Top Performers Report: Cathedral v. St. Xavier – Part I

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>St. Xavier High School traveled to the University of Indianapolis on Friday to take on the Cathedral Irish. The Bombers won the game 24-6. They are now 3-0 and take on Westerville North next week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cathedral, meanwhile, drops to 1-2 and will face Indianapolis Chatard on Friday. Here is part 1 of a two-part top performers report:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402308"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bc2766f2418"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">For as great as [player_tooltip player_id='1163066' first='Jakobe' last='Clapper'] is, [player_tooltip player_id='402308' first='Aden' last='Reeder'] may be even better. Reeder is an explosive pass rusher with multiple moves in his arsenal and an excellent frame: big and long arms, strong upper body and a well-built lower half to deliver big hits. He has top-end edge speed, excellent instincts and flows to the ball. Luke Fickell and the Badgers are getting a big-time addition in their 2026 recruiting class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1163066"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bc2766f24e1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1163066' first='Jakobe' last='Clapper'] is a standout outside linebacker and the Irish are getting a big-time keeper. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will get a great sideline-to-sideline OLB with excellent range and a high motor. An excellent run defender, Clapper is a strong point-of-attack LB, flashes explosiveness, and flies to the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Michael Pugh","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"220","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2406","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Cathedral","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bc2766f26bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Michael Pugh may be one of the most underrated prospects in Indiana. Flashes great strength as a run defender and pass rusher, and was around the ball last night. Strong first-step quickness, has a great counter move to set and redirect opposing OTs, can bull rush and walk back if he gains initial leverage. Holds some small school offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1454117"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bc2766f2797"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1454117' first='Xavier' last='Dangerfield'] is a legitimate FBS prospect and one of the bright spots of Cathedral's offense. Dangerfield has good juice and burst through the hole. Dangerfield looks like he loves the gym: he has a thick upper half and a powerful set of legs to run through contact, stay on his feet and maintain balance in space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->