2026 Football Schedule

Varsity football lost 15-14 to Bishop Dwenger in 3 OT.

The team was led by great defense all night.

Carson Keller 13 tackles, 2 TFLS

Jaxson Lawson 10 tackles

Will Hegwood 9 tackles 1 TFL

Nolan Denney 8 tackles, 4 TFLS, 2 sacks

Dom Cromer 5 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack

Ryder Douglas 2 pass break ups

Roncalli 21 Franklin Central 7
OL paved the way for over 200 rushing yards while the defense only allowed 68 yards rushing
Alex Jarvis 33 carries 192 yards 1 TD
Luke Roeder 1 TD run
Kallen Stahley 5-7 passing with 76 yards and 1 TD pass to Luke Roeder

Mikey Dillon and Caleb Maurer also recorded receptions

The defense was led by Carson Keller with 12 tackles, TJ Michalak 6 tackles and a sack, Ryder Douglas, Dom Cromer, and Will Hegwood each with 4 tackles

Brody Runion, Ryder Douglas, and Mickey Dillon each recorded 2 pass break ups

Varsity football was defeated by Bishop Chatard
Kallen Stahley rushed 2 TDs, 15 completions for 120 yards
Caleb Maurer 4 receptions
Luke Roeder and Hegwood 3 receptions
Carson Keller led Defense with 7 tackles
Will Hegwood had 6 tackles including a TFL

Roncalli defeated Columbus North 27-15
Dom Cromer 8-13 passing, 108 yards, 1 TD pass
Keegan Shaffer led the team in rushing with 97 yards on 19 carries
Luke Roeder led the team in receiving with 3 catches for 76 yards and 1 TD

The defense only allowed 44 yards rushing
Carson Keller 14 tackles and a blocked FG
Jaxon Lawson 12 Tackles
TFLs recorded by Carson Keller, Jaxson Lawson, Murphy Goss, TJ Michalak, and Nolan Denney
Nolan Denney and Jaxson Lawson each credited with a Sack
Ryder Douglas 2 pass break ups
Mickey Dillon had 2 interceptions
Charlie Neu returned had an interception returned for a TD
Brody Runion scored on STs by scooping and scoring a blocked punt

Varsity football defeated Guerin Catholic 35 – 17
OL: Luke Riley, Luke Schott, Gavin Cherry, Bryan Espinoza, Mac Taylor paved the way for 356 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs on 7.4 yards a carry
Defense held Guerin Catholic to 62 yards rushing, 2.4 yards a carry

Dom Cromer 13 for 19 passing with 120 yards and 1 TD pass, 10 rushes, 100 yards, 2 TDs
Keegan Shaffer with 14 carries, 103 yards, 1 TD
Colton Wildey with 16 carries, 98 yards rushing and a pass reception
Will Hegwood also contributed 51 yards rushing and a TD
Luke Roeder led the team in receiving with 4 catches for 44 yards and a TD
Austin Bradley and the FG operation 4/4 on PATs

Jaxson Lawson 10 tackles and one sack
Carson Keller 10 tackles and a TFL
Will Hegwood with a 42 yard return on an interception
Fumble recoveries by Legend Williams and Jake Ready

Varsity football defeated Brebeuf Jesuit 25-0
Roncalli Defense lead the way with a shutout, recorded a safety, and only gave up 44 yards rushing on 1.9 yards a carry
Will Hegwood 1 interception
Jaxson Lawson 11 tackles
Carson Keller 10 tackles
Ryder Douglas 7 tackles
Nolan Denney 2 TFLs

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JV won a thriller 8-7 in the last minute over East Central. Keegan Shaffer scored a touchdown with 16 seconds to go. Micky Flynn ran in the 2 point conversion to seal the victory. Defensively the Royals were led by Eli Baker who led the team in tackles and an interception. Banks Goodrich also had an interception.

JV football ended in a 28-28 tie with Franklin Central. Touchdowns scored by Jeremiah Evans, Mitchell Asher, and Mickey Flynn. The special teams were great with a blocked punt that led to a scoop and score by Matthew Stevens. The defense was good in the second half giving up 0 points.

JV football lost 37-6 versus Bishop Chatard. The lone touchdown was scored by Colton Wildey.

JV football won 36-0 against Columbus North. Banks Goodrich scored several touchdowns. Jonah Roell was great all day playing on both sides of the ball. Josiah Wilson also had a great game defensively.

JV football beat Guerin Catholic 36-6. Eli Baker was all over the field both offensively and defensively: multiple tackles, an interception, forced fumble, converting a 2 pt conversion, rushing yards and receiving yards. Offensively, Wyatt Bell, Mitch Asher, Jonah Roell all scored touchdowns. Defensively, Matthew Stevens, Banks Goodrich, and Jonah Roell all had interceptions. Enrique Quilez also was all over the field with several tackles.

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The Royal freshman football team gutted out a 26-18 victory over East Central.  The offense was led by Landon Baumann who rushed for 86 yards and 3 touchdowns.  Leon Moses hauled in a 30 yard touchdown catch from Drew Burton, and Petey Elsener also had a big game in the passing and rushing game.  The defense was led by strong play by German Mendez and Daysen Deitrich who each had multiple tackles for loss.   

The Royals freshman football team improved to 2-0 on the season, defeating Franklin Central 12-0. Landon Baumann led the way on offense with 147 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns. The defense was led by Daysen Dietrich, who had multiple tackles on the edge and sealed the victory with a 4th quarter interception.

The freshman football team improved to 3-0 on the season, defeating Bishop Chatard 6-0. Drew Burton connected with Petey Elsener for the lone touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The defense was led by stellar play from Daysen Dietrich, Declan Dozier, Jon Zepeda, and German Mendez.

The freshman football team defeated Columbus North 36-0. Landon Baumann scored 4 rushing touchdowns on 5 carries. Leon Moses added a pick-6 on defense, and Stephen Armbruster connected on all 4 of his PAT attempts. Defense was led by stellar play from Vincent Lawrie, German Mendez, Max Kraft, and Colin Eagan.

The freshman football team defeated Guerin Catholic 35-0. Landon Baumann and Max Kraft rushed for 2 touchdowns each, while Leon Moses caught a touchdown pass from Drew Burton. The defense was led by Stephen Armbruster who had a sack and Declan Dozier added an interception.

The freshman football team defeated Mooresville 41-12. The offense was led by Landon Baumann who scored 3 rushing touchdowns while Drew Burton contributed 2 rushing touchdowns. Max Kraft rounded out the scoring with a rushing touchdown in the 4th quarter. The defense was led by strong play by Vincent Lawrie who had multiple tackles for loss and sacks. Other key contributors on defense included German Mendez and Dayson Dietrich.

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