A clash of styles is set for Saturday afternoon as the University Prep Griffins (Rochester, NY) head downstate to battle the St. Anthony’s Friars (Melville, NY). Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM at St. Anthony’s High School.
Game Details
○ Matchup: University Prep (NY) @ St. Anthony’s (NY)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 1:30 PM
○ Location: St. Anthony’s High School, Melville, NY
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University Prep Griffins
The Griffins open their 2025 campaign with a tough road test. Ranked inside the top 50 in New York, University Prep will rely on its athleticism and depth, hoping to start fast against a Friars team still searching for its first win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #4,120
○ State Rank: #44 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #9 (NY Public)
○ Key to Win: Play disciplined football on the road and capitalize on turnovers to quiet the Friars’ home crowd.
Main Squad:
○ Malik Johnson – QB
○ Elijah Thomas – RB
○ Andre Simmons – WR
○ Jalen Carter – WR
○ Isaiah Green – DB
○ Cameron Brown – LB
○ Xavier Williams – OL
○ Darnell Scott – DL
○ Marcus Hill – TE
○ Jordan Matthews – DB
○ Terrence Miller – LB
St. Anthony’s Friars
The Friars fell in their opener 38-21 but remain one of New York’s premier programs. Ranked #3 in the state, St. Anthony’s will look to establish its ground attack and use experience to bounce back strong at home.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #696
○ State Rank: #3 (NY)
○ Class Rank: #2 (NY Catholic)
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession with the running game and limit big plays from University Prep’s offense.
Main Squad:
○ Michael O’Donnell – QB
○ Ryan McCarthy – RB
○ Anthony Russo – WR
○ Nicholas Ferraro – WR
○ Thomas Esposito – LB
○ Joseph Romano – DB
○ Daniel Santoro – OL
○ Matthew Caruso – DL
○ Christopher DeLuca – TE
○ Brendan Costello – DB
○ Patrick Mancini – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Neutral | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Prep | #4,120 | #44 (NY) | #9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | – | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| St. Anthony’s | #696 | #3 (NY) | #2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 21 | 38 |
