These 2 Programs have a long History with each other that Dates back to 1987 . The now defunct OCL was the setting for what would become a Rivalry between the best of the Catholic School Programs from Dayton and Columbus.
And now no game is bigger than this Fridays. Biggest game since they met in 2000 in the State Semi Finals.
They have played 11 Regular Season Games and met only twice in the Playoffs.
1987 in a 1st round Matchup and the above mentioned 2000 State Semi's both games Won by SFD 25-7 and 20-17
DeSales holds a all time lead of 11 Win against only 2 Losses , But unfortunately for Alter this Rivalry started when DeSales was at their peek in Football and in most Years was a Top 10 program in the State regardless of Division.
The past doesn't matter only this Years Players and Coaches does and that will be who determines in the End which Team prevails.
Both Teams Year in and Year out base their philosophy on FB on almost exactly the same principles . Run the Ball, Control the Clock, Minimize mistakes, Have Good Special Team Play and play Great Defense.
This Year is no different.
I haven't seen Alter play this year but have followed their Season on Yappi and in Dayton Sports news report.
From what is apparent is both Teams have embraced the challenges of this wacky Season and are both playing their best Football at the right time of the year.
Both have stud running backs and excellent Linebacker play with solid Defensive and Offensive lines which ultimately IMO will be the difference in the game. Who Wins the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.
I would even try and predict a Winner , but think the Final Score will be in the 38-35 range and come right down to the last minute.
Which ever Team advances to the Finals will be defending the Legacy and Honor of the Central Ohio and Dayton area D3 Football reputation and will do so in a outstanding way Win or Lose.
The NEO people on this board have already declared the last 2-3 weeks of the D3 Playoffs up there as the real State Championship Games.
As Lee Corso is known to say: Not so fast my friend
Whoever wins this game will have my support the following week and i hope yours to.