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title: "Pope John Paul II vs. Columbia Central — Football Game Day — Columbia, TN — Oct 23, 2026"
url: https://www.herenashville.com/2026/10/18/pope-john-paul-ii-vs-columbia-central-football-2026-10-23/
date: 2026-10-18T07:48:59-05:00
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# Pope John Paul II vs. Columbia Central — Football Game Day — Columbia, TN — Oct 23, 2026

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  PRE-GAME
  HIGH SCHOOL · Columbia, TN · 7:00 PM · Friday, October 23, 2026 
  
    
      Pope John Paul II
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      vs
    
    
      Columbia Central
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      Pope John Paul II vs. Columbia Central — *Friday, October 23, 2026*
      
      

HERENashville is your go-to source for everything about this upcoming Football showdown between the Pope John Paul II and the Columbia Central. This high school matchup promises competitive action in Columbia, TN.

      

Get ready for game time. Both teams will be looking to make a statement, and the outcome could have implications for standings and postseason positioning.

      

Follow along at [herenashville.com](/) for live updates throughout the game. Post-game coverage, final scores, and highlights will be published shortly after the final whistle.

    
    
      
        Game At A Glance
        
          DateOctober 23, 2026
          Tip-Off7:00 PM
          LocationColumbia Central High School, Columbia, TN
          DivisionHigh School — Football
          SportFootball
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## What’s Happening

  

**When and where is this happening?**
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game takes place at Columbia Central High School, Columbia, TN.

  

**Who is playing?**
Pope John Paul II faces Columbia Central in High School Football.

  

**Why does this matter to Nashville?**
This matchup features local teams competing in the Nashville area with direct implications for standings and community pride.

  

**What should fans know?**
Arrive early for best seating. Tweet with #PopeJohnPaulIivsColumbiaCentral_1023 for your posts to appear on this page live. Check back at [herenashville.com](/) for post-game coverage.

  

**How do I follow this game live?**
Use the hashtag #PopeJohnPaulIivsColumbiaCentral_1023 on X/Twitter. Fan posts from both sides appear in the Live Fan Feeds section above. Submit photos and highlights directly through our site.