San Diego, Cathedral Catholic High School’s homecoming game on Friday, September 26, 2025, was a night to remember. Under Friday night lights of Manchester Stadium, the Dons faced the Granite Hills Eagles in front of a packed crowd of students, alumni, and families. Cathedral Catholic came out on top, earning another win for their season.
Pregame hype
The energy started hours before the kickoff. Alumni came back to celebrate, and students filled the stands in red, waving signs and chanting, “Roll Dons!” By the time the game started, the stadium was full of energy.
The Battle on the Field
Granite Hills came ready to play with their strong defense and athletic players. Five star junior Honor Fa’alave came up huge for the Dons. Cathedral’s athletic website states, “The Junior racked up 110 rushing yards on just eight carries including touchdown runs of 17 and 55 yards in the fourth quarter.” Cathedral Catholic’s quarterback, Brady Palmer set the tone throwing a 70-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Isaac Cook. Brady Palmer, proved why he’s one of the best in San Diego. He threw accurate passes, ran when needed, and kept the offense moving.
Halftime
As the half ended, the crowd was on fire with excitement ready to cheer on the cheerleading/dance team. The cheerleaders and dance team stormed onto the turf in formation. This year the cheer and dance teams have been collaborating during their electric halftime shows.
Standout Performances
• Honor Fa’alave: Career night with 110 rushing yards, 97 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.
• Receivers: Isaac Cook Made big catches in big moments, including a clutch fourth-quarter grab.
• Defense: Stepped up late, forcing turnovers and stopping Granite Hills when it mattered most.
• Brady Palmer: Led the team with multiple touchdown passes and smart plays.
A HOCO to Remember
When the game ended, the stands filled with cheering students in red as the Dons celebrated with their families and alumni. The win wasn’t just about football, it also showed the meaning of Cathedral’s school spirit and tradition.
With many strong leaders on the field, the Dons are ready to keep the momentum of this strong season alive and continuing to dominate this football season.
Cate • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I love how he described the game in different sections. I also thought it was neat how he acknowledged certain people.
Fernando • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This was a great article about the game against the Granite Hills Eagles. This article showed the emotion and passion by the students and players. Hope we get more articles like this one soon.
olivia gaba • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I like how you gave so many details about what happened during the game.
cmiller2029 • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Gave information that was easy to interpret and great transitions.
Rylan Jones • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
great description of the game, I like how you included a section on the pregame hype. I also think the halftime section was a good addition.
diba • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
I like how you talked about all parts of the game, beginning, middle, and the end and also giving credit to specific players.
Matthew • Oct 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Very descriptive article.