The Lancaster Catholic (Lancaster, PA) varsity football team will host Delone Catholic (McSherrystown, PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Lancaster Catholic vs Delone Catholic
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Lancaster Catholic Shuts Down Delone Catholic in Season Opener
Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster Catholic (25-26) varsity football team opened their 2025 season with a dominant 43-7 home victory over Delone Catholic (25-26) on Friday night.
From the first quarter, Lancaster Catholic set the tone. After trailing by a touchdown early, the Crusaders responded with a 17-point second quarter and never looked back, adding 13 points in the third quarter and finishing strong with 7 in the fourth. Delone Catholic struggled to keep pace, scoring only 7 points in the opening frame.
Statistical Overview
Lancaster Catholic’s offense was highly efficient, racking up 43 points while limiting Delone Catholic to just 7. Delone managed 124 rushing yards and 125 passing yards for a total of 249 yards, but their efforts were not enough against Lancaster’s balanced attack. Lancaster’s team stats for the game weren’t detailed, but their scoring output highlights their control throughout.
Individually, Delone Catholic’s Colin Redding led the team with 130 rushing yards and a total of 155 yards from scrimmage, while Parker Hohenstein threw for 125 yards. Chris Costello was the leading receiver with 53 yards. On defense, Ryan Smulian led with 11 tackles, although the team was unable to pressure Lancaster’s offense effectively.
Team Comparisons
The two teams came into the matchup with similar pre-season expectations, but Lancaster Catholic has quickly set themselves apart. Delone Catholic remains winless at 0-1, while Lancaster improves to 1-0. Lancaster Catholic’s scoring consistency—6, 17, 13, and 7 points by quarter—demonstrated depth and adaptability, whereas Delone struggled to find offensive rhythm beyond the first quarter.
Looking Ahead
With the season underway, Lancaster Catholic looks poised to continue its strong start. Delone Catholic, meanwhile, will aim to regroup and find consistency as they look toward their next game. The opening matchup highlighted the gap between the two programs this week, setting the stage for a competitive season in Pennsylvania high school football.
