Bishop Watterson Will Face St. Francis DeSales Friday
The 5-0 Bishop Watterson squad looks to extend its winning streak against St. Francis DeSales this week.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Football
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Bishop Watterson brings a 35-game winning streak into Friday's 7PM showdown against St. Francis DeSales at Ohio Dominican University. The game matches a perfect 5-0 Watterson team against a 4-1 DeSales squad.
Why it matters
This matchup highlights a significant rivalry in Central Ohio high school football, testing Watterson's long-running dominance against a competitive DeSales program.
Bishop Watterson enters the contest with a 5-0 record and a 35-game winning streak, while St. Francis DeSales holds a 4-1 record. Watterson is supported by a veteran defense featuring 10 returning starters.
The players
Bishop Watterson
This high school football program is currently riding a 35-game winning streak.
St. Francis DeSales
This athletic program competes in Central Ohio and holds a 4-1 record this season.
RJ Day
He is the all-time passing leader for the St. Francis DeSales football program.
The details
The game will be played at Ohio Dominican University, featuring St. Francis DeSales and their all-time passing leader, RJ Day. The contest is scheduled for broadcast on the CW Columbus, YouTube, and the ABC6 website.
Timeline
The game is scheduled for kick-off on September 26, 2026, at 7PM.
Bishop Watterson last lost a game during the 2023 season.
Season Trajectory
This game serves as a pivotal test for Bishop Watterson's 35-game winning streak and impacts the playoff positioning within the competitive landscape of Central Ohio football. The result will determine if St. Francis DeSales can disrupt the league balance against the undefeated leaders.
Viewers can watch the broadcast live on the CW Columbus, YouTube, or the ABC6 website starting at 7PM. Fans tracking standings should monitor the outcome to see if Watterson maintains its unblemished 5-0 status.
The takeaway
The game represents a crucial benchmark for the remainder of the local high school football season. Observers should note that the broadcast availability provides multiple digital and traditional platforms for following the game live.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see our Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WSYX.
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