The 2025 boys football season brings a major interstate clash as Central Catholic Raiders (Lawrence, MA) travel to face the Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders (White Plains, NY). Kickoff is set for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Archbishop Stepinac High School.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Central Catholic (MA) @ Archbishop Stepinac (NY)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 1:30 PM
○ Location: Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains, NY
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Central Catholic Raiders
Central Catholic enters 2025 ranked #1,441 nationally and #19 in Massachusetts, looking to make an early statement on the road. Known for their physical defense and balanced offensive attack, the Raiders will need composure against a Stepinac squad that opened strong.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,441
○ State Rank: #19 (MA)
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and limit Stepinac’s offensive tempo.
Main Squad:
○ Michael Sweeney – QB
○ Christopher O’Neill – RB
○ Liam Murphy – WR
○ Sean Donovan – WR
○ Matthew Callahan – TE
○ Patrick O’Brien – OL
○ Aidan Walsh – LB
○ Connor Flaherty – DL
○ Brendan Kelly – DB
○ Kevin McCarthy – K/P
Archbishop Stepinac Crusaders
Archbishop Stepinac opened its season with a 40–14 win, showcasing offensive firepower and defensive dominance. Ranked #1,126 nationally and #5 in New York, the Crusaders aim to protect home turf and continue their momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #1,126
○ State Rank: #5 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive balance and capitalize on Central Catholic’s first-game adjustments.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony DeLuca – QB
○ Jordan Torres – RB
○ Matthew Rivera – WR
○ Isaiah Johnson – WR
○ Dominic Hernandez – TE
○ Nicholas Cruz – OL
○ Elijah Carter – LB
○ Jason Morales – DB
○ Gabriel Martinez – DL
○ Lucas Rojas – K
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Catholic (MA) | #1,441 | #19 (MA) | #7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Archbishop Stepinac | #1,126 | #5 (NY) | #3 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 40 | 14 |
