Kevin's GCL South Sports Blog

Standings thru Week 5
LaSalle 5-0
Moeller 5-0 (1-0)
St. Xavier 3-2 (0-1)
Elder 2-3

Most surprising team so far: Moeller

Most disappointing team so far: St. Xavier

MVP: Moeller RB Tucker Skove 139 rushing attempts for 731 yards 12 TDs

The first five weeks of the season have been nothing but pure madness. High scoring, low scoring, last second wins and losses, and much much more. Looking at the schedules during the offseason, I thought to myself, "How can these schools play elite teams week in and week out." Well the GCL south never complains about it.

Moeller so far has been the top team in the division. A superb run game lead by running back Tucker Skove has propelled the Crusader offense an outstanding 181 points. The duel QB system run by Coach Rodenberg has worked well so far (600 plus yards and 7 TDs). Though with the big men up front Charlie Fiessinger and Spencer Iacovone do not have to scramble to find open receivers. As long as Moeller can pound the ball up the middle and off tackle they will be hard to beat.

LaSalle has been a pleasant surprise to head coach Tom Grippa. Coming off another mediocre season in '09 they were looking to make some noise. The Lancers are lead by a balanced offense attack. QB Drew Kummer has passed for 839 yards and 13 TDs with just 3 INTs. The experience of Kummer on varsity has proplled him to feel more comfortable in the pocket this year and wait for that extra second to hit the open receiver. Running back Matt Farrell has had a superb year with 60 rushes for 432 yards and 7 TDs. If LaSalle wants to have success in the second half of the season then they need to continuing running the ball well to open up the pass game.

St. Xavier has had a very tough schedule so far with 5 top tier opponents. After starting with nationally ranked Dematha (Md.)they followed with Indy Cathedral, Louisville St. X and Trinity, and Moeller. St. Xavier has struggled mightly offensively this season. They are last out of the four schools with only 276 yards per game total average. The lone bright spot for the Bomber offense has been RB Connor Hundley. On the season he has 109 rushes for 781 yards and 7 TDs. If not for Hundly the Bombers may not have a win this season. On the other side of the ball, St. Xavier has been very strong once again. The St. X defense allows just 241 yards per game and limits opponents to 19% on third down opportunities. If QB Nick Albers can sustain some rhythm and take some pressue of Hundley, then the Bombers could run the table the rest of the way.

Elder like Moeller and St. X has been basted with a tough schedule to start the season. After a great opening victory against Division 2 power Winton Woods, Elder has only shown small glimpses of last year's State Runner-up team.