November 14, 2022

SS. Neuman Goretti to Play Southern in Thanksgiving Day Football Game

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below on behalf of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School.

Neumann Goretti to recognize any former football players and cheerleaders who participated in the traditional Thanksgiving Day Game in years past.

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann Goretti) will play Southern (South Philadelphia High School) in a Thanksgiving Day Football Game.

10:00 a.m. Kick-off
Thursday, November 24, 2022
South Philadelphia Supersite
2968 South 10th Street (corner of S. 10th & Bigler Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19148

During halftime, Neumann Goretti will recognize any former football players and cheerleaders in attendance this year who participated in the traditional Neumann vs. Southern Thanksgiving Day Football Game.

Last year, Neumann Goretti and Southern revived the now 88-year-old tradition of a Thanksgiving Day Football Game. It is the longest running Catholic vs. Public Thanksgiving high school football game in the history of the city.

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Contact: Mr. Duke Doblick, CFRE, Director of Institutional Advancement for Neumann Goretti, at [email protected]

Editor’s Note:

Any former football players and cheerleaders who plan to attend the Thanksgiving Day Game, please contact Mr. Duke Doblick, CFRE, Director of Institutional Advancement for Neumann Goretti, at [email protected] or 302-757-6095.

For more information about Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School, please visit neumanngorettihs.org/.

 

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Meredith Wilson
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215-587-3747