FOOTBALL 2023: Crean Lutheran schedule includes six games at on-campus stadium

Crean Lutheran led by Coach Rick Curtis takes the field for a home game last season. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs).

Orange County high school football coaches, including Crean Lutheran’s Rick Curtis, have begun releasing schedules for the 2023 season.

Crean Lutheran will play its home games at its on-campus stadium. The Saints first game is Friday, Aug. 18 vs. Canyon at Fred Kelly Stadium. Crean Lutheran opens Empire League play on Friday, Sept. 29 at Valencia. The Saints have a bye on Friday, Sept. 8.

Crean Lutheran finished with a 10-2 record last season and had the most wins since entering the large schools division. It was also the best finish (4-1) in Empire League play, Curtis noted.

SCHEDULE

All games 7 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 18, vs. Canyon at Fred Kelly Stadium

Friday, Aug. 25 (H) vs. Mary Star

Friday, Sept. 1 (H) vs. Trabuco Hills

Friday, Sept. 15 (H) vs. Northwood

Friday, Sept. 22 at Gahr of Cerritos

Friday, Sept. 29 at Valencia

Friday, Oct. 6 vs Pacifica (Homecoming)

Friday, Oct. 13 (H) vs. Tustin

Saturday, Oct. 21 vs. Cypress at Western

Friday, Oct. 27 (H) vs. Kennedy