This past weekend the Eagles battled Cincinnati Moeller, ranked number two in the state, at Lakewood Stadium. It is a game all Eagles fans and players would like to forget as Moeller left Lakewood with a 40-10 victory. The defense could not stop Moeller’s offense, which scored on every possession except the final one. Moeller’s array of star players, such as quarterback and Notre Dame recruit Andrew Hendrix backed by an offensive line resembling that of their state championship teams, hurt the Eagles. The Eagle offense showed some signs of life with several quarterback draws by Kevin Burke and a Nate Stanley five yard touchdown catch.

The previous road game against St. Xavier was also a heartbreaking performance for Eagles fans. The defense put in a valiant effort and held a top-ranked St. X offense to only three points. The front four dominated St. X’s offensive line as each starting defensive lineman accounted for at least eight tackles. On the other hand, the offense was dismal as they never reached the red zone. The game finished with a baseball score of 3-2 in favor of St. Xavier.

Although the most recent games left St. Edward fans with much to be de- sired, the game against Erie Prep yielded a 12-6 result in favor of the Eagles. The defense contained ACC recruit Shyquawn Pullium. They also held Erie Prep to two field goals, whose offense had been averaging 35 points a game prior to the contest. Standout individual performances were put in by Nick Wolff, who had 11 tackles and a forced fumble, and Deonte Gibson, who recorded three sacks. Terrell Bates also played well, scoring a touch- down from six yards out.

Ignatius Preview

The wait is almost over as Ignatius week inches to a close. Both teams enter the game from opposite sides of the spectrum. Ignatius is the top rated team in the state while St. Ed’s needs a win and help from teams ahead of them in Division I Region 1 to make the playoffs.

Offensively, Ignatius, under quarterback and Pitt recruit Mark Myers, has the edge because of St. Ed’s own offensive struggles. The Wildcats may also have a slight edge on the defensive side as well. The Eagle defense has turned in some dominant performances this year but has surrendered 40 points to Moeller and 38 points to Elder. It is hard to determine who is better on special teams, but the Eagles likely have the edge in that area. In order for the Eagles to win, they need a St. X game-like performance from the defense combined with some offensive production.