Cathedral Catholic vs St. Francis (California) High School Football Game Preview – Friday, August 29, 2025

High School Football

The Cathedral Catholic Dons (San Diego, CA) travel north to take on the St. Francis Sharks (California, CA) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This marks a clash between one of California’s perennial powers and a Sharks squad opening its season.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, CA) vs St. Francis (California, CA)
  • Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
  • Location: St. Francis High School (California, CA)
  • Tickets: Available via GoFan
  • Watch Live: NFHS Network
  • Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPrep

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Cathedral Catholic Dons

The Dons opened their 2025 season in dominant fashion, rolling to a 52-7 victory that showcased their offensive firepower and defensive discipline. With a national ranking of #124 and California ranking of #17, Cathedral Catholic looks to maintain momentum as they head on the road.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0
  • National Rank: #124
  • California Rank: #17
  • Points For (PF): 52
  • Points Against (PA): 7
  • Key to Win: Maintain balance on offense and continue their aggressive defensive play.

St. Francis Sharks (California)

The Sharks enter their season opener looking to make a statement against one of the state’s top programs. While unranked on the national scene, they’ll lean on home-field advantage and defensive resilience to try and keep pace with Cathedral Catholic.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0
  • National Rank: #9,173
  • California Rank: #625
  • Points For (PF): 0
  • Points Against (PA): 0
  • Key to Win: Slow the tempo, limit big plays, and capitalize on early-season opportunities.

Rankings & Records

Team Record National Rank CA Rank PF PA
Cathedral Catholic Dons 1-0 #124 #17 52 7
St. Francis Sharks 0-0 #9,173 #625 0 0
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