279 Roach. Tallwanda ......................·-···- - 13

Playor, School Taylor, Withrow --·--·

~H!~~..:::::::::::::::::::::::::::-.:~

--------·21 ------.20

--·-·---·-·18

-----15

~=~-~~=~~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~

Avg. 28]

23.9 22.9 17.4 20.4

20.3

16.1 2S.I

14.7 21.8 13.6

-----·.56

. .. 38

~;:s~~~:= ·:::::~:::::::::::::::::::::::~

Wiliams, Walnut Hils ................................ 36 Sklez, BatesviUe ....................._ ............... 30 [)!(kslng. LaSele ..........__.______ 17 James, East Cootral .....- - - - - · - - 18 Hacker, Madeira .................................- ..19 Schrier, Reading · -··· - - - - - -Burger, Uttt. Miami · · · · - - - - -Ramer, St. Xavier ...............·--------Pernel, Wlttvow ............. - ...................... 18 Ahr, Colerain ..... -...... -............... _.............. 40 Sumler, Wltto'ow ........- · - - - -20 Swafford. Newport ......._ _ _ _ _.18 Eltln, Ftnneytown .-..· - - · - · · -Jones, Roger Bacoo ........- .....................31 Branhann, Waln<St Hils ...........·-·---39 Mc:Car1hy, Norwood •..• ..30 Austing, Elder ·-·-··.. Gianne!a, Batesville ..............................20 Thompson, N. College Hll ..........................40 Lawson, Mount Healthy ··----·--15 Poynter, Batavia .....................- ....~.37 Wels, Middletown .............-.. ............_ .... 23 Qollen. Oayton - - - - · · - - - - - - - 10 Pink elton, Uoyd ..................... ......-........... 14 Kurk, Walnut Hils ......... Ouch. Wyoming ............- ...- -17 Landers, Reading ........ ______ _ Ludtett, Harrison ....................... ...............23 Ja. N<ltner, NewCath ........................... Hllvert, Elder ....- .............._____ 43 Wink, Oak Hins .............. Robinson, Loveland .................................Walling. Frankl n ..............................._ ....30 Alen, Walr>JI Hills ........_ _ _ _ _ 35 Hoey, Walnut Hils ·-........_, ______ 30 Koper, BatesviUe ----·..···········-···-·-23 Tanner, Lloyd ........................................... 20 Rose, Middletown .....................................19 Jo. NeHner, NewCalh ....................- ....33 Terrel, Middletown ..........................- ..... 21 Snel, Landowk Christian .........................30 Heffernan, Anderson .................................. Martin, Anderson · · · - - - - - - - -Te~ter, St. Xavier ................- ...- .....-

74 74

51 56

74 74

71 71 70 70

28 48

68 68 68 68

67 67 66 66 66

so 28 36 22 46 25

···-----«

64 63 63

26 40

53 47 28 46

·------35

63 63 63 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 61

38 21 19 18

-.35

·-·--··----«

32 27 32

39 42 32

11 39

60 60 60 60 60 60

Passing points Player, School TD Harp, Franklin ..................- - · - - - U Keller, Elder ......- ................_ , ___ 13 Carr¢el, Harrison ............................- 10 Wllhelnn, Talawanda ._..... -....................- 10 Goocrnan, Milford .......... · - - - · - - - 10 Rogers, Colerain .........- - - - - - -' Sims, CAPE ....._ ........... ______ 1 Soul!. Oak Hils .........................................9 Mattress. Princeton ............ _ .....-........ -..-·9 Hulclllnson, Onclnnatl CO ·····----9 otstler, East Central .........................._ ........ 9 Best, Beechwood .................................-.8 Stoia, Roger Bacon .................................. 8 Hladon. CovCalh ........................... - .........8 Marchetti, Ross --·--.. Shafer, Oaer Park _................_....................6

----6

=·~t~ =====~.::~:::::::~::::::!

Herald, COITlllbel County --····.. ··--·4 Fisher, Moeler ··········----·····--···S Williams, LitHe Miami ...... Kenyoo, Loveland --·---~'

----·5

PAT 4

Total 92

60 60 60 58 56 56 54 54 54 52

0 0

2 4

1 0 I

0 2

3 1 1 0 3 0 0 0

48 42 38 ' 31 36 30 JO 30 30

PAT

Toll I

16 14 23 12 9 13 14 19 13 19 3 12 17

ll 26 26 24 24

Kick scoring Player, School Ward, E.. t central

·········------5

~;~r~;.~§::~;~~;~:~;~~==i

Lenz, Oak Hils ---·-..·-····-·-········-·-·3 2 Thornas, Wi'larnsburg __ 0 Bvrgess, Wyoming ...... ---------2 Schoellman, OnciMatl CO ......................0 Maltz, Bate>VIIe ··-··--····...............- ..... 5

22 20 19 t9

18 11 17 17

7 1 13

16 16 16

khoot No. YW'ds Smith. Colerain ___............................ 11 801 Valano, Walnut HIUs __ ...... -..- - - -23 1018 708 Miller, Batavia ............._ .......................... 16 Mueler. FlnneytoNn ..........._. ____ IS 639 551 Abbe, Sycamore ---·-..................._... 13 736 Caldwel, Middletown ....- - - · - - · 17 206 Ware, Forest Park ---·.. ··-·-..................5 410 Lent. Oak Hils .....-...·--··---.. - 10 327 651 S63 Moore, Purcoi Morlan - - - - - ·" 519 Kll.rnb, Elder ..........- - - · - - - -13 712 WDson, St. Xavier .................................. 11 l90 Mallt. Batuvlle ............. 621 Rlc!Ynond. Llttt. Miami ................- - 16 500 khlller, Reading -·----·-····· .............. 13 502 Tudter, Moeller ·---·---·-·............... 13 734 Snel. Landmark Ow'lstlan - - - - · · t9 418 Wlllarn, Taft .....................- · - · - - '' 226 Ballart. East Central .................................6 Shupert, Lakota ................- ..... -._ .......... 9 339 338 Reinert, LaSale ....... ·--·--···--·-·-' 81S Kaltck, EdQeWood .......- - - - - -22 406 Garrison. Wlllamsburg II 661 Pinson. Norwood ·····-18 251 Fenderson, CAPE .............- - - - - 1

Avg. 44.4

~:;~.·~ect;;;;OO(i·::::~:::::~:::::::::::::::~ Valano, Waln<St Hils ..............·----·-..5

Wakefield. Mariemont .....·-·-······-·--·3

~=-7:.s~-.::-~::::::::=:::::::::::::::~

Punting

~~:;:-g,~~sHti·:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~::i!

----··-··'5

=.~=-a&;;;;;;;..::::::::::::::::::::::=1;

Surrey, otxle Hei9hts - - -·-·········-··- 14 Boston. Glen Este .......- - - · · - · ·.. 14 Gant, Sycamore -·--·-··-................. 7 Kenyon, Loveland ......·--···-·--···-'3 Richards, Anderson ···--····..................... 23

661

551 510

sos

254 469 128

« .3

44.3 42.6 42.3 42.0 41.2 41.0 40.8 40.6 40.2 39.9 39.6 39.3 38.8 38.7 38.6 38.6 38.0 37.7 37.6 37.2 32.0 36.9 36J 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.4 36.2 36.? 36.1 36.0

21.7 20.4

Interceptions

21.3

7-Bueml, Newport; 4-Browno, Wyoming; Rlc!wds. Batesville; Bond, Harrison; Tolin, Belevue; Hanson, Scolli 3-Brockhoeft, Beechwood; T. Smith, Mariemont; Peak. Harrison; Z101jler, CovCath; Spivey, CovCeth; wuvor, CovCeth; Kro,.r, Compbel County; Lad5011, WltN'OWI Cllrll. Purcd Marl~~~~; Hencltrson, Motler; Corbett, EdQewood; Kallck, E<191woodi f'~tgt, MlddlltOWI\I Orrl L.IN!nW!t Ow'llllll\l Smith. Wvomlna; lnclln H11; udtt, $yumottl llltt.,., I)Hr ""'"' Mlte111tt11 .,,., &:M•&e Heights; Olrkslng. LaSale; WyM, Wllarnsb<lr!ll Sander, Roger Bacon; Evans. Hugnu; oyer, Wlllamsbur!ll Harney, Simon Kenton; Bvrns, Oay10111 Moley, Lloyd; P1nkelton, Uof.d; Pyles, Lloyd; Gray Forni Park; Baskin. Flmeytown; All , Flnneylown. •

20.2

IU 24.1 ?1.0

20.6 21 .4

R_,.,,

Asst. 60 54

30 22

25.8

Tackles Player, School Solo Norton. R090' Bacon _, .............- •••38 Groll, South Dearborn _ _ _......- •.• 42 Ootman. South Oaarborn

81 79 11 76 76 75 75 74

-·----··-·---···-54

Sellt. St. Xavier

Passing

69 61

Vuple, ArneUa ..............-· - - - - - - -15 Patton. Wyoming .........................- ... - 20 Stouder, Milford ·············-······-···· ..····40 Murray, N. Colege Hll .. 47 Pugh. Hamilton Tro~lll, Wahil Hil s ...................- .............38 Bolinger, R090' Bacon ......· - · · - - ·30

Total 98 96 94

a..,.

Standings

Football statistics Scoring Playtr, School Loopold. Bdevue_ _ J. Hll, MI. Healthy -·-·-·-· J. Bond, Harrison_ ..._,_, Garrloon. N&w Miami.._. Hll, Clnclmatl CD_ _ Thcrr1>oon. Princeton....... CYN&at, Purcel Marian_. Lefttn. Beechwood..-...... Plritl!ltoo. Lloyd. ____, ScUI,Oak Hlh .._ _ _ Pinson. Norwood.__ Bacevlcll. St.Xavler_ _ Ramsey, Lima Senior....... Garrity, Frankln.,_....,_ Jones, W111anub<.rg._ , Houstoo. CAPE. ......._ _ Meter, Elde<............._.,_.

A. Po<.ncy, Holmel.Roberts, FalrtlelcL--.... Sc1111er, Reading..._ ....., Ron, Hamilton RosS-... Topplng.lndl1111 HIL.--. B&sl, Beechwood-·--·Sander, Rog&r Bacon........ Collo..r\, Middletown...._ Taylor,Witlvow_ _ Smith, Withrow.....___, Sims, CAPE.........._......... Roberts, Frankln............. K.Cothoran. Middletown.. Watt>, LimaSenlor.__ Ler,cyl(, Mid. Fenwick..... So> too. Gk!n Est e .......... _ Bonli&ld, 011< Hils........... VlcXen, Beechwood.Gh""" Norwood...._ _ B. Edward>, BataVia.___, Pondergha>l, Elder........... Be1Yl1119o Prince too.._ ..._ Wb9'f"r, CovCath..._ _ RIA CovCalll ..... _ _ Adams, Harrison._ _ McE'roy, Harrison........... Mendel, Simon KeniOIL. Fl>cl>er, Western Brown. Oonalcl>oo. Lloyd_ _ Sherman, otxle Height>...

G Pos. TO. PAT 2-C Toto! 5 HB 9 9 0 63 56 3 TB 9 0 1 4 WR 9 0 0 54 3 FB 7 0 2 48 3 RB 7 0 0 42 42 3 HB 7 0 0 3 RB 6 2 2 40 4 HB 6 0 2 40 4 HB 6 2 2 40 3 QB 6 0 0 38 3 RB 4 5 2 36 3 FB 6 0 0 36 3 RB 5 1 32 3 WR 5 0 1 32 3 HB s 0 1 32 3 TE 5 0 0 30 3 SE 5 0 0 30 3 TB 5 0 0 30 3 RB 5 0 0 30 3 SE 5 0 0 JO 3 TB 4 0 2 28 3 FB 4 0 1 26 4 QB 4 0 1 26 3 WR 3 5 0 26 3 RB 4 0 0 24 3 WR 4 0 0 24 3 HB 4 0 0 24 3 QB 4 0 0 24 3 WR 4 0 0 24 3 w~ 4 0 0 24 3 WR 4 0 0 24 3 RB 4 0 0 24 3 FB 4 0 0 24 3 WR 0 0 24 4 HB 0 0 14 3 RB 0 0 24 3 FB 0 0 24 3 RB 0 D 24 3 WR 0 0 24 5 RB 0 0 14 5 RB 0 0 24 3 RB 0 0 24 4 TE 0 0 24 4 WB 0 0 24 3 TB 0 0 24 4 QB D 0 24 4 FB D D 24

Rushing Playtr, Scl!ool

Att,

Leopold, Bel&vue -·-..--.--.............__ 93 Bri)Qden. Wamt Hib ............._ ..... - •.--14 J. Hll, MI. Healthy ...35 Pink elton, Lloyd .....................- -......... 80 Sherman. otxle Hef9'11s Barger, Edgewood ...................--............38 Whyte, Fairfield .. _ ..__________ 61

·------12

A. PO\A'\Cy, Ho4mes ...........................- ..... .72 O'Neal, PurCH Mar l1111 - - - - -..67 Pln>on, Norwood ·----......... _, ___.,,...... ,58 Adams, Harrl>on _,_, __________ ,_,54 Ramsey, Lima Senior ·--·--·-·--....71 Hll. Ondnnatl CD .......___,_, _ _ 34 B&dford, CAPE ---·-34 Bostoo. Glen Este _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ss

·-----76

Orr, Lananar~ Ov-I>IIM - -.. Hoop, Belevue ....... ---·-·---·-........ Ron, Hamilton Ron ......_ .. __, __ ,,..,_ .. 28 Lelmujoj, N&wport Cent Cath - ·- .. --.. Groll, South Oeorborn - - · - - -..59 Mllchel, Wyoming .........................__.......61 Pondergast, Elder ..........- - - - - ·- 46 Gorrlsoo. N&w Miami ...- ..............- .........49 Martin. Lal<ota _, ......- ........_ _ _ _.53 Green, Hughes - . -........_ ....................... 56 Muuay, North Cologe Hll - - - -....6S Lenhardt, Glen Este ...................._, ........... 53 Bacevlch. SI.XaYier ....._, _____..._ .... 40 Lyncyk, Mldd-FenwlcX - - - -..... 42 Lellin. Beecl1w00d .31 Oonald.., Lloyd - - - - - - - - .61 Malo. Lawrencotx.-g ............- .................. 46 Gilbert. CAPE .,_.................______,.... 52 Jones, Wlmornsburg _ ..... _ ................. 49 Kovach, Indian Hll ..- ..- · - · - - - -32 Thrasher, South Oearborn - - -.. ·-·-43 Rohe, Harrison .......................... ,.. ___.......43

Yll'ck 59S

AVg.

566 S33

6.7 15.2 6.4 6.1

511

429

423 421

404 382

372 362 369 383 376

11.1 7.2 5.6 5.7 6.4

6.7 4.7 11.2 11 .0

...s.a

318 315 314

11.2

304

m m

297

217 287 285

4.2

4.1 5.3

6.5 6.0 S.6 5.1 5.4 7.1

Yds.

Wutern Brown

_ •. 28

Gabbard, NorwOOd - -..- - · - · -....40 Oonaldson. Lloyd - .................- .. - ........33

706 63 1 648 619 617 612

589 584 SJ8 514 513

484 483

455 425 418

411 431 374 343

22 IS II 14

338 318 ?76 2S9

22 21

Receiving Ployer, School No. Hammond, Mariemont .................. - ......- 6 Huddlestoo. Milford · -..·--....- .............6 Bennl119o Princeton _ ........... _ ................. 10 Barret, Onclmatl CD ..........- ...................... ] Taylor, Withrow - -.. ------........ 15 Sllllder, Rog&r Bacon ........- ........... ......... 10 He!V'y, Western Brown .... - ...................... 10 Klumb, Elder ... - .....__............................. 12 Bond, Horrbon .....--·--·- ...... --.......... 17 Galagller, Mfdd.F&nwl~ - - -..............1 Nl&sen, Rog&r Bacon ·--··.. -··-·-..- 12 McCreanot', Milford - · - - - - - - - -' Caudt!I.OeerPar~ - - - - - - .11 Schller, Readlrq .17 Adami. Sycamore ........._, ___ ,_ _ 12 Brockhoelt, Beechwood ..--···----- 11 Mel..-, Elder ......................._ ....,........ _ .... , 12 Arnold, WOOdward ...... - ....- ................. U Bonfield, Oal< Hll$ ---·-.... - ..................... 19 CovCath - - - - - - - - 11

w-.

Y1rds 217 17S 281 181 liS 239 239 286 J98 171 246 181 213 321 227

208 198 214 240 213

Avg. 3SJ 29.1

28.1 26.0 25.0 23.9 23.9

23.8 23.4 22.3

20.5 20.2 19.4 18.9 18.9 18.9 16.5 1S.3 11.6 11.1

20 26 19 20 20 29

33 28 18 21 7 12

12 18 ?3

11 16 17 15 10

43 43 43

43 43 43 42 41 42 41 41

40 40 40 40 40 40 40 <10 40 39 39 39 38 38 38 38 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 36 36 36 36 35 35

35 35

PAT

Tot1l

0 1 0 0 0 1 2 I 0 0

2 0

25 24

14 14

0 0

0 0 3

41 41 38 38 34 32 JO 30

24 24 ?4

14 24

Buschur, Horrison - - - · - - -...........0 Waken&ld, Mariemont ..... - ...- ............... 1 MIDer. Batavia ...... ....- .............................. 2 Hunt, Lemon Monre& _ ..................- - .3 Brlttoo. Hamilton Ross _ _ _ , ___.. ,_I Wlll!ams, Little Miami · - -.......- ......... ! Loopold. B&levue ............ _ .......... - ......__,1

PAT 17

Total

19 15 14 14 12

15 5 11 9 6 11

5 8 11

11 II II 10 10 10 9

3 0

9 9

66 6

9' 9

7 10

Punting School No. Rucker, Hughts ........................._ _ , __ 4 MAiler, Flmeytown ............ --.............. 14 Miler, BataVia ............. -----·-·---... 11 Valano, Wamt Hil s - -.. - ................ 17 Boatright, Hamilton - -......- - . -...... 12 Smith, Colerain - - - - - - - -... 10 Caldwel, Middletown ................................. 10 Topplng.lndl1111 Hil .....- ..........._ _ _ II Abbe, Sycamore ......................................9 Lenl, Oa~ Hills ...............................................3 Kldd. Western Hil s ...........____,_, ......... 5 Fenderson, CAPE ---....- - - - -......... 4 Kk.mb, Elder ...................... -.--................ 7 W~son. SI.Xavler ,_,....,_, _______ 12 Tucker, Me&ner ----- -...................... .7 Snell, Landm"'~ .........................._ _ ,. 12 Wllllam, Taft .....·---·--·-.... - ..........8 McWay, Lima Senior ............................. 6 Sander, Roger Bacon ......- ............. - .........] Spaulding, Western Brown ............. ..... 9 Fulmer, Newport - -..- - - · - - -' Shupert, Lal<ola - - -..- · - - - -9 Schlter, R&adlng - - - - - - - - 6 Kant~ . EdgewOOd ........... - ...... _ _ _ 15

Ytrds 187 224

MOOte, Pu-ce• Marian - - - -··-...... 8 Zeisler, Mader Ia ...._ ................ _, ___ , .. 15 Mutter, Toylor - - - - · - - - · .11 8os too. Glen E1le · - - - · - - - -........... 6 5-ll'rey, Olxle Height .. . .... 10 Edwards, Woodward .. --·-·-·-·-............. 10 Mosos, Wllhrow .......... - •.- ........- ............a Plnsoo. Norwood ..........................................9 Rlctvnond, Little Miami ...... ........... ...9

?95 554 395

490 741

400 426

411 4S3 363 i21

198 158 270 463 269 459 306 229

266 340

338 339 225

214

)54 353 282 319 316

Avg.

46.1

J76 37.5 370

36.1 36.9 JS.9 lSI 35.4 JS.l )5.7 35.1 35.1

AJSI.

Toto!

3'/ 42

S.M.I.Jndtnwlo, Ludlow, 4-WOOds, Princeton, 3-0rr, Lanclmarl< 0v-t1"an; l.a<llln, W1ttvow1 POQe, Middletown. Woods, Princeton; Spivey, CovCalh; Zlogter, CovCalh; Peal<, HarriSOfl: Marctlettl, Hornnton Ross; Baskins, Flmeylown.

3 3 3

83 92

II 21 II 3l 76

2 2 1 2 1

58 50 65 49 73 59 35

2 2

3 3 3

Sl 5I

12 51

86 56 13 120

34 34 39

League Overall W L W L 3 0 l 0 2 0 2 1 2 I 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 3 3 0 3 0 3 0 3

Ill

65 76

q 30

59 65 21 52 18

?7 ll 67 7J 139

League Overall W L W L . PF 0 0 2 I 61 0 0 2 1 70 0 0 2 46

Team Forest Park................... Norwood........................ Amelia............................ Waln<~l Hills .......... _._.. . McNicholas.................... Northwest .....................

o 0

3l 6l 49

3 l

17 13

107

Eastern Metro League Team Withrow......................... Milford .............. -....... Anderson........................ GlenEste........................ Sycamore...................... Turpin.............................

League Overall W L W L

0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

2 2 2 2 0

1 1 1 1 3

PF 71 38

37 21

70 57 S? 95

Fort Ancient Valley Conference Team Kl119s ................... -........ Little M iami... ................ Hamilton Ross... ............ Mason............................. Goshen. .......................... Springboro.................... BlancheSfer...................

League Overall W L W L 2 0 2 1 1 0 2 I 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2

0 0

3 3 3

56 S7

92 0

IS 17 24

21 19

Greater Cincinnati League Teem Elder............................... St. Xavier....................... Moeller.......................... Roger Bacon.................. LaSafte............................

League Overall W L W L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2

Team Pr inceton ..._ ........... _.. Middletown.................. Fairfield.......................... Lima Senior ... ~ .......- . Lakota........................... Hamilton.........................

League Overall W L W L o 0 3 o 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 2

PF 99 80

PA 26

32 22

60 62

31 65

« Greater Miami Conference PF 128 85 67 73

PA ?4 11 29

Metro County Conference Team Mount Heallhy .............. Coleroln.......................... Oak Hills........................ Woodword..................... Aiken............................... Western Hilt•.................

League Overall Off. Ott. W L W L Avg . Avg . 0 0 3 0 80 30 0 0 2 1 56 31 0 0 79 62 0 0 26 75 0 29 SJ 0 0 0 3 19 78

Miami Valley Conference League Overall Team On. Country Day.......... New Miami.................... Batavia........................... Sum. Country Doy_.... Landmork Chrl•tlon.... Lockland.........................

W L W L 0 0 0 0 0

3 2 2 0 I 1

0 1 1

3 2 2

PF 117 79

PA 31 55 51

66 88

36 19

Mid-Miami League

43.6

J77 314

Cross County Conference

44,8

li.D

...

1 0

Team Mariemont................... Indian Htn........................ Wyoml"9........................ Oeer Park...................... Anneytown.................... Madeira.......................... Readl119........................... Loveland.........................

.u.s 43.3 42.6 41.7 41.2 40.3 403 39.6 39.5 38.6 38.6 38.4 38.3 38.2 382

PF 142

Cincinnati Hills Leagu

II 11

W L

Team Beechwood ................... . Lloyd............- ............. . Covington Catholic...... Highlands ...................... .. Olxle Heights ............... .. Benevu. ........................ .. CampbeWCounty ....... .. Holmes ........................... . Dayton............................ Boone County ............. .. Newport Cent. Cath.... . Simon Kenton ............... . Newport ........................ . Scott ............................... . Conoer ........................... . Ludlow.......................... .

Interceptions

Tackles Ploytr, School Solo i'b'too. R09f" Bacon - ------- -·----24 Paltoo. Wyonnlng _ _ _ _................... 15

Football Northern Kentucky

Kick scoring

Thomas, Lawrenceburg - - - -.......0 Griffin. Fairfield ,_, __, ____,.,, .._, .... 1 Riehl..-, Hamilton Badin ·------............... ? Caldwell. Middletown ...................- ............ 1 Middendorf, Beecl1wood - -................0 Oaugnerty, Elder .....- ................................ ) Price, Flnney1own ___ , _ _ _ _ _ I

PUt~,

-·-----4

4.6 6.0 5.1 5.4 8.2 6.0 S.l

··--··---·-----58

... 4S

20 12 2S II II· 19 28 27 27 36

Passing points Ployer, School TO Keler,Elder - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Harp, Franklin ...................................... _ .....8 Campben, Harrison .. --·-·--· .. - - -8 Hutchlnsoo. Ondmatl CD - -................ 8 soot, Oa~ Htns · - - - - - - · - - - ·6 Rogers, Cok!raln ............ - ......- -............6 B&sl, B&echwood .._ ..........._ ................_ 5 Monday, Reading ..- -------·-.... --.5 Gocm>an, Milford _ ................._____ :...s Mattreu, Princeton - - - - - - - ·S Marchett~ Hamilton Rou _ _ ................. 4 Herald, Campbel Clulty - - - - - -3 Oy..-, Lawrenceburg --···-·---- ....... 4 Hladon, CovCath ...... - ..........._ .............. - .... 4 Bonks, Harrison .........- -........................... 4 Shal..-, Oe..- Park Daumeyer, Mlddk!lon Fenwl~ - - -• 4 Hol>rook,Ludlow -Gornble,Wlthrow ....................-.-................4 Slnvns,CAPE ___ ,_,_ _ ,_ _ ,_ .J

279 276

·- - - - - - - -10

30 28 28 22 13 16 19 25 23 14 22

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Ploytr, School FG Neo, Princeton .............................................. 1 Stevens, Mfddk!town-Fenwlcl< - - · - ·4 Butler, CovCalh ............................____ ...... 3 Schoelrnan. Cincinnati CD ... - ...- ............... 0 Costa, Milford ....................................... _ 3 Sellt, St.Xavler --· ..-·. ..- - - · - · - - 1 Hlns -·-.._, ---• - ................. _ 2! Lenz. OakWyoming &Jrgeu, _ .________

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Princeton and Moeller, the No.1 and No.3 teams in The Enquirer's city football poll, are ranked first and second in the statewide Division I poll released by the Associated Press Tuesday. Princeton leads with 17 4 points, with Moeller second at 138. Fairfield, the second-ranked team in the city poll, took seventh with 53 points, while Greater Miami Conference rival Middletown was eighth with 49 points. Other area schools represented were Elder (18th, 17 points) and St. Xavier (tie for 19th, 13 points). 1n Division II, Cleveland St. joseph claimed the top spot with 138 points, with Harrison (55 points) sixth. Purcell Marian received 26 points, good for 14th. CAPE, with 98 points, fmished second in Division ill, trailing Youngstown Mooney. Forest Park, which lost to CAPE Friday night, finished 14th with 27 points. In Division IV, Columbus Academy took first with 145 points, while Mariemont was 19th with 20 points. Perennial powerhouse Newark Catholic finished with 164 points, good for first in Division V, while Cincinnati Country Day finished in a tie for 15th with 20 points.

USA TODAY likes city Princeton and Moeller also appear in USA Today's list of the top 25 prep teams in the nation - although the national newspaper pays greater respect to the Crusaders. Moeller 'is No.7 in this week's rankings, with Princeton at No. 22. Moeller moves up from the eighth spot it held last week. Princeton was unranked a week ago. Brockton, Mass., which has won 22 consecutive games, is the nation's No. 1 team, according to the paper. Rounding out the top five are: Los Angeles Loyola;./ Valdosta, Ga .~ Sugarland, Texas, Willowbridge; and Pensacola, Fla ., Pine Forest.

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Princeton still tops; Moeller up to No. 2 A shake-up among the Big Four of Princeton, Fairfield, Moeller and Elder highlights this week's Enquirer prep football coaches' poll. Princeton survived a close call with Elder, winning, 28-27, and retained its season-long hold on the top spot in the poll. The Vikings received 14 of 15 first-place votes cast. Moeller, off to a perfect 4-Q start, pushed ahead one position in the poll to No. 2, and received the remaining No. 1 vote cast. As for the other half of the Big Four, both Fairfield (No.2 last week) and Elder (No.4) lost last weekend. Fairfield bowed, 14-6, to Massillon, the No. 5 team in the state, while Elder fell to Princeton, topranked in the state. Poll-voters pushed Fairfield down two spots to No.4, while Elder actually improved a spot to No. 3. A large gap in points between the top four teams and the No. 5 team is evident again this week, as undefeated St. Xavier was 18 points behind fourth-place Fairfield. 1. Princeton (14), 4-0 .............................. 149 2. Moeller(1), 4-0........••......................... 132 3. Elder, 3-1 ......•..........•.............•..........• 105 4. Fairfield, 3-1 ........•.............................• 101 5. St. Xavier, 4-0•.........••.............•......•.•... 83 6. Mount Healthy, 4-0 •..•..•..........•....•.•.•.•.• 72 7. Withrow, 4-0......•.••.•........•................... 56 Harrison, 5-0 ...........•..•......................... 44 9. CAPE, 4-0...••.......•............•.................. 33 10. Colerain, 3-1 ...•...•....••...•.........••........... 22 The Others: Forest Park 9, Roger Bacon 7, Middletown 4, Hughes, Milford 3, Norwood

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CAPE tops in Div. III CAPE, taking advantage of a loss by first-week leader Youngstown Mooney, has taken over the top spot in Division ill of The Associated Press state high school football poll. Mooney, 3-1, lost its first game of the season this past weekend, falling, 14-Q, to the No.1 team in - Division II, Cleveland St. Joseph.

