The 2025 high school football season kicks off with a non-conference matchup as Holy Cross (Delran, NJ) hosts Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, PA) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both teams are eager to start their season strong with this early test.
Game Details
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Matchup: Academy of the New Church (PA) vs. Holy Cross (NJ)
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Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Holy Cross High School, Delran, NJ
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Academy of the New Church (PA)
Academy of the New Church enters the game looking to make a strong season debut. They will need to execute well on both sides of the ball to compete against Holy Cross in this road matchup.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 7,455
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State Rank (PA): 322
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Key to Win: Start the season strong by finding offensive rhythm and playing disciplined defense on the road.
Main Squad:
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John Brown – QB
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Ethan Black – RB
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Mason Green – WR
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Lucas White – OL
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Dylan Moore – DL
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Chris Taylor – LB
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Matt Clark – DB
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Alex Foster – WR
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Nathan Williams – OL
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James Davis – CB
Holy Cross (NJ)
Holy Cross enters this game with high hopes, ready to start the 2025 season with a solid home performance. The team will need to improve both offensively and defensively to claim the victory in this non-conference matchup.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 11,856
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State Rank (NJ): 299
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Key to Win: Take advantage of home-field advantage, execute a balanced offense, and ensure defensive consistency.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Miller – QB
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Ryan Scott – RB
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Eli Johnson – WR
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Chris Harris – OL
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Jason Carter – DL
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Matt Green – LB
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Ben White – DB
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Isaac Taylor – WR
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David Jones – OL
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Zach Brown – CB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (NJ) | Overall Record |
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| Academy of the New Church | 7,455 | 322 | 0-0 |
| Holy Cross | 11,856 | 299 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
