Showdown in Boerne
Previewing Holy Cross vs. Boerne Geneva
by Jacob Bermudez ('25) on October 03, 2025
Everything in TAPPS Division III District 3 has been building up to this. Tonight, Holy Cross (3-2, 1-0) hits the road to face Boerne Geneva (4-1, 1-0) in a matchup that could very well decide the district title. Both teams come in rolling, both have weapons all over the field, and both know what's at stake. Win this one, and you're in the driver's seat for the district crown.
For Holy Cross, the timing feels right. The Knights have won three straight, including last week’s dominant 42-7 homecoming victory over New Braunfels Christian. The Knights are starting to click on both sides of the ball. Senior running back Taylor Flores has been the engine of the offense, piling up 181 yards and three touchdowns last week, bringing his season total to 726 rushing yards and 6 scores through five games. Sophomore quarterback Rocky Orozco has provided balance, passing for 122 yards and a touchdown last week while adding a rushing score of his own, bringing his season total to a 58% completion percentage for 706 passing yards and 309 rushing yards for 16 total touchdowns on no interceptions.
But it’s not just the offense carrying Holy Cross. The defense and special teams were dominant against NBCA, blocking a punt that led to points and holding the Wildcats to just 3 rushing yards on 10 attempts. That type of physical play will be crucial against Geneva, who brings one of the most explosive offenses in the district, averaging over 50 points a game.
This game feels like it could come down to who wins the battle up front. If Holy Cross’s defense can slow down Geneva’s passing attack and keep the Eagles from hitting explosive plays, the Knights’ ball-control style behind Flores could give them the edge.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, and both teams know what this means. Win here, and you’re the favorite to raise the district trophy in November.
Kickoff is set for tonight in Boerne, and all eyes will be on this one. It’s strength against strength, momentum against momentum, a showdown in Boerne.
