ATLANTA — The third installment of the 2026 MaxPreps Game of the Week series features a marquee interstate matchup Friday, Sept. 4, when St. Joseph’s Prep (Philadelphia, Pa.) goes on the road to face No. 14 Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tenn.).
St. Joseph’s Prep has established itself as one of the premier powers in the Northeast, winning nine state titles since 2013 and producing stars like Marvin Harrison Jr., D’Andre Swift and Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Brentwood Academy is a 14-time state champion in Tennessee dating back to 1974. All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox have come out of the Nashville-area school in recent years.
St. Joseph’s Prep at No. 14 Brentwood Academy
Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. CT
Streaming: MaxPreps YouTube, MaxPreps.com, NFHS Network
Location: Brentwood Academy
The MaxPreps Game of the Week showcases the nation’s premier high school football matchups while celebrating the athletes, coaches and communities that make Friday nights special. Throughout game week, MaxPreps will provide comprehensive coverage, including feature stories, player profiles, rankings analysis, photography, videos, social media content and complete game coverage.
“St. Joseph’s Prep and Brentwood Academy have built championship traditions in their respective regions and this game gives fans an opportunity to see two outstanding programs compete on a national stage,” MaxPreps Director of Content Steve Montoya said.
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