Matchup: DeSales Colts (1-4) at Bishop Brossart Mustangs (3-2)

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Kickoff: 7:30 PM

Location: Mustang Athletic Complex (MAC), Alexandria, KY

Last Meeting: DeSales 35, Bishop Brossart 7 (2025 at DeSales)

The Setup:

Coming off an emotional, grit-and-grind 21-20 road triumph over previously unbeaten Nicholas County, the Bishop Brossart Mustangs return home to the MAC this Friday night to host the DeSales Colts out of Louisville.

Do not let DeSales' 1-4 record fool you. The Colts play a rugged Louisville slate loaded with Class 5A competition (Oldham County, Nelson County, and Southern) alongside premier small-school programs (Holy Cross and Kentucky Country Day). Fresh off a 22-0 shutout over Southern-where they raced out to a three-score lead in just two quarters before lightning ended the contest at halftime-the Colts roll into Alexandria aiming to duplicate last season's 35-7 win over the Mustangs.

Key Storylines & Matchups to Watch:

• 1. Late-Breaking: Will Record-Setter Brady Boruske Suit Up?

  The biggest headline heading into kickoff surrounds Mustangs star wideout Brady Boruske. Sidelined in Carlisle last week due to a foot injury, Boruske spent the week in a walking boot and questionable for Friday's game. Even if Boruske is operating at less than 100% or used situationally, his presence on the perimeter alters DeSales' defensive math. Without him, Nicholas County loaded the box to stop the run. With him on the field, the Colts cannot afford single coverage outside, opening up running lanes underneath and restoring Landon Spaulding's primary deep threat.

• 2. Ground Warfare: Committee vs. Workhorses

  • Brossart's Tandem: With Boruske sidelined last Friday, Coach Jake Martin leaned heavily on running backs Bentley McKinzie (11 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD) and Tommy Busby (8 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD). Combining for 128 hard-nosed rushing yards between the tackles, they chewed up clock and kept the Bluejackets' explosive offense off the field.

  • DeSales' Four-Back Rotation: The Colts spread the touches across a deep stable. Sophomore Max Oliverio (#3) paces the ground attack (119 yards, 4.8 YPC), while junior Dorian Brice (#2) provides downhill, short-yardage muscle (90 yards, 5.3 YPC, 2 TDs). Add in senior Caleb Choate (#5, 5.6 YPC)—who bruised Brossart for 76 yards in 2025-and sophomore Cam Wells (#25, 8.0 YPC), and the Colts have four different ball-carriers capable of moving the chains.

  • The Front Seven: Brossart's defensive front is riding high after denying state rushing leader Jayden Watkins on a game-deciding two-point conversion with 1:38 remaining. Disciplined gap integrity will be critical to forcing DeSales into obvious passing situations where they are far less comfortable.

• 3. Landon Spaulding vs. The Colts' Two-Quarterback System

  • DeSales: The Colts have split snaps between sophomore Noah Cross (#8) and junior Rylee Embry (#10). While Cross has been the steadier hand (9-of-20, 112 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs), the Colts average roughly 49 passing yards per game on 39% passing, primarily relying on senior target Silas Jones (#4, 24.3 YPC, 1 TD) and screen passes out of the backfield to Brice and Oliverio.

  • Brossart: Mustangs junior Landon Spaulding showed veteran composure down the stretch in Carlisle. Despite an interception at the goal line before the break, he managed the game, connected with Landon Ketron for a score, and walked into the end zone for the decisive two-point conversion. If Boruske is able to go alongside Ketron, Spaulding will have his full complement of weapons against a secondary that surrendered chunk plays early in the season.

• 4. Finishing Drives Inside the 20

  Empty trips inside the red zone come back to bite you against physical opponents. Last week, Brossart was stopped on the goal line on 4th-and-goal and suffered an interception inside the 5-yard line before the half. DeSales capitalized immediately on short fields against Southern last week, punching in three touchdowns in 24 minutes. Crisp execution and putting seven on the board instead of empty possessions will decide this contest.

• 5. Hidden Yardage & Special Teams

  Tripp Wilson's daring 23-yard fake punt rumble flipped momentum in Carlisle, showing the Mustangs aren't afraid to take calculated gambles. Meanwhile, placekicking consistency between Ryan Eldridge and DeSales senior kicker John Dietz could tilt a one-possession contest.

Can the Mustangs protect home turf and settle the score from last fall, or will the Colts pick up their second straight win?

Who takes it Friday night at the MAC, and what is your score prediction?

DeSales wins this one.

HUDL Stream: DeSales vs. Brossart

14-7 DeSales at the half.

3 minutes ago, m33rsman said:

14-7 DeSales at the half.

Thanks, I never could get the stream to work.

Do we have a final?

17 minutes ago, theguru said:

Do we have a final?

DeSales 28 Bishop Brossart 7

Final.

