The Trinity Shamrocks will head north on Friday night to take on Cincinnati power Archbishop Moeller (Ohio). It will be the first of two trips to Cincinnati for the Shamrocks this season as they also play St. Xavier (Ohio) on the road in October.

The meeting between the Shamrocks and Crusaders will mark the 12th battle all-time between these two programs. They last met in 2022 in a game Moeller won 28-3. Moeller leads the all-time series 8-3.

Coming into Friday night, Trinity is coming off a big in-state battle with Frederick Douglass where the Shamrocks dominated in a 37-0 victory. It was a big night for some new faces for the Rocks. Sophomore Ashton Taylor led the team with 84 rushing yards and two TDs, which included taking the opening kickoff to the house. Jr. Taylor County transfer Cross Watson had 3 receptions for 50 yards. Jayce Duvall and Liam Sellinger each had one reception TD. Those two were used very, very minimally last year. LB Luke Vize leads a defense that has yet to allow a point this season with 10 tackles.

Moeller is 1-1 and coming off a 43-42 loss to Mount St. Carmel (Ill.) on Saturday in a neutral site battle in Ironton, Ohio. No stats are up from that game yet but the Crusaders, who are ranked #1 in Ohio at the moment, have Kentucky commit Matt Pinatoski at QB. He was 9-for-21 and had 79 yards in the air during their opener against Princeton. Senior RB Tyler Josleyn had 55 yards and 2TDs in that opener.  Another notable stat from that opener: Moeller's D had 5 INTs. 

Have not seen stats for the Moeller game yet but the finish was wild - Mount St. Carmel (Ill.) won by driving the field and scoring as time expired, deciding to go for the two point conversion. Five star prospect Quinten Burrell would catch the pass from QB Emmitt Dowling to pick up the win against Moeller. 

Wishing the Shamrocks all the best this week. They have done an excellent job representing the state! 

I don't think this will be a high scoring affair, nor a shutout. Trinity will need to keep their composure and minimalize mistakes. This is a huge test this early in the season. I think the 'ROCKS can get it done. 

Trinity- 20

Moeller- 17

Mt. Carmel, is #1 ranked team in Illinois now after their win over Moeller. Springfield the team Trinity scrimmaged close is now O-2 and Moeller is much better than Springfield so I think Moeller gets the win over the Shamrocks. I think Trinity won't get blown out  so I will go with Moeller by 14. 

Close game but I’ll go with Moeller 24-17. 

Trinity by 10

Stats fro Moeller's loss to Mount Carmel.

Ponatoski was 19-for-30, 287 yards, 5TDs 

https://gcls.gclsports.com/fbGameStats.aspx?gameid=509209

1 hour ago, St. Matthews Boy said:

Stats fro Moeller's loss to Mount Carmel.

Ponatoski was 19-for-30, 287 yards, 5TDs 

https://gcls.gclsports.com/fbGameStats.aspx?gameid=509209

As a Louisville fan, it pains me to see that stat line. Lol.

Is anyone familiar with Vimeo Streaming Service? Looks like they are streaming the game. 

2 minutes ago, SHAMROCK69 said:

Is anyone familiar with Vimeo Streaming Service? Looks like they are streaming the game. 

Somewhat. It's free I believe.

Here's the link Moeller has up. Shows audio of last night's game at the moment.

https://vimeo.com/event/5329764

Good luck to the Rocks!  Hard game, but you can do it!

Oh how I wish ONE of the Ohio teams was coming to St Matthews!

21 minutes ago, Falcon Pride said:

Oh how I wish ONE of the Ohio teams was coming to St Matthews!

Both of those teams return the visit to Marshall Stadium next season. For this year, jump in your car and head north on I71. Always a fun trip to follow the Rocks and support the players and coaches on the road. 

18 hours ago, St. Matthews Boy said:

The meeting between the Shamrocks and Crusaders will mark the 12th battle all-time between these two programs. They last met in 2022 in a game Moeller won 28-3. Moeller leads the all-time series 8-3.

I believer Trinity has beat the Crusaders 4 times in: 2011, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

3 hours ago, ROCK23 said:

I believer Trinity has beat the Crusaders 4 times in: 2011, 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Yep You are right. I forgot to count that 2020 Win. So make it a 7-4 all-time series lead for Moeller.