Academy of the New Church vs Holy Cross (New Jersey) High School Football Game Preview and Record – 8/30/2025

High School Football

The 2025 New Jersey high school football season kicks off with a non-conference matchup as Holy Cross High School hosts Academy of the New Church on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both teams will look to start their season strong, with each entering the game with a 0-0 record.

Game Details

Matchup: Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, PA) vs Holy Cross (Delran, NJ)
Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Location: Holy Cross High School, Delran, NJ
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Academy of the New Church

Academy of the New Church enters the game ranked #7,455 nationally and #322 in Pennsylvania. As this will be their season opener, they will look to establish their offensive and defensive strategies right from the start.

2025 Record: 0-0
National Rank: #7,455
State Rank: #322 (PA)
Strengths: Team discipline, strong coaching, balanced offense
Key to Win: Execute well on offense and remain disciplined on defense

Holy Cross High School

Holy Cross enters the game ranked #11,856 nationally, #299 in New Jersey, and #18 in their division. After a solid preseason, they will look to come out strong at home and start their season on the right foot.

2025 Record: 0-0
National Rank: #11,856
State Rank: #299 (NJ)
Division Rank: #18
Strengths: Strong team chemistry, solid defense
Key to Win: Play strong defense and generate momentum on offense early in the game

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Division Rank Record PF PA
Academy of the New Church 7,455 322 (PA) Not ranked 0-0 0 0
Holy Cross High School 11,856 299 (NJ) 18 0-0 0 0
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