Prep scene CAPE walloped Prestonsburg, Ky., 46-0. The Crusaders, 1986 Division m state champs, were last ranked No. 1 in the state during part of that season. "We knew we had a lot of kids returning this year, but we didn't think we could get to the No.1 spot this fast," said CAPE coach Steve Sheehan. "I will say this is a nice honor, and I hope we can live up to it." CAPE joined first-week leaders St. Joseph, Princeton in Division I, Columbus Academy in Division IV, and Newark Catholic in Division V as the front -runners in the second week of balloting by a statewide panel of broadcasters and sports writers.

OHSAA suffers loss Administrators and coaches from around the state are mourning the sudden death last week of Ohio High School Athletic Administration Assistant Commissioner Dolores A. Billhardt. Billhardt, 49, died Sept. 20 of injuries suffered in an automobile accident Sept. 15 in Delaware, Ohio. Billhardt was buried this past weekend in her hometown of Willougby, Ohio. A longtime commissioner, Billhardt was particularly instrumental in helping develop -girls sports on a statewide level in Ohio. ,. '

Moeller 29, Hamilton 7 at Moeller quarterback Casey Fisher threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Crusaders. After Hamilton scored first on a 75-yard scoring drive, including a gutsy fourth-and-four completion in its own territory, Moeller went to work, scoring 29 unanswered points. Besides Fisher's strong performance, running back Mike Olexa rushed for 57 yards and Gwo touchdowns, while wide re~eiver Joe Toepfer, Fisher's primary target, caught three passes for 81 yards and two Gouchdowns. Moeller had 259 ~ards of offense. Moeller -

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Greater Cincinnati League Moeller 38, Roger Bacon 27 at Roger Bacon - Roger Bacon's Jeff Stofa passed for 2'74 yards and two touchdowns but it wasn't enough to overcome Moeller's depth as the Crusaders moved to 4-0 for the first time since 1984. It was also the 250th varsity win in the 26-year history of the school. Roger Bacon scored first on a 17-yard pass from Stofa to Tom Nicolaus but Moeller scored four touchdowns before the Spartans reached the end zone again. Bacon put 20 points on the board in the final eight minutes to cut the final margin to 36-27. MOELLER ROGER BACON

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Sophomore Brian Fitzgerald rushed for two touchdowns to lead the Bombers' balanced offense. Senior quarterback Ed Carmosino completed eight of 12 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown. Senior fullback Mike Bacevich led all rushers with 90 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown. St. Xavier -

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stopping us." Fisher, who had a 67 percent completion rate going into the contest, completed 20 of 29 passes, good for 255 yards and two touchdowns. "I think our passing game will now give Elder something to look at," Klonne said. "We worked on throwing in practice all week and most of the passes were short because of X's zone although we threw long on several occasions." The touchdown seemed to arouse the Bombers defense throughout the second period. They stopped two Moeller drives, one on an interception, before yielding a 32-yard field goal by Adam Hyzdu on the last play of the half. Klonne was high in praise of the Crusaders defensive unit. "The defense has given up one touchdown a game and they played well again tonight,'' Klonne said. "We still don't know what type a team we are but we'll find out next week." The second half was all Moeller. The Crusaders defense limited St. Xavier to just 19 yards passing and 49 rushing. For the game, the Bombers managed 121 rushing and 32 passing. Moeller scored on their first , three possessions or the half. Hyzdu opened the scoring with Moeller's Mike Olexa, who scored two touchdowns, dives over teama 34-yard field goal followed by mate Jon Baer (75) for extra yardage. two by Mike Olexa, one on a pass reception and the other on s o o 2- a gaining 258 Jards on 14 compleST.XAVIEJI a six yard run. MOELLER 13 3 s 1- a tions. "It was a big night for Casey

Fisher,'' Klonne said. "We've felt all along that Casey could throw the ball and he proved it tonight." The loss may be a costly one for St. Xavier. Senior quarterback Ed Carmosino was forced from the game late in the second period with a severly sprained thumb on his left throwing hand.

M-Collins 4 pass from Fisher (Hyzdu kick) M-Nichols 43 pass intllfception return (run Jailed) X-Fitzgerald 5 run (1<ick failed) M-Hyzdu 32 field goal M-Hyzdu 34 field goal M-Oiexa 6 run (kick failed) M-Oiexa 35 pass from FISher (Hyzdu kick) X-Safety. ball snapped out of end zooe on punt attempt RECORDS: Moeller 6-0, 2-{1 GCL; St. Xavier 4-2. 1·2 GCL.

Elder 41, La Salle 6 at Elder

Senior Dennis Penderghast ran for 134 yards on 14 carries. Senior wide receiver Jeff Meier caught nine passes for 151 yards. -

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KINGS MILLS, Ohio - Moeller's football players weren't the only ones caught looking ahead to next week's Greater Cincinnati League showdown match against Elder. Even Crusaders public address announcer Dick Beerman became caught up in the hype surrounding the upcoming game during an introduction ceremony Friday night prior to the St. Xavier-Moeller match up. When introducing the athletic directors to the crowd prior to the game at Galbreath Field, Beerman referred to Ross Butler as Elder's AD instead of St. X's, an obvious error. This set the tone for a game that even the small crowd couldn't get into as the Crusaders rolled to their sixth victory of the season, an uninspiring 32-8 victory over the Bombers. "I'm sure the kids were looking ahead to Elder although I hate to admit it," Klonne said. "This was a big computer game for us and I feel we needed this as a springboard going into the Elder contest." The Crusaders were never in trouble against St. X, scoring two quick TO's in the first eight minutes. Senior quarterback Casey Fisher threw a four-yard pass to Carlos Collins to open the scoring and Mike Nichols then intercepted a Ed Carmosino pass and returned it 43 yards for another. But, the Bombers brought Moeller down from the clouds on the next series. In just five plays, St. Xavier pulled back into the game on a five yard TD run by sophomore halfback Brian Fitzgerald. The conversion kick was wide and Moeller held a 13-6 lead. "After that first series, we couldn't run against them" Klonne said. "It wasn't our game plan to throw this much but X's lineman did a nice job Please see MOELLER, 40

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Moeller returns to winning ways, 42-6 The Moeller Crusaders got back on the winning track last Friday with a win over LaSalle, 42-6. The Crusader offense got going early and the defense held the I..ancers scoreless until the last few minutes. Coach Steve Klonne mixed the run and the pass effectively but it was the pass that produced the big play. Quarterback Casey Fisher was 8-for-18 for 270 yards and three touchdowns. West Chester's Joe Toepfer caught two passes for90 yards and both were for touchdowns. Running back Mike Olexa rushed for 62 yards and one touchdown and caught four passes for 98 yards. Chris Jenkins of West Chester caught one pass for 54 yards and a touchdown and returned three punts for 28 yards. Running backs Mike Elltsey and Carlos Collins rushed for the other two Moeller

scores. Adam Hyzdu was 4-for-5 on his extra point attempts and Olexa scored a two-point conversion by rushing. Moeller opened the scoring in the first quarter when Elltsey scored on a one-yard run to end the first drive. John Walker intercepted a La Salle pass to help set up the next score, a 32-yard touchdown reception for Toepfer. Olexa rushed for a score in the second quarter and scored his two-point conversion to make the score 21-0 in favor of Moeller. With less than two minutes left in the half, the Crusaders. executed their two-minute offense and scored with plenty of time left when Jenkins took in a Fisher pass and raced 55 yards for a score. In the third quarter, Moeller scored with the big play- a 59-yard Fisher to Toepfer pass - and the

power play with Collins on a one-yard run. With a comfortable lead Moeller substituted freely during the fourth quarter. LaSalle mounted 1ts touchdown drive late in the game, scoring on a one-yard run. Brian Zelina blocked the I..ancer extra point attempt. Moeller's offense rolled up 442 yards in total offense behind the likes of offensive linemen Jon Baer of West Chester, Mark Emstes, John Fitzpatrick, Brian Hindersâ€˘ man and Jack Thrush, the highest offensive yardage figure this year. The 42 points were also the most scored by the Crusader offense this year. Moeller's defense rebounded from the previous week when they gave up 36 points to Elder by holding LaSalle to 171 yards total offense, much of that coming against the reserves late in the game.

Moeller's defensive ends Eric Schneider and Mike Schiess earned best defensive linemen honors as they had three sacks, two pressures five tackles for losses 11 other tackles between them. Tackle Jim Peny of West Chester had seven solo tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage. linebacker Jeff Crable had 11 tackles, including two behind the line, one pressure and two tipped passes. linebacker-punter Casey Tucker had four tackles including one behind the line while playing only in the first half. Defensive back, Kevin Henderson of West Chester had four tackles and a tipped pass from his safety position. Moeller plays at Galbreath Field this Friday against the Wolverines of Dayton Dunbar (5-3). Game time is 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Moeller or at the gate.

Elder airs out Moeller for upset win Moeller High School lost to Elder on Friday night in one of the best shoot-outs of the year. Elder is now, in the driver's seat for the GCL Championship after the 36-33 victory over the Crusaders. The last time Moeller lost a GCL game was in 1972 when Elder beat Moeller by a 7-0 score. Steve Keller led Elder with his 21 of 32 passing for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Casey Fisher also had a good night throwing the ball for Moeller. Fisher was 15 of 27 for 249 yards and three touchdowns. The two teams combined for nearly 800 yards in total offense. The Crusaders got off to an early 14-0 lead as Fisher threw one of his touchdown passes to Chris A.sbrock and fullback Mike Eutsey ran in for a 12-yard score. Moeller's next drive ended with an interception that led to an Elder score. On fourth down of their next possession Moeller ran a fake punt with West Chester's Casey

Tucker running the ball from his punter position. Tucker got down to the Elder 26 yard line but was one yard short of the first down. Elder took over and drove for the tying score before the half ended. The Moeller defense had two possible interceptions slip through their hands that could have prevented the Panthers from scoring. In the second half Tucker forced a fumble deep in Elder tenitory. Fisher's touchdown pass to Joe Toepfer (West Chester) put the Crusaders ahead 21-14. Elder scored the next two touchdowns to lead 28-21. The Crusaders scored two more touchdowns to take a 33-28 lead. One of the scores was Toepfer's second touchdown reception of the night. This one went for 80 yards. Overall, 1'oepfer had three receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Jenkins of West Chester, had four receptions for 33 yards

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including a couple of big third down catches where he fought to get the first down and keep drives alive. The ballgame came down to the last minutes of the game as Elder drove downfield with Keller passing the ball. Moeller had its hands on two passes in the end zone that could have stopped the Elder charge but could not hang on to them. The Panthers scored on a pass and completed a pass for the two point conversion to make the score 36-33. Casey Tucker (West Chester) had a busy night for the Crusaders as he punted twice for a 36 yard average. He also had four solo tackles including a quarterback sack and a caused fumble. Safety Kevin Henderson (West Chester) made three solo tackles and had two tipped passes. Defensive tackle Jun Perry (West Chester) had three tackles including one behind the line of scrimmage. Moeller's chances for the playoffs are still legitimate if the Crusaders can get by LaSalle, Dayton Dunbar and Princeton. The . Crusaders next game is against the LaSalle Lancers at Ti'echter Stadium, Friday night at 8 p.m. The next home game is Friday, Oct. 28 against Dayton Dunbar at Galbreath Field. The

Moeller-Princeton showdown will be at Nippert Stadium on Nov. 4.

The Moeller Soccer team finished its regular season with a 13-3-2 record. Head Coach Randy Hurley <Mason), in his first year as the Crusader coach, led them to their best season ever. The Crusaders came in second in the GCL having just missed the championship with a 3-1 loss to Elder. The two leading scorers for the Crusaders have been Brian Bonham (Mason) and Paul Rennie (West Chester). The Crusaders enter the Sectional Tournament play at Turpin on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

Moeller graduate and West Chester resident Scott Schaffner is the starting quarterback for the University of Minnesota. After five games Scott had completed 35 of 58 passes (60 percent) for 373 yards and two touchdowns. He has also run for 53 yards and scored two touchdowns.

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Wednesday, Oct. 12. 1988

Moeller one game away ~from 1 6th GCL in a row :The Moeller High School :crusaders took another step ..tOwards their 16th straight GCL ~ 6~e by defeating the St. Xavier -Bor$ers, 32-8. : The Moeller offense got untracked early and piled up 389 yards in 'total offense. Head Coach Steve .Klonne's offense went to the air all _i1ight, throwing 33 times for 23 .completions and 293 yards. . Starting quarterback Casey Fisher tied a school record for .P~ing attempts (31) and set a ..n,ew school record for passes :completed in a game with 22 CQmpletions. - .Ten different receivers caught .passes for Moeller. West Chester ~idents Joe Toepfer and Chris Jenkins each had two receptions. .Matt Bi.ITell and Pete Daumeyer each had four while Mike Olexa Âˇand Chris Asbrock had three each. , .The Moeller offensive line played .well. W bile throwing the ball 33 1ilpes the line did not give up any saCks~ West Chester native, Jon Baer was named as the Best Offensive lineman of the week for his play at offensive tackle; Baer and company produced enough offensive power to keep the Moeller punt team off the field all

night. The Crusaders got the ball first and drove the length of the field to score on a Carlos Collins run. The extra point was missed and Moeller led 6-0. St. Xavier took the ball but threw into the hands of Mike Nichols, Moeller's outside linebacker who took the ball 43 yards for a touchdown. Adam Hyzdu's kick was good and the Crusaders led 13-0. The Bombers put their best drive together and marched down the field and scored to make the score 13-6. St. Xavier missed their extra point attempt. With less than a minute to play in the first half, Moeller got .the ball back in their own tenitory and drove down to the St. Xavier 20 yard line. With three seconds left on the clock, Hyzdu kicked a field goal to give Moeller a 16-6 halftime lead. Âˇ The second half was all Moeller as Mike Olexa scored two touchdowns one by the run and one on a pass reception. Hyzdu added both extra points and a field goal to complete the scoring for Moeller. A Moeller interception on their own two-yard line led to a St.

Xavier safety when a punt snap sailed over the punter's head. The Moeller defense played another strong game, givmg up only 153 yards in total offense. Mike Nichols led the Crusaders with his interception for a touchdown. He also had a tipped pass, a tackle behind the hne, and 10 other tackles. Casey Tucker of West Chester had an interception, a tackle behind the line and six other tackles. Defensive tackle Jim Perry of West Chester had one tackle behind the line and four total. Kevin Henderson of West Chester had three tackles from his safety position. Moeller prepares for a big show down with Elder this week at Galbreath field. The Panthers were the last GCL team to defeat Moeller (1972) and have lost only to Princeton (28-27) this year. Moeller has one of the leading defenses in the city and the Panthers have the leadmg quarterback. Tickets are available at either school or at the stadium Friday night. Game time is 8 p.m.

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High School raised its -record to 5-0 with a 36-0 shut-out ~f the Purcell-Marian Cavaliers 7riday night. :~ 1be Moeller defense held Purcell ,1-o less than 120 yards in total .offense and the Moeller offense ~scored three out of the first four ,:times they had the ball. Special ;~also played a big role for the ~rusaders, getting great field ;'position all night and even scoring ~ne touchdown. ~ Halfback Mike Olexa scored on •:the first drive with a four-yard run. ~'Ibe extra point was missed. ~-On the very next drive Moeller ;kicked a field goal to make the ::tc;ore 9-0. Quarterback Casey ;Jlsher wedged in a score just

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moments later to make the score 15-0. Then lightning struck the Cavaliers. A Purcell punt bounced away from Moeller punt returner Chris Jenkins of West Chester and forced him to retreat inside his, own 15 yard line. But once he picked up the ball, Jenkins broke four tackles and picked up several blocks and took the punt 87 for a Crusader touchdown. Jenkins' return broke a school record for longest punt return (the old record was 85 yards). On the evening, Jenkins returned four punts for 123 yards and canied the ball once for 6 yards on a reverse. Carlos Collins, M<Jeller's sopho-

more running back, scored the other two touchdowns for the Crusaders. F1sher threw fifteen passes for 104 yards as the Moeller offense had one of its best evenings of the year. West Chester's Casey Tucker had a great night for the Crusaders. As a punter he averaged 43 yards on three punt$, including one that was downed on the one-yard line. Tucker also had seven tackles from his linebacker position. Tucker and Jenkins were both co-winners of Moeller's weekly Zafere's Award, which is given to = r s~o excel in the special

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Another West Chester native that had a good game was Joe Toepfer, who eaught four passes for 60 a yards from his wide receiver position. 1 Jim PeiTY <West Chester) w'as k co-winner of the Best Defensive f lineman award for this week. He f had three solo tackles and assisted .. on many other plays. 1 Kevin Henderson (West Chester) 1 had his third interception of the year from his safety position. Hende~on alSo had a tipped pass and three tackl~. Moeller plays St Xavier at 8 p.m. Friday at Galbreath Field. Tickets are aVailable at the schools or at the gate on game night.

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Area grads now college runners Two West Chester Moeller graduates have taken their cross country skills to college teams. Wayne Wisniewski is ~e. top

runner on his team at the University of Dayton, while Kevin Kohls is competing at Ohio State.

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lal by Brian Bonham <Mason) Moeller High School's soccer team Wok over sole possession of first 'place in the GCL last week with a 1.0 win over Elder. ,

shutout. West Chester's Doug Guller got the assist on Bonham's goal. With 2-"0 victory over Oak Hills, the 1988 team became the winningest soccer team in Moeller Bonham scored the game's only history by winning 10 games this goal late in the second half and the season. Two previous teams had Crusaders held on to preserve the nine wins. '

Moeller â€˘ rema1ns unbeaten Victory sets up Elder showdown By Dave Schutte Post contributor

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KINGS MILLS, Ohio - Moeller's football players weren't the only ones caught looking ahead to next week's Greater Cincinnati League showdown match against Elder. Even Crusaders public address announcer Dick Beerman became caught up in the hype surrounding the upcoming game during an introduction ceremony Friday night prior to the St. Xavier-Moeller match up. When introducing the athletic directors to the crowd prior to the game at Galbreath Field, Beerman referred to Ross Butler as Elder's AD instead of St. X's, an obvious error. This set the tone for a game that even the small crowd couldn't get into as the Crusaders rolled to their sixth victory of the season, an uninspiring 32-8 victory over the Bombers. "I'm sure the kids were looking ahead to Elder although , I hate to admit it," Klonne said. "This was a big computer game for us and I feel we needed this as a springboard going into the Elder contest." The Crusaders were never in trouble against St. X, scoring two quick TO's in the first eight minutes. Senior quarterback Casey Fisher threw a four-yard pass to Carlos Colllns to open the scoring and Mike Nichols then intercepted a Ed Carmosino pass and returned it 43 yards for another. But, the Bombers brought d f Moeller down from the clouds ! on the next series. In just five ! plays, St. Xavier pulled back into the game on a five yard TD run by sophomore halfback Brian Fitzgerald. The conversion kick was wide and Moeller held a 13-6 lead. "After that first series, we couldn't run against them" BRUCE CRIPI'EN1The Cii1C1nnab Pc st Klonne said. "It wasn't our game plan to throw this much but X's lineman did a nice job MoellerÂˇs Eric Schneider puts pressure on St. Xavier quarterback Ed Carmoslro, w1o .-?

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• Purcell Marian 41, McNicholas 7, at Purcell Marian Senior fullback Brian O'Neal scored four touchdowns and rushed for a career high 202 yards on 27 carries to pace the Cavaliers. The winners rolled up 584 total yards, while limiting McNicholas to 138 total yards. McNicholas ........................................... 7 0 0 o - 7 Purcell Marian ..................................... 6 15 7 13 -41 M-Eeker 66 pass from Robinson (Jones kick) P-Lewis 37 run (Kick failed) P-O'Neal 2 run (O'Neal .run) P-O'Neal 5 run (Moore kick) P-O'Neal 6 run (Moore kick) P-O'Neal 2 run (Moore kick) P-Steei 3 run (Kick failed) KEN LAAKE (Purcell Marian)

• Elder 28, Lima Senior 20, at Lima The Elder Panthers edged Lima Senior. • Batavia 21, Williamsburg 18, at Batavia - Wide receiver Bill Edwards caught a 5-yard touchdown pass in the fourth period - his third TD of the day and Batavia came back for a victo-

MF-Galagher 25 pass from Daumeyer (Stevens kick) MF-Lencyk 5 run (kick failed) MF-Wal safety on QB ROGER JIM (Middletown Fenwick)

• Edgewood 20, Hamilton Badin 17, at Hamilton - Edgewood rallied in their overtime possession with a Kevin Smith pass to Dan Corbett to defeat the Rams. Running backs accounted for two touchdowns for each team. Mike Barger carried 19 times for 205 yards for the Cougars and Jaime Manley carried 12 times for 124 yards for Badin. Both teams are 1-1. Edgewood---------0 1 1 0 6-20 Hamilton Badin 7 0 0 7 3-17 HM-Manley 11 run (Richter kick) E -Barger 54 run (Glover kick) E -Bargher 87 run (Glover kick) HB-Manley 80 run (Richter kick) HB-Richter 18 FG E-Corbett pass from Smith WALT BONNER (Hamilton Badin)

• Hillsboro 25, Unioto 6, at Hillsboro - Senior running back Cliff Phillips rushed for 1two touchdowns and gained 136 yards on nine rushes as the Indians improved to 3-0. Unioto is 0-3. Unioto-========-:610 6-6 Hillsboro 6 10 60 6-25 H-Phillips 31 run (kick failed) H-Jones 7 pass from Callahan (Snyder kick) H-Philips 81 run (kick failed) u-Thompson 7 run (run failed) H-Maynard 45 interception return (kick failledl BUD MARSH (Hillsboro)

LaSalle wins in Dayton LaSalle came away with a victo-

-ry over a 21-team team field at the~ Dayton Meadowdale Cross Coun-1 try Classic. The Lancers, ranked,· No. 4 among area teams, totalled 66 points. The area's No.2 team,: Mount Healthy, finished second:: with 78 points. LaSalle's Mike Hu-, depohl was the top individual fm-'"' isher in 15 minutes, 55 seconds~ over the 3.1-mile course. _, Harrison's Julie Bernecker WOR: the girls' race in a time of 19:32. Harrison finished second in the1 girls' team standings with 72 .. points. . Locally, St. Xavier, Greenhills;; Oak Hills and Turpin were the.-: team winners at the Roger Bacon/Greenhills Invitational at-i Greenhills High School. J St. Xavier's Mark Gerstner., helped lead his team to the Divi~ sion I boys title, while Greenhills~ took the Division II team title. St.' Bernard's Scott Kennedy was thei top individual finisher in the class. Among the girls' teams, Oak; Hills, second-ranked in the city,: took the Division I title. Kate Huy-' vaert of Sycamore was the top runner in the class. Turpin sur-: prised Mercy, the city's No. 3-: ranked girls team, in Division II. Mercy's Kelly Niederhausen was the top finisher among runners in·· the Division II class.

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Elder tops Moeller 24-14 to _end championship drive By Kurt Du~erbQ_rg ·Staff writer

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The Elder Panthers ended · Moeller's hope· for a state championship when they eliminated the Crusaders . in the regional semifinals, beating them 24-14. Moeller finishes the season with a 9-2record. The_ game started off completely in Elder's favor as they marched down the field midway through .the first quarter to take a 7-o lead. The Panthers then intercepted a Moeller pass on the next series· and returned it 48 yards for a. touchdown;·It was·l4-0 at the end of thefirst quarter, and the score remained the same until the third quarter. The Moeller defense came up with a big series late in the second quarter as Elder threatened to . score again after driving one- down to tlle .Crusader .. .-

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yard line. But Moeller held and Elder drew· a penalty. Jeff Crable intercepted a Steve Keller pass· to keep Elder from going three touchdowns ahead. The Crusaders stormed back in the second half. Elder received ·the second half kickoff, but Moeller's defense denied them a first down. The Crusader offense took over . and drove 47 yards, capped off with a Craig· Griffey (West Chester> touchdown run of four yards. After the Jdckoff, the Moeller defense again denied Elder a first down and the offense took possession and drove down the field. But .the ·drive stalled and Moeller's attempt at a 39-yard field-goal was just inches wide, (Please see CRUSADERS, Page6) hitting the upright. ··-.~ On their next possession, Elder marched 80 yards to regain a two touchdown lead when· GLC player-of-the-year Steve Keller threw a · 28-yard touchdown pass. In th~ fourth quarter Moeller scored again; · narrowmg the margin to within a touchdown. ; Kevin Henderson <West Chester) intercepted 1 a Keller pass and returned it Elder's nine 1 yard line. Two plays later Griffey scored again on a four-yard run. I The Panthers put the game away with a 34; yard field goal with three minutes left in the ; _game and were able to run out the clock later. • Griffey had the two touchdown runs and 60 yards rushing· for the game. Receiver Joe Toepfer<West Chester) ended , the season as Moeller's leading receiver with ' 2~ catches on the season for 574 yards and eight touchdowns. Chris Jenkins (West . Chester> finished as the third leading receiver 1 for the Crusaders

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What started out as a rout turned into a tight contest as the Moeller Crusaders defeated the Colerain Cardinals, 17-8. Moeller received the opening kickoff and quickly established control. Its offense had barely taken the field when senior running back Mike Olexa turned the corner for a 30-yard run. On a drive dominated by Olexa's rushing around, over and through Colerain's defenders, Moeller moved to the one-yard line and then scored on a run by senior quarterback Casey Fisher. The kick by junior Doug Burwinkel was good and

The Cardinals' turn with the ball was short-lived as Moeller forced Colerain to punt. The Crusaders failed to hold onto the ball, as Fisher was intercepted by senior defensive back Steve Ahr, who returned the ball to Moeller's 47-yard line. Colerain had no time to capitalize on the interception due to an interception by Moeller defender Andy Folzeblogen a minute later. On the first play of the second half, Olexa had nothing but dust between himself and the goal line as he ran 44 yards for Moeller's second touchdown of the night to bring the score to 14-0 after the kick.

Things looked rather grim at this point in the game, as the Crusader defense was completely shutting down the Colerain offense. Moeller tackled en masse and the Cardinals could not get near the goal line. Up to this point, Colerain had been led by Ahr, who intercepted two passes, the second with 31 seconds left in the half, and contributed several good tackles. Entering the third quarter, Moeller seemed poised to run Colerain off the field. But Colerain was not about to lay down. "Overall, I think we started off well. But I think we started to get a Please see MOELLER, 40

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little sloppy in the third quarter," said Moeller head coach Steve Klonne. On Colerain's second possession of the third quarter, senior quarterback Steve Rogers threw to senior running back Derrick Hollins. Hollins caught the ball on Colerain's 21, turned the corner and practically flew the remaining 79 yards for a touchdown. Rogers then passed to senior Brant Smith for the two-point conversion and suddenly the game was up for grabs. The outcome came down to a six-minute drive by Moeller to Colerain's three-yard line. On a fourth-and-one play, Fisher ran to the two for the first down. An easy touchdown seemed imminent, yet Colerain refused to buckle under. First senior defensive lineman Mike Pott nailed Moeller for a two-yard loss and then fellow senior defensive lineman Mike Riede sacked Fisher for an eight-yard loss to force Moeller to kick a field goal with 1:56 remaining. Colerain did everything they could to try to scored in the time remaining, but Moeller was just too tough and hung on for the victory. MOEUER

COLERAIN M-Fisher 1 run (Burwinkel kick) M-Oiexa 44 run (Hyzdu kick) C-Hollins 80 run (Smith run) M-Hyzdu 15 FG Tearn records: Moeller 1Âˇ0. Colerain 0Âˇ1.

