Salesianum

Salesianum and Archmere will be defending their respective state championships, while Saint Mark’s is looking to take the next step after a stellar 2019.

Senior Quadir Colvin signs his name to the final support beam for Abessinio Stadium on May 8 at Salesianum School.

Logan Falconetti of Salesianum is guarded by Cape’s Matthew Prestipino.

Neither offense was able to do much in the first quarter, as the Salesianum defense continually throttled the Jaguars’ offense, and the Sals hurt themselves with an interception and penalties.

Salesianum went to the ground game, with Mooney keeping the drive alive by gaining three yards on a fourth-and-1 from Appo’s 17. He then carried for six yards as the third quarter expired.

McCloskey, who like Strine is a senior and a three-year varsity player, said this was what he had hoped for when he chose Salesianum.

Salesianum at Unionville (Pa.), 3:45 p.m.

Salesianum missed a field goal as time expired in the half.

St. Mark’s at Salesianum (5-4), 7:30 p.m. St. Mark’s concludes its week on the road at its biggest rival.

St. Mark’s played much of the first half with the boys’ soccer team as spectators, as wet weather forced the postponement of the boys’ match with Salesianum until next Thursday.

The stadium will be razed to make way for a new football and track facility for Salesianum School.

While the citywill retain ownership of the stadium, it will now formally enter into a lease agreement with Salesianum School, which plans to spend$15 to 20 million to overhaul the facility.