St. John Bosco hosts Bishop Gorman in high-stakes football clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
No. 2 St. John Bosco faces No. 3 Bishop Gorman on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. PT. This matchup marks the first meeting between the teams since 2016, with significant implications for the Super 25 rankings. St. John Bosco, coming off a 9-2 season, sees quarterback Koa Malau'ulu return, while Bishop Gorman introduces dual-threat quarterback Chance Thomas. Both teams aim to assert their dominance early in the season as they pursue national championship aspirations. The game can be watched live on the NFHS Network.
- •Game kicks off at 7 p.m. PT on August 21, 2026.
- •St. John Bosco holds a 9-2 record from last season.
- •Bishop Gorman finished 11-1 last year, ranked No. 2 in Super 25.
- •This is the first matchup since both teams last played in 2016.
- •Koa Malau'ulu leads St. John Bosco; Chance Thomas starts for Bishop Gorman.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — No. 2 St. John Bosco vs. No. 3 Bishop Gorman battle for Super 25 supremacy
"Two of the best teams in the country, St. John Bosco and Bishop Gorman, are set to match up early in the year with lasting Super 25 implications.
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