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off the field on, Moeller linebacker excels ... ,

By Polly Stanoch Rix

"I've coached a lot of special kids, and he's one of them," defensive coordinator and varsity linebackers coach Jim Lippincott sincerely commented about 6'2", 209 pound Moeller linebacker Mike Nichols. Nichols is not an ordinary football player. He's an accomplished artist, Is involved in the Big Brother organization, is student body president, is a co-captain of the football team, and he is academically strong. Wait, that is not all. He was vice president of his freshman and junior c,lasses, and sophomore class president. When he was six-years-old, his family moved to Indian Hill, and have lived there ever since. The youngest of six children, Nichols credits his family with part of his successes.

"I'm a combination of .. everyone in my family ... all the . good qualities." """'· .... Either one or both of his "',' lt parents, Richard and Carol. have been at every football game -l','<\ ,"""', he has played during the past ··n%~;,, Ji.'t!· ''r,. twelve years. "It seems like ~ ;. ~~:{~- $ . .,•v anything I have to do ... my family will reschedule" what they have planned, to attend the event. Sycamore Athletic Club Saturday football games are a far cry from Moeller football, and being recruited by division I colleges .. . Big lO ... Pack 10 ... you name them. they are probably trying to recruit him. The All-Ohio candidate also Is a captain and a sprinter on the track team. He swam for Moeller his freshman and sophomore years. His years at Moeller will stay MIKE NICHOLS DISPLAYS SOME OF HIS ART WORK with him a lifetime. Being at In locker room at Moeller. (Polly Stanoch Rix photo) Moeller, "You get a real sense of pride in what you do and what Moeller football and knowing r.rogram. from the freshmt"n to you stand for." I;Ie will miss everyone who is involved in the the coaches. ~

PREP UPDATE Two Moeller cross country alumni are running circles around their teammates. Wayne Wisniewski ('87) Is the top C.C. runner at the University of Dayton. Tom Preiss ('88) is tops at Webster University, St. Louis. On the homefront, Mike Brewer placed 6th out of I 05 runners at the AAA Brookville Invitational in which 40 teams competed. Brewer's time of 16:25 seconds is the second fastest Moeller time in the last six years, trailing Wisniewski's 1986 record by 24 seconds. Crusader defensive end Mike Schiess recently performed great in the Army's Physical Aptitude Evaluation Test. The test was developed by West Point to measure strength, agility and coordination of candidates interested in either the military academy or a ROTC program. One of I 7 candidates, Schiess finished with a top score. He can run a 300 yard shuttle in a

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Due to the hard work of Moeller Soccer Head Coach Randy Hurley and the several young men on the team, tilt" Crusaders are now ranking in the polls with the best of them. Moeller, overall I 0-2-1, and 41-1 in the Greater Cincinnati League, third in the lt"ague behind Roger Bacon( 10-1-2, and 4-1-1) and Elder (7-1-2 and 4-1-1), is hanging tough. The coaches poll ranked tht"m seventh in the city (class AM). a mere three notches bt"low Sycamore.

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drew an action picture of friend Casey Tucker, linebacker. He Is proud of the cover, and of his ability. At Moeller, students interested in taking art courses, Being a "big brother makes must perform well on an art you realize what you nave ... and exam. Nichols made it Into the it's a Jot of fun. "Nichols said. program. 'They Jet you work by Justin Brown, his "lillie brother," yourself and work your ideas." Nichols has been able to grab lives in the Eden Park area. Nichols said he likes taking the brass ring. "Anything can be accomplished, if you just don't children out. he doesn't do it just quit." to participate.

Nichols has been busy these past four years for a reason. "I do it because I think high school would be a waste of time ... and it takes some stick-to-it-ness."

If there is one person he would like to emulate, it is his older sister Heather, 19. "My sister never changes her ft"elings about you, she's there thick and thin ... her concern is always you." The 18-year-old senior plans to study art in college. Drawing started as a hobby. You might find him sketching--at home, at school, or even on an airplane, if he's traveling. When he was asked to create the nearly 200-page game program, he was honored. "I always looked at those covers with a Jot of respect." Nichols

Moeller earns crucial Princeton contest The Moeller Crusaders defeated the Princeton Vikings, 21-14, Friday night at Nippert Stadium. E:iPN was filming the game for their high school scholastic special, and over 13,000 people were on hand to witness one of the greatest rivalries in high school football. Moeller needed the win to guarantee its 14th appearance in the 17 years of Ohio football playoff history. The previously undefeated Vikings were ranked number one in the city and the state and number 5 in the nation in the USA TODAY poll. Moeller's victory stakes a strong claim for the Crusaders to capture their i5th city championship. The game matched two of the best offensive teams in the city with two of the most effective quarterbacks leading their teams. Moeller's Casey Fisher had the better night, completing 18-of-28 passes for 228 yards and one touchdown. Joe Toepfer of West Chester was the recipient of six passes, including a 22-yard touchdown catch that put the game away in the fourth quarter. Both of Moeller's other two touchdowns were scored by West Chester's Craig Griffey. Griffey, regaining his eligibility last week, touched the ball four times: twice from the line of

scrimmage for eight yards and two touchdowns, once on a kick return on which he gained 27 yards, and once on a punt return for a 7-yard return. Moeller's defense played a superb game. Princeton came into the game averaging 30 points per game. Moeller held them to 14 points and less than 160 yards. linebackers Tony Jennings had 15 tackles, Mike Nicholas had 14, Jeff Crable had 11 tackles. Moeller's defensive West Chester connection also played a big role. Defensive tackle Jim Perry (West Chester) also played perhaps his best game of the year. He had eight tackles and a key interception. On the interception he stopped a Princeton drive deep in Moeller tenitory and returned the ball 34 yards to give Moeller momentum and field position. Henderson was named best defensive back for the game. linebacker-punter Casey Tucker (West Chester) also pelfonned well. Tucker had five tackles and punted for a 37-yard average. He punted four times - three were high, long punts that averaged over 40 yards. He kicked one coffin-comer punt that pinned Princeton down inside their 15yard line. Tucker was named one of the Zaferes Award winners for the game which goes to the special

teams playerS" who pelfonn thP. best. Other West Chester residents that played well were offensive tackle Jon Baer, who has been one of the most consistent pelfonners on Moeller's strong line this year. Moeller's offensive line play had a big part in racking up 321 total yards in offense.

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Moeller's cross country team handed out its awards last week, and West Chester resident Mike Brewer was named most valuable Chris Jenkins of West Chester runner. Brewer is a sophomore at Moeller also had a big game for the Crusaders with three receptions and led the team in nearly every for 30 yards and two punt returns race. He just missed qualifying for the district meet in the state for four yards. Moeller's opponent in the first tournament. round of the playoffs will be the Elder Panthers. This game will rematch the GCL Champions in Elder and the runners-up in Moeller. Elder defeated Moeller Moeller's soccer team will hold in the first meeting by a score of its awards night on Nov. 13 at 5 :30 p.m. at Moeller High School. 36-33. lnfonnation is available at the That had been the first time a school. Call 793-1811. GCL school beat Moeller since 1972. The game will be played at Dayton's Welcome Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Tickets will be sold at both schools during the week. Call the schools The Moeller Golf team will for ticket infonnation. Princeton will play Dayton hold its awards night on Nov. 13 at Wayne on Saturday night at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at the TeiTace Park at Princeton. The winners will Country Club. Further infonnaplay each other the following tion is available at the school. week.

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secondary allowed Princeton quarterback Johnny Mattress Just s~x completions In 17· attempts and held leading receiver Gordon Benning to just two receptions for 21 yards. The two offensive stars for Moeller were quarterback Casey Fisher and running back Craig Griffey. Fisher completed 18 of 24 passes for 204 yards, and Griffey scored two touchdowns. "It was good to be back, but I wasn't sure how much I would play tonight," said Griffey, who was ineligible the first nine games. "When I got the ball on the two TD runs, I had great blocking, and the rest was easy." Moeller got on the scoreboard first In the opening period. On its second possession of the game, Moeller drove 62 yards in 10 plays with Griffey scoring on a four-yard run with 2:45 remaining. Adam Hyzdu's conversion kick made it 7-0. Princeton tied the score with 2:35 remaining in the second period when Mattress dived in from the one-yard line, climaxing a 61-yard, 11-play drive. "The mood was ugly and we were mad in the locker room at halftime," Nichols said. "The defense felt they had let the· team down by allowing Princeton to score just before the half." The defense showed its ugliness in the third period on what turned out to be one of the keys to the outcome. On Princeton's second possession, It drove to the Moeller three-yard line for a first down. Nichols and Jeff Crable twice stopped Thompson at the one with outstanding hits. A delay-of-game penalty forced Princeton to attempt a 24-yard. field goal by David Neu that was wide. Inspired by the defense Fisher engineered an 80-yard' six-play drive that was eli: maxed by Griffey's four-yar run. Receptions of 35 and 2 yards by Chris Asbrock were t keys in the drive for Moeller~ "This was a gut-check ga e for all the kids," Klonne s d. "Offensively, we did enough to win, and the defense came up with the big plays." Moeller struck quickly to take a 21-7 lead with 6:51 remaining in t11~ game. Aftfr a

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decided." Princeton punt, the Crusders clock. the loss, Princeton drove 51 yards in four plays with As for who should be No. 1 in willDespite finish No. I in the Harbin Joe Toefker hauli.ng in a 22- the final city poll, Klonne said yard pass from Fisher for the he felt the Crusaders should be ratings, followed by Elder and Moeller. There is a possibility score. considered. that Moeller and Princeton An in te rcep tion by could meet again next Friday. "We were No. 3 and beat the Princeton's Todd Harding set PRINCETON 0 7 0 7- 14. up the Vikings' final TD, It No. l team, and this should get MOEllER 7 0 7 7- 21 us st~me consideration for the came on a nine-yard pass from M-Grilfey 4 f\111 (Hyodu kid<) Mattress to Ahmand saunders top s_pot." Klonne said. "Sure, I P-Matlla&S 1 f\111 (Nell kid<) 4 '"" (Hyzdu kid<) with 1:36 left In the game. Moel- knOW a. lot of people feel Elder M-Grillsy M-Toelor 22 pess from Fisher (Nell kick) 9 pess from Mattress {Neu kick) ler then recovered the VIkings' slrould be No. 1, and there will P-Sam<lers RECORDS: Meeler 9-1,Ptinctloo9·1. onside kick and ran out the be a lot of jockeying before its

Moeller defends itself well Crusaders top: Princeton, · quell criticism By Dave Schutte Post contributor

John Walker heard the criticism leveled at the Moener secondary after the Crusadei-·s·· 36-33 loss to Elder four wee.ks ago. "People will talk, anrt It nu'rt what they said about me," Walker said. "The coaches told me to forget about It, but that's hard to do. I knew tonight my chance to prove I can p!liy defense." And Walker accomplished just that, leading an outstanding Moeller defensive effort ln the Crusaders' 21-14 victory ov.er Prmceton before an estimated crowd of 15,000 at Nippert Stadium. The victory assures Moeller a spot tn the Division I playoffs for the first time In three years. In 1986 and 1987, the Crusade.rs were kept out of the post-season by losing to Princeton In the final game. "A lot of people were saying that the Moeller mystique -ts gone, but I feel the burden was on these kids to re-establish it," Crusaders coach Steve Klonne said. "It's been tough the last couple of y_ears misslng the· playoffs, but it's nice to be baCk in this season." ~ Linebacker Mike Nichols who led Moeller in tackles and" came up with two key stops ort·a third-quarter goal-line stand· also looked back to the Elde~· game as the motivation for Fri..; ~dQn~~ · "It was hard to forget the El.;. der game, but rve w. aited four: y~ars to make the playoffs,'~ NIChols said. ''The defenslveteam met earUer in the week; and we were dedicated to· playing well tonight." -· : ( . The defense did its Job, limit-; mg Princeton to 87 yards rushl ing and 85 passing. The: -· - ----~-· .. ._ .......

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Moeller blasts Dayton Dunbar The Moeller Crusaders beat Dayton Dunbar 49-8 in a record setting performance Friday night. Casey Fisher, Moeller's senior quarterback, set a school record for passing yardage with 317 yards on 16 completions in 22 attempts and three touchdowns. The old record was 272 yards set by Bob Ranis in 1967. The offensive explosion was matched by a fine defensive performance, holding Dunbar to only 137 yards 1n total offense. For the seniors it was a fitting way to perform on parents' night. Dunbar was forced to punt on their first possession and Moeller moved right down the field to score on a one-yard run by Mike Olexa. The extra point attempt missed and the Crusaders led 6-0. On their next possession, the Crusad~rs .. again drove quickly

down the field to score again on the ground with a Fisher quarterback sneak for a touchdown. Scott Sheppard ran in a two-point conversion to bring the !?COre to 14-0. In the last two minutes of the first half the Moeller passing attack staff substituted freely and the second offensive unit scored a touchdown on a 38-yard pass from Hyzdu to Mike Beerman. The extra point kick was good by Doug BuiWinkle. The 49 points scored was the most scored by Moeller this season. linebacker Joe Poore started his first game filling in for the injured Casey 'lUcker (West Chester) and had seven tackles and a forced bad pass plus a tackle behind the line of scrimmage. Kevin Henderson of West Chester had several tackles from his safety position including one behind the line of scrimmage. Jim Perry of West Chester had several tackles from his defensive tackle position including one quarterback sack and two tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Moeller concludes its regular season with a game Friday night against the Princeton Vikings at Nippert Stadium. Tickets will be on sale at both schools. The game

will be the showdown for the citY championship and will play a big factor in determining the playoff picture. Game time is 8 p.m. scored two touchdoWns. The first came with a 43-yard pass from Fisher to Olexa for a touchdown~ Adam Hyzdu kicked the extra point. John Walker intercepted :a pass a few minutes later and tlle offense threw to score again. 路 This time Fisher threw to Greg Stofko who made a great catch i'.n the comer of the end zone to make the halftime score 28-0 after Hyzdu's extra point. : The second half saw a continuation of the offensive surge with Olexa scoring on a four yard run. Then Fisher connected with Joe Toepfer of West Chester for a 48 yard touchdown pass. 路 Toepfer caught four passes on the night for 94 yards. On the season Toepfer has 22 receptions for 463 yards and seven touch路 downs. Chris Jenkins of West Chester caught one pass for 22 yards giving 路him 18 receptions for 216 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Dayton Dunbar scored in the fourth quarter on a pass and ran in two-point conversion to make the score 42-8. The Moeller coaching

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Linemen: Stan Anderson, Fairfield; Shawn Moss,

Quarterback: Steve Keller, Elder Running backs: Steve Brogden, Walnut Hills; Craig

Princeton; Chris Flowers, Elder; Andy Green, St. Xavier; Leo Hawkins, Hughes; Bobby Horton, Hughes; Brian Bolles, Northwest; Marc Johnson, Oak Hills; Mike Jarrett, Western Hills; Steve Riehle, Aiken; Mike McGowan, Princeton; Danny McElwee, Hamilton; Brian Weisher, Elder Receivers: Pete Daumeyer, Moeller; Tony Pedoto, Elder; Don .Taylor, Withrow; Rollins, Colerain; Mike McCreanor, Milford; P.J. Weidner, St. Xavier; Tony Pedoto, Elder Kickers: Adam Hyzdu, Moeller; Eric Lenz, Oak Hills; Brian Daugherty, Elder; Jack Costa, Milford; Chad Seitz, St. Xavier

Thompson, Princeton; Dennis Penderghast, Elder; Jeff Hi:l, Mt. Healthy Receivers: Gordon Benning, Princeton; Jeff Meier, Elder; Mark Bonfield, Oak Hills; Joe Toepfer, Moeller; Brant Smith, Colerain; E.J. Klumb, Elder Linemen: Jack Thrush, Moeller; Lenny Chenault, Princeton; Ray Busche, Elder; John Fitzpatrick, Moeller; Brian Hindersman, Moeller Kicker: David Neu, Princeton FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Linemen: Chris Brenner, St. Xavier; Eric Perryman, Princeton; Sean Williams, Walnut Hills; Anthony Johnson, Walnut Hills; Jim Perry, Moeller; Kevin llling, Elder Linebackers: Brad Austing, Elder; Mike Nichols, Moeller; Larry Gore, Princeton; Mervin Pernell, Withrow; Brady Renners, Fairfield Secondary: John Walker, Moeller; Chris Woods, Princeton; Jim Hilvert, Elder; Ron Corradini, Sycamore Punter: Vince Vaiano, Walnut Hills PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Steve Keller, Elder COACH OF THE YEAR: Tom Grippa, Elder HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE Quarterbacks: Johnny Mattress, Princeton; Casey

Fisher, Moeller; Charles Gamble, Withrow; Shannon Wilson, Woodward; David Soult, Oak Hills; Norman Stewart, Hughes Running backs: Chris Abbe, Sycamore; Mike Ritzie, Fairfield; Mike Olexa, Moeller; Darnell Smith, Withrow; Oliver Whyte, Fairfield; Melvin Green, Hughes;

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son, Walnut Hills; Andrew Green, St. Xavier; Troy Vespie, Amelia; Eric Maye, Withrow; Shawn Edwards, Aiken; Jim Ravenna, LaSalle; Denzil Troxell, Walnut Hills; Keevin Rucker, Hughes; Sean Wink, Oak Hills; Phil Lawson, Mt. Healthy Linebackers: Brad Austing, Elder; Doug Sumler, Withrow; Stacey Jones, Hughes; Troy Vespie, Amelia; Brian Stouder, Milford; Damor. Pugh, Hamilton; Derrick Terrell, Middletown; Dwain Jackson, Western Hills; Steve Saylor, Western Hills Secondary: Scott Collins, Elder; Jim Yetter, Elder; Robert Gay, Princeton; Mike McCreanor, Milford; Markeith Ladsen, Withrow; Joe Bair, Fairfield; Carlos Brooks, Middletown; Marcus Hill, Mt. Healthy; Rob Batchler, Amelia; Lamont Watson, Aiken; Steve Ahr, Colerain; Ron Murphy, Oak Hills; Seth Stringer, Western Hills; Brian Moran, St. Xavier Punters: Grant Smith, Colerain; Eric Lenz, Oak Hills; Brian Caldwell, Middletown; Mark Wilson, St. Xavier; Casey Tucker, Moeller; Johnny Mattress, Princeton

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City's 'Big 3' kick off first Blue Chip Football Classic Cincinnati's top three football teams this season, Princeton, Elder and Moeller, will play in the inaugural Blue Chip Football Classic next season on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Riverfront Stadium. In the feature game of the triple-header, Elder will take on . · one of Pennsylvania's perennially best teams, Aliquippa High School. Princeton will be matched with Greater Miami Conference rival Middletown, and Moeller collides with Colerain. "We feel it's an honor to play in the Blue Chip next year," Elder football coach Tom Grippa said. "Ot• · rogram has come a long way in just two years, and I think __ s a tribute to the kids." Also on Elder's schedule next season is an opening home game against Ironton, followed by games with Western Hills, Withrow, St. Xavier, La Salle, Moeller, Roger Bacon, Purcell Marian and Oak Hills. Starting times for the games and the order that they will be played will be announced at a news conference next week. Keith Sprunk, the president of Keith Sprunk Co., will promote t.h"'

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FOOffiALL SCHOLARSHIPS Moeller High School football players Chris Jenkins (second from left) and Casey Tucker (right) sign for college football

scholarships last week while head football coach Steve Klonne and athletic director Jim Lippincott look on.

Moeller Gridders Sign for College ·scholars,hips Two Moeller High School football players from West Chester last week signed with Division I universities for full football scholarships. Chris Jenkins, a 5-foot-11 wide receiver and punt returner, will attend the University of Montana. He is the son of Carotine and F.A. Jenkins of 8235 Lakeshore Dr. Casey Tucker, a 6-foot-2 linebacker and punter, will receive a scholarship to Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. He is the son of Evelyn and Mike Tucker of 7619 Tanglewood Ln. The two boys played on the ' same West Chester Blue Devils youth football team. Jenkins went on to play for the eighth grade team at Hopewell Junior School, where he also ran track. Tucker played eighth grade football for

All Saints School in Montgomery. Jenkins and Tucker became teammates again in their freshman year at Moeller, where they were both starters ·on the freshman and reserve teams. Jenkins started at wide receiver on the varsity team in his junior year and was the team's backup punt returner. In his senior year he started as both wide receiver and punt returner. He set a Moeller record for the longest punt return with an 87-yarder for a touchdown. Tucker was the varsity team's punter in his junior year, and also started at linebacker in his senior year. He set a new school record for longest punt with one 88-yarder · against Elder. The previous record of 73 yards was set in 1981.

Five receive scholarships Five Mason and West Chester residents will attend college next year as recipients of college scholarships. Brian Bonhum, a Mason resident and senior at Moeller High School, has accepted an athletic grant-in-aid to play soccer at Bowling Green State University. Brian, who received all-city, district, state, & mirteast all-star honors this past season, is Moeller's allÂˇtltne leading scorer. He will join former Lakota High School star Rob Hunt, as local residents on the Bowling Green squad. Bowling Green is considered one of the top 30 Division I college soccer programs In the country. . Also from Moeller High School, are Westchester residents Chris Jenkins and Casey Tucker. Jenkins, a wide receiver, will be attending Montana and Tucker, an offensive lineman, will attend Ball State. Both players also tun track and Jenkins is noted for his speed. Looking on in the picture is Moeller football coach Steve Klonne and Moeller athletic director Jim Lippincott. Lakota High School also has

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Moeller football coach Steve Klonne and athletic director Jim Lippincott look on as Chris Jenkins signs with Montana University and casey Tucker signs with Ball State.

two seniors who have signed their national letters of intent. Clint Frazier will attend Bowling Green and his teammate Jeff Morrow has signed with Michigan State. Lakota football coach John Sabatalo said of Frazier that "getting a fo~tball. _scholarshi~

was a dream of his. He 1mprovect 1,000 percent from his junior year. He commited himself to being the best football player he could be." Sabatalo was also high on praise for Morrow, who he said is "another hard worker. He's a real strong kid moves well."

Moeller vs. Princeton; coaches swap theories City's top teams clash tonight at Galbreath BY DAVE SCHUTTE Enquirer Contributor

So you think you're a mind reader, one who can put aside the rhetoric and read between the lines. If that's true, then unscramble these quotes from coaches Steve Klonne and Pat Mancuso to predict the outcome of tonight's (8 p.m.) showdown between Moeller High and Princeton High at Galbreath Field. Moeller's Klonne: "We haven't rushed the ball well against Princeton the past five or six years. We didn't knock them off the ball or establish the line of scrimmage. Their defense is the strength of the team." Princeton's Mancuso: "We can't beat Moeller doing any one thing. We can't beat the:m by only rushing, because they can stop one phase of the game. We'll have to run and throw to win."

These veteran coaches probably are hi':lting at drastic offensive changes, something many veteran coaches would discourage at this point in the season. But, historically, both teams have come up with new offensive and defensive wrinkles to win the games of this series. Regardless, neither coach would say what could transpire when the two teams take the field before an expected crowd of 10,000. While some might disagree, this game likely .will develop into a low-scoring, defensive struggle. And a field goal could determine the outcome. Both teams have excellent kickers - Terry Knecht for Moeller and Jeff Blaylock for Princeton. Although Moeller and Princeton are assured Division I playoff berths, Moeller has more at stake. A loss would drop the Crusaders to third place in the statewide

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Crusaders blast Dunbar The Moeller Crusaders wallopped Dayton Dunbar 49-8 at Galbreath Field last Friday. Moeller scoring, 8-1, was paced by running back Mike Olexa's three TDs, quarterback Casey Fisher's TD run, wide receiver Joe Toe{)fer's 48-yard reception, receiver Greg Stofko's 13-yard catch and receiver Mike Beerman's 38-yard reception. Fisher set a single-game passing yardage record with 317 yards. Moeller racked up 534 yards total offense. Roger Bacon overwhelmed Sycamore 42-20 at Bacon Stadium Friday night. The Aviators, 5-4, were led by running back Chris Abbe's three TD runs. The Indian Hill Braves smashed Cindnnati Hills League foe Fin~ neytown 21-3 to up their record to 6-3. Brave fullback George Kovach was the offensive workhorse with three TD runs. Madeira lost a CHL contest, 34-9, to Reading and fell to 1-8 overall. Mustang TD was provided by back Greg Reardon's 46-yard run. The Cincinnati Country Day Indians were edged by Williamsburg 14-7. CCD is 7-2. Mike Hill scored on a three-yard run in the third quarter to help the Indians maintain a 7-6 margin. Mason defeated Deer Park 14-7 in a nonleague game. Wildcat quarterback Mike Shafer scored Deer Park's only TD in the fourth quarter. Deer Park is 4-5. Kings defeated Summit 27-7 Saturday night on its home field. Woodward, led by quarterback Lamont Wilson's six-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Arnold, nipped Taft 20-14 on the Senators' field. The Bulldogs are 3-6. This week's games: Friday, Nov. 4 - Norwood at Deer Park; Western Brown at Indian Hill; Bethel-Tate at Kings; St. Xavier at Sycamore; Woodward vs. Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education at Cincinnati Technical College. Saturday, Nov. 5 -Madeira at Summit Country Day.

At stake: Survival, perfection By John Carter Staff Reporter

For the first time since 1981, the annual .regular-season battle between Cincinnati's perennial heavyweight high school football powers will be played out on the ·turf at Nippert Stadium. Princeton and Moeller go to war Friday at 8 p.m. at Nippert, with Moeller desperately needing a Victory to have a shot at postseason play. "I would think this game means everything to us," said Moeller coach Steve Klonne. Not only will the Crusaders be fighting for a chance to make their season last a little longer. they'll also be trying to halt a two-game slide to Princeton. The Vikings, 9-o after last weekend's 35-12 thrashing of league rival Hamilton. have surprised a lot of people - including coach Pat Mancuso at the way they've pcformed this year. "Going into the season. I thought the best teams in the league - at least on paper - were Fairfield, Lima and Middletown," Mancuso said. Fairfield, with 17 starters back from last year's solid team, apJ_>eared to be the team to beat this year m the GMC.

Princeton simply went out and won its first league title outright since 1985. ''This is just a bunch of guys who won't quit," was Mancuso's assessment. At the very heart of Princeton's success this year is junior quarterback Johnny Mattress. Last weekend against Hamilton, Mattress completed 12 of 22 passes for 246 yards and four touchdowns. Those numbers were on top of a 54-percent completion rate, 1,441 yards and 13 TDs that he took into the game. At the same time Princeton was putting it on Hamilton, Moeller was crushing Dayton Dunbar 49-8, behind a school record 317 passing yards from quarterback Casey Fisher. The victory improved the Crusaders' record to 8-1. Fisher has completed better than 62 percent of his passes and in the last four games has thrown for at least 250 yards in each one. "Most of our passing has been the controlled, short, underneath- kind of stuff, but we can go long when the situation allows." Klonne said. Moeller's top receiver is Joe Toepfer, who entered the fray against Dunbar with 18 catches, good for 367 yards and six TDs. But the Crusaders have four other receivers who have caught at least 15 pass-es. Princeton's leading receiver is Gor-

don Benning, who also leads the GMC. Before last Friday's game, he had 24 •receptions for 572 yards and five TDs. He scored two more times against the Big Blue. The Vikings' other passcatching threats are Craig Thompson, coming out of the backfield, wide receiver Lee Carlisle and tight end Joel Treadwell. Each of them has caught at least 10 passes for more than 200 yards. On the ground, the Vikings have a two-pronged attack in Thompson and Deon Hunter. Thompson has rushed for more than 500 yards despite nursing an injury the last few weeks. Moeller's leading ballcarrier is Mike Olexa, who had 480 yards and eight TDs before the Dunbar game. Defensively. some of the Vikings to keep an eye on Friday include linebackers Lawrence Gore and Michael Harris and nose guard La veil Zachary. Some of the defensive standouts for Moeller include linebackers Mike Nichols and Jeff Crable and ends Eric Schneider and Mike Schiess. "One nice thing about it is we've already got a playoff spot," Mancuso said, adding that the Vikings have their sights set on an undefeated regular season. But the Crusaders have other ideas.

