The Christian Brothers Academy Brothers (Albany, NY) open their 2025 season at home against the Monsignor Farrell Lions (Staten Island, NY) in a non-conference matchup. Kickoff is set for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Albany, where CBA looks to start strong while Farrell aims to extend its early momentum.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Monsignor Farrell (NY) @ Christian Brothers Academy (NY)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 11:00 AM
○ Location: Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, NY
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Monsignor Farrell Lions
Monsignor Farrell enters this matchup coming off a 45–0 season-opening win, showcasing dominance on both sides of the ball. Ranked #2,360 nationally and #19 in New York, the Lions are already riding momentum and will look to keep the pressure on CBA.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #2,360
○ State Rank: #19 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Continue to rely on defensive strength and capitalize on early scoring opportunities.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony DeLuca – QB
○ Joseph Russo – RB
○ Michael Romano – WR
○ Daniel O’Connor – WR
○ Thomas Kelly – TE
○ Christopher Torres – OL
○ Brandon Martinez – DL
○ Nicholas Rivera – LB
○ Sean Hernandez – DB
○ Andrew Sullivan – K/P
Christian Brothers Academy Brothers
CBA begins its 2025 season at home, ranked #1,340 nationally and #7 in New York. With a tradition of excellence and athletic depth, the Brothers will aim to start fast and defend their home field against a red-hot Farrell squad.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,340
○ State Rank: #7 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive rhythm early and use their speed to counter Monsignor Farrell’s physicality.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Johnson – QB
○ Elijah Torres – RB
○ Ryan McCarthy – WR
○ Christopher Rivera – WR
○ Kevin Morales – TE
○ Michael DeSantis – OL
○ Gabriel Cruz – DL
○ Liam O’Connor – LB
○ Jason Martinez – DB
○ Sean Kelly – K
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Farrell | #2,360 | #19 (NY) | #5 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 45 | 0 |
| Christian Brothers Acad. | #1,340 | #7 (NY) | #2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
