The Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia, PA) varsity football team will host a non-conference matchup against Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (Philadelphia, PA) tonight at 7:00 PM.
Game Details:
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Matchup: Springside Chestnut Hill Academy vs Roman Catholic High School
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM
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Location: Widener University Quick Stadium
- Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
- Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Fans can follow the action live via the Score tracker.
SCHA Tops Roman Catholic in High-Scoring Season Opener Clash
In a thrilling non-conference showdown, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCHA) pulled off a decisive 42-38 victory over Roman Catholic, setting the tone for an exciting 2025-26 high school football season.
Season Records and Rankings
SCHA enters the season with a perfect 1-0 record, holding a national ranking of 1,761 and 58th in Pennsylvania. Roman Catholic, ranked much higher nationally at 207 and 7th in the state, now sits at 1-1 after the closely contested matchup.
Scoring Breakdown
Both teams traded blows early in the game. SCHA jumped out to a commanding lead, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and extending it with 21 in the second. Roman Catholic responded with 10.5 points in each of the first two quarters but surged in the third with 17.5 points to bring the game within reach. Ultimately, neither team scored in the fourth quarter, leaving SCHA on top at 42-38.
Quarter | SCHA | Roman Catholic |
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1 | 14 | 10.5 |
2 | 21 | 10.5 |
3 | 7 | 17.5 |
4 | 0 | 0 |
Final | 42 | 38.5 |