The Neumann-Goretti High School football team defeated South Philadelphia 54-0 on Thanksgiving as the two schools revived the oldest Catholic-Public rivalry in the city on Turkey Day, meeting for the 81st time. Photos by Mark Zimmaro
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Southern’s Razan Parker intercepts a ball in front of Neumann-Goretti’s Ahmir Batts. Photo/Mark Zimmaro

Neumann-Goretti celebrates a touchdown on Thanksgiving Day. The next day, they defeated Danville in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals. Photo/Mark Zimmaro

Southern’s Mubarqk Hall attempts to evade a tackle by Neumann-Goretti’s Jayden Styles on Thanksgiving. Photo/Mark Zimmaro

South Philadelphia High School cheerleaders rev up the crowd during a Thanksgiving Day football game against Neumann-Goretti. Photo/Mark Zimmaro