SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio — St. Xavier football Steve Specht became the program’s all-time wins leader after the Bombers’ 28-0 win over visiting Westerville North on Friday night.

Specht, 1986 St. Xavier graduate, has a career record of 190-75 since becoming the St. Xavier head coach in 2004.

“I’ve been blessed to have been a part of this great institution since 1982,” Specht told WCPO 9 Sports. “I watched the legend Tom Ballaban in the classroom and played for the legend, Steve Rasso. The opportunity to join them as the head coach here was a dream come true.”

The late Rasso, who died in 2014, had a 189-86-2 record from 1978 to 2003.

“Tom Ballaban was the head coach here for 25 years followed by Steve Rasso for 26,” Specht said. “God willing I hope we can say we’ve had three coaches i

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