The Bishop O’Dowd Dragons (Oakland, CA) will host the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders (Chula Vista, CA) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Bishop O’Dowd looks to continue its winning start, while Mater Dei Catholic is seeking its first victory of the year after a difficult opening stretch.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Mater Dei Catholic (Chula Vista, CA) @ Bishop O’Dowd (Oakland, CA)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, CA
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Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders
The Crusaders enter Week 3 with an 0-2 record, having surrendered 104 points across their first two games. Ranked #100 in California, Mater Dei Catholic still has talent but must tighten its defense and establish consistency on offense to get back on track.
○ 2025 Record: 0-2
○ National Rank: #1,157
○ State Rank (CA): #100
○ Class Rank: #9
○ Key to Win: Improve defensive execution, avoid slow starts, and lean on experienced playmakers to turn momentum around.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Isaiah Martinez – RB
○ David Torres – WR
○ Elijah Gonzalez – WR
○ Michael Hernandez – LB
○ Jonathan Perez – DB
○ Anthony Ramirez – OL
○ Christopher Sanchez – DL
○ Matthew Rivera – WR
○ Daniel Alvarez – LB
Bishop O’Dowd Dragons
The Dragons opened their 2025 campaign with a 37-19 road victory, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Ranked #272 in California and #23 in their section division, Bishop O’Dowd looks to capitalize on its home opener to build early-season momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,096
○ State Rank (CA): #272
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Protect the football, keep pressure on Mater Dei’s quarterback, and use offensive efficiency to control the game.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Johnson – QB
○ Jordan Davis – RB
○ Caleb Torres – WR
○ Isaiah Brown – WR
○ Elijah Martinez – LB
○ David Lopez – DB
○ Nathan Green – OL
○ Brandon Scott – DL
○ Christian Alvarez – WR
○ Samuel Clark – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dei Catholic | #1,157 | #100 (CA) | #9 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0% | 24 | 104 |
| Bishop O’Dowd | #4,096 | #272 (CA) | #3 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 37 | 19 |
