The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a marquee non-conference showdown as Trinity Shamrocks (Louisville, KY) travel north to take on the Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders (Cincinnati, OH) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Two perennial national powers collide under the lights in what could be one of the most exciting cross-state battles of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Trinity (KY) @ Archbishop Moeller (OH)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Moeller High School, Cincinnati, OH
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Trinity Shamrocks (Louisville, KY)
The Shamrocks are off to a 2-0 start, ranked #99 nationally and the #1 team in Kentucky. They’ve been unstoppable on both sides of the ball, outscoring opponents 100-0 in their first two contests. Their defense has been suffocating, while the offense averages an explosive 50 points per game. Trinity is aiming to prove they belong among the national elite with a statement road win.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #99
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State Rank (KY): #1
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Regional Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Keep their defensive shutout streak alive and continue spreading the ball to multiple offensive weapons.
Main Squad:
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Michael Hodge – QB
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Isaiah Johnson – RB
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Devin Carter – WR
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Landon Barnes – WR
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Ethan Riley – TE
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Caleb Douglas – LB
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Tyler Grant – DB
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Marcus Evans – DL
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Jameson Walker – OL
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Cole Matthews – DB
Archbishop Moeller Fighting Crusaders (Cincinnati, OH)
The Crusaders enter at 1-1, ranked #34 nationally and the #1 team in Ohio. Their high-powered offense has averaged 41.5 points per game, led by one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Moeller is looking to bounce back after a tough neutral-site loss, and a home-field advantage in Cincinnati could be the key to upsetting Trinity.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #34
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State Rank (OH): #1
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Division Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Use their offensive firepower to push Trinity’s defense for the first time this season and protect their QB with strong line play.
Main Squad:
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Alex Williams – QB
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Jordan Lee – RB
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Xavier Thomas – WR
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Chris Johnson – WR
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Tyler Reed – WR
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Derrick Brown – LB
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Jalen Foster – DB
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Brandon Hughes – DL
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Kyle Miller – OL
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Antonio Carter – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Trinity | #99 | #1 (KY) | 2-0 |
| Archbishop Moeller | #34 | #1 (OH) | 1-1 |
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