The New York high school football season heats up with a Saturday morning non-conference showdown as the Monsignor Farrell Lions (Staten Island, NY) travel to face the Christian Brothers Academy Brothers (Albany, NY). Kickoff is set for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM at CBA’s home field in Albany.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Monsignor Farrell (NY) @ Christian Brothers Academy (NY)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 11:00 AM
○ Location: Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, NY
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Monsignor Farrell Lions
The Lions opened their 2025 season in dominant fashion, shutting out their opponent 45-0 in Week 1. Ranked among the top 20 in New York, Monsignor Farrell brings a balanced attack and physical defense that will be tested on the road against CBA.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,360
○ State Rank: #19 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #5 (NY Catholic)
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and continue their defensive dominance to contain CBA’s offense.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Gallo – QB
○ Michael DeLuca – RB
○ Joseph Caruso – WR
○ Matthew Ruggiero – WR
○ Christopher Mancuso – LB
○ Dominic Russo – DB
○ Thomas Esposito – OL
○ Nicholas Romano – DL
○ James Santoro – LB
○ Daniel Marino – DB
○ Vincent Martino – OL
Christian Brothers Academy Brothers
CBA makes its 2025 debut at home with high expectations. Ranked #7 in New York, the Brothers will look to showcase their depth and speed early, hoping to neutralize Monsignor Farrell’s physicality with explosive offensive plays.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,340
○ State Rank: #7 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #2 (Section II – AA)
○ Key to Win: Establish rhythm early on offense and protect home field with disciplined defense.
Main Squad:
○ Sean McLaughlin – QB
○ Brandon Kelly – RB
○ Tyler O’Connor – WR
○ Aiden Murphy – WR
○ Liam Fitzgerald – LB
○ Ryan Callahan – DB
○ Connor Blake – OL
○ Jack Harrington – DL
○ Patrick Donnelly – TE
○ Kevin O’Neill – LB
○ Matthew Doyle – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Farrell | #2,360 | #19 (NY) | #5 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 45 | 0 |
| Christian Brothers | #1,340 | #7 (NY) | #2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
