The Crusaders are coming off of their best season in school history – 15-1 overall record, PIAA AA champions, a school-record 618 points scored. Even though graduation reared its ugly head and claimed QB Kyle Smith (Central Michigan), WRs Quinn Houser, Tyler Purvis and Kevin Cotchen and TE Andrew Millay, the Crusaders are not running on empty. ATH Rhys McCall (91 rush yds., 305 rec. yds., 266 KO ret. yds, 5 total TD) returns, as does junior QB Sean Gibbons (12-of-27, 134 yards) and athlete Trevor St. Clair (100+ rushing and receiving yards each). OL Michael Meck, Caleb Rudy and Andrew DiPietro return, and FS Greg Kirchner returns in the defensive backfield. Considering all their losses, Catholic could be in worse shape, but look for Bruce Harbach and his “purple people eaters” (71-10 overall since 2004 with three District 3 titles to its credit in that span) to continue winning and winning and winning.