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A medical crusade At Moeller, a rigorous physical testing program is just what a team of doctors has ordered By Dave Schutte Post contnbutor

Coaches and athletic directors have come and gone during the past rew years at Moeller High, but there's one thing that might never change at the Montgomery Road schooL "Gerry Faust started It years ago, and I feel It's the best program or Its kind," Moeller football coach Steve Klonne said. "Every year I look forward to It because I don't think the average guy can get something like this at any price." Klonne was referring to the physIcal testing program that every prospective Moeller athlete must undergo before beginning the conditioning program before the start or each sport. "We set aside one day In July to give these physicals," Klonne said. "About 25 doctors volunteer their services and come to the school just for that purpose. We give each kid, about 225 football, soccer and cross country players, as complete a physical as they will ever get. In ract, I took forward to taking It myself every year." This team or volunteer doctors, whiCh Includes specialists of all kinds, checks every aspect or the human body from the heart to hernias. Only those who pass this rigorous

test are permitted to play for the Crusaders. It all started years ago under Faust, who persuaded Dr. Frank Cianciolo to take over as the team doctor. Over the years, Cianciolo got more and more doctors Involved In the program, and today, It's still considered Cincinnati's best. "I became Involved tn 1972 at the request or Dr. Cianciolo," Dr. Ed Kremchek said. "It was hard back then to get doctors to attend Friday night high school games, and we split our time between Indian Hill High School and Moeller." Arter 15 years or attending Moeller games, Dr. Kremchek still looks forward to those Friday nights on the sidelines. "I enjoy working at Moeller, and the kids are really special," Kremchek said. "My Involvement Isn't limited to game night only. During the season, we see the kids almost every day, either at the office or at schooL" Klonne reels blessed that Moeller has an arsenal or doctors on Its side or the rteld on a dally basis. El ther a doctor or trainer Is present at every practice, and several doctors are on the sidelines during the games - varsity, reserve and freshman. "Football Is a game or Injuries,

and proper treatment Is Important to everyone," Klonne said. "These doctors won't release a player until he Is ready to play and are orten responsible ror getting them back a lot sooner than expected." Kremchek and Cianciolo aren't the only doctors Involved with Moeller on a dally basis. Drs. Paul Kollman, James Duffy, Art Lee and John Gillen, to name a rew, also put In long hours either at Moeller or examining players at their ornces. "Dr. Cianciolo Is now semi-retired and has turned the program over to Dr. Kollman," Klonne said. "Dr. Kollman Is now In charge or the program and also gives us many hours or service every week." During the past rew years, the sports medicine business has grown significantly. Today, more and more schools have hired qualified people on a full-time basis to attend practices and games. No longer will parents have to worry If their son or daughter Is beIng treated by a professional when they rail to the turr with an apparent Injury during a game. "I know It's comforting for our parents knowing the medical support we have at Moeller," Klonne said. "I believe that this Is one or the greatest things that Gerry Faust did for the schooL" •'-~,~

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UPDATE~--------------------~ Cincinnati Country Day football looks good this year. The AP ranked CCDS 15th in the state. For the season, the Indians are 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Miami Valley Conference. On nine carries Mike Hill ran for l 02 yards and scored a touchdown, to help lead CCDS to a 41-6 victory over Lockland.

Moeller Football remains strong and steady, ranked in the number two spot statewide ir. the Associated Press division I poll released Sept. 20. Princeton is the leader of the pack. Time will be the test. Moeller's last game of the season is the battle with Princeton set for 8:00 p.m. Nov. 4 a home game. Sycamore shut out Turpin 34-0. Nationally, USA Today Senior running back Chris Abbe perceived the situation a bit rushed for 199 yards, ran for two differently. Moeller was chosen touchdowns and threw one. The as No. 7 in last week's rating of Aviators are 2-2 and 1-0 in the the top 25 prep teams in the Eastern Metro League. country. While Moeller moved up one notch from the previous The Indian Hill soccer team week's eighth, Princeton was thrilled about their 1-0 remained at No. 22. By the way, .;victory over Finneytown. Sever Moeller's Sept. 23 victory years passed without one wirt over Roger Bacon was the over Finneytown. Much of the team's 250th win. The overall success has been directed record of the team stands at toward junior Ed Macke. Before 250-27-2, not too shabby for this season he had not been the Crusaders (est. 1963). involved In soccer. The Braves season record stands at 9-2.

Speaking of soccer, Moeller soccer sure has made a tremendous comeback. Moeller chalked up another three victories last week. Cincinnati's leading scorer last week Brian Bonhom,senior, has broken his own school record this year by scoring four goals in one game. Sycamore boys and girls water polo both won two out of three games during their first tournaments of the season. Competing at the Princeton Invitational Saturday, Sept. 24, the boys team brought home the runner-up plaque for the third consecutive year. During the tournament Gary Loberg scored nine goals, Brian Cheyne contributed six steals and Steve Nadherny was credited with nine saves. Kathy Clark and Shannon Scalcucci were the girls' team leading scorers racking up a total of eight goals for the tournament.

place Last week six area men traveled to Columbus to represent Cincinnati In the first ever State Malibu Race Car Challenge for senior citizens. They included: Robert Lodder, "Speed Lite", Sycamore Senior Center; Roger Aernl. "The Thin Gray Streak", Sycamore Senior Center; Gray Holterhoff. "Slo Mo", Sycamore Senior Center: Richard Purcell. "Dare-Devil Dick", Sycamore Senior Center; CllffSelm, 'Wheeler Dealer", Butterfield Senior Center: and Forest Betz. "Big Shot", Dunham Senior Center. The Cincinnati Accelerators competed against teams from Columbus and Dayton. Cincinnati finished In second place losing the first place title to Columbus by just a third of a second. Each senior driver must be 60 years of age or older and represent a senior citizen center. The racing event was sponsored by Malibu Grand Prix and the Columbus and Cincinnati Recreation and Parks Depart..,_.,....,.~t~

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Harbin Computer rankings and a possible showdown with Middletown. If Princeton loses, the Vikings probably will finish second in the computer rankings and might avoid a second encounter with the Middies, the only team to defeat them this season. Both Klonne and Mancuso said playing Middletown in the first round of the playoffs would be a tough assignment, one they would rather avoid. Primarily a running team,

Princeton will feature Lamont Houston at quarterback, with ]ames Gatewood and ]ames Olverson in the backfield. The trio has rushed for more than 2,900 yards in nine games. Because of poor weather this season, Moeller has stuck to the ground, with Carlos Collins (1,220) and Lonnie Blackley (300 yards) handling the bulk of the attack. The passing game may be the key, with Moeller at a distinct advantage behind the arm of Neil Dougherty. Princeton's Houston has thrown for a little over 300

yards this season, less than half of Dougherty's output. "Defensively, we've played well since the Middletown game," Mancuso said. "We'll have to be at our best on Friday." "The Princeton defense has only given up 61 points, and I feel it's the strength of their team," Klonne said. As for Moeller's defense, Mancuso said: "They swarm to the ball and always seem to make the big play. "All season people have said they're going to get beat, but it

hasn't happened." Heading into the season, Klonne worried about a Crusader defense that returned only two starters. Those fears quickly evaporated, however, and Klonne now considers defense a strength. The winner likely will be the team that stops the other's running attack. Or, will it be the team that can throw the ball? The pieces will come together tonight, and the winner will come away with bragging rights for another year.

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PRESEASON RANKINGS .,.Brockton, Mass. (11-0 in '87) . . Riding 20-ganie winning streak, 42-1 in last four seasons. Returns 14 starters. Led by two senior RBs - USA TODAY preseason Super 25 Rudy Harris (6-2, 218) and Darnell campbell (6-3112, 223)- who combined last season for more than 2,500 rushing yards and 42 TOs. Senior Mike Lewis (6-5, 285) anchors big line . ... Opening game: Sept. 10 vs. Rome (N.Y.) Free Academy at carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y.

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. . . State's winningest coach, Gene Vollnogle, feels he might have his best ' offensive line, anchored by 6-3, 230-pound senior G Morris Unutoa, to block for quick senior RB Larry Billoups (S-9, 150). Fred Gaijin (6-3, 180 senior) battling senior transfer Perry Klein (6-3, 175) at OB. Klein set passing records last year at Pacific Palisades . .,. Opening game: Sept. 9 at National City Sweetwater.

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Ten starters return, l6d by senior Matt Butkus (6-3, 230), moving from OT to LB. Last season he had 10 sacks, caused seven fumbles. Senior DB Jim Klein (6-JY2, 201) had nine inlerceptions. Senior RBs Johann Fuller (S-9, 174) and Mike Buckley (6-1, 196) combined for 1,442 yards and 17 TOs . .,. Opening game: Sept. 9 at Santa Fe Springs St. Paul.

. . . valdosta, Ga. (12-1) . . . Returns 12 starters, including senior RBs James Roberts and Isaac Ceaser. Roberts (6-0, 215) used his 4.45 speed to run for 1,050 yards, 16 TOs last season. Ceaser (5-11, 21 0) used !lis 4.55 speed for 700 yards, 13 TOs. Senior DE Coleman Rudolph (6-4, 220) had 10 sacks, two fumble recoveries . .,. Opening game: Sept. 2 vs. St. Mary's camden County.

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Fast and experienced at skill positions. Senior RB Grady cavness (5-1 0, ) 4.4 speed and carried 90 times for 544 yards and nine TOs in '87. On defense, he had four interceptions ai-ld blocked two punts. OB William Shankle (60, 180) passed for 1,201 yards and 12 TOs. FB Roderick Hailey (5-11, 200) ran for 965 yards and seven TOs . .,. Opening game: Sept. 2 at Stratford.

~Pensacola, Fla. Pine Forest (13-1) ~ Class SA champion has 11-game winning streak and 14 starters back. Two-way HB Rodney Blunt (5-1 0, 180 senior) ran for more than 1,200 yards and intercepted three passes. Senior LB Steve Kader1y (5-11, 215) was in on 200 tackles and had three interceptions . .,. Opening game: Sept 8 vs. Gonzalez Tate.

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Senior T Steve Pokrant (6-3, 290) anchors huge line. FB-T Wayne Anderson (6-0, 255) should be one of the USA's top sophomores . .,. Opening game: Sept. 3 vs. No. 10 Pittsburgh North Hills.

WoW River Ridge, La. John Curtis (14-1) . . . Defending Class 3A champion opens with 13-game winning streak and nine players considered NCAA Division I prospects. The line will average abou1240 pounds. OB Billy Duncan (6-1, 190) was 63-for-120for 1,119 yards and 17 TOs as a junior and ran 92 times for 809 yards and 14 TOs. Senior LB Freddie Des roche (6-1, 225) was in on 132 tackles, recovered four fumbles and intercepted three passes . .,. Opening game: Sept. 2 at Galliano South Lafourche.

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~ Perennial state and U.S. power bidding to return to upper echelon with 13 returning starters, including eight NCAA-Division I prospects. Senior Ts Jack Thrush (6-4, 262) and Steve Busse (6-4. 230) anchor the line. Senior WR Chris Jenkins (5-1 0, 165) has 4.4 speed and is one of three outstanding pass catchers . .,. Opening game: Sept. 2 at Cincinnati Colerain.

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Defending national champion returns seven starters, led by senior RB Duane Hitchcock (6-0, 180), who ran 138 times for 932 yards and 16 TOs, and caught three TO passes in '87. SeniorTs Mark Laskey (6-3, 240) and Jim Lash (6-3, 275) are imposing. Twin juniors QB Geoff and WR-P Jason Bender (6-3, 195) form excellent passing combination. .,. Opening game: Sept. 3 at No. 7 Pittsburgh Woodland Hills.

East St. LOUIS, Ill. Senior (13-1)

crass 6A runner-up can call on 10 returning starters and a brilliant sophomore-junior crop that should provide great depth. Senior 08 Vernon Powell (5-11, 160) passed for 1,400 yards, 12 TDs. Leading the lines: MG Chris Green (6-2, 250) and two-way E Kino Johnson (6-2, 190). .,. Opening game: Sept. 3 vs. St. Louis

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Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga Prep (10-2)

Defending Class SA champion returns 14 starters. led by USA TODAY preseason Super 25 RB Dewell Brewer (5-10, 193). He ran for 1,657 yards and 26 TDs. Two other key seniors: LB James Trapp (5-11, 167) and L Will Shields (6-2. 258). ~Opening game: Sept. 2 vs.Jrawton EiSf!nhower at Cameron University Stadium.

Class SA champion has won 11 in a row, 18 starters return. Senior RB Darrell Williams (5-9, 165) ran for 1,706 yards and scored 19TDs as a junior. Senior QB Calvin Simmons (5-11, 170) ran for 635 yards and 12 TDs, passed for 1,498 yards and 10 TDs. ~Opening game: Friday at Theodore.

Winner of 62 of last 66 games and seven Group IV state titles in last 10 years. Senior RBs Bobby Jones and Jimmy Young lead way. Last season Jones (6-1, 165) ran 217 times for 1,190 yards and 11 TDs. Young (6-0. 170) ran 173 times for 1.089 yards and 14 TDs. Both run 40 yards in 4.5. ~ Opening game: Sept. 24 at Irvington.

Senior OB Graham Peterson. son of assistant coach Bob Peterson, ' leads 11 returning starters. Peterson (6-2, 165) passed for 960 yards and seven TDs. ran for 363 yards and 12 TDs from the wishbone. Colleges also looking at senior linemen Dinny Hansen (6-6112, 225). Glen Cavanaugh (6-4V2, 265) and Jody Schnug (6-4. 240). ~ Opening game: Sept. 9 vs. Spokane Mead.

IP'r!1l Hampton, Va. (12-2) Ui.l Senior DE James Wilson (6-3. 235) leads 12 returning starters. Senior QB Eric Hunter (6-4. 197) passed for more than 1 ,500 yards and 13 TDs. Senior DB Kenny Owens (6-3. 21 0) had four interceptions. ~Opening game: Sept. 3 at Tabb.

Brentwood, Tenn. Academy (13-1)

Defending Class AA champion has 12-9ame winning streak and returns 15 starters. FB Jason Cook (5-8, 180). who ran for 1,606 yards and scored 25 TDs last season, is a fourth-year starter. Senior OB Jeff Brothers (6-0, 165) passed for 1.235 yards and 21 TDs. ~ Opening game: Friday at Memphis Evangelical Christian.

IPT!'I Encino, Calif. Crespi (10-2-1) ~

Led by USA's premier RB, Russell White. a USA TODAY preseason Super 25 pick. White (6-0. 185) has 4.4 speed and ran 223 times for 2.278 yards- a 10.2 average- and scored 33 TDs as a junior. Coach Bill Redell's son, senior QB Ron Redell (6-3. 190), passed for 990 yards and 10 TDs. ~ Opening game: Sept. 9 vs. Redlands at Birmingham Stadium. Van Nuys.

lr'r.l Tallahassee, Fla. Godby (14-0) aliiil On 19iJame winning streak with back-to-back Class 4A titles. The 12 returning starters are led by USA TODAY preseason Super 25 WR Eric Turral (511. 175). He set a state record by returning six punts and two kickoffs for TDs. ~ Opening game: Sept. 9 at Fort Wa~on Beach Choctawhatchee.

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AIIqulppa, Pa. {12-1)

Senior LB Sean Gilbert (6-5, 268) leads 13 returning starters. Last season he made 59 solo tackles. Senior QB David Mike (6-2, 198) passed for 800 yards and 17 TDs. Senior two-way T Mark Hilliard (6-6. 265) has a 4.0 grade point average. ~Opening game: Sept. 2 vs. Ellwood City.

East Brunswick, N.J. (8-2)

USA's top-rated OB Bryan Fortay (6-3. 206) leads 15 returning starters. He threw for 1.474 yards. 14 TDs last season. Senior RB Mark Harmon (5-11, 175) ran for 700 yards. Senior WR Rhamon Trent (5-11, 175) averaged 30 yards on 18 catches. five for TDs. ~ Opening game: Sept. 17 vs. Marlton Cherokee.

Omaha,Creighton Prep (11-1)

Nine starters return to seek fourth consecutive Class A title. Senior DT Edward Bryant (6-5. 268) made 69 tackles. 10 for losses. Juni~ RB Jason Williams (6-2, 165) and senior OB Jerry Dervin (5-1 0, 175) lead the offense. ~Opening game: Sept. 3 vs. Omaha Gross.

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High Point, N.C. Andrews (7-4)

Eleven starters are back and Andrews continues to thrive on its weighttraining program. Senior LB Brent David (6-0, 210) and MG Jahmal Pettiford (6-2. 230) each can bench press 450 pounds. ~Opening game: Friday at Thomasville.

Chicago Mount Carmel (1 0-3)

Une averages 220 pounds, 10 starters return. Third-year starter senior G-LB Bart Newman (6-2, 238) teams with LB Matt Yeager (5-10. 190), who had 47 solo tackles. two recoveries, two interceptions in '87. ~ Opening game: Sept. 3 vs. Chicago Kenwood at Gately Stadium.

En Birmingham, Mich. Brother Rice (9-2)

liilij;tl Strong defense led by senior DB Dean Moscovic (5-9. 165), who had five interceptions last season .. Anchoring the lines: seniors Kerry Mitchell (6-2. 220), Mark Milia (6-3. 242), Jordan Ha~er (6-6, 257). ~ Opening game: Sept. 3 vs. Flint Powers in Prep Kickoff Classic at the Pontiac Silverclome. ~HONORABLE MENTION: Cincinnati Forest Park (12-1); Griffin. Ga. (10-2); Gulfport. Miss. (8-4); Indianapolis Ben Davis (12-2); Honolulu St. Louis (11-Q); Miami Carol City (12-1 ); Orange, Texas. West Orange Stark (1 5-o): PuyaHup. Wash. (11-2); Summerville. S.C. (12-1 ); Traverse City, Mich. (7-2).

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Moeller running back Mike Olexa (27) rushed for 131 yards- 127 in the first half- in Moeller's 17-8 season-opening victory over Colerain Friday night. Colerain had beaten the Crusaders e:ach of the last two seasons.

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Moeller overpowered Colerain, 17-8, pounding out nearly 300 offensive yards and controlling the ball for most of the fourth period. The Crusaders scored two first half itouchdowns behind the running of senior running back Mike . Olexa. who ..ran for 127- yards.,be~ . · fore intermission. ' "We made· too many offensive mistakes," Klonne said of two interceptions by Steve Ahr as well as a late third period fumble with the score, 14-8. "But the offense did a good job ot.her than that. I got a little consevrative after those interceptions. The Cardinals, who defeated Moeller each of the last two years, made a game of it in the third quarter. Derrick Hollins exihibited some of the speed the Cardinals are noted for, taking a Steve Rogers pass in the left flat and outracing the Moeller secondary 78 yards. Rogers rolled left and hit Brant Smith for the two-point conversion to make the score, 14-8. Moeller's defense did the job though, stopping the Cardinals after Colerain recovered a Crusader fumble. "The defense played a great game, Klonne said. "We tackled good and did'nt give up many big plays. The one they did get was a broken play. The defense didn't make any mistakes, and that's what wins games." Moeller's offense, behind strong play from the offensive line, controlled the ball for 15 plays. But The Cincinnati Enquirer/Jim Callaway the Cardinals goal-line stand that stopped Moeller at the two. The Moeller running back Scott Sheppard (41) is stopped in his Crusaders· settled for Adam tracks by a Colerain defender during the first half. Hyzdu's a 28-yard field goal. On the second play of the game, Moeller put the ball in the hands of the ball inches from the goal, and er, Olexa took a pitch on the short Olexa early and the senior back Fisher sneaked for the scoJ'e. Doug side of the field and scampered 44 ripped off 38 yards to the Cardinal Burwinkle kicked the PAT. yardsfor Moeller's second score. Neither. team moved the ball for 38. Colerairi punted and the teams .Two incomplete passes by Fish- traded interceptions before Moell- the rest of the half as Moeller's er stalled the drive but a penalty er got rolling again in .the second defense stopped Colerain, and the Crusaders made offensive mistakes on Colerain for 12 men o.n the field period. · put the ball on the 25. Steve Ahr intercepted Fisher to stall their own drives. Two 5-yard gains by Olexa pre- for the Cardinals and Moeller's To put the game out of reach ceeded a sneak by Fisher that gave ·Andy Folzenlogen picked off a and Tony Jennings intercepted a the Crusaders a first down on the· Steve Rogers aerial that was bat- Rogers aerial as the clock ran Colerian 12-yard line. Fisher rolled · ted at the line of scrimmage. down. IIIII Dayton Jefferson 18, left and when the traffic cleared, The Crusaders took over at hit Pete Daumeyer for nine yards. their own 34 following Folzenlo.- McNicholas 7, at Jefferson Olexa rushed for four, putting gen's interception. Five plays !at- Senior halfback Rob Rabe took a

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Talawanda 24, Eaton 14, at Talawanda - Keni Fleming ran for 110 yards to lead Talawanda past Eaton. Stu Schlichter also ra11 for 106 yards and scored two times from the Braves. Quarterback John Wilhelm completed for eight for 13 passes for 83 yards for Talawanda. EATON ............---···---·--------· 7

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Defending MAC champions tackh Miami vs. EMU

BY BILL FORD The Cincinnati Enquirer

Kickoff: 6 p.m., Rynearson Stadium, Ypsilanti, Mich. Records: Miami 5-6 last season; Eastern Michigan 10-2. Favorite: No line. TV: None. Fladlo: WOXY (97.7-FM). Tickets Available: About 5,000. What To Look For: It's the season opener lor both Mid-American Conference rivals, so anything could happen and probably will. Both Miami and Eastern Michigan are counting on new quarterbacks and tailbacks, but the Hurons return veteran offensive and defensive lines that could be the difference. The Redskins are going with an untried sophomore, Chris Ondrula, at quarterback in a spanking new backfield that also includes newcomers Albie Anderman at tailback and Bill Wanke at lullbaclc Chris Alexander and Thad Fidler, a 223-pound freshman who has been. the surprise of the ·training camp, should also see action .. Tom Sullivan, a two-year-backup, is the choice at quarterback at Eastern Michigan. Until last season, the Redskins had never lost to Eastern Michigan in seven games, usually by ~ecisive margins.

Kentucky vs. CMU Kickoff: 1:30 p.m., at Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, Ky. Records: Kentucky 5-6 last year; Central Michigan 5-5-1. Favorite: No line. TV: None. Radio: WIOK-FM (95.3), WTSJ-AM (1 050). Tickets Available: About 2,500. What to look for: This one of those early season tune-ups for Kentucky, which plays Auburn next week. But the Chippewas-aren't to be taken lightly. They're a strong contender .in the Mid-American Conference this season. Central Michigan is returning 14 starters and 40 lettermen •. Junior tailback John Hood, who rushed for 1,121 yards last season, is recovering irom a hyperextended knee and will see limited duty. The Chippewas' other offensive threat is flanker Eric Reed, who caught 43 passes for 65~~ yards and three touchdowns a year ago. Kentucky counters offensively with a proven running baCk in senior Ivy Joe Hunter, who gained 503 yards on 100 carries last year. Glenn Fohr moves into the starting role at quarterback after completing 74 of 163 passes for 973 yards and six touchdowns in 1987. With eight starters returning on defense, look for the Wildcats to display a superior hand In that area of the game against the Chippewas.

OXFORD, Ohio - The moment is fast approaching -when Eastern Michigan University must take stock to decide whether the football program·is for real or, as some · suspect, a freak. The Hurons shocked many sideliners last season, not only by winning the Mid-American Conference championship, but dumping hugefavorite San Jose State in the California Bowl for school-record lOth victory. "I certainly hope we're as strong as anyone in the collference. But I feel comfortable about the season," said coach Jim Harkema, awaiting tonight's 6 o'clock kickoff with the Miami Redskins. "This 1988 team is special," he Jim.Harkema went on. "The upperclassmen al- . . . EMU miracle-worker .· ready have pushed aside the Bowl matter. They want this to be com- where the defunct ~ettoit W~eels ething speciaL" . _used to play the1r professiOnal Just four years ago, the MAC Worl Football League games. set off a bomb on the Eastern Michigan campus. The league presidents unanimously voted to expel the Hurons unless they sacked football. "On campus there were mixed · feelings," said Jim Streeter, sports information director. "Some wanted to get rid of football, remain in the league and build up the other sports. But there was overwhelming alumni support in favor of football. . "School attorneys investigated and their opinion was that we had a legal foot to stand on and when that happened President John Por-

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their college football game to<;lay, . . . , . ~e • although the Cornhuskers might be yourself." On the other hand, LS1Jj~ looking ahead to next week's visit Archer feels good because, "they· to UCLA. played in a game _and th~yij~otbeat! Utah State's Chuck Shelton can up. You play Nebraska, :ymu're not even joke aboutthe Aggies' trip to · -going to come out of .ilie game Lincoln. · healthy, That's a fact o~ lifV_: "Of course, what better way to Tennessee and Georgia, last met start than against Nebraska," he in l98lwhen Georgia hiul~fdTensaid. "I think Utah State is going nessee it.s worst_SEC l~~sjwf-~ ..• rr~ijijjjiijijijijlii~n to be a heck of a football team in The nval coaches are long-tune I · 198,9. I hope were gojng to be in smoke-blowers. Georgia~s Vin.ce 1988.'; .~c c.~· ~--; ·_--~-cc,c"----_Dooley,_.say~ . ilt~ YQl~·h~yf!; . : In night g~es today,No,n· best ,offensn~e team ~~b,~~. Texas A&M 23-14 loser to ever faced m an op~n!Ilg Nebraska in' last week's KiCkoff game." Johnny Majors: says TenClassic is at No. 17 LSU and nessee "will be facing the best No. 18,Tennessee at No. 12 Geor" '.group of running backs that'! think . . gia, with the winner taking a large I've ?e~. around.': first step toward the Southeastern Vrrgm1a Tech ts .a decided ~ Conference title. Other night con· derdog at Clemson. The Hokies tests have· San Diego State at won the 1986 g~e. 20-14. No. 5 UCLA, No. 9 Iowa at Hawaii . On Thursday night, UCLA saw and North Carolina at No. 19 Southern Cal quarterbaqk Rodney South Carolina. Peete _put on quite a TV show In addition to Nebraska-Utah against Boston College in a 34-7 State, afternoon games find No. 4 victory. The two Los·· Angeles Clemson hosting Virginia Tech and schools ate waging frenetic publici-· No. 16 West Virginia at home ty campaigns, and UCLA quarteragainst Bowling Green. baCk Troy, Aikman gets his chance Texas A&M will be missing at to make headlines tonight. Last year, Aikman became the' least four starters against LSU, all of whom were hurt against Ne- second player in UCLA history to braska. But coach ·Jackie Sherrill pass for 17 touchdowns and more says, "The fact that we've played than 2,500 yards (he had 2,527) in against a quality oppqnent is a plus a single season.

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Halfback Terry Strong, who backed up Al McKinney on the No. 1 unit, scored the second touchdown on a 27-yard run aild after Phil Insalaco's conversion, .it was 13-0. The No. 2 offense scored its only points midway through the second quarter on a 4p-yard field goal by Insalaco. A 53-yard TD run by Doug Hoog and a 3-yard p1un_ge by Scott Tackett provided the final points. Farkas completed 6 of 12 passes for 58 yards with a totlchdoWn and an interception. McKinney gained . 58 yards on eight carries. UC opens next Saturday at Boston College.

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Enquirer football aU.,staws DIVISION I AND II Player. of the Year Steve Keller, Elder Co-Coaches of the Year Ken Hockman, Harrison, and Dale Mueller, Withrow Pos. QB QB. RB RB RB End End End End Tackle Tackle Guard Center Guard Tackle PK

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Player Schoo.! Steve Keller Elder Lance Harp Franklin James Hill Mount Healthy Dennis Penderghast Elder Brian O'Neal Puree!! Marian Bud Taylor Withrow Jeff Meier Elder Mark Bonfield Oak Hills Gordon Benning Princeton Bill Lutts Harrison Stan Anderson Fairfield Ray Busche Elder Joe Vogelgesang Harrison Roger lvey Goshen Jack Thrush Moeller Eric Lenz Oak Hills SPECIAL MENTION

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Quarterbacks ·- Casey Fisher, Moeller: Charles Ga:-:;1ble, Withrow: Mike Marchetti, Hari1ilton Ross; Johnny Mattress, Princeton; oave Sault, Oak Hills; Jeff Stefa, Roger Bacon; .Running backs :- Nate Adams, Ha~rison: Steve Brod·.t;en, Walnut Hills; Mike Pinson, Norwood; Cra1g Thompson, Pnnceton. . Receivers - Jeff Bond, Harrison; Ken Chapman, tvhddletown; Chris Garrity, Franklin; Richie Hermann, Hamilton Ross; Derricl< Hollins, Colerain; Joe Sander, Roger Bacon. Centers- Brian Hindersman, Moeller; Chris Reddy, LaSalle; Denzel Troxwell, Walnut Hills. Guards- John Fitzpatrick, Moeller. Tackles- Chris Flowers, Elder; Brian~ Houillion, Wa1nUt Hills; Marc Johnson, Oak Hills~ Jeff Morrow, Lakota; Sean Seay, Goshen. Placekickers- Brian Daugherty, Elder; Adam Hyzdu, ~,~oeller; David Neu, Princeton.

