The 2025 high school football season continues with an interstate non-conference clash as the Cardinal Newman Crusaders host the Roman Catholic Cahillite on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Roman Catholic looks to rebound after a narrow season-opening loss, while Cardinal Newman seeks to stay perfect after a dominant shutout win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, PA) vs Cardinal Newman (West Palm Beach, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm Beach, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Roman Catholic Cahillite
The Cahillite enter ranked #342 nationally, #9 in Pennsylvania, and #3 in their class. Despite a 29-28 road loss to open the season, Roman Catholic showcased offensive firepower and the ability to compete at a high level.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #342
○ State Rank: #9 (PA)
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Strengths: High-powered passing game, athletic skill players, offensive balance
○ Key to Win: Clean up defensive lapses and capitalize in the red zone
Cardinal Newman Crusaders
The Crusaders come in ranked #290 nationally, #24 in Florida, and #4 in their class. They impressed in Week 1 with a 49-0 shutout, combining an explosive offense with a dominant defense to establish themselves early as a team to watch.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #290
○ State Rank: #24 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Defensive dominance, efficient offense, strong road performance in opener
○ Key to Win: Maintain defensive pressure and limit Roman Catholic’s big-play ability
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Cahillite | 342 | 9 (PA) | 3 | 0-1 | 28 | 29 |
| Cardinal Newman Crusaders | 290 | 24 (FL) | 4 | 1-0 | 49 | 0 |
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