St. Anthony to Host Salesian Football This Friday
The Saints prepare to welcome the Mustangs to Clark Field for a Friday night matchup.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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St. Anthony will host Salesian for a football game at Clark Field on Friday, October 24, 2026, at 7pm. The Saints enter the contest looking to improve upon their 1-7 overall record against a 6-2 Mustangs squad.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams at opposite ends of their respective seasons as they look to secure a result in the final weeks of the schedule. Salesian seeks to maintain momentum after winning four of their last five contests.
Salesian enters the game averaging more than 30 points per contest, having outscored their previous five opponents 168-73. In contrast, St. Anthony comes off a 52-0 loss to Crespi but previously secured a 17-14 victory against La Salle.
The players
St. Anthony
This is a high school football program currently holding a 1-7 overall record for the season.
Salesian
This is a high school football program that maintains a 6-2 overall record and averages over 30 points per game.
The details
Salesian has demonstrated significant defensive and offensive consistency, including a 17-0 shutout win over Bishop Alemany and a 40-7 defeat of La Salle. The Mustangs previously narrowly edged the Saints 10-7 during their 2024 meeting.
Timeline
The football game is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2026, at 7pm.
Salesian defeated St. Anthony 10-7 in 2024.
Season Trajectory
This game serves as a pivotal point for Salesian as they look to solidify their postseason positioning following a strong mid-season surge. For St. Anthony, this final stretch provides an opportunity to test their roster against a high-scoring opponent.
Local fans attending the game at Clark Field can anticipate a defensive challenge for St. Anthony as they attempt to slow down a Mustangs offense that has consistently surpassed 30 points per game. The result will impact the closing win-loss percentages for both programs as they finish their 2026 schedules.
The takeaway
The Mustangs arrive in Long Beach with significant momentum from their recent high-scoring performances. St. Anthony will need a major defensive adjustment to compete with a Salesian team that has successfully neutralized high-caliber opponents like Bishop Alemany.
Further reading
For additional updates on the local season, visit Long Beach Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The562.
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