Holy Name Defeated Elyria Catholic 33-14
Holy Name secured a victory at Brooklyn Stadium behind a strong rushing performance.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Holy Name defeated Elyria Catholic 33-14 on October 9, 2026. The win brings Holy Name to a 4-3 record for the season.
Why it matters
The victory helps Holy Name improve their standing as they continue their season, while Elyria Catholic drops to 3-5.
Kayden Parker led the effort with 255 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Holy Name pulled away with 19 unanswered points in the second half.
The players
Kayden Parker
He is a running back who recorded 255 yards and three touchdowns in the win against Elyria Catholic.
Owen Pry
He is a player for Holy Name who successfully executed an onside kick at the start of the second half.
Kae'Leon Cleveland
He is a key offensive contributor who scored two touchdowns for Holy Name.
Donovan Shumpert
He is an offensive playmaker who recorded one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown.
The details
Kayden Parker powered the offense with his 255-yard performance, while Kae'Leon Cleveland and Donovan Shumpert added to the scoring tally. Holy Name momentum shifted at the start of the second half following an onside kick executed by Owen Pry.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: Holy Name defeated Elyria Catholic 33-14 at Brooklyn Stadium.
Season Trajectory
This game serves as a critical junction for both programs within the 2026 Ohio high school football regular season. The outcome alters the win-loss trajectory for each team as they approach the final weeks of play and potential playoff contention.
Holy Name improves to a 4-3 record, while Elyria Catholic falls to 3-5 on the season. Elyria Catholic must now look ahead to their Week 9 matchup against Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin to stabilize their standing.
The takeaway
Strategic special teams plays, such as the second-half onside kick, can often shift momentum in high school contests. Consistency in the rushing game remains the most effective way for teams to control the clock and secure victory.
What happens next
Elyria Catholic is scheduled to play Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin in Week 9.
Further reading
For more local gridiron updates, see Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Chroniclet.
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