Tacklers from the Gold team converge on James Campbell of Saint Mark's after a pass reception at the annual Blue-Gold football game on June 20 at the University of Delaware. Dialog photo/Mike Lang
NEWARK – Ten players and two cheerleaders represented Catholic high schools at the 69th annual Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, which took place June 20 at Delaware Stadium. The game, pitting seniors from the northern part of Delaware against those from the southern, raises money and awareness for the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual disabilities (DFRC).
The game features most of the best high school seniors in the state, along with cheerleaders, a band and a group of student ambassadors. A central feature surrounding the game is the Hand-in-Hand program, where the students are matched up with “buddies” for the week.
The Blue team used a dominant second half to take a 48-18 win.
Photos by Mike Lang.
Hailey Isabell, left, and Emily Brown represented Saint Mark’s on the Blue cheerleading squad.
Archmere’s Jack Chesman looks to open a lane for a teammate.
Mitch Cummings of Salesianum roams the defensive backfield.
St. Elizabeth’s Ne’Hemiah Hamilton moves in for a tackle.
Tyler Iudica of Saint Mark’s prepares for a punt return.
Saint Mark’s James Campbell punted and played quarterback for the Blue.
Tacklers from the Gold team converge on James Campbell of Saint Mark’s after a pass reception at the annual Blue-Gold football game on June 20 at the University of Delaware. Dialog photo/Mike Lang
Salesianum’s Aiden Lego, in blue, tries to escape a tackle.
Brady McBride of Salesianum gets ready to send a pass downfield.
Salesianum’s L.J. Smith peeks around a Gold offensive lineman at the ball carrier.
Archmere’s Christian Wittmeyer heads toward the Gold ball carrier.
