The Cleveland Central Catholic (Cleveland, OH) varsity football team will host Hawken (Gates Mills, OH) for a non-conference game today at 4:00 PM.
Cleveland Central Catholic vs Hawken Football Game Info:
What: Ohio High School Football
Who: Cleveland Central Catholic vs Hawken
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 4 PM
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Game preview: Cleveland Central Catholic vs Hawken
Cleveland Central Catholic to Host Hawken in Early-Season Showdown
Cleveland Central Catholic (Cleveland, OH) is set to kick off its 2025-26 varsity football season with a home non-conference matchup against Hawken (Gates Mills, OH). Both teams enter the contest with fresh rosters and no games played, leaving plenty of questions about how they will perform on the field.
Team Rankings and Records
Hawken comes into the season ranked 3,287th nationally, 203rd in Ohio, and 43rd in its division. Cleveland Central Catholic, meanwhile, holds a national ranking of 9,781, 550th in the state, and 96th in its division. Both teams are starting the season with a clean slate, as no wins or losses have been recorded yet.
Early Season Schedule
Hawken opened its season on September 5, 2025, with a road game against Gilmour Academy. Cleveland Central Catholic will face the same opponent at home on October 3, 2025, giving fans an early point of comparison between the two squads.
Record Breakdown
Both Hawken and Cleveland Central Catholic are 0-0 across all categories: overall, league, non-league, home, away, and neutral-site games. No playoff, in-state, or out-of-state games have been played yet, making this matchup a significant opportunity to set the tone for the season.
Looking Ahead
With both programs entering the season with untapped potential, fans can expect an exciting game filled with anticipation. The contest offers a chance for each team to make an early statement in non-league play while setting the stage for the rest of their respective campaigns.
Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at Cleveland Central Catholic’s home field, promising a competitive showdown between two promising Ohio high school programs.
