The DeSales Colts will make the short trip from Kenwood Drive to Dixie Highway to face arch rival Holy Cross Cougars.

Friday’s contest will mark the return of the rivalry between these two Catholic foes, which dates back to 1984 when Holy Cross was conceived following the merger of the all-girls Angela Merici and all-boys Bishop David.

Holy Cross and DeSales have not played since 2018. DeSales holds a 20-15 series lead and has won each of the last eight meetings between the two. 

On Friday, these two teams will take the field coming from opposite storylines. The visiting DeSales is 0-2 and coming off a 36-28 loss at home versus Nelson County last week.

Holy Cross enters the game having started the year strong with wins over WEB DuBois and Providence (Ind.). The Cougars’ 48-35 win across the river last night gave Holy Cross their first 2-0 start since 2021 and snapped Providence’s 15-game win streak.

Stats from this Friday's games have not been posted yet for either team. 

I will take the home team in this one. Holy Cross has looked much more in sync than DeSales from what I've seen through the first two weeks of the season. RB/LB Jamari Pennebaker is fun to watch on both sides of the ball. The Cougar defense has looked very good.

Bump.

41 minutes ago, theguru said:

14-12 Desales

4th quarter 

9 minutes ago, Falcon Pride said:

14-12 Desales

4th quarter 

21-12 DeSales

9:27 fourth quarter 

Cam Bischoff has thrown for 2TDs and run for another.

7 minutes ago, Falcon Pride said:

21-12 DeSales

9:27 fourth quarter 

Cam Bischoff has thrown for 2TDs and run for another.

And now another Cam Bischoff TD pass.

61 yarder.

28-12 as Colts have scored 28 straight 

Colts beat Cougars 28-20