This marquee interstate matchup brings the Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA) Lions up from Nashville, Tennessee to battle the #13 Archbishop Moeller Crusaders in Cincinnati. CPA operates a high-tempo, modern spread passing attack designed to get their explosive skill players into space. The Lions utilize four-wide and five-wide sets, stretching the field horizontally with rapid bubble screens before attacking the seams with vertical routes. Their quarterback relies on pre-snap motion to diagnose coverages, looking to isolate boundary cornerbacks in single coverage on deep perimeter fades.
Archbishop Moeller counters with the elite physical dominance that defines the Cincinnati Greater Catholic League. The Crusaders run a pro-style multiple offense, utilizing massive offensive linemen and heavy 12-personnel (one running back, two tight ends) to create extra gaps at the point of attack. Moeller’s passing game is built off their punishing downhill rushing attack, utilizing heavy play-action concepts to hit tight ends over the middle once opposing safeties creep into the box. Defensively, Moeller deploys a physical 4-3 under front, relying on their front four to generate pressure and keeping their linebackers clean to flow to the football.
Kickoff: Friday, Sept 11, 2026 (6:00 PM EDT)
Location: Mount Saint Joseph University (Cincinnati, OH)
Streaming: NFHS Network / Ohio Prep Sports Live
The Trench Warfare and Secondary Discipline
CPA’s offensive tackles face a monumental challenge against Moeller’s elite edge rushers. If the Lions cannot execute clean kick-slides in pass protection, their quarterback will be forced into rushed throws and turnovers. Moeller’s secondary must also maintain disciplined eye progression against CPA’s RPO game; biting on run fakes will leave them vulnerable to explosive chunk plays downfield. Offensively, Moeller must control the line of scrimmage on early downs. If they can churn out four yards per carry, they will wear down CPA’s lighter defensive front and keep the Lions’ high-octane offense standing on the sideline.
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Christ Presbyterian (Away) | Archbishop Moeller (Home) |
| 1st | 7 | 14 |
| 2nd | 10 | 14 |
| 3rd | 7 | 10 |
| 4th | 7 | 7 |
| FINAL | 31 | 45 |
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Moeller opens the scoring on a 4-yard fullback plunge (PAT Good, 0-7). CPA answers immediately with a 65-yard tunnel screen (PAT Good, 7-7). Moeller regains the lead on a 22-yard play-action seam pass (PAT Good, 7-14).
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Q2: The Crusaders add a 15-yard power run (PAT Good, 7-21). CPA kicks a 32-yard field goal (10-21), but Moeller responds with a bruising 14-play drive capped by a 2-yard dive (PAT Good, 10-28). CPA executes a flawless two-minute drill to score on a 19-yard corner route before the half (PAT Good, 17-28).
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Q3: Moeller extends its lead with a 28-yard field goal (17-31). CPA scores on an 18-yard scramble (PAT Good, 24-31), but Moeller answers with a 45-yard deep post against blown coverage (PAT Good, 24-38).
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Q4: Moeller puts the game away with a 6-minute, clock-draining drive finished by an 8-yard sweep (PAT Good, 24-45). CPA adds a late 14-yard consolation touchdown on a slant pass (PAT Good, 31-45).
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