Central Catholic (Modesto, CA) vs. Central Catholic (Portland, OR) – Football Preview

The Central Catholic High School varsity football team from Modesto, CA, will host a non-conference matchup against Central Catholic High School from Portland, OR. The game is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Game Details:

• Teams: Central Catholic (Modesto, CA) @ Central Catholic (Modesto, CA)

• Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM

• Location: Home field of Central Catholic (Modesto, CA)

• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
• Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Central Catholic Prepares to Bounce Back After Slow Start

As the 2025-26 season kicks off, Central Catholic is looking to find its rhythm after a challenging start. The team, ranked 474th nationally in Oregon’s Class 2 division, is still searching for its first win of the season. Their current record sits at 0-2, including an 0-1 record at home and 0-1 on the road, with 49 points scored and 93 points allowed.

Offensive Production

Despite the tough start, the Knights’ offense has shown flashes of potential. Quarterback Kayden McHenry is leading the charge, averaging 236.5 passing yards per game, while contributing 237 total yards per game, ranking him 16th nationally. On the ground, Isaiah Faagata is making an impact with 39.5 rushing yards per game, outperforming the national average of 20.9 yards.

The receiving corps is anchored by Chase Perino, who averages 157.5 receiving yards per game, placing him second nationally. Overall, the team averages 331.5 total yards per game, with 95 rushing yards and 236.5 passing yards per game.

Defensive Performance

Defensively, the Knights are still tightening up. The team allows an average of 48 tackles per game and has recorded 0.5 sacks per game. Chase Perino also contributes defensively with 5.5 tackles per game, ranking second nationally. Kaiden McDonald leads the team in sacks, averaging 1 per game.

Scoring Averages

Central Catholic has struggled to find consistency on the scoreboard, averaging 24.5 points per game against their opponents’ higher scoring pace. Quarter breakdowns show variability, with notable scoring in the first and fourth quarters.

Looking Ahead

The Knights will look to turn things around in upcoming non-league matchups, both at home and on the road. With strong individual performances on both offense and defense, Central Catholic has the tools to compete, but consistency will be key if they hope to climb the ranks and secure their first win of the season.