La Salle College High School (PA) defeated Salesianum, 28-10, Friday night. The loss was Salesianum football’s first this season.
The Salesianum captains start to walk to mid-field for the coin toss prior to their game against La Salle.
Swoop and a pair of Eagles cheerleaders stand at midfield. The Eagles celebrated their Friday Night Captains Program which helps promote and celebrate local high school football.
The teams go through the coin toss with Swoop and the Eagles cheerleaders in the background. As a part of the Friday Night Captains program, the Eagles will make a donation to both football programs.
Sallies quarterback Brady Nabb fires a pass on the game’s opening possession.
Salesianum defender, Jett Healy, attempts to knock the pass down on La Salle’s first offensive possesion.
Sallies senior Liam Sherlock finds an opening to run through against the Explorer defense.
The Salesianum student section was packed as they cheered on the Sals.
Sallies senior Tysir Jones races down the right sideline on his 78-yard reception. This play came right after La Salle took the lead on its prior drive.
Jones was brought down at the La Salle two-yard line. Jett Healy scored the game tying touchdown on the next play.
(To read about all the game’s action click here.)
A group of Sallies defenders rally to tackle La Salle junior, Bryce Hanton. Hanton scored half of La Salle’s touchdowns.
Sallies junior EJ Cotton follows senior Christian Hudson on a run near the end of the first half.
Salesianum junior Giuliano Villa knocks in a 28-yard field goal before halftime.
Sophomore Tyler Clarke celebrates after registering a tackle for loss on the previous play.
Jones breaks a tackle following one of his five catches of the game. Jones finished the game with 126 receiving yards.
Nabb moves around in the pocket avoiding a sack late in the game. The Sals ended up losing the game, 28-10.
All photos courtesy of Dave Reeder. To see more of Dave’s work follow him on Instagram @bfr_photo
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