Coral Gables Riviera-Times

MUSKETEERS CHALLENGE GESU AT MOORE PARK

Both Unbeaten In Catholic League St. Theresa's undefeated Musketeers clash with arch-rival Gesu High School of Miami in the game that may decide the championship of the South Florida Catholic football league at Moore Park tomorrow afternoon. Coach John Homko readied his squad with light drills today at the St. Theresa field after four sessions of brushing up on blocking and other phases of the single-wing offense that the Musketeers hope will accomplish what no other squad in its class has been able to do this year—tumble the powerhouse Purple Crusaders from the parochial loop pedestal virtually conceded them before the season started. Too Late For Changes Homko indicated that he plans no changes in either his line-up or running attack for the all-important game. "It's too late in the season to juggle what we've got. My boys have looked good even in losing one game to South Broward, so we'll ride along and depend on the boys who have carried the load so far." Homko amended his confidence in the Musketeer squad only with the comment that more depth in every position might make the difference between a great season and the runner-up spot in the league. In three Musketeer's four games, he has only been able to call upon the services of one or two dependable reserves. Gesu, on the basis of the records, will be a favorite to set back the Coral Gables school. The Crusaders, after looking very promising against Ponce de Leon in the season opener, bowed to the Cavalier's superior weight, 46-18, and dropped their second game to Pahokee, 20-7. But they have whipped four Catholic league opponents by impressive margins. Only St. Theresa remains a threat to the Crusaders, and if they can beat the Homkomen the title will be sewed up. Stopping Bush May Be Answer Prime mover in the Gesu attack is John Bush, hard running halfback who gave the Cavaliers plenty of trouble before they finally collared him. St. Theresa's forward wall, even with every member playing the entire game, has been (Please Turn to Page 11)