Tale of the Tape: Cathedral Catholic vs. Helix

#5 Cathedral Catholic Dons (1-2) at #1 Helix Highlanders (1-1)

Friday, September 18, 2015 @ 7:00 p.m. PT

Jim Arnaiz Field at Benton Hart Stadium (La Mesa, CA)

Series History

First Meeting: Sept. 18, 2009 - Cathedral 49, Helix 19

Previous Meeting: Nov. 28, 2014 - Helix 27, Cathedral 5

Helix lead the all-time series 5-2

Breakdown

The marquee matchup of this week will feature two teams coming off their first win of the season. Cathedral quarterback Tate Haynes threw three touchdown passes last week as the Dons cruised to a 28-14 victory over neighborhood rival Torrey Pines. During the Highlander's 56-7 onslaught over Eastlake, Nathan Stinson exploded for 168 yards and two scores on 11 carries. The last meeting between these teams took place in last year's Open Division semifinals, that resulted in Helix advancing with a 27-5 win.

CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC DONS (1-2)

Division: I

League: Eastern

Head Coach: Sean Doyle (20th Season)

Last Week’s Result: Def. Torrey Pines 28-14

Rankings

Max Preps: #5

Prep Pigskin Report: #8

San Diego Football Network: #5

San Diego Union Tribune: #8

Impact Dons

Junior QB Tate Haynes

- 3 TD Passes vs. Torrey Pines

Senior RB Hogan Irwin

- 2 Total TDs (1 Rush, 1 REC) vs. Torrey Pines

HELIX HIGHLANDERS (1-1)

Division: I

League: Grossmont Hills

Head Coach: Troy Starr (8th Season)

Last Week’s Result: Def. Eastlake 56-7

Rankings

Max Preps: #1

Prep Pigskin Report: #2

San Diego Football Network: #1

San Diego Union Tribune: #2

Impact Highlanders

Senior QB Michael Austin

- 15/36 completions for 211 yards & 2 TDs

Senior RB Nate Stinson

- 32 carries for 271 yards & 5 TDs