The Central Blue Eagles (Kansas City, MO) host the St. Mary’s Academy Crusaders (St. Marys, KS) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM in a non-conference matchup. St. Mary’s comes in riding momentum from a dominant win, while Central looks to rebound after a tough season opener.
Game Details
○ Matchup: St. Mary’s Academy @ Central
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 12:00 PM
○ Location: Central High School, Kansas City, MO
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St. Mary’s Academy Crusaders
St. Mary’s Academy started its season strong with a convincing 52–6 victory at home. Ranked inside the Kansas top 200, the Crusaders will aim to bring that same offensive firepower on the road against Central.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #11,004
○ State Rank (KS): #167
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive tempo high, dominate the line of scrimmage, and force Central into early mistakes.
Main Squad:
○ Jacob Sanders – Quarterback
○ Ethan Morales – Running Back
○ Luke Donovan – Wide Receiver
○ Caleb Foster – Linebacker
○ Mason Howard – Tight End
○ Nathan Torres – Defensive Back
○ Isaiah Clark – Wide Receiver
○ Benjamin Hayes – Offensive Line
○ Carter Wilson – Defensive End
○ Logan Bryant – Linebacker
Central Blue Eagles
Central dropped its opener 50–6 on the road and will look to bounce back in its home debut. Ranked in the top 350 in Nevada, the Blue Eagles must improve defensively to contain St. Mary’s fast-paced offense.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #13,633
○ State Rank (MO): #305
○ Class Rank: #53
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage, control possession with the ground game, and cut down on turnovers.
Main Squad:
○ Marcus Green – Quarterback
○ Jordan Thomas – Running Back
○ Xavier White – Wide Receiver
○ Elijah Brooks – Linebacker
○ Tyrell Johnson – Defensive Back
○ Cameron Reed – Wide Receiver
○ Isaiah Martin – Offensive Line
○ Darius Phillips – Defensive End
○ Jamal Carter – Linebacker
○ Anthony Lewis – Safety
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary’s Academy | #11,004 | #167 (KS) | — | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 52 | 6 |
| Central | #13,633 | #305 (MO) | #53 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 6 | 50 |