HONORABLE MENTION Quarterbacks Mike Campbell, Harrison; Mark Gabbard; NorWood; Kevin Goodman, Milford; ~~~~~~ Fant, Goshen; Chad Ferguson, Middletown: Steve Rogers, Colerain; lamont Wilson, Wood~ Running backs -

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Lear Curtis, Taft; Robert Davis, Colerain; Jason Fisher, Lebanon; Melvin Green, Hugh~s; Kip Main,

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Gray of Forest Park, left, and Steve Keller of Elder are The Enquirer's Players of the Year.

lder's Keller heads all-stars Division I and II quarterback Steve Keller to have a solid seiJSOn. Keller did was break the. city to1.1chldo·wn pass record, lead the to the playoffs for the time, make the all-state team be named the back of the year in Southwest Ohio. . Withrow coach Dale Mueller Harrison coach Ken Hockman goals for 1988, and they 1 "'~"''"u them. For their efforts, Keller, Muelland Hockman are The EnquirDivision I-II Player and Co~"'1.·-'--- of the Year for 1988. :'fjiZi;;~doa 5-foot-11, 160-pO\.llld~!1 for more than 2,'000 tossed 29 touchdown JoJ~r!'!:lli:

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Forest Park's Gray tops team Before the season, Forest Park was touted as a state title contender, and one of the big reason::: was a talented defensive back-receiver named Carlton Gray. While the Chargers struggled early and missed the playoffs, Gray shined all seasori long. · ·Middletown Fenwick coach Dick Martin expected his Falcon~ to smirin 1988 and they did. Gray and Martin are The Enquirer's Division III~IV-V Player and Coach of the Year for 1988. Gray, a 6-foot, 170-pound senior, is a coach's dream. "He has a lot of talent, btl t he works very hard," said Forest Park coach Lou Cynkar. "He will be a great player in college." Forest Park started 2-3 but came together in the second !half.· "I was proud at how we responded by winning the last five games," said Gray, one of five Charger captains. At defensive back, Gray tmade 72 unassisted tackles and 2§ assisted tackles and had five inter<;eptions. At receiver, Gray caught 17 passes for 353 yards and four touchdowns. Gray, grandson of Benjamin Hooks, the executive director of the NAACP, is an outstanding student. Because he takes accelerated courses il! .Calculus, Chemistry II and English, he has been able to .. earn a 4.344 grade point average >on a 4.0 scale. Gray, also a Division I basketball prospect, can pick where he want~to go to scho~t; Last week,

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Linemen- Chris Brenner, St. Xavier; Jeff Chabot, Talawanda; Tom Doerflein, Harrison; Kenny Evans; Hughes; Danny Frey, Amelia; Chris Fuller, Talawanda; Jeff Grilfith, Glen Este; Kevin lllllng, Elder; Josh Jones, Lebanon; Scott Multner, Sycamore; Paul Richard, Anderson; Eric Schneider, St. Xavier; Jon Sonny, Sycamore; Tim Williamson, Norwood. ;;;::;;;;:;:;14~£:..:::.::1'-'~J=--.··~....,_-Linebackers~::=::Sean_salling~c.J3__o_g_eLf3_?_f.?n;_Jotm Dirksing, LaSalte; Chris Earls,· Middletown; · Jeff Johnson, Milford; John Jones, Roger Bac~m; Saln LUckeft; 'HBffl&fn·;--KevlrrHose, -Middletow~; ---: Derrick Terrell, Middletown. • · I · backs - Devarron I Walnut Hills; 'Brad Blackwell, Turpin; Rob Batchelor, Amelia; I Marian; i Elder· Scott Collins, Anderson; Robert Cummings, I i ,- Moeller; Talawanda; Jim Yetter, Punters- Fred Moore, Purcell Marian: Casey Tucker. Moeller; Mark Wilson, St. xavier.

a tribu~Fs:~~~:H~fiell.s~;: -wit~~;, ~~ided- ~h-e-.Tige~~~--a-.-fiv~e~y-e=-a=;s~ .. ~t':iJl1~~i;;";tth~; a the receivers and the rest of 10-0 record and the Eastern Metro 135-75 record'' overall. Hockman the team." League title. was also nam~d The Enquirer Elder was selected the city Mueller has a 34-6 record at Coach of the Year in 1983. cllampion· by The Enquirer's 15- Withrow. . Hockman's assistant coaches ~ember coaches board and Mueller's ,as~istants are Robert are Jeff Elrod, jipiek Nocks, Mike o.nlached the regional championship Vilardo, Paul Ramstetter, Jay Ran- Schiering, H01fa:rd Jenkins, and g~me before bowing to Princeton. dol, Kevin Murphy, Robert Vilar- Stuart Scrivner. i Keller is also a fine student with do, Chuck Davis, Gary Schrader, Keller is joined on the first team a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 Dan Davis, Shawn Lowry, Ron by three Elder teammates, running scale. Jones, Lawrence Huckaby and back Dennis Penderghast, receiver Boston College, Yale, Harvard, Ralph Stewart.. Jeff Meier and guard Ray Busche. Princeton, Holy Cross, Brown and Hockman, a 22-year coaching Three of Mueller's players Miami University are some of the veteran, took the Wildcats to the made the first team: linebacker teams recruiting Keller. Division II state semifinals. Harri- Doug Sumler, ·linebacker Marvin Going undefeated during the son had one of the most potent Pernell and receiver Bud Taylor. ' regular season is tough, but Muell-" offenses in the st~te. The Wildcats Three of Hockman's players aler and Hockman were able to pull averaged 31.2 pomts as they went so made the first team: tackle Bill, off the trick. 12-1. Lutts, linebacker Andy Banks and Mueller, in his fourth season at Hockman has a 40-14 record in center Joe Vogelgesang.

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FIRST TEAM DEFENSE Player School Brady Renners Fairfield Sean Wink Oak Hills Lavelle Zachary Princeton Eric Perryman Princeton Lawrence Gore Princeton Doug Sumler Withmw Marvin Pernell Withrow Damon Pugh Hamilton Andy Banks HarriE;on Mike Nichols Moeii<Jr John Walker Moeii<Jr Chris Woods Princeton Carlos Brooks Middi<Jtown Brant Smith Colerain SPECIAL MENTION

Linemen - Anthony Combs, Withrow; Paul Jostworth, Elder; Marty Mathis, Purcell Marian; Eric Maye, Withrow; Jim Ravenna, LaSalle; Keevin Rucker, Hughes; Mike Schiess, Moeller. Linebackers - Brad Austing, Elder; Tom Jones, Hughes; Steve Norton, Roger Bacon; Casey · Tucker, Moeller; Troy Vespie, Amelia. Defensive backs- Steve Ahr, Colerain; Joe Bair, Fairfield; Ron Corradini Jr., Sycamore; Ed Hill, Mount Healthy; Jim Hilvert, Elder; Markeith Ladson, Withrow: Ron Murphy, Oak Hills; Poochie Page, Middletown. Punters - Jason Caldwell, Middletown; Eric Lenz, Oak Hills; Vince Vaiano; Walnut Hilts; Rob William, Taft.

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Lawrenceburg; Mike Olexa, Moeller; Jerry Rahe, Harrison; Mike Aitzle, Fairfield; Paul Roberts, Fairfield; Greg Rose. Hamilton Ross;·Darnell Smith, Withrmw; Dereck Whaley, Franklin; Oliver Whythe, Fairfield. Receivers- Pete Daumeyer, Moeller: Brandon Ford, P'Urcell Marian; Rich Glisson, Norwood; E.J. Klumb, Elder: Mike McCreanor, Milford; Ryan McElroy, Harrison: Paul Richard, Anderson; Joe Toepfer, Moeller; Andy Underhill, Lemon-Monroe. · Centers- Derrick Davis, Woodward; Kevin Fogel, Tur;>in; Matt Siclt, Norwood; Mark Strickland, Talawanda; Steve Riehle, Aiken; Brian Welling, Oak Hills. . , Guards- Tony Allen, Mount Healthy; Jeff Byndon, VVithrow; Lenny Cheanult, Princeton; Scott Cohen, Oak Hills; Gary E!lington,·walnut Hills; Leo Hawkins~ Hughes; Mike Jarrett, Western Hills; Dave Kittrell, Amelia; Bill Martin, St. Xavier; Gene Mathe, Co!~,rain; Bruce Murray, Roger Bacon; :rony Pennington, Northwest; Jon Rowan, Sycamore; Tim SC':lepherd, Norwood; Blll Warrick, Lemon Monroe. · Tackles - Andy Green, St. Xavier; Darryl Harris, Aiken; Bob Horton, Hughes; Jeff Jlmmar, Purcell Marian; Shawn Moss, Princeton; Jeff Neal, Roger B~~on; Jason Panek, Milford; Mike Reynold, Withrow; Mike Sick, Norwood; Larry Turney, Taft. Placekickers- Chad Seitz, St. Xavier; Vince Vaiano, 'wValnut Hills.

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went 9-3 and reached the regional championship game. Martin credits the Falcons' success to the development of their linemen. "We had no returning offensive linemen and just one returning defensive lineman," he said. Martin's •assistants are Bob Schwab, Bill Schwab, David South, Andy Fedders and Tony Klaber. , Gray is joined on the first team by teammates Nick Smith (lineba~ker) and Jason Kirkland (tackle). Three of Martin's players -:quarterback J.ason Daumeyer, tackle Mike • Cox and defensive back Tony Esposito -'- were named to the. fii:st team.

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Player of the Year Carlton Gray, Forest Park Coach of the Year Dick Martin, Middletown Fenwick Pos; QB QB RB RB RB RB End End End Tackle Guard Center Guard Tackle PK

FIRST TEAM OFFIE:N$E Player SchOO·~ Jason Daumeyer Midd. Fenwick Jayson Hutchinson Cin. Country Day DeAndre Mitchell Wyom.lng · Mike Hill Cin. C'ountry Day Larry Bedford CAPE. George Kovach Indian. Hill Edwin Houston CAPE Shawn Schiller. Readi.:;g Bill Edwards Batavi:a Jason Kirkland Forest Park Arlando Chambers Lockl<rnd David Rogers Indian Hill Wes Clark W!ilian.1sburg Mike Cox M1dd. Fenwick Chad Williams Little Miami SPECIAL MENTION

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Oua_rt_erback~ - ~ha~e Monday, Reading; Adam Sewell, .Mariemont; Mike Shafer, Deer Park; Chad W1l!1ams, .l1tt!e M1am1. ~unning-backs- .K7ith Bishop, Little Miami; David. C~rve~, Bethel-Tate; Rick Coston, Finneytown, Chris Jones, Wlllla!'flsburg; Shawn Mowry, Manerr,tont· Rodney Orr Landmark Christian· Anthony Robinson;Kings. ' ' ' _Receiv~r~- Kells Barr~tt, Cincinnati' Country Day; Niclx Edglngton ...lndian·Hil!; Mark Hammond, Manemont;-Biil Henry, Western Brown; Jason Richmond, Li.Uie Miami. Center- Steve Marcou, Greenhills. , Guards- Terrx Bretz, Forest P8rk; Jason Heflin, Edg1ewood; ·oave Gambrell, Hamilton Badin; M1ke L~nder~, Readmg; Roy. McBurney, CAPE; Chris Mutter, Taylor: Shawn Price, Wyoming; Jim Serger, McNicholas. Tackles - Ro.b ~ox, New Miami; Brian Dearing, Deer;· Park; Mark Goldman, Indian Hill; Bri~n Haverland,.. Little M1am1; Trevor Robinson, Forest Park. Placeki.ckers - Brett Burgess, Wyoming; Walter Sci::!oellman, Cincinnati Country Day: .Matt Stevens, Middletown Fenwick; Troy Vaughn, Taylor; Coope~r Wakefield, Mariemont.

HONORABLE MENTION . Qu~rterbacks -Doug Allen, New Miami; Steve Hugh~,s. Lockland; David Mathis, Forest Park; Vmce P1tzer, Western Brown: Andre Slmms,-·CAPE. Runn!ng ba~ks- Jame~ Bigelow, East. Clinton; Larry ~arby, Greenhills; John Fischer, Western Brown; B1ll Garnson.' East Clinton; Ken Garn.~on, New Mian.-:,,; James Gilbert, CAPE; Charlie Inwood, Clln~on Massie; Chr.IS Kenne_dy, Batavia; Chns· lane, Readi)flg; Richie Lencyk, Middletown Fenwick; Jam1e Ma.nley, Ham1lton Bad10; _Jan:es Murray, No~thColleg,(~ Hill; Dante Ware, Forest Park. Rece1vers- Ken Gallagher, Middletown Fenw1ck; Earl C~teen CAPE· Stacy McNeil East Clinton· Matt Swisher, Little Miami. , ' ' ' • CE!nters _,.;.Jim Demitt, Loveland; Vince Tierney, McNichQJias. Guards- ~avid Brausch, Cli~ton Massie; Mark Chandl~r. Madeira; Danny Miller, Batavi~; Steve Monroe, East Chn~on; James Robm_son, Loveland; Ron Wa!l~er, Cincinnati Country Day. Tackles- Marc Duckwall, Mane mont; Leroy Howell, Ea%t Clinton; Dan Unger, Hamilton Badin.

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HONORABLE MENTION Linemen- Chris Allen, New Miami; Alan Bair, Edgewcod; Chris Bell, Middletown Madison; Dan COrbett, Edgewood; Jon Day, Edgewood; Greg- Johnson, Indian Hill; Rob Lelr:'Jinger, Reading; Keith Oliger, Greenhills; Randy Roth, Taylor; Adren- Thompsen, North College Hill; Steve Vianello, Mariemont. Linebackers -Eric Barke~, Cincinnati Country Day; Ed Beasley, Taylor; Jim Blank, Indian Hill; Andy Burger, Little Miami; Brett Gruber, Bethel-Tate; Todd Hayes, :;Forest Park; Eric Krause, Edgewood; Michael Parks, Greenhills. Defensive backs - Matt Colson, Clinton Massie; Randy Honeyc.utt, Taylor; Steve James, Edgewoood; Shannon Merritt, Greenhills; Todd .Smith, Mariemont. ::· Punters- Lonnie Snell, Landmark_ Christian; An~y.Stirling, Summit C9untry Day.

Moeller{ running back Mike Olexa(27)rushed for-131 yards -127 Colerain Friday night. Colerain had beaten the Crusaders each of '

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" overpowered Colerain, Moeller 17-8, ppunding put nearly 300 offensive :iyards and controlling the ball for';most oLthe fourth period. The)::rusaders scored two first half touchdowns behind the run- · ning of!i senior ~unning back Mike Olexa ;'\rho ran ~or 127 yards before inr~rmissio!l, . _ "" ._ ._ ..... - _ - "We1[ inade too many offensive · ' mistakJs," Klortne saidof two iriterceptjons by Steve Ahr as well as a late tpird period fumble with the score, 14-8. "Bt\t the offense did a good job other fthan that. I -got a little c~nse\lrative afteLthose intercept\ons. _! _ _ - . _ -. . The:; Cardin~ls, who .defeated , Moeller each of;the.last two years/ made ~ game :of it in the third quarte:t;•. _ _ · _· . _ , Derrick Hollins exihibited some of the:[ speed the Cardinals are noted _for; taking a Steve Rogers pass in! the left flat and outracing the Mdeller. secondary 78 yards. Rog~rs rolled left and hit Brant Smith for the two-point conversion to make the score,.l4c8. _ _ _ . MoEi1ler's defense. did the job though~ stopping the Cardinals after Colerain recovered a Crusader fumblel : . . · "The defense played a great game, i Klonne said. "We tackled good and did'nt give up many big plays. rfhe one :they did get was a broken:: play. The defense .didn't make !/any mi9takes, _and that's what wns games." ' -' ' ': ' Moeller's offense, behind strong play frpm: the offensive line, con' trolled! the ball for 15 plays. But the Cardinals goal-line stand that stoppe~ Moeller at the two. The Crusaders settled for, Adam Hyzdufs a 28-yard field goal. ·_ ·- · On the second play ofthe game, . Moeller put the ball in the hands of the ball inches from the goal, Olexa ::early and the senior back Fisher sneaked for the score. ripped!! off 38 yards to the Cardinal Burwinkle kicked the PAT. 38. i ' Colerain punted and the Two incomplete passes by Fish- . traded interceptions before er stalled the drive but a pena.lty er got rolling again in the oii·,Colerain for 12 men on the field period. . . · •· put"t)l_e ball on[the 25. Steve Ahr intercepted TwR 5-yard !gains by Olexa pre- ·for the · Cardinals and 1nc1t:w"r ceeded a sneakr by Fisher that gave Aridy F olzenlogen piCked the Crusaders first downon the Steve Rogers aerial that was .nlf•nom lZ,yard line. Fisher rolled ted atthe line of scrimmage. when •the traffi¢ cleared, The Crusaders tobk ~~·~... ,·" for nine yards. their own 34 following four, gen's interception.

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The Moeller seniors asked head coach 1 ·· Steve Klonne if Tom Schira, who coached I ! them as sophomores, could address them : 1 before The Game. Schira proceeded to tell: these kids that this Friday night . .i showdown with Princeton was:more than ! The. Game. i: • It was THE GAME. ·_ i'I,·.''·If . "He told us that this game was integrali 1 for how far Moeller's going to go in the future," said senior linebacker Mike 1 Nichols. "We've worked so hard; and we 1 I said there•sno way with the urifty that wei have that we couid let it go." : .· ;! That's a tremendous burden to put on ~ bunch ()f high.school seniors, lit group of II teenagers, If they could not beat · 1 '.: Princeton, considered the finest team in 1 ( the state, notto mention one of the :H : pre-em. inent team. sin. theenti.re coun. try.\ 1 .~. . ' the whole direction of the ·program · I' i i suffers. Talk about unfair. Even if it is H' :: true --: and it probably was. ·. 11 · 1 "Like I said the other day, there's a lo~ · of pressure playing at Moeller," said ', ' Nichols. · I'll say. , Earliedn the week, Nichols talked 1 i about hOW i~portant It is for high school[) ;: football not to lose Its fun, how program~!: I .the siz,e of. Princeton andMoeller.could Li i become such.big business, , .· , . ~, ir . I '• ' ' . ' I '' I But Moeller.not only handled the , ! .· 1 , pressure, it handled vaunted Princeton, ' I1' ' I 21-14, in a terrific high school!football · : I! game. Don't belie.ve me? Ask Gerry Faust! : the formerMoeller coach, the sculptor o~ the Moellerl~g~nd. . . , · "It WaB a great high SChOOl fOOtball I game," said the current coach at Akron.1 i "One of the best I've seen in the last four, 1 . or five years." ..· .. 'You alwaysknowthls matchup Is I something special, and you knew this at j.•: leastwou1d,be something different. A ,I" game wa.S being played. at Nippert . . i .Stadium that actually meant something; · that.the people of Cincinnati actually r .wanted ~o attend out of something than masochism. Did UC whlitt we !

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country. It was Princeton-Moeller. you wondered if it would ever again' referred to as Moeller" Princeton, as It when Moeller emerged as a national powerhouse, But.no longer. Instead, Princeton .had supplanted Moeller as . dominant football program In the city ·thestate. · Princeton had won the 1987 state 'footballchampionshlp. . , . Princeton .was being considered a i 1~1, national poWer. : j· I · · Princeton had won three of the pas~ ' i four meetings with Moeller.' ' One more loss ·Friday night, and Moeller would have been eliminated only froln the playoffs - but from mentioned on the same level as P:rilnc:etc)tJ'.i It would have meant four losses last five meetings. It would have ll,.,,.,,Jlli possibly watching Princeto~ cruise t.n~&i:>.'riHI a second consecutive state title. And you're flghting.shrlnking enrollment,. can hurt more than just your pride. Especially when you're·annually t:rulno·lt.if lure some of the same players away Princeton, a public school, and into . Catholic school. · Indeed, there Is credence .ln words. This may have been THE after an. And. the Idea of Moeller Mighty Moeller, faltering as a nrr•O'l'•>m• wasawfullyhard fortts players to .1 .conceive. Moeller wanted to show it is ' dying as a football power. . ·. "We were hoping to prove senior quarterback Casey Fisher. never believe that. I will · .·believe that Moeller is going uu11Vuruu' anybody dominates us. It was kind mission out here just to prove that.. "The.re was a lot of pressure on us. Winning progmm, That's all we like out here Is win, We've got to think the. future of our School. But I don't it will ever go downhill." · Adds Faust, who doesn't buy "'l'lln"v night being a revival: "Moeller will al ·. be alive." · !I I t is easy to say now..Even if ••w•cu•c·~' doesnot.win the state ch:am·tpic)m;hiJPl if Princeton goes on to · the Moellerwill always have this night. proved to us and to itself that the prc>grl~tri still can be.a t as good an opponent "'"T·"''r" ·1s in the state. And perhaps, it gave chance at a future.

The burden gone, no wonder lYl''"u·~"''r' was celebrating on the field as the state championship. One . tackle received a midfield;kiss from admirer that may still be going on. Underaged fans were mugging for minicams and proclaiming Moeller . No; f. .Faust was flashing Klonne thumbs-up before exiting the field. i This was fun. A,t least, it looked Nichols asslires that the game was · too, that the pressure did !not u.,,....,u, enjoyment. I hope not. The Morell1er players deserve that, at the very lt:ll>:Sij,iW, have enjoyed th\S game. ! Those of us who watched ce1rtainlyj~,(d.

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Five young men from the city's eastern neighborhoods will be honored Thursdayat the College Football Hall of Fame at Kings Island with scholar athlete awards. The football players are Phillip Fant from Goshen High School, Mike Hill from Cincinnati Country Day. School, Mike Nichols from Moeller High School, Paul Richard from Anderson High School and David Rogers from Indian Hill High School. This is the 22nd year the Cincinnati chapter of the National Football Foundation has recognized area high school and college ' students for academic, athletic and civic achievements.Âˇ The winners are selected through a points system administered by the Southwestern Ohio Football Coaches Association. The student with the most points will win the That's My Boy award.

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Local coaches intrigued by cable future What's really enjoyable about watching a prep football game is that there are no TV timeouts. The built-in timeouts for commercials in the pro and college games slow down the action. and make the games longer. TV Timeouts may be around the comer for preps, too. The National Federation of State High School Associations of which the ÂˇOhio High School Athletic Association is a member - may close a deal soon with SportsChannel to broadcast ,prep football and basketball game nationally. Some local coaches favor high school games being televised nationally, but with some stipulations. ''We've seen some games from Texas broadcast live," said Moeller coach Steve Klonne. "I think it's neat to see how other areas play their high school football." Klonne dismisses the premise that by televising\ high school games extra pressure will be put on schools to get on cable. . "We don't have the same pressure with alumni," Klonne said. Princeton coach Pat Mancuso wants to hear more about the logistics of a nationally televised prep game of the week. "They have not indicated enough to give you anything to go on," Mancuso said. "I would not be in favor of going on (TV) when they start telling you when you are going to play and what time you are going to play. "I just get concerned at times that the high school game gets taken out of perspective," Mancuso added. "I just feel that high school football is high school football and it's played for the kids and the fans." Cincinnati Academy of Physical Education football coach Steve Sheehan, who teaches business classes, has financial concerns. "Would the money go to the league or the schools participating in that game?," Sheehan said. "It would be great for the league to divide up the pot if you were in one of those games. You would not want the rich to get richer." Could a high school national championship game, facilitated by a national television contract, be around the comer? "That would take it one step too far," Klonne said. Said Sheehan: "State playoffs extend the season long enough. Fourteen games, you play your three scrimmages. Kids will forget what they are in school for."

Toepfer to UC Moeller's Joe Toepfer, a 6foot-1, 191-pound wide receiver, will attend the University of Cincinnati. Toepfer, who was a second-team all Greater Cincinnati Lea~rne oick. was the Crusaders'

Princeton/Elder Other than the headline, "Princeton Snuffs Elder" (Nov. 20), there was little indication that Princeton had actually won the football game. The language used to describe Princeton's performance was lukewarm, at best, and the greatest irony was a picture of Elder's player sacking the talented Princeton quarterback. Historically, the rivalry has been between Moeller and Princeton and, win or lose, Princeton has received very little positive exposure. If the sports writers have difficulty writing enthusiastically about a Princeton victory, I suggest they retrieve some old articles praising a Moeller win and superimpose Princeton's name.

MARY V. TURNER 328 Princess Court.

Area commitments Player Stan Anderson Joe Balr Gordon Benning Carlos Brooks Ken Chapman Ron Corradinl Phil Fant Clint Frazier Carlton Gray Lance Harp Jeff Jimmar Tony Johnson Jason Klrkland Marty Mathis Jeff Morrow M1ke Nichols Brian O'Neal D. Penderghast Damon Pugh Brady Renners Bill Rigllng Trevor Robinson Gary Rogers Nick Smith Jeff Stefa Doug Sumler Casey Tucker Craig Thompson Jack Thrush Jason Tisdale Vince Vaiano Troy Vespie David Walling Sean W1lhams Player Brian Bolles Ricardo Brown Jason Caldwell Lawrence Gore Brandon Ford John Fitzpatrick Todd Harding Todd Hayes Derrick Hollins Bnan Houllion Edwin Houston Chris Jenkins Chris Patton Eric Perryman Paul Richard Chris Woods

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Former Moeller athlete lands $4,000 grant

om Waddle, a receiver for the Boston College football team and a 1985 graduate of Moeller High School, has been awarded a $4,000 grant for graduate study by the National Football Foundation. Waddle was among 11 scholar/athletes honored at the awards dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. The foundation is the parent body of the College Football Hall of Fame at Kings Island. Waddle, an honor student at Boston College, will use the grant to pursue a master's degree in business administration. He set a BC record with 13 receptions against Texas Christian. Among the student athletes who have received graduate scholarships from the foundation during the past 30 years are former Cincinnati Bengals Bob johnson and Pat Mclnally and former BC and current New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie.

The Cincinnati Post,

Saturday, December 10, 1988

Pro football

For Houston lineman Williams, home is the enemy this week By Todd Jones "ost contributor

Doug Williams will be standing on the sideline :tt the Astrodome on Sunday in a powder-blue Houston Oilers jersey. His thoughts will be across Ghe field. As he stares at the Bengals, Williams will think back to the 1ays he was growing up in Cin~innati. Back to Moeller High 3chool. Back to when his dreams ,ncluded orange. "I really wanted to play for the Bengals," said Williams, who was ~raduated from Moeller in 1981. "I ;till would love to." The dream remains the same, mt circumstance has twisted it a Doug ~

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day in an AFC Central Division showdown (channels 5 and 22). The Bengals (11-3) can clinch the division title with a victory; the Oilers (9-5) need a victory to stay in the playoff hunt. But a bad break literally will keep Williams out of action. A routine blitz drill this summer at the Oilers' training camp became not so routine when a defensive back fell on Williams' left leg. "I thought I pulled my calf muscle," Williams said. "It was painful, but I played on it for a week and a half. It kept cramping up and tightening up." Williams finally had his calf X-rayed, and doctors told him that he didn't have a torn muscle; he had two breaks in his leg bone. The Oilers placed Williams on the injured reserve list, and the third-year veteran remains there. He has not appeared in a game this season. The inactivity has been an adjustment for someone whose lifestyle includes daily violence on the line of scrimmage. Williams never missed a game at Moeller or in college at Kentucky and, later, Texas A&M.

"It was frustrating at the beginning when I tried to go on it," Williams said. "I felt I could start this year. It's frustrating standing on the sideline and not doing anything. I'd love to be in there playing and contributing." Williams again is contributing on the practice field. He returned in early November. The speedy return is due, in part, to Williams' refusal to wear a cast. Instead, he wrapped an elastic bandage around his leg and spent an extra two weeks recuperating. "They wanted to put a cast on it," he said, "but I didn't want to because then you lose all your leg muscle. Your leg deteriorates, and you have to rehab it back in shape." The rehabilitation wasn't necessary, and now Williams is in good-enough shape to play Sunday. But don't count on it. Houston coach Jerry Glanville has decided not to make any roster moves with just two games Âˇ remaining in the regular season. Only dire need will call for drastic action. "He wants to keep the team like it is," Williams said. "I can respect that decision. My leg has

healed fine. If I had to, I could go, but I'm not going to play unless both tackles go down." Injuries often cause the spirits of those inflicted to go down. Not so with Williams. He views his ordeal as part of his occupation. "I'll just scratch this year and go on," he said. "It's not going to help anything sitting around moaning and groaning about it. Âˇ "I'm just looking at this as an off-season. Next year is a new year. I'm just staying positive and will come back next year and do it. My time will come." Williams said he hopes that someday his time will include wearing a Bengals uniform. He lives in Dry Ridge, Ky., in the off-season and wouldn't mind returning home for good. Until then, home will be the enemy for Doug Williams - at least on Sundays during football season. "I think every player dreams of going home and playing for their home team," Williams said. "But I'm happy in Houston, and life goes on."