On 9/23/2026 at 1:18 PM, Smite the Kitty said:

Matchup: DeSales Colts (1-4) at Bishop Brossart Mustangs (3-2)

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Kickoff: 7:30 PM

Location: Mustang Athletic Complex (MAC), Alexandria, KY

Last Meeting: DeSales 35, Bishop Brossart 7 (2025 at DeSales)

The Setup:

Coming off an emotional, grit-and-grind 21-20 road triumph over previously unbeaten Nicholas County, the Bishop Brossart Mustangs return home to the MAC this Friday night to host the DeSales Colts out of Louisville.

Do not let DeSales' 1-4 record fool you. The Colts play a rugged Louisville slate loaded with Class 5A competition (Oldham County, Nelson County, and Southern) alongside premier small-school programs (Holy Cross and Kentucky Country Day). Fresh off a 22-0 shutout over Southern-where they raced out to a three-score lead in just two quarters before lightning ended the contest at halftime-the Colts roll into Alexandria aiming to duplicate last season's 35-7 win over the Mustangs.

Key Storylines & Matchups to Watch:

• 1. Late-Breaking: Will Record-Setter Brady Boruske Suit Up?

  The biggest headline heading into kickoff surrounds Mustangs star wideout Brady Boruske. Sidelined in Carlisle last week due to a foot injury, Boruske spent the week in a walking boot and questionable for Friday's game. Even if Boruske is operating at less than 100% or used situationally, his presence on the perimeter alters DeSales' defensive math. Without him, Nicholas County loaded the box to stop the run. With him on the field, the Colts cannot afford single coverage outside, opening up running lanes underneath and restoring Landon Spaulding's primary deep threat.

• 2. Ground Warfare: Committee vs. Workhorses

  • Brossart's Tandem: With Boruske sidelined last Friday, Coach Jake Martin leaned heavily on running backs Bentley McKinzie (11 carries, 72 yards, 1 TD) and Tommy Busby (8 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD). Combining for 128 hard-nosed rushing yards between the tackles, they chewed up clock and kept the Bluejackets' explosive offense off the field.

  • DeSales' Four-Back Rotation: The Colts spread the touches across a deep stable. Sophomore Max Oliverio (#3) paces the ground attack (119 yards, 4.8 YPC), while junior Dorian Brice (#2) provides downhill, short-yardage muscle (90 yards, 5.3 YPC, 2 TDs). Add in senior Caleb Choate (#5, 5.6 YPC)—who bruised Brossart for 76 yards in 2025-and sophomore Cam Wells (#25, 8.0 YPC), and the Colts have four different ball-carriers capable of moving the chains.

  • The Front Seven: Brossart's defensive front is riding high after denying state rushing leader Jayden Watkins on a game-deciding two-point conversion with 1:38 remaining. Disciplined gap integrity will be critical to forcing DeSales into obvious passing situations where they are far less comfortable.

• 3. Landon Spaulding vs. The Colts' Two-Quarterback System

  • DeSales: The Colts have split snaps between sophomore Noah Cross (#8) and junior Rylee Embry (#10). While Cross has been the steadier hand (9-of-20, 112 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs), the Colts average roughly 49 passing yards per game on 39% passing, primarily relying on senior target Silas Jones (#4, 24.3 YPC, 1 TD) and screen passes out of the backfield to Brice and Oliverio.

  • Brossart: Mustangs junior Landon Spaulding showed veteran composure down the stretch in Carlisle. Despite an interception at the goal line before the break, he managed the game, connected with Landon Ketron for a score, and walked into the end zone for the decisive two-point conversion. If Boruske is able to go alongside Ketron, Spaulding will have his full complement of weapons against a secondary that surrendered chunk plays early in the season.

• 4. Finishing Drives Inside the 20

  Empty trips inside the red zone come back to bite you against physical opponents. Last week, Brossart was stopped on the goal line on 4th-and-goal and suffered an interception inside the 5-yard line before the half. DeSales capitalized immediately on short fields against Southern last week, punching in three touchdowns in 24 minutes. Crisp execution and putting seven on the board instead of empty possessions will decide this contest.

• 5. Hidden Yardage & Special Teams

  Tripp Wilson's daring 23-yard fake punt rumble flipped momentum in Carlisle, showing the Mustangs aren't afraid to take calculated gambles. Meanwhile, placekicking consistency between Ryan Eldridge and DeSales senior kicker John Dietz could tilt a one-possession contest.

Can the Mustangs protect home turf and settle the score from last fall, or will the Colts pick up their second straight win?

Who takes it Friday night at the MAC, and what is your score prediction?

This is a very high-level and well-written analysis. Much respect to Smite the Kitty!

Class program at BB-and what a great facility! Some very dangerous weapons - we were fortunate to control the ball on the ground to keep it away from the QB & WRs who can turn one play into a TD early & often.