Central Catholic is a perfect 7-0 against Canon-McMillan since October of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Vikings will square off against the Big Macs at 7:00 p.m. Central Catholic is coming into the contest hot, having won their last eight games.
On Friday, Central Catholic really took it to Seneca Valley for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-6 victory. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 29 points or more this season.
Jayden Alexander
| 10/17/25 @ Seneca Valley | 3 |
| 10/09/25 vs Norwin | 1 |
| 10/03/25 @ Shaler Area | 1 |
| 09/26/25 @ North Allegheny | 1 |
| 09/12/25 @ Mt. Lebanon | 1 |
Jayden Alexander was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 120 yards and three scores on only 15 carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Yasair Ismaeli got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Central Catholic, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Aiden Nasiadka, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Canon-McMillan and Norwin, and Norwin kept the tradition alive. The Big Macs fell just short of the Knights by a score of 24-21 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Big Macs have suffered since September 6, 2024.
Canon-McMillan's loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-5. As for Central Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Central Catholic has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 177.1 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Canon-McMillan, though, as they've been averaging only 71.7 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything went Central Catholic's way against Canon-McMillan when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as Central Catholic made off with a 38-13 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
