The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Central (Springfield, MA) visits St. John’s Prep (Danvers, MA) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The game will take place at St. John’s Preparatory School, where both teams will look to start their season on a high note.
Game Details
- Matchup: Central (MA) @ St. John’s Prep (MA)
- Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:00 PM
- Location: St. John’s Preparatory School, Danvers, MA
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Central Golden Eagles
Central enters the 2025 season looking to build on their previous successes and start strong in this road game against St. John’s Prep. The Golden Eagles will need to execute well on both sides of the ball to overcome a strong opponent in their season opener.
2025 Record: 0-0
National Rank: #459
State Rank (MA): #4
Key to Win: Control the tempo of the game, capitalize on offensive opportunities, and prevent St. John’s Prep from getting into a rhythm.
Main Squad:
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Jake Williams – QB
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Ryan Clark – RB
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Michael Davis – WR
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Brandon Lee – OL
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Nick Harris – LB
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Zach Johnson – DB
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Evan Brown – DL
St. John’s Prep Eagles
St. John’s Prep enters the season with high expectations and a strong home-field advantage. The Eagles will rely on their depth and experience to take down Central and make a statement in their opening game.
2025 Record: 0-0
National Rank: #228
State Rank (MA): #2
Key to Win: Leverage home-field advantage and execute a balanced offensive attack while maintaining defensive pressure to stifle Central’s offense.
Main Squad:
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Ben Thompson – QB
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Liam Parker – RB
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Alex Taylor – WR
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Luke Mitchell – OL
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Max Cooper – LB
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Samuel Lee – DB
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James Carter – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (MA) | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | #459 | #4 | 0-0 |
| St. John’s Prep | #228 | #2 | 0-0 |
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