Catholic high school football roundup from Week 6
St. Anthony's wide receiver Rory McDermott runs for a touchdown against Red Bank Catholic during a high school football game on Sept, 4, 2026, in Red Bank, N.J. Credit: Noah K. Murray
Anthony Diieso completed all six of his passing attempts for 216 yards and two touchdowns for host St. Anthony’s in its 42-21 win over St. Peter’s Friday in the CHSFL. Diieso also had a 6-yard rushing score for the Friars (3-3). James Baresse ran six times for 64 yards. Sal Ranieri added three carries for 45 yards and a TD. Xavier Bala ran four times for 21 yards and a score.
Rory McDermott caught three passes for 126 yards and a TD. Cole Mangro had two receptions for 79 yards and a score. George Skenderis had a 64-yard punt return TD. St. Peters is 1-5.
St. Dominic 25, Cardinal Spellman 8: Ray Minson hit three different receivers for touchdown passes, leading St. Dominic (4-2) past Cardinal Spellman (1-5). Mike Ford opened the scoring for the Bayhawks with a 5-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, and Nick Lang gave them the lead with a 25-yard touchdown catch later in the same frame. Maurice Wilson caught a 15-yard scoring pass and Darius Green rushed for a 5-yard touchdown.
SATURDAY’S GAME
Archbishop Stepinac 28, Chaminade 23: Shaye Sykes broke several tackles while returning an interception for a 41-yard touchdown with 24 seconds remaining in the third quarter to bring Chaminade (2-5) within one score of Archbishop Stepinac (3-4). Anthony Trapani rushed for a touchdown and Sean Carnevale threw one to Nick Sweeney. Kellan Stapleton made a field goal and two extra points.
