Archbishop Moeller has long been synonymous with excellence in Ohio high school football, boasting nine state championships that place it among the most decorated programs in the state.
The 2026 season opens with a classic rivalry as Moeller travels to face Princeton High School on August 21, a matchup that dates back to 1965 and has seen the Crusaders hold a 39‑7 edge in the all‑time series.
Following that contest, the team will test its mettle against Groveport Madison at Mount St. Joseph University before heading to Kentucky to meet the powerhouse Trinity and hosting Tennessee’s Christ Presbyterian Academy, two programs known for their own deep playoff runs.
The latter half of the schedule presents a gauntlet of elite competition, including road battles against St. Xavier, La Salle, Elder, and St. Ignatius, culminating in a home clash with defending Division I champion St. Edward.
The regular‑season finale pits Moeller against Michigan’s Detroit Martin Luther King Jr., a perennial football powerhouse, a game that comes after the Crusaders were ranked No. 5 in the final 2025 High School On SI Ohio Top 25.
A schedule that could define a decade
Navigating this demanding slate will require depth, resilience, and strategic adjustments, but the experience could forge a team capable of contending for a tenth championship.