Posted November 16, 2022

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann Goretti) will play Southern (South Philadelphia High School) in a Thanksgiving Day Football Game on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10:00 a.m. at South Philadelphia Supersite located at 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.

Neumann Goretti invites all former football players and cheerleaders who played in this traditional Thanksgiving game over the years to attend and be recognized at halftime. Those interested are asked to contact Mr. Duke Doblick, CFRE, Director of Institutional Advancement for Neumann Goretti, at ndoblick@neumanngorettihs.org or 302-757-6095.

For more information, please visit neumanngorettihs.org/thanksgiving/.