Neumann-Goretti to honor past players, cheerleaders on Thanksgiving

Players from Neumann-Goretti and Southern shake hands before the game on Thanksgiving Day, 2021. Photo/Mark Zimmaro

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

The Saints will take on South Philadelphia High School on Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. at the South Philly Supersite at 2968 South 10th Street.

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. 

Any former football players and cheerleaders who plan to attend the Thanksgiving Day Game, can contact Mr. Duke Doblick, CFRE, Director of Institutional Advancement for Neumann-Goretti, at ndoblick@neumanngorettihs.org or 302-757-6095.