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 |
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.