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Faust molded Moeller's team THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

Stocked by a strong Catholic Youth Organization feeder system, the Greater Cincinnati League has been eminent in local high school Âˇ football since the 1940s, producing numerous city champions and major college players. In the 1940s and 1950s, Purcell, under Ed Kluska and then Jim McCarthy, was the predominant GCL power, followed in the early 1960s by some strong teams produced by the esteemed Bron Bacevich at Roger Bacon. Elder and St. Xavier had their championship years, too. But no team ever dominated the league as did Moeller over a period of nearly 20 years. Getting a strong nucleus of players from Catholic grade schools that formerly sent their graduates to Purcell and Roger Bacon, and fired by the irrepressible, inexhaustible Gerry Faust, Moeller fielded its first varsity team in 1962, winning four and losing six. Moeller's first senior class in 1963 won nine of 10, losing only to Roger Bacon. Whatever the Moeller secret -

better organization, better coaching, better material - the Crusaders were able to establish a football stranglehold on the GCL that began in 1973 and didn't end until Elder broke through to win the title this year. In those 15 years, the Crusaders also won 12 city championships, 10 regional championships, and seven Division I state championships. Eight of those teams were unbeaten. From 1978 until1985, Moeller was unbeaten in 71 straight regular season games and didn't lose a single game in either the regular season or playoffs in a four-year span from 1978 until1981. In 1977, Faust began scheduling other national high school powers, invariably beating them and establishing a national reputation for Moeller. That attention helped him land the only job he said he would ever leave Moeller for- Notre Dame. Faust's successors, Ted Bacigalupo and Steve Klonne, continued Moeller's winning tradition.

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Schaffner makes debut Scott Schaffner, the former Moeller High quarterback, made his collegiate debut Saturday at Minnesota, directing the Golden Gophers to their only touchdown in a 41-9 loss to Washington State. Schaffner entered early in the second half in relief of senior starter Alan Holt, with the Gophers trailing, 27-3. Schaffner completed six of eight passes for 67 yards, and also rushed seven times for a net of five yards. Minnesota coach John Gutekunst hasn't named a starter for Saturday's game against Miami University, fueling speculation that Schaffner's performance may have renewed the competition for the No.1 spot.

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THE CINCINNATI CONNECTION A Successful Recruiting Area For Coach Barry Gallup

By John Valente

Homecoming! An annual return and celebration of Alumni...right? Not in this case. This coming Saturday Alumni Stadium. of all places. will be the host of an Ohio Homecoming Party. When the University of Cincinnati comes into town the Bearcats will find eleven Ohio natives on the sideline for Boston College. This includes the Cincinnati Seven: Ray Hilvert. Mark Kamphaus. Andy Klare. Scott Murphy. John Ravenna. Tom Waddle and Brian Williams. It seems as though BC has suddenly found a rich recruiting ground for young talented athletes. Or. at least that's what the current results illustrate. Waddle made 43 receptions for 781 yards in 1987 and has proven himself to be a quality receiver who can catch the ball. "He does it all the time." says Eagles head coach Jack Bicknell. "I see him make spectacular catches in practice every day." Kamphaus is a quality quarterback capable of handling the BC offense. Last year he completed 23 of 41 passes for 256 yards. Williams is a junior who earned a letter at cornerback last year and has also shown a great deal of talent. While the impact of the rest of the group has yet to be ascertained the move to recruit Cincinnati is paying off. "In the past we recruited in the traditional areas." says recruiting coordinator Barry Gallup.

1#86 - Wide Receiver Ray Hilvert

"Pittsburgh and Detroit were two key cities for us when we recruited. What we found was that many of the quality athletes in these areas were going to the local school. They were brought up with that school and unless a kid had a tie to Boston College we would have a problem recruiting him. Pittsburgh kids. for instance, go to Pittsburgh or Penn State. The Detroit kids go to Michigan or Michigan State." Another problem was that the traditional areas were so heavily recruited that BC was constantly recruiting against others among the best in the country. The young athletes were being contacted by a number of schools besides BC. This caused BC to re-think it's philosophy and Gallup headed out to different areas. among them Cincinnati. "We thought we could get some quality players from Cincinnati." says Gallup. "Traditionally Ohio State doesn't do all that well recruiting in Cincinnati. There are some good football players out there. They've got a good Catholic League and while we don't specifically recruit out of Catholic schools. once we get out of the East. the Catholic schools are primary recruiting grounds for us." And so off he went to Cincinnati to find some recruits. He couldn't be more pleased with what he found. Four of the Cincinnati Seven. Waddle, Kamphaus. Hilvert and Williams are alumni of Cincinnati's famed football factory Moeller High School. "Once you get one player it seems to snowball." notes Gallup. 'We used to do really well at Archbishop Carroll High in Washington. DÂˇ.c. At one point we had three captains who went to high

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school there. Now we're doing well at Moeller. I feel good about recruiting out in Cincinnati. I know people out there now. Jack spoke out there at a banquet. it's things like that that help our recruiting. We know Cincinnati now." And Cincinnati knows BC now. The Eagle's exposure in the Midwest has improved much of late. Big Ten teams have found their way onto the BC schedule. Prime examples are the next two years with games against Ohio State and in three years against Michigan. 'We went and spoke with Bill Flynn about recruiting and asked him to schedule some Big Ten games for us," says Gallup. "With the exception of Florida we don't recruit in the south so we wanted to have the exposure in areas where we could use it. He certainly wasn't hesitant about getting us the games and the teams we're playing from the conference are among the best." Of course television has also allowed the Eagles to be seen in other parts of the country as well. ESPN has two games scheduled for its national viewing audience this season. The Great American Football Series is back in syndication with BC having three games featured. Any game may be picked up by CBS or ESPN as BC is part of the College Football Association Television Package. That type of exposure gets the Boston College name into the area but when BC recruits student athletes from Cincinnati. as well as anywhere else. the key is the personal emphasis given to each player. "I tell Tom Waddle and the other guys to give a call to these kids we're interested in when they go home for the summer." says Gallup. "I let the recruits parents know that they can call parents of the other players and speak with them about their experience with Boston College." That personal emphasis differs greatly from many of the other major colleges. In most cases major colleges have mailing lists numbering in excess of 200. BC takes a different approach using a basic mailing list of about 95. "Ideally. we have to know two things," says Gallup. "First. we have to know if he can play. Second, we have to have a shot to get him. We've found that kids are going to go where they feel comfortable. We send them a list of kids already at BC from that city and other little things like that to make them feel more comfortable about BC." Saturday will almost be like playing at home for the Cincinnati Seven. It's not exactly home ... but it's as close as you can get.

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BY .··· said by telephone TuesThe Cincinnati Enquirer day. Cincinnati natives Waddle, 6-foot and Tom Waddle and Mark 178 pounds, is BC's top ' Kamphaus will start at receiver. The school is wide receiver and quarpushing him for Allterback, respectively, for America recognition. A Boston College Saturday senior, he has 73 career against the University of receptions, including 43 Cincinnati (1:30 p.m. in last season- his first as Boston). a starter. He averaged It will be their first Mark Kamphaus 18.2 per catch. start together since their In BC's 1988 opener, final game as Moeller a 34-7Ioss to No. 6-rankHigh School seniors in ed Southern Cal on 1984. On that rainy NoSept. 1, Waddle caught vember night, Moeller four passes for 88 yards. One reception was BC's was upset by Centerville, only score, a 60-yarder 10-7, in the Ohio Division I prep playoffs. from Kamphaus. The 6-1, 186-pound Kamphaus and Waddie, who grew up on the Kamphaus entered the same street in SharonUSC game to relieve senior starter Mike Power, ville, went on together to Tom Waddle &1ston College. Their football ca- who was struggling. Kamphaus reers took different turns. completed 6-of-8 passes for 114 Waddl·~ became a star. yards, then was awarded the No. 1 Kamphaus just became a starter job this week by coach jack Bickthis week. nelt "Coach Bicknell said he was "This is special. I can feel Mark and I clicking already (in practice), just like in high school," Waddle (Please see BC, Page B-7)

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going to back me 100%," Kamphaus said Tuesday. "It feels great. I don't feel any pressure." Kamphaus redshirted as a freshman in 1985 and thus is a junior in eligibility. He made one previous start, in the third game of 1986 against Penn State. Waddle did not start but caught one pass for 11 yards from Kamphaus. Kamphaus was forced to leave with an injured thumb, and Shawn Halloran took over. Halloran kept the job. In 1987, Power beat out Kamphaus. Kamphaus couldn't complain when Power threw for 2,071 yards and 10 TDs and finished 11th nationally in passing efficiency. But BC's record was only 5-6. After the big loss to start '88, it's Kamphaus' turn. "We've been playing together since we were 6 years old," Wad· dle said. "It's a pleasure to see Mark happy again." Said Kamphaus, "I've been down at times, but I've worked hard. I've always been confident in my abilities. "Coach felt it was time for a change," he continued. "Southern Cal is in the past, and we sti!I want to go 10-1." Boston College, with Top 20 aspirations, has 16 senior starters. "I have to motivate the team," Kamphaus said. "But if things aren't rolling, I know Mike can still come in. . . . I've got to keep the team moving." Waddle and Kamphaus' first costart coincides with a game against their hometown university. Their parents, Ruth and Robert Waddle and Marilyn and Paul Kamphaus, will be in the stands as they usually are for BC home games. "I hope people down there (Cincinnati) haven't forgotten us," Waddle said, laughing. "Hopefully, ail of the Cincinnati kids (at BC) can do well." There are five other Cincinnatians on the Boston College roster. Junior Brian Williams (Moeller) is a starting cornerback. Junior Ray Hilvert (Moeiier) is the No. 2 flanker. Sophomore Andy Klare (St. Xavier) is the No. 2 nose guard. Sophomore linebacker John Ravenna (St. Xavier) is competing for playing time, and freshman fullback Scott Murphy (Colerain) probably wiii redshirt. Boston College is a 19-point favorite to beat the Bearcats. The teams last met in 1985, with UC ·upsetting the Eagles, 24-17, at Riverfront Stadium. BC finished 4-8 that year, while UC was 5·6.

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ID GMC, GCL t~ams dominate Top 10

College prospects abound BY CAREY HOFFMAN Enquirer Contributor

BY D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER The Cincinnati Enquirer

Here's a look at Greater Cincinnati's preseason Top 10, as selected by the coaches: -

1. PRINCETON: The defending Divi· sion I state champions figure to be as explosive as ever. In addition to fast running backs, the Vikes will feature the passing of junior quarterback Johnny Mattress. The defense will be anchored by linebacker Larry Gore and defensive back Chris Woods. 2. MOELLER: The Fighting Crusaders will be seeking to rebound from two sup-par - at least by Moeller standards 7-3 seasons. Coach Steve Klonne welcomes back 1 0 starters. Casey Fisher will quarterbacl< the Crusaders and Mike Olexa, a rare three-year starter, will provide power at tailback. 3. FAIRFIELD: A total of 17 starters return from a team that handed state champion Princeton its only defeat in 1987. The Indians have a nice combination of speed and power and could be in for a banner year. A true assessment of the Indians can be made after a run of games from week two to week five against Oak Hills, Purcell Marian, Massillon Washington and Princeton. 4. ELDER: The theme for the Panthers in 1988 will be ''a return to the big time." Several talented juniors played on last season's 7-3 team including quarterback Steve Keller, who led the city with 2,042 yards passing return: The opposition will not be able to key on Keller because tailback Dennis Penderghast (900 yards) returns also. ·5. ST. XAVIER: Ed Carmosino, a former receiver, be. comes the latest in a line of fine St. Xavier quarterbacks that included Mike Healey (Vanderbilt) and Greg Frey (Ohio State). Whether Carmosino can direct the Bombers back to the playoffs is in question because ol the team's inexperience. Only five starters return. 6. FOREST PARK: The Chargers, who have 10 Divisio_n I recruits, have been sleep-walking through summer dnlls and must wake up in time to fulfill all of the preseason hype. Translating talent into victories is not always an easy task, but the Chargers could become of the state's finest teams by the end of the season. • 7. COLERAIN: The Cardinals lost 18 starters and must mature quickly. Coach Don Colussi says this will be one of his fastest teams and tailback Robert Davis could be one of the city's top rushers. Inexperience on the defensive line may hurt early on. . 8. WITHROW: It's either shut up or put up time for the Tigers. Their .800 winning percentage over the last three years is the second best in the city, but they have not made the playoffs. Withrow will feature the big-play capability of ,• quarterback CharlesGam~l~ and a _ge~Bf.har_d:_tlitt!n9. ~----; linebackers:~c-- •·· ·-- -~,--- --: ;"" · ·· · · · 9. OAK HILLS: Quarterbac~ Dave Soult figures to be one of the city's best, but he may be slowed by a baseball related ankle injury early· on. 'The Highlanders have improved from 5-5 to 6-4 under third-year coach Bobby Klotz. 10. CAPE: The Crusaders have put together a string of three playoff seasons and two state titles. Coach Steve Sheehan has 16 starters back, but will have to contend with . a rugged schedule. Quarterback Andre Sims will direct CAPE's new veer-option attack. Sims, a .capable passer, has his top receiver, Edwin Houston, back~ · · ·

Michael Snyder for The Cincinnati Enquirer

Princeton coach Pat Mancuso has his VIkings back on top of Cincinnati football again this year after bringing home state title in 1987. _

On the average in the 1980's, Cincinnati-area high schools have produced about 40 Division I college football players. This year, that number may be on the low side. The number of potential Division I players is extremely large. None of the local players are yet considered in the elite, high school All-American class~ But on the level just below that - players considered to have the ability to be very good players at major colleges - the Cincinnati crop of 1988 appears to be brimming over. In particular, the crop appears to be strongest at offensive line, linebacker and defensive back. The list that accompanies this story provides names of the players who, as the year starts, seem to be among the most likely to be recruited by the major colleges. There are also players at virtually every school, who, with a good senior year, have the size, strength and ability to attract major college offers. Here's a breakdown on the top . prospects at each position: Quarterbacks. Four quarterbacks - Elder's Steve Keller (2,042 passing yards last year), Franklin's Lance Harp (1,789 yards), Roger Bacon's Jeff Stofa (1,657 yards) and Oak Hills' Dave Sault (1,220 yards) - rate as having the best chances of ending up in the big-time based on their junior seasons. Keller and Harp were the top two passers, respectively, in the area as juniors. -

Offensive/defensive linemen. Size-wise, both as individuals and as a group, this position is huge. College offensive line coaches will fall in love with huge, athletic prospects such as Moener's matched set of tackles, Steve Busse (a state championship contender in swimming) and Jack Thrush, LaSalle's Mike Berwanger, and Forest Park's Jason Kirkland. Taylor's Dana Stubblefield, atop noseguard in high school, is athletic enough to play fullback.

Running backs. This group is a little thin by recent standards. There is, however, a lot of power available from this year's crop, led by Purcell Marian's Brian O'Neal (217 pounds), Sycamore's Chris, Abbe (215 pounds) and Glen Este's Jason Boston (240 pounds). Forest Park's Andre Wallace (1,108' · t he area•s 1eading ret urn-yards) ts ing rusher.

Elder's Steve Keller, left, led the city in passing as a junior with more than 2,000 yards. Eric Maye, above, is an outstanding linebacker for Withrow. ·· Elder is ranked fourth in the preseason coaches poll and Withrow is eighth.

Linebackers. A group of physical, search-and~destroy 'robebackers' head up this year's crop._ Colleges seeking the new breed of super-athlete at linebacker will flock to see players like Forest Park's Nick Smith, Withrow's huge Doug Sumler and Walnut Hills' Sean Williams (225 pounds with_ enough t)athletic Lik ability th linto also be thia gymna~ . e e emen, s ...---"~·-~="--::·"·'·"- . -~- --~----c~c-group..IS-.deep.-=·Receivers_,_ '!;'he jury is comJI pletely out here. Most of the area's'' Defensive backs. The nine top returnees are considered players on the accompanying list flawed by the college scouts, who are, barring the unforeseen, conrely so much on paper measure- sidered excellent prospects enterments of height, weight and 40- ing their senior years. Especially yard dash time to guide them. Two prominent are the big, athletic tight ends - CAPE's Edwin Hous- types like Mount Healthy's Ed Hill,_ ton and LaSalle's Rob Jones · Withrow's Markeith Ladson and appear to be sleepers. Indian Hill's Gary Rogers.

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Morris Adkins .................................... OG 6-2 233 12 Jon Baer .........................:....................OT 6-2 216 12 PatBrownlng ......................................LB 6-0 191 12 Steve Busse .......................................OT 6-7 241 12 Jason aouse ......................................LB 6-0 200 12 PeteDaumeyer .................................TE 6-5 198 12 Mark Ernstes .................................... OG 6-0 191 12 Mike Eutsey .....................................RB 5-9 198 12 casey Fisher ...................: .................. QB 6-1 204 12 John Fitzpatrick .............................. OG 6-2 226 12 Andy Folzenlogan ............................DT 6-2 209 12 Jason Griffis ....................................DT 5·8 198 12 RobHandorf .....................................DE 6-1 186 12 KevlnHenderson ................................DB 5-10 179 12 Brian Hindersman .............................. C 6-2 205 12 Adam Hyzdu .................................... QB 6-2 205 11 Chris Jenkins ...................................WR 5-11 153 12 Tony Jennings .................................... LB 5-9 174 12 Greg Jones .........................................LB 5-10 171 12 Tim Leroy ............................................DB 5-11 163 12 MlkeNichols ..................................... LB 6-2 209 12 MlkeOiexa ...................................... RB 6-D 202 12 Jim Perry .......................................... DT 6-D 206 12 Joe Poore ............................................ LB 6-3 203 12 Mike Rohlfs ........................................Dt 5-9 191 12 Mike SChiess .................................... DE 5-B 173 12 Eric Scllnelder .................................. DE 5-11 168 12 Joe Sharpshalr .................................. OG 6-2 187 12 Scott Shepperd ................................. OG 6-1 218 12 Greg Stofko ..................................... WR 6-2 181 12 Ron Tenkman ...................................DB 5-11 164 12 Jaci< Thrush ...................................... OT 6-5 258 12 Joe Toepfer .....................................WR 6-1 191 12 . Casey Tucker ...................................LB · 6·2 209 12 John WalKer ........................................ DB 6-1 183 12 Assistant coaches: .Jim Lippincott, Bob Tull1 Pat Orloff, Jim Higgins, Bill Straub, Dave Kaple. Sep. 2... .............:..................................................... at Colerain Sep. 10.......................................YOUNGSTOWN URSU~INE

Michael Snyder for The Cincinnati Enquirer

Moeller tackle Jack Thrush is one of the best offensive line prospects in the Cincinnati area.

2,042 passing yards) and running back Dennis Penderghast (900 yards rushing). Name

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mCOACH: Steve Klonne II LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 7-3 r!i! TOP RETURNING PLA YEAS: Steve Busse, Mike Nichols, Mike Olexa, Jack Thrush, John Walker. Ill STRENGTHS: Offensive line, passing attack, linebackers. 111!1 WEAKNESSES: Inexperience in secondary and at quarterback, strength of schedule. l!il OUTLOOK: Consecutive 7-3 seasons should be the fuel that powers this year's team. Talent-wise, this unit is loaded with 10 starters back. The Crusaders likely will make a longawaited return to the state playoff::;. Name

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IIBCOAC H: Tom Grippa PauiFreeman .................................... DT 6-1 225 12 Ill LASTYEAR'SRECORD:7-3 GregWilhelm ....................................... oT 5-11 205 12 ~TOP RETURNING PLAYE"'. S·. Kevinllling .........................................DT 205 12 ,.. n Bill Kelley ............................................. NG 5·11 5-9 205 12 Steve Keller, Dennis Penderghast, Jeff RichRippey ......................................... oT 5-10 225 12 Meier, E.J. Klumb, Chris Flowers. ChrlsFiowers ....................................... oT 6·1 255 12 Ray Busche .......................................... OG 6~ 1 240 12 Ill STRENGTHS: Passing offense, Brian Welsker ....................................... c 5·11 215 11 offensive line, defensive secondary. ~~!i,.~fJ.::-':.:..~.~.:::::::::::::::::::::::.::.::::.:·:6~ 5~i~ i~ Ill WEAKNESSES: Inexperienced Assistant coaclles: Gary Grippa, Ken Lanrillotte, defensive line, overall team speed. Mike Kraemer. II OUTLOOK: Last year, coach Tom sep. i ................................................................. wooDWARD . Gripp a debuted as Panther coach with · Sep. 10............................................................... at Lima senior Sep. 17.. "'""""''"'""'"""'"'"'''''""'"""'"""'"'''' at Western Hills a 7-3 season, and, with all the key sep.23......................J............................................. PRINCEToN players in Elder's passing game re- Sep.30....................................................................ST.XAVIER turning, another good season ·is-likel•r,_ oct. 7....................................................................... LASALLE 1- .• _Q_ct. 17,........, ............................at Moeller (Galbreath Field) Back are QB Steve Keller (city leading ocr.24,;_,.....,.••___ ....:.....................at Roger Bacon

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drew Green, Brent Curd, Chris Bren- Jeff Hendren .........................................LB b-0 188 11 ner, Brian Moran, Mike Babevich, Ed MikeHutze! ......................................... MG (,..) 198 11 Melvin Johnson .................................... QB 6-0 169 11 Carmosino. . .· Brian Kelly .........................................-.OT 6·2 225 11 Ill STRENGTHS: Running: game, deChris Lufher ...................................... OT 6-2 225 11 TreyMoellering .................................. WR 6-1 154 11 fensive speed, kicking game. • Brian Ramer ........................ :................ LB 6-2 181 11 B1 WEAKNESSES: Lack' df experiChris Spahr .......................................MG 6-2 188 11 enced QB, only ,five returnin·g: starters. Len Texter ............................................DB 6-Q 171 11 Trebbi .................................... TE . 6-4 180 11 I'll OUTLOOK: QB Mike Healey has Bronson Chad Seitz ............................................... K 5-11 165 10 gone on to Vanderbilt, leaving the St. Assistant coaches: Pat O'Leary, AI Helm, Mike X Air Force attack in the hands of Heizman. Sep. 2...............................................................................AIKEN converted receiver Ed Carmosino. 9.................................. 1NDIANAPOLIS BROAD RIPPLE Coach Steve RiiSso returns very little Sep. Sep. 16.................................................................. WOODWARD experience from last year's state play- Sep. 23.......................................................................... LASALLE Sep. 30...............................................................................at Elder off squad and St. X faces: a tough Oct. 7.......................................................................... at Moeller schedule. ·· Ocf. 14............................................................. ROGER BACON Name Pos Yr Oct. 22 .......................................................... at Cardinal Mooney 12 Oct. 28 ...........................................................................at Colerain Mike Bacevlch .............................!....... F8 Chris Brenner ............................... :....... DT 12 Nov. 4...................................................................... at Sycamore Ed Carmosino .......................................QB 12 Brent Curd ............................................ DE 12 4. ROGER BACON Ban Dwyer .......................................... DB 12 Scott Ffcorilll ........................................ DB 12 IIICOACH: Ron Henke Jim Glines ............................................. OG 12 Eric Gordon .......................................... LB 12 Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 4-6 Andrew Green ..................................... OT 12 Dave Herr ............................................. DB 12 !Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Jeff John Hussong ....................................... TE 12 Stefa, Joe Sander, lggy Niesen, Jerry Kent Mahon .............................. DB 12 Bill Martin ........................:........................c 12 Porter, Jeff Neal, Tom Nicolaus, John 12 Jones, Steve Norton. Dan Mazza ................................ TB 12 Matt Miller ..............................................C 12. Tim Moellering .................................. WR Ill STRENGTHS: Team speed and M ..........

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strength, 11 returning starters, passing game. 1!1 WEAKNESSES: Tough schedule, inexperience on offensive line. 1:11 OUTLOOK: Coach Ron Henke be-· lieves his team can be much improved over last year's 4-6 season. The Spartans have 11 returning starters, four of which are seniors, and Henke has been impressed with his team's off-season work habits. Name

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liiCOACH: Jim Louder 111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 3-7 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Mike Berwanger, Kirk Enneking, Rob Jones, Paul Davis, Rob Pierce, Greg Vatter, Mark Meiners, John Adams. a STRENGTHS: Speedy offensive backfield, size and speed in defensive line. 1111 WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience and overall team speed. o OUTLOOK: New coach Jim Louder isn't predicting any sort of flashy debut record, but instead is mare concerned with rebuilding the LaSalle program. Louder inherits some potentially excellent players, but much of what can be accomplished this year is yet to be determined.

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Brian Wagner .......................................OT 6-6 265 12 Assistant coac:hes: Jim Koch.- Phil Reichle, John Rodenberg.

· Sep. 2....................................................... MOUNT HEALTHY Sep. 9..................................................DAYTONPATTERSON Sep. 16.............................................................................at Aiken Sep. 23...................................................................... at St. Xavier Sep. 30............................................................... ROGER BACON Oct. 7.............................................................................al Elder Oct. 14.......................................................PURCELL MARIAN Oci.21.......................................................................MOELLER Oct. 28............................................................. WESTERN HILLS Nov. 4..................................:......................................at Oak Hills

•coACH: John Sabatalo • LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 3-7 • TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Adam Shuppert, Jeff Morrow, Clint Frazier, Steve Tisdale, Chris Hendricks. • STRENGTHS: Senior leadership, defensive secondary, offensive line. • WEAKNESSES: Lack of depth at key positions. • OUTLOOK: The Thunderbirds should be improved in 1988, but again face a tough journey through league play. It may be too much to expect this team to contend, but they may have a say in who else will contend. HI

65 5·11 5· ·o 6·3 58 63 511

M1chael Snyder for The Cincinnati EnqUirer

Princeton running back Craig Thompson is a dangerous part of the Vikings' vaunted veer offense.

111 STRENGTHS: Experience, team

speed. 111 WEAKNESSES: Very tough schedule. 11 OUTLOOK: 16 starters return from a team that closed fast last year, winning three of 1ts last lour games, including an upset of Fairfield Schedule 1s very demanding, but this could be Lima's year to contend lor playoff spot. HI

5·9 6-ll 6·1 6-{] 5-11 5-10 6-{]

5·10 5·11 6-{] 64 60 6·1 5-10 6-{]

5·9 5·11 6-{] 6-{]

Chris Hendncks

IIICOACH: J1m Place Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 9-3 1111 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Jason Tisdale, Ken Chapman, Carlos Brooks, Kevm Lothrun, Syrus Fraz1er 111 STRENGTHS: Depth and experience in the offensi\•e and defensive backfields. 1111 WEAKNESSES: RebUilding of offensive and defens1ve lines. Ill OUTLOOK: Middletown made school's f1rst-ever playoff appearance last year, and the outlook is bnght again th1s year. Galng mto season, strength lies w1th the backs. Season's key may be quality af lme play Pos

KevlnCothran .............. _ .WR Jason Caldwell ........................ K

Shane Brewer .............. ··- .... OT

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6-{]

IICOACH: Bruce Hrycyk II L:AST YEAR'S RECORD: 4-6 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: David Carver, Joey Maynard, Bnan Balash, Brett Gruber. Ill STRENGTHS: Size, running backs, improved speed and strength. II WEAKNESSES: Passing game, fack of depth.~ Ill OUTLOOK: Coach Bruce Hrycyk expects the second year of his rebuilding program to be competitive, vJith the possibility the Tigers Will contend for the SBC t1t1e. HI

5·8 5·10 6·1 H 510 6-4 5·10 5-9 6-2 5-9 5·10 IIIICOACH: Ron Bird Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-5 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Ben Forsee, Jim Meyer, Doug Ast. 111 STRENGTHS: Team attitude. 1111 WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience. II OUTLOOK: Hopefully Tigers will develop as season goes along, but mexperience figures to be a maJor problem. HI

6-{] 5·10 6-1 5·7 5·7 5 10 5·5 5-11 5-8 5·9 5·11 5·7

160 162 163 162 148 165 147 130 148 14> 182 165 5-6 150 6-6 232 5·9 160 5·7 177 59 156 58 160 5-8 174 5·10 210 6-0 266 5-10 200 5·8 175 6-{] 160 58 130 5·10 155 6-ll 177 5·9 135 6-{] 134 5·9 143 5·10 138 162

12 11 10 10 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 1: 11 10 11 12 10 11 12

6-ll

6·1 6-ll 6-{] 5-6 5·11 5·7 5·6 6·3 5-8 5·9 5-10 6·1 6-{] 5-8 5-9 6-0 6·4 5·10 5·11 5·9 5·9

IIICOACH: Bruce Baarendse II LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 8-2 II TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: James Murray, Jamod Clark, Jeff Peters, Mack Griffin, Andrew Thompso11, Dean Windsor. Ill STRENGTHS: Team speed, talented running backs Ill WEAKNESSES: Only five se-

mors on team, must find replacement at quarterback. II OUTLOOK: NCH officially en· ters the SBC football race for the first t1me this year. W1th only five seniors, development of the underclassmen is vital to team's success.

