The St. Francis DeSales Stallions (Columbus, OH) will host Olentangy Berlin (Delaware, OH) in a non-conference matchup at home tonight at 7:00 PM.

St. Francis DeSales vs Olentangy Berlin Football Game Info:

What: Ohio High School Football
Who: St. Francis DeSales vs Olentangy Berlin
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 7 PM
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Game preview: St. Francis DeSales vs Olentangy Berlin

St. Francis DeSales Set to Host Olentangy Berlin in Season Opener

The high school football season kicks off with an intriguing non-conference matchup as the St. Francis DeSales Stallions welcome the Olentangy Berlin Bears to Columbus, Ohio. Both teams enter the contest with a clean slate, as neither program has logged a game yet this season.

Team Overviews

Olentangy Berlin comes into the 2025-26 campaign ranked 702nd nationally, 44th in Ohio, and 20th in its division, according to MaxPreps rankings. While the Bears didn’t post a record last season in this data set, they’re aiming to build on past success and establish momentum early.

On the other side, St. Francis DeSales starts the year at 1,727th nationally, 109th in Ohio, and 24th in its division. The Stallions are known for their competitive tradition and will look to leverage home-field advantage to make a strong first impression.

Rankings & Records

Both teams are currently 0-0 overall, with no home or away results recorded yet. Points For (PF) and Points Allowed (PA) sit at zero for both sides, as expected before opening night.

• Olentangy Berlin:

  • National Rank: 702

  • Ohio Rank: 44

  • Division Rank: 20

  • 2025-26 Record: 0-0

• St. Francis DeSales:

  • National Rank: 1,727

  • Ohio Rank: 109

  • Division Rank: 24

  • 2025-26 Record: 0-0

Head-to-Head & Breakdown

This will be the first-ever meeting between these two programs. Both schools have no prior head-to-head matchups and no common opponents recorded for this season. Additionally, neither team has a playoff record or any in-state or out-of-state games so far.

What to Watch

The season opener offers a chance for both teams to establish identity early. For Olentangy Berlin, the goal will be to capitalize on their higher state ranking and set the tone against a tough opponent on the road. For DeSales, this matchup presents an opportunity to prove rankings don’t dictate results and to defend their home turf.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM at St. Francis DeSales High School. Both teams will look to make a statement as they begin their 2025 journey.