Bishop Gorman to Face California Power St. John Bosco

First matchup between the national high school football powerhouses since 2016

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:47am

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Bishop Gorman's football team will play California's St. John Bosco on August 21, 2026 at Gorman's Fertitta Field in Las Vegas. This will be the first time the two national powerhouse programs have faced off since 2016, when Gorman defeated St. John Bosco 35-20.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the top high school football teams in the country is highly anticipated, as it pits two perennial national championship contenders against each other. The game will showcase elite talent and provide an early-season barometer for both programs as they aim to compete for state and national titles.

The details

Bishop Gorman and St. John Bosco have not played each other since 2016, when Gorman defeated the California team 35-20. Both programs are coming off strong seasons, with Gorman going 11-1 and finishing ranked No. 2 in the nation, while St. John Bosco was ranked No. 14. The 2026 matchup will take place at Gorman's home stadium, Fertitta Field, in Las Vegas.

  • The game is scheduled for August 21, 2026.
  • Gorman defeated St. John Bosco 35-20 on September 9, 2016.

The players

Bishop Gorman

A high school football powerhouse in Las Vegas, Nevada that has won multiple state championships and national rankings.

St. John Bosco

A high school football program in Bellflower, California that is also considered a national powerhouse and has won multiple state titles.

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What’s next

The game will be a highly anticipated early-season matchup between two of the top high school football teams in the country. Fans will be eager to see how the teams perform and whether Gorman can repeat its 2016 victory over St. John Bosco.

The takeaway

This matchup between Bishop Gorman and St. John Bosco showcases the elite talent and national prominence of high school football in the Western United States. The game will provide an early barometer for both programs as they aim to compete for state and national championships in the 2026 season.