6-{]

200 185 160 180 175 170 155 170 165 170 165 225 220 150 175

170 180

5·8 5-11 5·9

235

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150

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11

Ass1stan1 coaches: Mark Bailey, Kerry Combs

12 11 11 11 12 11 12

5-8 6-0 6-2 5·11 6-5 6·5 5·11 6·3 6-4 6-1 6·1 5-7 6-{]

143 -163 170 161 202 272

203 199 163 212 282 193 142 5-'1 143 6·1 201 5-11 155 6-0 171 6·3 255 5·10 170 6·1 216 5·7 178 510 168 5-10 229 6·2 310 5·3 121 5-6 149 5·10 158 5·11 221 5·11 194 6·1 183 6~3 200 6-1 175 5·11 179 6·1 194 5·11 232

12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 9

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260 195 170 170 180 195 170 180 250 170 170

12 12 12 12 11 12 11

12 11

11 11

11 11 11 11 12 12 12

11 11

11 11 12 12 11 11 12 12 11

11 11 11 11

6-1 5·10 5 10 5-11 5-10 5·10 5·8 5·8 5-9 6-{] 59 6·5 6-1 5-9 6-1 5·10

150 185 210 135 160 245 165 150 185 260 170 180 245 210 260 130 175 145 160 310 130 155 16-0 215 210 130 185 210 215 160 190 155 140

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195 200 185 191 161 161 165

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6·1 6·1 60 5·11 5·11 60 63 60 6-1 6·1

210 210 252 195 145 190

12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

6·1 5·9 5·11 6·1 5-3 5-4 5·11 60 6-{]

5·11 6-{] 5·10 5-5 5·11 6-4 6-2 64 6-2 6-{] 5·5 5·8 5·10 5-6

6·1 5-11 59 58 5 II 5·11 5·11 5·4 5·7 5-9

184 190 174 140 120 115 242 231 236 226 285 145 126 165 165 180 190 162 180 160 168 138 122 165 136 150 155 170 161 160 114 154 160

10 12 11 11 9 10 11 11 12 12 10 11 9 10 11 12 12 12 12 9 10 9 9 11 11 12 11 12 11 11 9 9 9

•coACH: Herb Woeste 11 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 6-4 • TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Kevin McKenzie, Brian O'Neal, Marty Mathis, Jeff Jimmar, Brandon Ford, James Lewis. • STRENGTHS: Big offensive line, talented running backs. • WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience on defense, lack of depth. • OUTLOOK: Cavaliers are facing a demandmg schedule, but with a big, veteran offensive line and power running back Brian O'Neal, coach Herb Woeste may have one of the best power offenses in the area. Most of Purcell's most nagging questions are on the defensive side of the ball. Ht

5·11 510 510 510 6-1 5-11 5·11 6·1 5-8 5·10 6-{] 59 58 6-1 5·8 6-2 6·2 6.()

6.0 59 64

57 6-1 6·2 6-2 6-5 6-3 6·1 62 6-{] 58 64 5-11 6-2

171 160 154 162 185 179 166 173 161 178 243 152 150 217 154 170 226 180 208 222 211 184 197 220 200 274 271 250 226 160 155 187 140 212

12 12 12 12 12 11 10 11 11 11 12 11 12 12 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 12 12 10 12 11 12 11 12 12 12

•cOACH: Terry Malone 8 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 9-1 •TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Bill Rigling, Jamie Manley, Joe Arno. • STRENGTHS~ Speed in backfield, excellent receivers, strong linebackers. 8 WEAKNESSES: New offensive line, lack of depth. "OUTLOOK: Badin faces its most demanding part of the schedule early, with a tOLtgh September on tap. If coach Terry Malone's Rams are successful thr-ough that part of the schedule, a repeat appearance in the state playoffs 1s a possiblity. Name Pos Scott Holderbach. "' ... QB Dan Richter ~ • •. •. • • ~ ........... QB Rob Enderle .••...• " •..•.• , .. . HB

Chris Searcy .. . .. . . . . .. Ja1me Manley ..... , ••

"HB HB BnanBiack HB Todd F1ehrer HB Ken Fuchs FB Jeff Watkms ...... HB Greg Bach ........ FB Randy Mahlerwe1n .,,, .. HB Jeff Schuster • ........., , .•• HB

Jason Ha,haway ...........,.. ... FB

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Dave Gambrell Sean H1rka

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Dave Kurtz J1m Coggm .•• " ...... T Adam Schmidtz . • . •• " • , T Dan Unger. : ·.... T Kevin Alexande; ·· T Jake B1shop ••• G Joe Hanson ••.•..••. T Terry K1ep G Tsm Renneker T Denms V1eneman T

HI 5-S

62 5-8 59 5-10

5·10 5·9 5·11 5·10 5·9 5-9 60 511 59 511 5·11 5·9 5·10 5·9 5·10 6·0 62 61 61 61 6·2 5·11 6-{] 6-{]

150 180 150 170 180 190 160 170 160 160 160 170 160 175 175 170 170 180 160 170 230 210 225 180 190 185 210 195 205

12 11 11 11 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 11 11 12 12 11 11

IICOACH: Todd Shelton 1111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 3-3 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: II STRENGTHS: Size, speed, outstanding overall strength Ill WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience, lack of playmg time together. Ill OUTLOOK: Titan coach Todd Shelton IS very pleased with team attitudes and weight traming in the off season, and thmks Hillcrest should do very well in 1988 HI

5-10 5-10 5·5 5·5 5·8 59 5-10 58 5-11 5·6 5·9 5·8 5-7 5·6 ;.a 5-11 5·9 60 59

152 155 135 142 145 258 167 172 155 130 153 145 145 150 155 213 169 165 153 5·11 142 5·10 143

10 9 9 9 9 9 11 10 10 9 11 10 9 '9 9 9 9 11 9 9 9

Metro County Conference 1. COLERAIN IIIICOACH: Don Colussi rll LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 8-2

II CLASS: Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Steve Ahr, Robert Cummings, Robert Davis, Steve Rogers, Brant Smith, Brian Kinamore, Gene Mathe, Dernck Hollins. Ill STRENGTHS: Quickness, expenence at skill positions. Ill WEAKNESSES: lnexpenence on defensive line, m k1ckmg game. 111 OUTLOOK: Colerain's recent run as one of the city's top teams should continue in 1988. Inexperience in some spots 1s a concern; outstanding team speed is a large plus. Ht 5-10 6·1 62 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-5 5-11 5-11 64 6·3 5-10 6·2 5·11 5-10 6·4 6-3 6-()

5-8 60 6-1 5-10 6·0 6-Q 6-0 6·1 6·1 5-10 62

6·0 6·0 6-0 6·2

Wt ISO 190 ISO 175 185 220 ISO 205 178 165 260 275 180 190 185 175 215 240 235 160 IS5 175 160 ISO 188 210 210 185 185 ISO 175 230

195 IS5

IIICOACH: Bob Klotz Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 6-4 111 CLASS: II TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Marc Johnson, Sean Wink, Dave Soul!, Ron Murphy, Scott Cohen, Jerry Niffenegger. 1!1 STRENGTHS: Experience In offensive line, skilled offensive backfield. 111 WEAKNESSES: lnexpenence in defensive front six, lack of team speed and depth. Fll OUTLOOK: Highlanders have the makmg, Coach Bob Klotz believes, of one of the city's top ten teams. The offense looks set, led by QB Dave Soul!, but several holes must be filled on defense HI 5·10 6·1 6·1 6·0 5·11 6·0

5·10

WI 152 186 186 177

Yr 12 12 12 12 12

190

175 205 191 190 183 176 182 201 181 181 166 172" 170 170 175 180 175 191 187 206 241 256 186 183 188 180 218

12 12 12 12 12 11 12 12 12

179

IIIICOACH: John Young 1!i1 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-5 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Mike Jarrett, Taj Reid, Dwayne Jackson, Danny Ballard, Steve Saylor, Seth Stringer. 1!1 STRENGTHS:_ Big. expenenced offensive lme, improved defense. 11!1 WEAKNESSES: Lack of depth. 111 OUTLOOK: 10 returning starters bolster West Hi's hopes for the season. A new wishbone offense will operate behind the team's strongest group, a big, experienced offensive line; defense features speed and strength. Name Damian Dailey " ..... " ,

IIICOACH: Denny Holthaus ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 7-3 II! TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Darryl Harns, Ardel Harns, Rozelle Martin, Jeff Hancock. ill STRENGTHS: Team speed, run defense, attitude. llil WEAKNESSES: Only four returning starters, inexperience. Ill OUTLOOK: Last year's MCC champions were hit by wholesale graduation losses, so Coach Denny Holthaus anticipates 1988 being a rebuildmg year. Defense 1s ahead of offense as season starts. HI 6·1 6·0 6·0 6·0 6-0 6·2 6·1 6·0 5·10 6·4 5·10 6·2 6·0 6·0 5-10 5-8 5·8 6·0 5·10 5·10 5-9 6·3 6·0

HI WI Yr 9 5·9 145 5·10 156 II 6-0 165 12 12 5·7 140 12 5·10 164 II l-6 125 12 5·9 160 12 6·1 205 5-8 149 11 6·1 184 II II 5·7 157 12 5·7 211 12 5·10 m 12 5·4 124 12 6-ll 210 5·8 175 12 6-0 185 II 5·7 155 12 12 6·0 178 12 6-1 /180 12 6-0 212 II 5·11 178 5·9 172 12 12 58 181 511 170 II 12 5·11 185 5-9 205 12 12 5·8 m 6-ll 170 12 12 5·11 198 6-4- 225·- 12-11 6-3 268 11 6-0 245 12 6-0 180 12 5·9 131 12

5·11 6-0 6·1 6·2 5-11 6-0

5-6 5·11 6-3

5-8 6-4 5·11 5·7 6-1 5-6

6-0

6-0 5-11 5·9 5·11 5-9 6·1 5·10 5·9 5-10 6-3 5·10

HI 6·1 5·9 5·7 6-Q 5·7 6-1 6-ll 58 6·0 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-Q 6·0

6-0

12 12 12 12 19 9 10 12 12 12 II 11 10

5-9

lliiCOACH: Ellie Johnson 1111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 2-8 1!1 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Shannon Wilson, Jermaine Arnold, Derrick Swain, Danny lmes, Lamont Coray, Joe Nickerson, Lamont Richardson, Clmton Otis. Iii STRENGTHS: Defense, passing

5·9 5·10 5-9 6·3

6-0

1. NEW MIAMI IIICOACH: Ed McCoy 111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-5 Iii TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Esthmer Willis, Keith Murray, Ken Garrison, Doug Allen, Chris Allen, Tee Reese. Ill STRENGTHS: Expenence in offilnsive line, offensive backfield. Ill WEAKNESSES: Defensive front and secondary must be rebuilt. Ill OUTLOOK: With 12 lettermen including most of the offense - returning, the Vikings expect to have a respectable record. HI 6·1 5·10 6·1 5·10 5·10 6·2 6-Q

5·9 6·1 5-9 5·9 5-8 5·10 5·11 6·1 5-70 6·2 5·11 5·11 6·3 5·10

6-1 5·11 6·1 6·2 6-2 6·1 5·11 5·11 5·11 6·1 5·10

WI 185 160 185 175 160 225 180 140 180 140 150 155 165 165 160 140 200 165 165 290 200 230 220 230 240 200 185 210 195 185 200 165

Yr 11 10 11 12 10 12 12 10 12 11 10 11 12 11 10 10 11 12 12 12 12 11 12 II II II II II II 11 12 10

2. CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY liiCOACH: T1m Dunn Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 10-1 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Mike Hill, Will Gallard, Ron Walker, Jayson Hutchinson, Mike Craig, Nelson Moore, Kells Barrett. Ill STRENGTHS: Team quickness, expenence at skill positions and on defense. 1 1111 WEAKNESSES: lnexpenenced line, lack of depth, size. 1111 OUTLOOK: The Indians graduation losses were significant, but with several good, experienced players returning - led by running back Mike H1ll - CCD should once again contend for the MVC title.

The C1nc1nnatl Enqwrer

CCD's Mike Hill is one of the league's best running backs. Wt 185 230 175

Ht 6·1 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-1 6-2 6·3 5-9 6·2 6·0 5-11 5-11 5·11 5-8 6-3 5·11 5·11 5·11 5·10 5·9 5·10 5-9 6-3 6-2 5-11 6-3 6·3 5-11 5·10 5·7 5-7 5-10 5·9 6·1 5·11

WI 175 175 170 170 170 180 185 150 175 165 165 175 190 160 200 175 160 180 165 155 160 160 180 180 170 180 190 165 160 135 140 175

180 180 155

Yr 12 12 II II

10 10 12

11 10 II II 12 12 12 12 10 11 II 10 10 12 12 10 10 II 12 12 12 9 9 9 9 9 12 9

3. BATAVIA mCOACH: Bob Goodridge Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 7-3 IIIII TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Dan Miller, Kevm Miller, Robert Edwards, Bill Edwards, Chns Kennedy. iill STRENGTHS: Offensive skill positions, kicking game. Iii! WEAKNESSES: Lack of depth. Ill OUTLOOK: 12 lettermen and returnees at key positions give Batavia coach Bob Goodridge a great deal of optimism. 1988 may see the Bulldogs contending for the MVC title.

Yr 12 12 12

120

143 160 155 160 190 160 185

12 12 12 12 12 12 12

160

165

II II 11 II 11 11 II 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 9 9

Wt 210 320 160 215 210 180 180 185 ISO 180 170 160 160 155 150 150 170

EICOACH: Lou Cynkar 111< LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 12-1 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Nick Smith, Carlton Gray, Dante Ware, Jason Kirkland, Trevor Robinson Iii STRENGTHS: Offensive line and backs, linebackers and secondary. Iii WEAKNESSES: Lack of depth, inexpenence at quarterback. 11!1 OUTLOOK: Last year Forest Park went through the regular season undefeated, and this year, they appear even more unassailable. Chargers are loaded, and should return to state playoffs. Ht

6·1 5-10 5·9 5-11 6-ll 5·9 5·8 59 6-ll 5-10 5-11 5·10 5-11 5-B 6·2 6-ll 6·1 60 6·2 5-9 6·2 6-4 60 5·9 6·1 6·5 62 6-5 6·3 6-3 6-1 6·3 5·10 6·3

172 178 168 158 190 195 170 181 165 175 180 173 168 150 180 182 195 202 185 191 202 206 192 210 225 225 215 235 232 222 205 260 205 244

II 12 10 II II II II II II II 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 II 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 II 12 10

on lines, kJCkmg game, Improved pass1ng game. 1111 WEAKNESSES: Lack of depth. Ill OUTLOOK: Walnut Hills IS led by several Impressive prospects including f1rst-team aii-CCC defensiVe' tackle Anthony Johnson - but coach Tom Sharp IS lookmg for a .500 season. HI 5-11 6-1 5·5 5-11 5·11 55 5·9 5·9 5·8 6I 56 5·8 5·7 5-10 5·11 5·11 5·9 6-1 5-10 5·10 6-0 6-0 6-3 59 5-8 5·10 5-8 58 5·11 6·0 5·10 5·9 6-3 6-2

160 9 165 12 165 12 170 II 180 11 135 9 160 II 160 11 140 12 210 12 140 - 12 145 II 145' 9 175 12 160 12 150 II 150 12 225 12 185 12 180 II 190 II 205 12 265 12 195 12 200 12 210 II 185 II 190 10 170 12 215 10 165 10 160 9 290 12 250 11

5-7 5-7 5-10 6-2 5·9 6·0 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 60 60 5-11 6-2 6-0 60 5-II 6-1 5-7 5-11 5 10 6-1

160 165 208 170 180 155 165 180 250 200

6-0

172

215 198 186 170 193 190 168 188 142 175 170 185 185 165 160 165 145 210 170 160 166 172

5-8 59 58 5·8 6·2 6-0 5·8 6-ll 6·0 5-41 134 6-1 163

IIICOACH: Tom Sharp Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 2-8 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Bnan HoUIIIion, Sean Williams, Anthony Johnson, Denzil Troxell. 1111 STRENGTHS: Expenence, size

Others EAST CLINTON CLINTON MASSIE liiCOACH: Herb Mihalik Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 4-6 I!IICOACH: John Wellman 1111 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Sta1111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 4-6 cey Scott, M1ke Carey, James Bige1111 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: low, Steve Monroe, Mark Huff, Gary Matt Colson, Bruce Burgess, Nick Garnson. Kenney, Todd Brausch, Rusty RichIll STRENGTHS: Good depth in of- ' ardson. fense backfield and at linebacker, 14 Ill STRENGTHS: Overall strength returmng lettermen. and speed, experience in offensive line Iii WEAKNESSES: Lack of team and defensive secondary. ·spf.Jed, a Winning tradition and lack of 1111 WEAKNESSES: Lack of expendepth could be a problem at the line ence at QB, lack of depth. pOSitiOiiS II OUTLOOK: Coach John Wellman Ill OUTLOOK: Coach Herb Mihalik feels if his team stays healthy, they says the Astros should be tn the race could be contenders for Kenton Trace for the Kenton Trace Title this season. Conference t1t1e. Ht

5-9 5·7 5-4 5·7 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-1 5-11 5-8 5-10 5·11 6-1 5-5

135 165 120 ISO 165 150 145 125 175 175 175 200 180 120 140 145 160 130 150 125 190

5-8 5-6

6-0 5·7

5·10 5·7 5·8

5~~~

6-ll 6-ll 6·2 5·8 5-11 5· II 6-ll 5·9 5·7 57 5·2

IJICOACH: Tim Lichtenberg 11!1 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 3-7 1111 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Matt Durbin, Denms Roberts, Steve Chambers, John Ftloso, Bill Bothwell.

IIICOACH: Larry Bauman Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 2-8 11'1 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Mike Parks, Larry Darley, Cy Jenkins, Keith Oliger, Neil Harris, Jason Fales. llil STRENGTHS: Offensive quickness, kicking game. 1111 WEAKNESSEiS: Lack depth, mexpenence on defense. llil OUTLOOK: f\fter suffering through an excruCIC\ting 1987 campaign in which th~ Pioneers lost eight times but nev<:!r by more than an eight point marg1n, Greenhills coach Larry Bauman knows th1ngs have to get bettet this year. Offense should be Greenhills' strong pomt.

llllCOACH: Kip Waddell 1111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-4 Ill! TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Keevin Rucker, Thomas Jones, Norman Steward, Leo Hawk1ns, Bobby Horton. Ill! STRENGTHS: Defensive line, offens1ve backfield. 1111 WEAKNESSES: Kicking game. Ill! OUTLOOK: Second-year Hughes coach Kip Waddell hopes to build on last year's progress. A big and strong offens1ve line is the key to this year's success. HI 6-ll 5-8 5-11 5-11 5·10 5·7

5-6 5·8 60 6·1 6·1 6-ll 6-2 62 6-1 5-10 5·5 6·1 6-2 59 5·10 5-6 5·10 5-10 5-8 5-B 5·10 5·6 6-2 5-10 5·4 5·8 5-11 5·7 6-ll

Wt 177 160 163 190 158 160 165 155 185 180 ISO 270 250 318 209 170 215 228 220 160 180 150 150 143 156 145

ISO ISO 216 187 145 135 143 136 166

Yr 12 11 11 12 11 II 12 II 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 II 11 II II II 12 12 12 12 II 12 12 12 II II II 11 11 12

185 185 210 205 255 175 200 180 145 165 150

IIICOACH: Jim Haag Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-5 IIIII TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Dana Stubblefield, Shawn Humphrey, Troy Vaughn, Andre Ross. Ill STRENGTHS: Excellent work ethic, senior leadership.

IIIICOACH: Bob Noppert Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-5 II TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Eric Mart1n, Lear Curtis, Mike Gaston, Larry Turney, Vic Strayhorn. Ill STRENGTHS: Attitude, willingness to work hard. Ill WEAKNESSES: Lack of depth and experience. Ill OUTLOOK: Second-year Taft coach Bob Noppert lost several key players to academic problems 1n the preseason, so ah already small team grew that much thinner. Tackle Larry Turney is a returning firstteam aii-WMC player.

an 1mIIIICOACH: Ron Corradmi Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 5-5 1111 TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Ron Corrad1ni, Jam1e Montgomery, David Johnson, Aaron Skinner, Chris Abbe, John Rowan. llll STRENGTHS: Many returmng players. 111 WEAKNESSES: Holes at !mebacker, offensive lme. III'OUTLOOK: ·Sycamore features best team speed in years and offenSive backfield returns m tact, so coach Ron Corrad1ni remains cautiously optimistic. Runnmg back Chns Abbe IS a returning first-team aii-EML cho1ce. HI 5·10 5-10 60 5·11 6·1 5-10 5-10 5·8 5s 61 5-7 5-11 5-11 6·2 6·4 59 60

WI 165 160 155 160 170 160 175 140 160 165 135 177 165 215 215 160 165

lliCOACH: J1m Prather 1111 LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 6-4 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Aaron Sisco, Mike McCreanor, Bnan Goodman, Jeff Johnson, Brian Stouder, Steve Akers. 1111 STRENGTHS: OffensiVe backfield, good balance on offense. Ill WEAKNESSES: Inexperienced defensive front, kicking game. Ill OUTLOOK: Milford looks to contmue its football boom in 1988. With a large number of players and good team attitude, coach Jim Prather believes th1s team should be very competitive. Yr 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

HI 5·2 5-9 5-s 5 10 6·2 5·11 6-0 5-7 5·11 5-11 5 10

WI 130 150 150 145 240 150 150 155 190 195 240

Yr 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12

6-2

270

6-2 6·1 6-() 5·10 5 10 5 11 5-9 5·8 5-9 5-10 5·11 5·10 6-() 5-10 5·10 s-s 6·2 6·1 5·9 5-11 6-1 5·11 6-()

285 210 175 160 150 160 145 135 155 175 175 175 175 195 175 20s 175 165 170 150 1SO 175 264

12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

IIICOACH: Bob Berta Ill LAST YEAR'S RECORD: 4-6 Ill TOP RETURNING PLAYERS: Brad Blackwell, T1m Borgerding, Randy Englert Ill STRENGTHS: Experience on defense, kicking game. Ill WEAKNESSES: Lack of expenence on offense. Ill OUTLOOK: Coach Bob Berta believes that, despite some gaps, Turpin can contend this year, 1f they av01d injunes. Defense - with e1ght returning starters including f1rst-team allEML defensive back Brad Blackwellwill be the team strength.

5·8 5-9 6·0 5·9 5·8 5-7 5·5 57 59 6·0 5-10 6·0 6-0 60 6 5-11 6-5 5-10 6·1 60 62 62 6·3 6·2 6·0 6·3 59 60 58 5·7

155 190 155 160 150 150 145 145 150 195 170 200 185 190 190 185 220 190 245 245 175 180 205 170 150 170 150 165 145 140

11 11 12 12 12 11 11 12 12 12 10 12 11 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 12 12 11 10 11

HI 5-8 5 10 5-8 6-Q 5-8 5-11 5·9 5·11 5·11 5-11 6·2 6·1 6·2 6·0 5·11 5 10 60 5-10

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;\Vb tever else, Bearcats Wil·be a team this· season BY TOM GROESCHEN The Cincinnati Enquirer There seems to be a healthier, team:. first attitude among the University of ,, Cincinnati's football players this season. If you think that doesn't mean some. thing, you haven't played team sports. For UC, trying to escape the malaise of five · straight losing seasons, togetherness could be the difference. , "There's more unity this year," said wide receiver Roosevelt Mukes. "There aren't' as many cliques . . . or people standing off to the side in little. groups in the locker room. "The big group of seniors (23) helps · the attitude." ·

Adds Chris Asbeck, the standout·senior defensive. tackle, "Some guys were worried more about themselves looking good than the team. Hopefully, we're all together now." Mukes and Asbeck are two of the 23 seniors, several of whom are fifth-year men. They've been through some oft-difficult years with head coach Dave Currey. They'~ve won 16 and lost 28 under Currey. Currey likes to say that, finally, all·· these· players are his. The last of' the Watson Brown era are gone. There will be no more diVisiveness between the Brown recruits and the Currey recruits. Not that the Brown recruits were bad eggs there were more good-guy Danny

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McCoins than outlaw~ - but you get the picture. .. .: !'' · Everybody's df orle mind now- or so it is hoped. ' · "We've been haring te:J.m meetings, talking about that,'l' • Asbeck said. "We wantto get everybody onthe right track." . Instead of scoping 'the stands for NFL scouts, this group says it wants to sacrifice personal statisti~s for victories. "What's that • · Asbeck said. "All for one and onei ·

This · group does have one thing in common. "Losing," said the light-hearted Mukes, smiling sheepishly. "We're all tired of it." Even the young guys are getting into the positive-think mode. Listen to sophomore Glenn Farkas, the team's new quarterback. Farkas, asked how his regime might differ from his record-setting predecessor, McCoin, declared: "We're gonna win." Well, maybe, but UC's schedule is still a torture test. Boston College, Penn State, Miami (Fla.) and West Virginia, four Top20 caliber teams, are among those awaiting the Bearcats. Other opponents are Austin Peay, Miami (Ohio), Rutgers, Vir-

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ginia Tech, Louisville, Indiana State, and East Carolina. "We've just gotta gut it out, even if it's 40-0," Asbeck said. "That way, when you get into a close game, you'll be mentally tougher at the end." Said Farkas, "We've had some great talent here. Alex ·(Gordon) and 1 Reggie '(Taylor) and Danny (McCoin) were all drafted by the NFL, ,but they didn't win here. "We believe we can win. Some teams we play expect to win. We want to get to that, point," , At least, it seems, everyone is .on the same page. UC fans will wait till the book comes out.

