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Elder Tops Moeller 24-16 to Clinch First Solo GCL-South Title Since 2008

Elder moves to 7-0 behind a defense that delivered two safeties.

Overview

  • Elder outgained Moeller 382-278 and held the Crusaders to 52 rushing yards.
  • QB Kaden Estep went 21-of-29 for 286 yards and three touchdowns with 41 rushing yards.
  • WR Jackson Ruth caught nine passes for 139 yards and two scores, with Chase Walpole adding a 17-yard TD.
  • Late sacks by Brody Turner and Jayven Hutchinson ended Moeller’s final drive after a missed Elder field goal kept the margin at eight.
  • A sellout crowd of 10,169 filled The Pit as Moeller fell to 5-2 with its first league loss in about four years; next up are Moeller at St. Ignatius and Elder vs. Highlands.