The 2025 high school football season continues with a marquee conference showdown as St. Thomas Academy (Mendota Heights, MN) visits Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, MN) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The matchup, hosted at the TCO Performance Center, features two of Minnesota’s proud football traditions meeting under the lights in a rivalry with plenty of history and intensity.
Game Details
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Matchup: St. Thomas Academy (MN) @ Cretin-Derham Hall (MN)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: TCO Performance Center, Eagan, MN
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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St. Thomas Academy Cadets
The Cadets enter 2025 with lofty expectations, ranked #1,117 nationally and #6 in Minnesota. With a disciplined system, deep roster, and a proven culture of winning, St. Thomas Academy will look to open its season with a strong statement against a dangerous rival.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #1,117
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State Rank (MN): #6
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Use physicality in the trenches, capitalize on turnover opportunities, and maintain offensive balance.
Main Squad:
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Jack Thompson – QB
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Marcus Lee – RB
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Daniel Johnson – WR/DB
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Ryan O’Connor – LB
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Ethan Williams – OL/DL
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Anthony Davis – WR
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Caleb Nelson – DB
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Michael Anderson – LB/TE
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Luke Harris – DL
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Matthew Reed – OL
Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders
The Raiders begin 2025 ranked #4,800 nationally and #85 in Minnesota. Known for their tradition of producing top-tier athletes, CDH will rely on home-field pride and explosive playmakers to challenge the Cadets in this rivalry clash.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #4,800
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State Rank (MN): #85
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Class Rank: #21
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Key to Win: Establish early momentum on offense, contain St. Thomas Academy’s ground game, and use big-play ability to shift momentum.
Main Squad:
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Jordan Matthews – QB
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Aiden Carter – RB
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Samuel Wright – WR/CB
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Logan Davis – LB
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Benjamin Miller – OL/DL
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Tyler Scott – WR
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Andrew Johnson – DB
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Carter Lewis – LB/TE
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Dylan Parker – DL
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Noah Evans – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| St. Thomas Academy | #1,117 | #6 (MN) | #4 | 0-0 |
| Cretin-Derham Hall | #4,800 | #85 (MN) | #21 | 0-0 |
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