Week 7 takeaways and top performers from high school football
Moeller and Highlands had statement victories while unbeaten teams also had a banner night on Oct. 2.
High school football in Greater Cincinnati is nearing the postseason, with Week 7 providing clearer playoff picture as conference races concluded and teams achieved milestones. In a thrilling matchup, Moeller claimed the GCL-South title with a 35-28 victory over Elder at Welcome Stadium. The Crusaders showcased an impressive offense and clutch defense to clinch the title for the fourth time in five years.
Moeller's running back, Juice Glover-Brown, rushed for three touchdowns, accumulating 205 yards on 28 carries. Other notable performances included Phil Bailey's nine carries for 109 yards and Hunter McLaughlin's 192 passing yards. Moeller started strongly, leading 14-0 at the half, while Elder showed resilience with a game-tying drive in the final minutes.
Highlands demonstrated their dominance by defeating Covington Catholic 38-20 in a Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown, marking their sixth straight win by an average margin of 36.3 points.
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