Bengals weigh candidates for replacements Player suspensions force juggling of lineup, roster

. Receiver Calvert drawing· . attention of pro scouts

BY MIKE DODD The Cincinnati Enquirer

BY'JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR · The Cincinnati Enquirer WILMINGTON, Ohio - Wilmington College doesn't offer football scholarships. Instead the coaches must lleruse hundreds of game tapes, and the athletic department sends out an equal number of questionnaires. The goal is to generate a huge list of names that can be pared to a few good men. Coach Bill Ramseyer is an archaeologist who specializes in finding football players. Cincinnati is his excavation site. •L , Twenty-two of the Quakers' 70 players attenqed · , The Associated Press/Rob Burns ' ·• :1 .~' Cincinnati-area high schools. Wilmington, an NAIA Eddie Edwards, right, will still 'get a chance to' track dow .•. . n opposing quarterbacks for the Bengals. ' ,. l• ' t\1~'· ·division II school, has had 16 consecutive winning Y ·· . seasons (5-4 last year). The impact players it has ~! plucked from Cincinnati have pl~yed a major role, P' · "I'm not sure if there are any specific reasons," t,' said Ramseyer, who alsoserves as athletic director. L· ' l.:\ · "It just seems that year in and year out we have more _ players from Cincinnati than any other city." \ ·J !. , . . ,;A lot of guys also come here because of ;the BY MIKE DODD lllllllllllliBllllllllilllla!l!lllllllllMlll!liDJIII!m!!llillll!ll'llil!mmm~~ in Thursday's practice. .·tradition,'' said tight end Kurt Kiessling, a McNichoThe Cincinnati Enquirer "I've been working out on it, ias grad. "If you've never played for a losing team, Eleven years ago this month, but it's not quite good enough for then you don't want to go somewhere and go 2-8." rookie Eddie Edwards started his · game speed,'' said Walker, who One player who will have a profound effect on Wilmington's first game for the Bengals, opening year than .porffial, ur\.derlining the suffered the injury Aug, 20 against · club's theljlethat the ~-11 season Detroit. ''I'll definitely be back success this year is senior receiv- day against Cleveland. ·'Since then, he has started every of ':87 waslan aberration. next week" er Derron Calvert, from Western game for which he . has been With the eJ~ceptioh of unsigned Horton. has been slowed by his · Hills High School. healthy _ a total (unofficially) of free.agents Da&e Riir;tiiigt<m, Larry injury since the second week of Calvert caught 62 passes. for K4mebrew1 R~pett ']fickson and training camp. 17 7 · all 1,050 yards and 11 touchdowns in S~day, for the first time in his Kiki De,Ay~la all Pf.i~hom were Running back James. Brooks and nine games last year.He could be released whenr quali:fiying offers d will the first Quaker since Gary Wor- NFL career, Edwars, enter a were withdrawn -'!llie '87 team Collinsworth were in full pads for thy, an l1th"round pick .of:ithe ~~~~:.~-seasq,n,gam.e on_t~~ se,s~~~. ' retU!J!~~~l1~Y intM~: . ' ·; ... . . " . Thursday's pr~cti~e .. They'll play; Chicago Bears· in 198:{ to be "S d · · b h Through, tile entire preseason,·~-the onlyquesttOn tshow_much._ .. drafted. . · •. .. ... . < . ecoh stnng ts etter t an no c hs w c lli oac am yche satd 0 nsThe two-time All-American's st'ring," said Edwards, 34. "It the Bengals d~dn't w:ai:ve any player who had been With the club worth would rest the finaltwo days career, however, didq't have a promising start. He could've been worse." The changing of the left end has more thanl one ~ear.''' i . before the game. "It's just a matcaught two passes his freshman season. , The op~ri.ing 'day sq~ad has only ter of a pulle~, musc~e becoming "The change he made between his freshman and been expected, and the veteran sophomore seasons lias been just amazing," Ramsey- took the news .as well as could be six new players (five: !rookies and · strong enough, he satd. Stanley Wilson, .back from drug Boomer cites a fact !.' er said. "He sort of hung back in the shadow.s his expected, "I would say I was resigned to suspensiorl). .. . freshman year. Then, all of sudden, he• came to the it. I kind of kilew it was coming , , Turnov~r typicall:y- is 10 to 12 Quarterback Boomer Esiason forefront.'' before the season started;". Ed- ::;_last yeqr's 45-man squad for the said the team is paying no atten· Excelling on the scout team ·showed Calvert he wards said Thursday. "I'in not opener Had nine players who tion to the Cardinals' shaky 1-3 · could play. "When I came to Wilmington I didn't expect to thrilled about it. Every man in here weren't there the year before and preseason as it prepares for Sunwants to be a starter. However the .that club was coming off a 10-6 day's opener. start because I didn't think I was good enough," Phoenix closed strong last year, ·· Calvert said. "I got moved to the scout team, but I Bengals feel I can help this team, I season. i made a couple of touchdowns against the first team can accept." . Night and day· .. i . winning four of its last six games to during practice and my confidence came back.'', Edwards will play about onefinish at 7-8. "Last year at the end of the ,. , , He caught 58 passes for 1,086 yards and 13 third of the snaps in the regular · Receiver Cris' Collinsworth is !. touchdowns as a sophomore. Last year, the pro st:outs defense, spotting new starter Skip entering )is .third year of law year, quite frankly; they were a . passt'ng school, bti. t.... the Ben. 'gals have in- much better team t han we were, " Mccle ndon , and be Used ·m began trickling into Wilmington. situations. "Maybe 30-35 snaps," sisted he I tak.e night' courses in- he sat'd "You hav·e to take that to The trickle has been replaced by a steady flow. · · sche d- account. · We have the same playhe Sal.d. Stead of t,he ear1Y mqrrung "He's a competitive receiver who goes after the ' on system will ule he'd kept t. he first.· two years. h h h , the rotati He feels ball and takes it away from defensive backs," said 1 , keep everybody fresh through the . "Thef!fired my Il1.9rning sched- ers,, t ey ave t e same payers. Mike Pollum, a scout for the New England PF~tiiots. season and sees the benefit of that. ule," Collinsworth saia. "When we Spinner's in "The biggest difference he'll see as a pro is the "Eddie's going to play and con~ were 10c~, everythirtg was cool. . number of different coverages and the speed and · tribute," line coach Bill Urbanik But after (J.--11, everything's got to After its successful outing cover ability of the defensive backs in the NFL." said. "He has a role. I'm sure he be fixed."!. . against New England, the new The attention from pro scouts has come as a doesn't like his role . . . but in the · He is! now taking six credit "Spinner" defense is in the Bencomplete surprise to Calvert. end, he'll be a better player the : h~urs .·.d~ one clasfs! on Mdonday ~~:~· J~!~si:o~b~~: rga~~ l~\~~; . "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would 14th, 15th, 16th game." rught an · w.orking ~.r a ju ge on have the kind of career I'm having," he said. "It puts T d last week and generated on!"! sack a lot of pressure on me, but I try to block it,out and McClendon's start Sunday will ues ay.' . . , and a couple of quarterback presbreak a string of 91 consecutive . • "I. wasn't ~oo broken-hearted," sures. perform to my own expectations." Calvert is a Wilmington success story. A m.illion- starts at left end by Edwards (ex- he sa1d ofjthelforced,change. "Now Defensive coordinator Dick Ledollar weight room did · not turn Calvert into a eluding the first strike game last :r can sleep in again::': I· ' : · Beau said he anticipated it would year). He has started every game · potential pro pick, nor did a zealous booster slip:him a since the last three regular-season 'Hamst~ing ttrol!ilbles be used in varying degrees every few hundred dollars to attend Wilmington. gaifies in 1981, when he was out .· RookiJ linebacker Kevin Walker week. And Ramseyer is proud of it. and defensive back Ray Horton Jason Buck, who finished the "Out success has been with people , who are with a knee irijury, now appe'ar unlikely to be ready to preseason second Oin the defensive committed to excellence in the classroom and on the _ .play Sunday's i opener. Both have line in tackles with 17 (behind Tim athletic field," Ramseyer said. "Out~kids are playing Standing mostly pat The 1988 Bengals' roster has ~<pulled hainstliirtg musdes and went Krumrie) will be used in the rover · . football because they love the game, not because less turnover from the previous 'no more j:han three-q~arters speed position. · · they're paid to do it." ;·;

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Once the Cincinnati Bengals get over the shock of Thursday's suspension of linebacker Emanuel King and cornerback Daryl Smith, they, have to address two holes in their defense quickly. King, the starting outside linebacker, and Smith, the. nickel back in p;:tssing situations, were scheduled for extended duty in Sunday's regular-season opener. "Not only does it take outof the lineup two players we were counting on, it also has an impact on the other players," Assistant GM Mike Browri said. Since the two suspended. players were put on a non-football ilfuess list, the club will be able, to add two players to the active roster' to replace them. The coaches likely will decide today whether to start fifth-year lib.ebacker Leo Barker or third-year man Leon White at King's left outside position. Barker is .generally considered the dub's top · reserve linebacker - he started nine games in 1986 - but he has spent the bulk ofthe prese<).sonplaying inside and right outside: White has played behind King throughout the summer. · Though he isn't a starter, replacing Smith this week could be trickier. He was to be used· as the primary nickel back in passing situations and the only other extra cornerback on the roster is Ray· Horton, who has been slowed by a hamstring injury and was running at three-quarters speed Thursday. Before he. was aware, of the suspensions, coach Sam Wyche said Horton and rookie linebacker Kevin Walker probably wouldn't play.'• . "I doubt seriously if Ray Horton will be able to play. They'll be the last ones tO go in, only if we need them,'' he said. Hortonprobablywillbepressedintoactionnow,or ,,. the coaches qould use back-up:! strong safety Barney ·Bussey as:t.M.·.. ru .. 'ckelba.c.k.. ;.·: · Brown dei:Ili1ed to speculate. who the:.:B~nghl~ .. would add to' replace the suspended players. Linebacker Tim Irigps, cut on Monday, would appear to be one obvious choice.•An inside backer, he'd facilitate Barker's move outside for the next month.

Jackson, Dixon may return to picture Unsigned veteran Robert Jackson, a defensive back who became an unrestricted free.agenf!when the club withdrew its qualifying offer to him' Monday, might be another possibility. He has not signed with another team. · Brown declined to say whether the team would have renewed interest in Jackson, who has played as a cornerback in the nickel preViously and knows the defel1se from seven years experience P,ere. Steve Weinberg, Ja.ckson's ·agent, said the clu,b hadn't contacted him Thursday night. .·· . · The suspension might also prompt to ff d draf theh1;3engals · Ri ky renew e orts to sign first-roun t c 01ce c D' · sat'dbef ore t h e · IXon. Steve ·Feldman, D'IXon•s agent, suspensions were announced that he had not talked with the Bengals this week. He said he called Brown Wednesday, but just missed him and Brown was out of town on:Management Council businessThursday: . "No matter what we do, it'll be very difficult to bring someone in on Friday and expect him to play and contribute on Sunday," Brown said. · GM Paul . Brown expressed coirlidence the team would be able to bounce back. "This isn't going to hurt us as much as people might think,'' he said. "We can handle this. This is not going to devastate our football team." · Cardinals coach Gene Stallings said the moves woUld not affect his team's game plan for Sunday "but it might affect theirs." · · · ·. . .. Asked how he'd feel if he were Wyche, Stallings said, "Sam has no choice if the league did this. He'll have to do the best he can with what he has."

Champ Miami runner charges malpractice

BY TOM GROESCHEN The Cincinnati Enquirer

Harris (from :Anderson). Volker has led UC in . scoring the past two seasons, and has;35 goals:larid 15 assists in her career. Key junior performers are midf\elder L~slie' Roberto (Anderson), striker Lori Wa!lace (Anil~r-: . son), and midfielder Kelly Taylor (Taconic, Ma~s.). The sophomore class features goalie Laura Kerr (Dayton, Ohio), defender Kim Amon:(Seton),idefender-forward Kirsten Stanley (Lakota), and lnidfielder Holly Rhoades (Troy, Ohio). · ! · .

The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team· is ranked 15th in the nation this pre-season. In their opening match, the Lady Bearcats will learn how wide. the gulf is between No. 15 and No.1. Saturday, UC will host top-ranked North Carolina at Nippert Stadium (7:30 p.m.). The Tar Heels, 23-0-1last year, own the last two NCAA championships and six of the past seven. · UC men open Saturday . UC was 10-6last year and once ranked 20th. UC' s men's soccer team, 9-9-1 last year, opens "North Carolina is as close to a dynasty in Saturday versus DePaul. The match is at 2 p.n;r. a~ women's soccer as you'll find," said Meridy Smith, Metalex Soccer Park in West Chester, Ohio, where UC's sixth-year coach. "The game is a win-win UC plays selected "home" games. . ' situation for us. It's not OK to lose, but at least The Bearcats have only one senior, goalie Chri~: we'd know where we stand nationally." Errgang. Fifth-year coach Bob Muro also ha~ six; Smith, whose 198.6 UC team went to the NCAA juniors, nine sophomores, and three freshmenJ : tournament as an independent, projects the ~88 . UC's men join a new Division I soccer le~gu~ • Lady Bearcats as her best squad. Oflhe 21 players, this year, the Big Central Conference, with 13 are from Greater Cincinnati. Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Southern Illinois-Edwards+ The senior leaders are striker Barb Volker ville, Quincy, Northern Illinois,. Marquette, D~ake · (from Seton High School) and defender Leslie and UC.

' :BY BEN L. KAUFMAN state board of education president-'-· diag'The Cincinnati Enquirer nosed the problem as posterior tibialis · Karen Bakewell, the first female athlete tendonitis. •to bring a national title to Miami UniversiHe injected her with cortisone and/or ty, Thursday charged that an orthopedist Xylocain and that was wrong, the suit said. destroyed her running career by mistreatCortisone reduces inflammation; Xylo• i,ing a tendon problem. cain is a pain killer. · . ·• Her complaint, filed in U.S. District Those medicines were rejected "long · · Court by attorney Gerald Todaro, named ago. . . . as appropriate treatment . and •Everett). Jung and the Hamilton Orthoperehabilitation of injured runners," said atdic Clinic. · torney Todaro, a runner and sports mediJung was out of town and could not be Karen Bake;vell cine legal specialist in Columbus, Ohio. ' reached. Kathy Ferone, clinic office manThe tendon, which keeps the arch propager, said no one had seen the suit or could erly shaped, ruptured and repeated operations comment. failed to repair it. · Bakewell was a sophomore when she won the :Bakewell "is permanently unable to compete in 800-meter run at the 1986 NCAA championships amateur running or engage. in recreational runin Indianapolis in a record .2:00.85. She was MAC ning," the. suit said, and that cost her "the Athlete of the Year and hoped to compete at the economic sources and funds available to her to , summer Olympics in Seoul. pursue her amateur career, which at the 'time of But her right ankle began to hurt during the her injury was tracking world class status." 1987 track season and she was sent to Jung. Jung failed to refer her to a qualified orthopedist The physician - who has been consulting and didn't get Bakewell's informed consent to the ' orthopedist at Miami's student health service and a long-term consequences of injections, Todaro said.

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~a--.1-t.-ZK The Moeller crusadem got. bad< scores. power play wit.h Collins on a Moeller's defensive ends Eric on t.he wiDDin1! tradt last FridaY Adam Hyzdu was 4-for-5 on his one-yard run. With a comfOrtable Schneider and Mike Schiess wit.h a win over LaSalle, 42-6. extra point attempts. and Olexa .lead Moeller substituted freelY eamed best defensive linemen The crusader offense got going scored a two-point conversion by during the fourth quarter. honom as they bad three sacks. early and the defense neid t.he rushinl!· ·· laSalle mounted ll.s touchdown two pressures five taddeS for Lancer.; scoreless until the last few Moeller opened the scoring in the drive Jat.e in the game, scoring on losses 11 other tackles between minUU.S- coach ·steve Klonne fm;t quarter when Eutsey scored a one-yaid run. Brian .Zelina them. Tackle .Tun Perry of West mixed t.he run and t.he pass on a one-yard run to end the fir.St blocked the Lapeer extra point CbeSIBr bad seven solo tacl<ieS. effectively bUt it was the pass that drive. attempt includinf! one behind the line of produced t.he big play. JobU Wallter int.ereePted a !;l Moeller's offense rolled up 442 - e . · · Quarterbad< Casey F1sber was Salle pass t.o help set up t.he next yanls in total offenSe behind t.he Unebacluir Jeff Crable bad 11 s-for-18 for 210 yards and three """"" a 32-yard touchdown recep- likes of offensive linemen Jon Baer tad<Jes, including two behind t.he touchdowns· tion for Toepter. Olexa rushed for of west Cbest<or, Mark ErnSU.S, line, one pressure and two tipped west chester's Joe ToePfer a score in the second quarter and Jobn F\tzpatrick. Brian HinderS- passes. l.lnebacl<ef'-punter casey· caught two passes for 90 yards and scored his two-point conversion to mail and Jack '!bruSh. the highest Tucluir bad four tad<les including make t.he score 21-0 in ravor of offensive yardage figUre this year. one behind the line while playing both were for touchdowns. RJmning back Mike Olexa rushed Moeller. The 42 points were also the most in the first half. for 62 yards and one touchdown With less than two minuU.S left in scored by the crusader offense Defensive back. Kevin Benderand caught four passes for 98 the half, the crusaders exeruted this year. son of west chester bad four yards. their two-minUte offense and Moeller's defense rebounded tad<les and a tipPed pass from his Chris JenkinS of West Chesl<or scored with plenty of time left from the previoUS week when they safely position. caught one pass for 54 yards and a when Jenkins took in a Fisher pass gave up 36 points to Elder by Moeller playS at Galbreath F\eld touChdown and returned three and raced 55 yards for a score. holding LaSalle to 171 yards t.otal this FridaY against the W olvOrines punts for 28 yards. Running backs In the third quarter, Moeller offenSe, much of that cominl! of Dayton Dunbar (5-3). Game Mike EutseY and carlos CollinS scored wit.h the big play- a 59-yard against .the reserves late in the time is 8 p.m. Tid<ets are rushed for the other two Moeller Fisher to Toepfer pass - and the gome. _ available at Moeller or at the gate.

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::.Moeller High Sdlool raised its ~rd to s-o with a 36-0 shut-out :R_f_the Purcell-Marian Cavaliers :f!:!day night. :. The Moeller defense held Purcell '.to less than 120 yards in total offense and the Moeller offense ,$COred three out of the first four times they had the ball. Special teamsalsoplayedabigroleforthe I:rusaders, getting great field »osition all night and even scoring pne touchdown. "'Halfback Mike Olexa scored on lhe first drive with a four-yard run. .1'he extra point was missed. :c,on the very next drive Moeller .~eked a field goal to make the 'score 9-0. Quarterback Casey -Fisher wed~ed in -a score just

moments later to make the score 15-o. Then lightning struck the Cavaliers. A Purcell punt bounced away from Moeller punt retumer Chris Jenkins ofW est Chester and forced him to retreat inside his' own 15 ~ line. But once he picked up the ball, Jenkins broke four tackles and picked up several blocks and took the punt 87 for a Crusader touchdown. Jenkins' retum broke a school record for longest punt retum (the old record was 85 yards). Ontheevening,Jenkinsretumed four punts for 123 yards and canied the ball once for 6 yards on a reverse. Carlos Collins, Moeller's _.:__.__ sopho--·-.. _'-.::..'.:::2".

more running back, scored the other two touchdowns for the Crusaders. F1sher threw fifteen passes for 104 yards as the Moeller offense had one of its best evenings of the year.

West Chester's Casey Tucker had a great night for the Crusaders. As a punter he averaged 43 yards on three punts, including one that was downed on the one-yard line. Tucker also had seven tackles from his linebacker position. Tucker and Jenkins were both co-winners of Moeller's weekly Zafere's Award, which is given to players who excel in the special teams area. ~---

Another West Chester native that had a good game was Joe Toepfer, who caught four passes for 60 yards from his wide receiver position. Jim Perry (West Chester) was co-winner of the Best Defensive lineman award for this week. He had three solo tackles and assisted on many other plays. Kevin Henderson (West Chester> had his third. interception of the year from his safety position. Hende~on ~o had a tipped pass and tJtree tackl~ . MoellerplaysStXavierat8p.m. Friday at Galbreath Field. TiCkets 1 are available at the schools or at the gate on game night.

~1~~~ ~!~~~~~~e~!~~~~~~~~~oo~~~. sh~on Friday night in one of the best shoot-outs of the year. Elder is now, in the driver's seat for the GCL Championship after the 36路33 victory over the Crusaders. The last time Moeller lost a GCLgame was in 1972 when Elder beat Moeller by a 7-0 score. Steve Keller led Elder with his 21 of 32 passing for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Casey Fisher also had a good night throwing the ball for Moeller. Fisher was 15 of 27 for 249 yards and three touchdowns. The two teams combined for nearly 800 yards in total offense. The Crusaders got off to an early 14-0 lead as Fisher threw one of his touchdown passes to Chris Asbrock and fullliack Mike Elltsey ran in for a 12-yard score. Moeller's next drive ended with an interception that led to an Elder score. On fourth down of their next ~ession Moeller ran a fake punt with West Chester's Casey

punter ~ition. Tucker got down to the Elder 26 yard line but was one yard short of the first down. Elder took over and drove for the tying score before the half ended. The Moeller defense had two possible interceptions slip through their hands that could have prevented the Panthers from scoring. In the second half Tucker forced a fumble deep in _Elder territory. Fisher's touchdown pass to Joe Toepfer <West Chester) put the Crusaders ahead 21-14. Elder scored the next two touchdowns to lead 28-21. The Crusaders scored two more touchdowns to take a 33-28 lead. One of the scores was Toepfer's second touchdown reception of the night. This one wentfor80 yards. Overall, Toepfer had three receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Jenkins of West Chester, had four receptions for 33 yards

down catches where he fought to be at Nippert get the first down and keep drives alive. The ballgame came down to the , last minutes of the game as Elder drove downfield with Keller passing the ball. Moeller had its hands on two passes in the end zone that could have stopped the Elder charge but could not路 hang on to them. The Panthers scored on a pass and completed a pass for the two point conversion to make the score 36-33. 路 CaseyTucker(WestChester)had a busy night for the Crusaders as he punted twice for a 36 yard average. He also had four solo tackles including a quarterback sack and a caused fumble. Safety Kevin Henderson (West Chester) made three solo tackles and had two tipped passes. Defensive tackle Jliil Perry (West Chester) had three tackles including one behind the line of scrimmage. Moeller's chances for the playoffs are still legitimate if the Crusaders can get by 111Salle, Dayton Dunbar and Princeton. The Crusaders next game is against the 111Salle Lancers a~ Trechter Stadium, Friday night at 8 p.m. The next home game is Friday, Oct. 28 against Dayton Dunbar at Galbreath Field. The

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At Moeller, a rigorous physical testing program is just what a team of doctors has ordered By Dave Schutte Post contributor

Coaches and athletic directors have come and gone during the past !ew years at Moeller High, but there's one thing that mlgh t never change at the Montgomery Road schooL "Gerry Faust started It years ago, and I reel It's the best program or Its kind," Moeller football coach Steve Klonne said. "Every year I look forward to It because I don't think the average guy can get something like this at any price." Klonne was referring to the physÂˇlcal testing program that every prospective Moeller athlete must undergo before begtnntng the conditioning program before the start of each sport. "We set aside one day In July to give these physicals," Klonne said. "About 25 doctors volunteer their services and come to the school just !or that purpose. We give each kid, about 225 football, soccer and cross country players, as complete a physical as they will ever get. In fact, r look forward to taking It myself every year." This team or volunteer doctors, which Includes specialists or all kinds, checks every aspect or the human body !rom the heart to hernias. rlnlv

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test are permitted to play !or the Crusaders. It all started years ago under Faust, who persuaded Dr. Frank Cianciolo to take over as the team doctor. Over the years, Cianciolo got more and more doctors Involved In the program, and today, It's still considered Cincinnati's bes~. "I became Involved In 1972 at the request or Dr. Cianciolo," Dr. Ed Kremchek said. "It was hard back then to get doctors to attend Friday night high school games, and we split our time between Indian Hill High School and Moeller." Arter 15 years or attending Moeller games, Dr. Kremchek still looks forward to those Friday nights on the sidelines. "I enjoy working at Moeller, and the kids are really special," Kremchek said. "My Involvement Isn't limited to game night only. Durtng the season, we see the kids almost every day, either at the office or at school." Klonne feels blessed that Moeller has an arsenal of doctors on Its side or the field on a dally basis. Either a doctor or trainer Is present at every practice, and several -doctors are on the sidelines during the games - varsity, reserve and freshman. "FnnthAH

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secondary allowed Princeton quarterback Johnny Mattress just six completions In 17 attempts and held leading receiver Gordon Benning to just two receptions for 21 yards. The two offensive stars for Moeller were quarterback Casey Fisher and running back Craig Griffey. Fisher completed 18 of 24 passes for 204 yards, and Griffey scored two touchdowns. "It was good to be back, but I wasn't sure how much I would play tonight," said Griffey, who was Ineligible the first nine games. "When I got the ball on the two TD runs, I had great blocking, and the rest was easy." Moeller got on the scoreboard first In the opening period. On Its second possession of the game, Moeller drove 62 yards In 10 plays with Griffey scoring on a four-yard run with 2:45 remaining. Adam Hyzdu's conversion kick made it 7-0. Princeton tied the score with 2:35 remaining In the second period when Mattress dived in from the one-yard line, climaxIng a 61-yard, 11-play drive. "The mood was ugly and we were mad In the locker room at halftime," Nichols said. "The defense felt they had let the team down by allowing Princeton to score just before the half." The defense showed Its ugliness In the third period on what turned out to be one of the keys to the outcome. On Princeton's second possession, It drove to the Moeller three-yard line for a first down. Nichols and Jeff Crable twice stopped Thompson at the one with outstanding hits. A delay-of-game penalty forced Princeton to attempt a 24-yard field goal by David Neu that was wide. Inspired by the defense, Fisher engineered an 80-yard, six-play drive that was climaxed by Griffey's four-yard run. Receptions of 35 and 20 yards by Chris Asbrock were the keys In the drive for Moeller. "This was a gut-check game for all the kids," Klonne said. "Offensively, we did enough to win, and the defense came up with the big plays." Moeller struck quickly to take a 21-7 lead with 6:51 remaining In tl!e game. After a

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Princeton punt, the Crusders drove 51 yards in four plays with Joe Toefker hauling in a 22yard pass from Fisher for the score. An interception by Princeton's Todd Harding set up the Vikings' final TD. It came on a nine-yard pass from Mattress to Ahmand Saunders with 1:36 left in the game. Moeller then recovered the Vikings' onside kick and ran out the

clock. As for who should be No. 1 in the final city poll, Klonne said he felt the Crusaders should be considered. "We were No. 3 and beat the No. 1 team, and this should get us some consideration for the top spot," Klonne said. "Sure, I know a lot of people feel Elder should be No. 1, and !.here will be a lot of jockeying before its

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Moeller beats Princeton, 21-14 BY D. ORLANDO LEDBETTER

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Moeller's controlled passing attack was nearly flawless as the Crusaders beat Princeton, 21-14, Friday night at UC's Nippert Stadium in front of about 12,000 fans. The victory ensured the Crusaders, 9-1 and ranked No.3 in the city and No.5 in the state, a playoff berth for the first time since 1985. "It was a big gut-check for our program and where we are going," said Moeller coach Steve Klonne. ''I'm really proud of the football team." Princeton, 9-1, ranked No.1 in the city and state and No.5 in the nation by USA Today, had a 14-game winning streak. The Vikings already had a playoff berth wrapped up. Princeton had dominated the local scene the last couple of years, while Moeller had posted consecutive 7·3 seasons. There were cries from the Moeller faithful Friday that the Crusaders are back. "I don't know if we are up there with them," said Klonne. "We thought we'd have a good football team this year. I can't say how we are going to be down the road or how we will be the year after that." • "We have shrinking enrollment. It has bothered our athletics to some extent. We

used to have 1,050 (students) and now we have 725 in our school. It has hurt us. Moeller's victory scrambles the picture of who is No. 1 in the city. Elder, ranked No.2 in The Enquirer's city poll, beat Moeller, 36-33. but lost to Princeton, 28-27. "We were No.3 and we beat No. 1," Klonne. "In my opinion, I think we should get a lot of consideration for No. 1." The game was billed as a passing duel between Moeller's Casey Fisher and Princeton's johnny Mattress. Fisher, a 6-foot-1, 193-pound senior, completed 18 of 28 passes for 228 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Mattress was 5 of 11 for 63 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Fisher lulled the Vikings to sleep with a lot of short passes, until late in the third quarter. "We tried to throw short," said Fisher. "They were playing off a lot. They refused to get beat deep. We were just going to throw 5-yard hook, 5-yard hook until they tried to take it away." The Vikings eventually started to inch closer to take away the short pass. With the scored tied, 7-7, Ftsher hit a streaking Chris Ashbrook for consecutive gains of 34 and 21 yards to move the ball to Princeton's 9. "They were getting that short one," (Please see MOELLER, Page B-6)

Locals· could • sweep region BY CA!• .:y HOFFMAN Enquirer Contributor

Cincinnati Division I teams look to be in position to sweep all four available playoff berths in the local region, based on Friday night's results. Princeton and Elder were considered assured of berths before the start of Friday's games. Moeller apparently locked up a spot with its win over Princeton. Dayton Wayne was favored for the fourth spot, but Wayne was upset Friday by Springfield North, 20-14. That opens the door for Withrow, which was No.5 in the region, to possibly earn the fourth playoff berth. Official notification of playoff berths comes from the Ohio High School Athletic Association on Sunday. Berths are awarded by Harbin computer points that are based on victories earned and victories (Please see PLAYOFFS, Page B-6)

Moeller defends itself well Crusaders top· Princeton, quell criticism By /8 a JS Dave Schutte

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John Walker hoard the ~;"ritt cism leveled at the Moeller secondary after the Crusaders' 36-33 loss to Elder four wee.ks ago. "People will talk, and tt hllrt what they said about me,," Walker said. "The coo.chos told me to forget about It, hut tha't'$ ho.rd to do. I knew tonight w~s my chance to prove I can play defense." And Walker accomplishe.d just that, leading an outstandIng Moeller defensive effort in the Crusaders' 21-14 victory over Princeton before an estimated crowd of 15,000 at Nippert Stadium. The victory assures Moeller a spot In the Division I playoffs for the first time In three years. In 1986 and 1987, the Crusaders were kept out of the post-season by losing to Princeton in the final game. "A lot of people were saying that the Moeller mystique ·ts gone, but I feel the burden was on these kids to re-establl:nl..:rt," Grusaders coach Steve Klonne · PATRICK REDDY /The Cincinnati Post ~aid. "It's been tough the last Craig Griffey heads tor one of the two touchdowns he scored against Princeton in Friday night's game. , couple of years missing the playoffs, but it's nice to be back • in this season." Linebacker Mike Nichols, who led Moeller in tackles and came up with two key stops on a third-quarter goal-line stand, also looked back to the Elder game as the motivation for Fri., day night. "It was hard to forget the El-; der game, but I've waited four years to make the playoffs,·~ Nichols said. "The defensive team met earlier in the week, and we were dedicated to playing well tonight." The defense did its job, limit-: ing Princeton to 87 yards rush ... ing and 85 passing. Th~ I

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