The Crimson Knights Crimson Knights (IN) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon (IN) on Saturday, August 23, at 5:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Indiana High School Football
Who: Crimson Knights Crimson Knights (IN) vs Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon (IN)
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
Where: Phalen Leadership Academy
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Phalen Leadership Academy Hosts Crimson Knights in Season Opener

The Phalen Leadership Academy Falcons will host the Crimson Knights in a highly anticipated high school football matchup today, August 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. This away conference game for the Crimson Knights is an early season test for both Indianapolis-based teams.

Team Outlooks

Neither team has played a game yet this season, so their records stand at 0-0. Last season, the Crimson Knights finished with a 25-26 record, while Phalen Leadership Academy had a slightly better year, with a 6-3 record. Phalen Leadership Academy’s strong performance last season, with a points-for average of 30.7 and a point differential of +10.6, gives them a statistical edge heading into this year’s contest.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

The most recent matchup between these two teams was on October 25, 2024, when Phalen Leadership Academy defeated the Crimson Knights 56-0. This dominant victory may provide a psychological advantage for the Falcons as they enter this new season.

While both teams have yet to face any common opponents this season, their schedules show that they will each play the Grand Valley Christian Patriots. The Crimson Knights are scheduled to play the Patriots on August 30 and November 1, while Phalen Leadership Academy will face them on September 27. These future matchups against a shared opponent could offer a useful metric for comparison as the season progresses.