Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Football continues North Coast Conference play Friday night, October 2, as the Lions travel to Parma to take on Padua Franciscan. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Padua Stadium.

NDCL enters Week 7 at 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the NCC, riding a four-game winning streak following last week's 27-20 victory over Holy Name.

The Lions also enter Friday night in strong postseason position, sitting No. 3 in Division III, Region 9 in the latest official OHSAA football computer ratings.

Game Preview

After dropping their Week 2 matchup with West Geauga, the Lions have put together four consecutive victories. NDCL defeated Kenston 28-7, Benedictine 31-13, Bedford 42-12 and Holy Name 27-20 during the streak, outscoring those four opponents 128-52.

Friday's matchup is the Lions' second North Coast Conference contest of the season. NDCL opened NCC play with last week's victory over Holy Name and enters Week 7 as one of three conference teams with a 1-0 league record, joining Elyria Catholic and Lake Catholic.

Padua enters the matchup 3-3 overall and 0-1 in the NCC. The Bruins started the season with losses to South Range and Benedictine before winning three straight over Bedford, Sandusky and Garfield. Padua opened NCC play last week with a 14-7 loss to Elyria Catholic.

The two teams have faced a pair of common opponents. NDCL defeated Benedictine 31-13 and Bedford 42-12, while Padua fell to Benedictine 7-3 and defeated Bedford 35-6.

Lions No. 3 in Region 9

The latest official OHSAA football computer ratings have NDCL ranked No. 3 in Division III, Region 9 with a rating of 11.3182, trailing only undefeated Salem and Willoughby South.

The postseason picture adds significance to each of the Lions' remaining four games. Under the 2026 OHSAA playoff format, the top 12 teams in each region qualify for the postseason, with the top four seeds receiving a first-round bye. The final computer ratings will determine playoff qualification and seeding.

View the OHSAA Football Computer Ratings

Thursday also marks NDCL's final road game of the regular season. Following the trip to Padua, the Lions return to Lion Stadium for three consecutive home games against CVCA, Elyria Catholic and Lake Catholic.

Game Information

Matchup: NDCL (5-1, 1-0 NCC) at Padua Franciscan (3-3, 0-1 NCC)
Date: Friday, October 2
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Padua Stadium
Address: 6740 State Road, Parma, OH 44134

Admission gates, concessions and restrooms are accessible through the Zavagno Athletic Center.

Tickets

The North Coast Conference ticket policy will be in effect Friday night:

Adults: $10
Senior Citizens (60+): $5 cash at the gate
Active/Retired Military: $5 cash at the gate
High School Students: $5 cash at the gate
Grade School Students (K-8): FREE

Adult tickets may be purchased online or with cash or credit/debit card at the gate.

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Parking & Stadium Access

Spectator parking is available in Padua's campus parking lots and the St. Anthony's church parking lots.

NDCL fans are encouraged to review Padua's game-day map before arriving. The map identifies spectator parking, the Zavagno Athletic Center, stadium entrance, visitor gate and other important game-day locations.

Watch Live

Can't make the trip to Parma? Thursday night's game will be streamed through Padua's Hudl TV network.

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Four straight wins. A 1-0 start in conference play. No. 3 in the region.

The Lions look to keep the momentum going Friday night in Parma.

Go Lions!