The 2025 Pennsylvania high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Liberty Hurricanes host the Allentown Central Catholic Vikings on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. ACC enters at 1-0 following a close win, while Liberty looks to rebound after dropping their opener.
Game Details
- Matchup: Allentown Central Catholic (Allentown, PA) vs Liberty (Bethlehem, PA)
- Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Liberty High School, Bethlehem, PA
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Allentown Central Catholic Vikings
The Vikings come in ranked #2,857 nationally, #100 in Pennsylvania, and #13 in their class. ACC showed resilience in their opener, securing a 19-16 road win, and will look to lean on their balanced attack to remain unbeaten.
- 2025 Record: 1-0
- National Rank: #2,857
- State Rank: #100 (PA)
- Class Rank: #13
- Strengths: Balanced offense, strong defense, poise in close games
- Key to Win: Control tempo and capitalize on key possessions
Liberty Hurricanes
The Hurricanes enter ranked #2,906 nationally and #104 in Pennsylvania. Despite a 31-21 loss in their opener, Liberty displayed offensive potential and will look to feed off home-field support to bounce back.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #2,906
- State Rank: #104 (PA)
- Class Rank: N/A
- Strengths: Offensive explosiveness, home support, aggressive play style
- Key to Win: Minimize turnovers and strengthen defensive consistency
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Central Catholic Vikings | 2,857 | 100 (PA) | 13 | 1-0 | 19 | 16 |
| Liberty Hurricanes | 2,906 | 104 (PA) | N/A | 0-1 | 21 | 31 |
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