Football Recap: Melbourne Central Catholic Starts Season with Win on the Road + How To Watch

Melbourne Central Catholic had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They took their game with ease, bagging a 35-7 victory over the Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars.

Grady Bonenberger

Receiving Touchdowns

08/21/25 @ Somerset Academy - Canyons	2
11/15/24 vs Orlando Christian Prep	1
11/07/24 @ True North Classical Academy	1
09/20/24 @ Foundation Academy	2

Melbourne Central Catholic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grady Bonenberger, who picked up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns. That's the most receiving touchdowns Bonenberger has posted since back in September of 2024. Noah Flores was in the mix as well, providing Melbourne Central Catholic with two scores.

Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Melbourne Central Catholic proved: they limited Somerset Academy - Canyons to a paltry 2.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Jacory Mills for the heroic effort on defense: he. Melbourne Central Catholic's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.6.

Looking ahead, Melbourne Central Catholic will challenge Trinity Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th. As for Somerset Academy - Canyons, they will face off against Somerset Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th.