The 2025 high school football season continues with another marquee non-conference clash as DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD) travels to face St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, PA) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup will be held in Philadelphia, featuring two nationally ranked programs with a history of producing elite college and NFL talent.
Game Details
- Matchup: DeMatha (MD) @ St. Joseph’s Prep (PA)
- Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 7:00 PM
- Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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DeMatha Catholic Stags
The Stags enter 2025 highly ranked, sitting at #37 nationally and #2 in Maryland. Known for their physical play and defensive dominance, DeMatha is eager to open their season with a statement win on the road. With a balanced roster, they will look to control both trenches and force St. Joseph’s into long-yardage situations.
- 2025 Record: 0-0
- National Rank: #37
- State Rank (MD): #2
- Key to Win: Establish dominance at the line of scrimmage and pressure St. Joseph’s quarterback into mistakes.
Main Squad:
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Jaylen Anderson – QB
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Malik Johnson – RB
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Tyrone Fletcher – WR
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Xavier Carter – WR
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Micah Daniels – LB
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Isaiah Holmes – DL
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Aaron Williams – DB
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Chris Montgomery – OL
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Derrick Wright – DL
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Corey Barnes – DB
St. Joseph’s Prep Hawks
The Hawks are coming off a narrow 31-28 loss to nationally ranked American Heritage (FL) in Week 1, leaving them hungry to bounce back in front of their home fans. Ranked #29 nationally and the #1 team in Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s Prep brings one of the most explosive offenses in the country, but they’ll need to tighten up defensively to withstand DeMatha’s power.
- 2025 Record: 0-1
- National Rank: #29
- State Rank (PA): #1
- Division/Class Rank: #1
- Key to Win: Limit turnovers, finish drives in the red zone, and protect their quarterback from DeMatha’s aggressive pass rush.
Main Squad:
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Ethan O’Neill – QB
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Malik Stewart – RB
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Jordan Matthews – WR
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Dante Robinson – WR/CB
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Khalil Perry – WR
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Anthony Brown – LB
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Zachary Thompson – DB
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Jalen Griffin – DL
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Michael Torres – OL
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Bryce Cunningham – DE/OLB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMatha | #37 | #2 (MD) | 0-0 |
| St. Joseph’s Prep | #29 | #1 (PA) | 0-1 |
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