The 2025 Ohio high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Troy Christian Eagles host the Catholic Central Irish on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Troy Christian High School in Troy, OH, with both teams looking to build momentum early in the season.
Game Details
- Matchup: Catholic Central (Springfield, OH) vs Troy Christian (Troy, OH)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Troy Christian High School, Troy, OH
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Catholic Central Irish
The Irish enter ranked #10,597 nationally, #584 in Ohio, and #57 in their division. Catholic Central opened its season with a dominant 54-0 victory, showing strength on both sides of the ball. They’ll look to carry that momentum on the road against Troy Christian.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #10,597
- State Rank: #584 (OH)
- Division Rank: #57
- Strengths: Explosive offense, stout defense, confidence from opening shutout
- Key to Win: Maintain defensive intensity and establish offensive rhythm early
Troy Christian Eagles
The Eagles come in ranked #12,474 nationally, #658 in Ohio, and #95 in their division. After a tough 68-12 road loss in their opener, Troy Christian will aim to regroup at home. The Eagles must improve defensively while finding more consistency in their offensive execution.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #12,474
- State Rank: #658 (OH)
- Division Rank: #95
- Strengths: Home-field advantage, resilient roster, potential for offensive growth
- Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central Irish | 10,597 | 584 (OH) | 57 | 1-0 | 54 | 0 |
| Troy Christian Eagles | 12,474 | 658 (OH) | 95 | 0-1 | 12 | 68 |
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