Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Football Team (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will participate in the Global Ireland Football Tournament (G.I.F.T.) 2023. The Friars Football Team will play NFL Academy (United Kingdom) as part of the Dublin Friday Lights tripleheader on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Energia Park Stadium in Dublin, home to the Leinster Rugby Club.
The Friars Football Team will hold workouts from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on:
Thursday, July 13; Monday, July 17; Tuesday, July 18; and Thursday, July 20
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Turf Field
403 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026 (Delaware County)
G.I.F.T. 2023 is a part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. This year’s series will feature a game between the University of Notre Dame and the United States Naval Academy on August 26. The Aer Lingus College Football Classic started in 2012. Since that time, 20 teams from three countries and eight from the United States, including Father Judge High School, have participated.
In 2022, the Bonner & Prendie Football Team were Philadelphia Catholic League Blue Division Champions, District 12 4A Champions, and advanced to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 4A State Quarterfinals. The team is coached by Mr. Jack Muldoon (Class of 1975).
For additional information about the Friars Football trip to Ireland 2023, please visit here.
Background Information on Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) is a diverse community of learners rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guided by time-honored traditions and a dedication to the service of others, the school is committed to providing a preeminent, comprehensive education within an environment of acceptance, respect, and love. It strives to enrich the lives of its students with the values and skills necessary to navigate the ever-changing world. For additional information about Bonner & Prendie, please visit www.bonnerprendie.com/.
In addition, Bonner & Prendie will celebrate its 70 anniversary on September 9, 2023. For more information about the school’s anniversary celebration, please visit here.
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