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Party like it’s 2004; Roncalli beats Chatard for first time in six years

Party like it’s 2004; Roncalli beats Chatard for first time in six years

For six years, the Roncalli Rebels have suffered loss after loss to their parochial rival, the Chatard Trojans. This past Friday night, after losing two straight games for the first time in two years, Roncalli finally gained retribution, in the turning point matchup of the regular season.
The contest was all Chatard from the start, as [...]

Rebels look to “torch the Trojans”

Rebels look to “torch the Trojans”

After two weeks of very close losses, the Rebels are 0-2 for the first time since 2007.
However, this week offers another chance to flip the losing streak and start winning. Friday, they face off against rival, Bishop Chatard, a two-time defending Regional Champion.
The Trojans travel to Roncalli with two dominating performances already under their belt.
The first [...]

Rebels fall to game-winning field goal in closing seconds

Rebels fall to game-winning field goal in closing seconds

There was no cheering, no dancing, no party at Chick Fil A as the Rebels were stunned by a game winning field goal as time expired giving them a 10-7 loss to Franklin Central this past Friday night.
 In a matchup based on defensive, rather than offensive attack, the first score of the game did not occur until early [...]

Rebels look to black out the Flashes

Rebels look to black out the Flashes

The Rebel football team travels to Franklin Central tonight to face off in a battle against the Flashes. After last week’s heart-breaker, the Rebels try to bounce back by getting the win tonight.
Brian Soller is ready after making his debut last week. Against Southport, he went 8-16 with over 100 yards and two touchdowns.
Also standing [...]

Southside rivalry delivers; Rebels fall just short in closing seconds

Southside rivalry delivers; Rebels fall just short in closing seconds

Since the birth of the Roncalli-Southport Rivalry in 2008, the Rebels of Roncalli have dominated the Cardinals of Southport by 20 and 8 points respectively. This past Friday night however, the rivalry took a turn for the better, (or for the Rebels a worse,) in the closest game between them this decade.
 At first glance, this [...]

Rebel football squad looks to repeat last year’s opener

Rebel football squad looks to repeat last year’s opener

     The Roncalli Rebels open the football season against the same team they met last year at this time, the Southport Cardinals.
     Last year, the Rebels were led by then junior Brandon Petree rushing for 118 yards and scoring all three of Roncalli’s touchdowns; as the Rebels went on to defeat the Cardinals 21-13.
     Leading [...]

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