By Tony Thomas
In Baltimore there is a battle on the gridiron like no other in high school football. On Thanksgiving Day, the Calvert Hall Cardinals face off against the Loyola Blakefield Dons in what is known as the Turkey Bowl.
This matchup is the oldest and longest-running rivalry in Catholic prep football anywhere in America. Calvert Hall is led by Oliver Noll, a 2027 three-star quarterback prospect.
Sophomore varsity season highlights QB 2027 @CHCCoachWard @LurzSteve @CHCTouchdown @QBCoachPeyton 📕📒https://t.co/vmBh3MRBbJ pic.twitter.com/8UDPOGmdgo
— Oliver Noll (@OliverNoll17) December 1, 2024
In 2024, Noll gained 730 all-purpose yards from his position under center. Through the air, Noll passed for 462 yards, three touchdowns and five INTs. On the ground, Noll rushed for 268 yards and four more scores.
At 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Noll led the Cardinals into the 2024 Turkey Bowl against Loyola Blakefield. It was the 104th meeting between the two schools, a game that has been played every year since 1920.
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Noll scored on a quarterback run to put the Cardinals on the board at 14-7. Calvert Hall later tied the game at 14-14. Loyola answered with a field goal to take a slim 17-14 lead going into the fourth quarter.
As Noll drove his team downfield for the go-ahead score, an opportunistic Dons defense intercepted Noll to kill the advancing Cardinals offense and secure victory for Loyola. It was another win in the celebrated series for the Dons, who lead with a 52-44-8 record all-time. Calvert Hall finished the 2024 season with a 7-5 record.
2027 Verified 3 star QB Oliver Noll from MD great accuracy and has speed. Keeps everyone off balance. @OliverNoll17 pic.twitter.com/LlL9aZ8Fzt
— Mike Farrell (@mfarrellsports) October 31, 2024
The Godfather of Recruiting, Mike Farrell, said this about Noll,
“2027 Verified 3-star QB Oliver Noll from MD great accuracy and has speed. Keeps everyone off balance.” —Mike Farrell.
As one of the top quarterbacks in the state of Maryland, Noll will continue to put in the work to be the best QB prospect possible. College coaches are sure to be on the sidelines to evaluate his skills and mechanics in the coming months.
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