September 12, 2009
 
Defense powers Cathedral past Chatard
Indy Star  

Kofi Hughes rushed for 156 yards and four touchdowns as Class 4A No. 1 Cathedral defeated Class 3A No. 1 Bishop Chatard 31-7 as part of the four-game high school football Ivy Tech Invitational on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Hughes, Cathedral's senior quarterback, raced 78 yards up the sideline for a touchdown just before halftime to give the Irish (3-1) a 17-0 lead. Chatard (3-1) was shut out until the final minute of the game.

It is the fifth straight win for Cathedral in the series. Chatard running back Ari Pappas was held to 79 yards on 25 carries.

Nick Najem added 96 yards on 15 carries for Cathedral.

Batesville defeated New Palestine 28-14 in the first game.