Athletics
Home of the Crusaders
The storied legacy of Crusader athletics continues forward! Our students compete on fields and courts, building on the traditions that make a true Crusader: courage, character, heart, and spirit.
With 16 teams across Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons, the Crusader Athletics program helps our student athletes achieve success on the field and learn disciplines that support them everyday.
Fall Sports
- Cross Country
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Golf
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Volleyball
Winter Sports
- Cheerleading
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Basketball
- Swimming
- Wrestling
Spring Sports
- Baseball
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
"Being a member of our teams has made me a better person and leader. I understand what it takes to be a dedicated teammate. I am better prepared for my future because of my athletic experience at Central."
— James, Class of 2027
Athletic Schedules
Crusader Athletics participates in contests throughout the Ohio Valley, competing other local schools with outstanding legacies. Come cheer on the Crusaders and support out teams!
Football
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 22 | Cleveland East Tech | Home | 7:00pm | |
| Friday, August 28 | Strasburg-Franklin | Away | 7:00pm | |
| Friday, September 4 | Bishop Rosecrans | Away | 7:00pm | |
| Friday, September 11 | Toronto | Away | 7:00pm | |
| Friday, September 18 | Buckeye Local | Away | 7:00pm | |
| Saturday, September 26 | St. Thomas Aquinas | Home | 7:00pm | |
| Saturday, October 3 | Southern | Home | 7:00pm | |
| Friday, October 9 | Bridgeport | Away | 7:00pm | |
| Saturday, October 17 | Conotton Valley | Home | 7:00pm | |
| Saturday, October 24 | Wellsville | Home | 7:00pm | |
| 1st Round Playoffs | TBA | TBA | ||
| Regional Quarter-finals | TBA | TBA | ||
| Regional Semi-finals | TBA | TBA | ||
| Regional Finals | TBA | TBA | ||
| State Semi-finals | TBA | TBA | ||
| State Finals | TBA | TBA |
Volleyball
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 19 | Harrison Central | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 22 | Bishop Rosecrans | Away | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Madonna | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 29 | Bridgeport | Away | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Weir | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 3 | Steubenville | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, September 5 | Lisbon | Home | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Bridgeport | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 10 | Malvern | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Madonna | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 17 | Heartland Christian | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, September 19 | Bishop Rosecrans | Home | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, September 22 | Weir | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 24 | Steubenville | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday, September 29 | Bellaire | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 1 | Edison | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, October 3 | Lisbon | Away | TBD |
| Tuesday, October 6 | Bellaire | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 8 | Southern | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, October 10 | Harrison Central | Home | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, October 13 | OVAC Match | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, October 17 | OVAC Championships | TBD | TBD |
Boy's Soccer
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 8 | Alumni Game | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Friday, August 14 | Harrison Central | Away | TBA |
| Saturday, August 15 | Brooke Soccer-Rama (Scrim) | Away | TBA |
| Wednesday, August 19 | Heartland Christian | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Monday, August 24 | Weir | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, August 27 | Brooke | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Edison | Home | 5:30 pm |
| Thursday, September 3 | Columbiana | Away | 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Wheeling Central | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, September 10 | Trinity Christian | Away | 6:30 pm |
| Tuesday, September 22 | OVAC Semi-Finals | TBA | TBA |
| Thursday, September 24 | OVAC Consolation | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, September 26 | OVAC Finals | TBA | TBA |
| Thursday, October 1 | Oak Glen | Home | 5:00 pm |
| Saturday, October 3 | Steubenville | Away | TBA |
| Thursday, October 8 | John Marshall | Home | 5:00 pm |
| October 19 - October 24 | Sectionals | TBA | TBA |
| October 26 - October 31 | Districts | TBA | TBA |
| November 3 - November 8 | Regionals | TBA | TBA |
| November 10 - November 16 | States | TBA | TBA |
Girl's Soccer
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 8 | Alumni Game(Scrim) | Home | 10:00 am |
| Friday, August 14 | St. Clairsville | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 15 | Brooke Soccer-Rama (Scrim) | Away | 9:30 am |
| Thursday, August 20 | John Marshall | Home | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 22 | East Liverpool | Away | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, August 25 | Steubenville | Away | 6:30 pm |
| Monday, August 31 | Bishop Rosecrans | Home | 5:30 pm |
| Thursday, September 3 | Linsly | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Saturday, September 5 | United | Away | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Weir | Home | 5:30 pm |
| Thursday, September 10 | Ridgewood | Home | 5:30 pm |
| Saturday, September 12 | Columbiana | Home | 11:00 am |
| Tuesday, September 15 | Oak Glen | Home | 5:30 pm |
| Thursday, September 19 | Open | ||
| Wednesday, September 23 | OVAC Semi - Finals | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, September 26 | OVAC Finals / Consolation Game | TBA | TBA |
| Saturday, October 3 | Harrison Central (TEAR GAME) | Harding Stadium | 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday, October 6 | Indian Creek | Away | 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Brooke | Away | 7:00 pm |
| October 19 - October 23 | Sectionals | TBA | TBA |
| October 26 - October 30 | Districts | TBA | TBA |
| November 2 - November 7 | Regionals | TBA | TBA |
| November 12 - November 14 | States | TBA | TBA |
Swimming
Girl's Basketball
Boy's Basketball
Support for Crusader Athletics
Our 2026 Crusader Football Season is around the corner! Every year generous sponsors like you make it happen for our students, families, alumni, and local community.
We are so grateful for your kindness and investment in our Steubenville Catholic Schools athletics programs! Due to your strong support of our Crusader students over the past few years – you are invited to sponsor at the reduced rates below.
Athletic Boosters
2026 – 2027 Athletic Boosters:
President – Kristen Roe
Vice President – Kara Bryan
Secretary – Michelle Dickey
Treasurer – John Bryan
Leadership
Athletic Administrator:
Michael Barber Jr. mbarber@steubenvillecatholiccentral.org
Athletic Director:
Jonathan Hoover jhoover@steubenvillecatholiccentral.org
Assistant Athletic Director:
Michael Barber III mbarber3@steubenvillecatholiccentral.org