Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Football opens North Coast Conference play Thursday night, September 24, as the Lions travel to Brooklyn Memorial Stadium to take on Holy Name. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.

The Lions enter the second half of the regular season with a 4-1 record, while Holy Name comes into Thursday's matchup at 3-1. In addition to beginning conference play, the game carries postseason significance as both programs currently sit near the top of their respective Division III playoff regions.

Game Preview

Thursday marks NDCL's first North Coast Conference game of the 2026 season as the Lions begin the conference portion of their schedule.

The matchup also comes at an important point in the OHSAA playoff race. Following Week 5, NDCL is No. 4 in Division III, Region 9 in Joe Eitel's unofficial Harbin computer rankings. Holy Name currently sits No. 5 in Division III, Region 10.

Joe Eitel's rankings are unofficial calculations and are not published by the OHSAA, but they provide a widely followed snapshot of the Harbin computer points used to determine postseason qualification and seeding.

The top 12 teams in each region following Week 10 qualify for the OHSAA playoffs.

While NDCL and Holy Name compete in separate playoff regions, Thursday's result will factor into each program's Harbin computer points as the postseason picture continues to develop.

With conference play beginning and both programs currently positioned inside the top five of their respective regions in the unofficial calculations, Thursday night provides an important opportunity as the regular season enters its second half.

Game Information

Matchup: NDCL (4-1) at Holy Name (3-1)
Date: Thursday, September 24
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Memorial Stadium
Address: 4500 Hurricane Alley, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Gates Open: 5:45 p.m.
Special Event: Holy Name Senior Night

Tickets

Tickets are available online in advance through Holy Name.

PURCHASE TICKETS:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/holyname/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and arrive early enough to enter the stadium before kickoff.

Pregame Timeline

Holy Name will recognize its senior football, cheer and drill team members prior to Thursday night's game.

5:45 p.m. – Gates Open
6:05 p.m. – Holy Name Senior Introductions Begin
6:25 p.m. – Senior Introductions Conclude
6:30 p.m. – Coin Toss
6:45 p.m. – Holy Name Band Pregame / Prayer / National Anthem
6:56 p.m. – NDCL Takes the Field
6:57 p.m. – Holy Name Takes the Field
7:00 p.m. – Kickoff

Brooklyn Memorial Stadium

Thursday's game will be played at Brooklyn Memorial Stadium, located at 4500 Hurricane Alley in Brooklyn.

NDCL fans traveling to the game are encouraged to review the Brooklyn Memorial Stadium Guide before arriving for additional information regarding the facility, entrances and seating.

Watch Live

Can't make the trip to Brooklyn? Thursday night's game will be streamed live online.

WATCH LIVE:
https://www.youtube.com/live/5wwHrJOPA_E?si=YrurbJVcyxvy1ygy

Follow the Playoff Picture

Fans can follow Joe Eitel's unofficial Harbin computer rankings throughout the remainder of the regular season.

NDCL – Division III, Region 9:
https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/rankings/2026/region-9

Holy Name – Division III, Region 10:
https://joeeitel.com/hsfoot/rankings/2026/region-10

Conference play begins Thursday night.

Go Lions!