The Holy Cross Crusaders host the Hillhouse Academics in a non-conference season opener on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Municipal Stadium Complex in Waterbury, Connecticut. Both teams will look to set the tone for their 2025 campaigns in this early-season matchup.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Hillhouse (CT) @ Holy Cross (CT)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 3:00 PM
○ Location: Municipal Stadium Complex, Waterbury, CT
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Hillhouse Academics
The Academics enter the season ranked #9,178 nationally, #82 in Connecticut, and #15 in their class. Known for their athletic playmakers, Hillhouse will look to start strong on the road with a balanced attack.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #9,178
○ State Rank (CT): #82
○ Class Rank: #15
○ Key to Win: Establish the running game early and contain Holy Cross’s big-play threats.
Main Squad:
○ Isaiah Brown – QB
○ Malik Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Robinson – WR
○ Jordan Lewis – WR
○ Elijah Carter – TE
○ Ethan Miller – OL
○ Marcus Green – LB
○ Tyler Davis – DB
○ Dylan Harris – DB
○ Noah Thompson – DL
Holy Cross Crusaders
The Crusaders open 2025 ranked #6,109 nationally, #51 in Connecticut, and #6 in their class. With home-field advantage and depth across the roster, Holy Cross is expected to compete as one of the stronger teams in the state this season.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #6,109
○ State Rank (CT): #51
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Key to Win: Use their speed on defense to create turnovers and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Marcus Allen – QB
○ Elijah Brown – RB
○ Xavier Lewis – WR
○ Caleb Johnson – WR
○ Landon Carter – TE
○ Michael Hayes – OL
○ Jamal Robinson – LB
○ Andre Mitchell – DB
○ Cameron Scott – DB
○ Gavin Thompson – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhouse | 9,178 | 82 | 15 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Holy Cross | 6,109 | 51 | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
