The Cardinal Newman High School (West Palm Beach, FL) varsity football team will host Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Cardinal Newman vs Roman Catholic
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Cardinal Newman Cruises Past Roman Catholic in Season Opener
West Palm Beach, FL – The Cardinal Newman varsity football team opened the 2025-26 season with an emphatic 49-28 home victory over Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, PA). With a dominant showing on both sides of the ball, Cardinal Newman improved to 1-0 on the year, while Roman Catholic dropped to 0-1.
Scoring Breakdown
The game started evenly, with both teams trading first-quarter touchdowns to make it 7-7. Cardinal Newman then exploded in the second quarter, scoring 28 points to take control of the contest. Roman Catholic responded with a strong third quarter, putting up 14 points, but it wasn’t enough to slow the hosts, who added a final touchdown in the fourth to seal the 49-28 win.
Team Stats
Cardinal Newman’s offensive attack racked up 377 total yards, powered by 190 rushing yards and 187 passing yards. Roman Catholic, meanwhile, also totaled 377 yards but struggled to convert their production into points consistently. Defensively, Cardinal Newman shut out their opponent in the first half, giving up just seven points in each of the first two quarters.
Standout Performers
Cardinal Newman quarterback Jyron Hughley led the way with 180 total yards and 160 passing yards. Phoenix Donghia contributed 119 rushing yards, while Zamarii Sanders added 60 receiving yards. On defense, Adam Balogoun-Ali recorded seven tackles, helping keep Roman Catholic’s scoring attempts in check.
Looking Ahead
Cardinal Newman’s explosive start signals a strong campaign ahead, particularly with key performers already demonstrating their impact. Roman Catholic, ranked 342 nationally, will look to regroup after their opening loss and find consistency on both sides of the ball.
With a high-scoring debut and a balanced offensive attack, Cardinal Newman has set the tone for a promising season in 2025-26.
