Final from Bishop Fenwick High School!
Moeller bounces back in a BIG way against King (MI)!
FINAL SCORE:
KING (MI) 19
MOELLER 37
The Crusaders were looking to bounce back Friday night after a tough loss last week.
Moeller got out to a slow start against King as they trailed 17-19 headed to the locker room.
However, Big Moe responded in a huge way in the second half outscoring King 20-0.
Senior tailback
Phil Bailey led the way for the Crusaders all night long carrying the ball 30 times.
Bailey finished the night with 30 carries for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns, including a 75 yard strike.
Moeller didn't need to do much through the air as
Hunter Mclaughlin only attempted 15 passes.
Controlling the game on the ground allowed Big Moe to run away with this in the second half.
The Crusaders were also able to create points in other ways besides the offensive attack.
A blocked punt and a fumble recovery led to 14 more points for Big Moe on special teams and defense.
The blocked punt was the
PLAY OF THE GAME... by none other then the star ot the night
Phil Bailey.
Senior
Kayleb Willis was able to pick up the blocked punt and take it in for 6, changing the momentum of the night.
Defensively, the Crusaders shut down King in the second half holding them scoreless.
Andrew Stofko and
Joe Geier led the way for the Moeller defense combining for 17 total tackles.
Julian Dwyer recorded his 7th sack of the season, which leads the GCL South on the year.
Moeller finishes the regular season with a (7-3) overall record and GCL South Championship.
Big Moe will be the #4 seed in region 4 which earns them a first round bye to start the playoffs.
The Crusaders will play the winner of #5 Winton Woods and #12 Lakota East on Friday, November 6.
For more information on the start of the OHSAA State Playoffs stay right here at
letsgobigmoe.com.
Moeller Statistical Leaders vs. King (MI)
Passing Leader: Hunter Mclaughlin (7-15 for 33 yards, 11 long)
Rushing Leader: Phil Bailey (30 carries for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns, 75 long, 8.7avg)
Receiving Leader: Jayden Davis (4 receptions for 20 yards, 11 long)
Defensive Leaders: Andrew Stofko (9 tackles),
Joe Geier (8 tackles), and
Julian Dwyer (4 tackles and a sack)
Full King Box Score: https://letsgobigmoe.com/sports/football/stats/2026/martin-luther-king-jr-high-school-mi-/boxscore/7467
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