Page 82 - 2018 Yearbook

By Jack Smith, Anna Dyckerhoff, and Makena Serughetti
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1. Mikhail Saliba (12) leaps through the air as he wrestles the ball out of the hands of players from the opposing team, Stuart Hall High School, whom Priory later beat by just 58-56. “Winning the Catholic Cup felt incredible for us,” said Mark Erasmus (12). “The competition was extremely tough, so it felt incredibly rewarding.”
4. Adrian Lavalle (12) reaches out to catch the ball as it sails through the air during a starting play. Highly trained with the expertise of Mr. Wise and Mr. Sargent, the team has learned advanced plays that came in great use throughout the Catholic Cup.
3. Owen Tidmarsh (9) bolts down the field to score a touchdown. Tension and uncertainty permeated the team and spectators throughout the game, which was against one of the best teams in the league. However, through perseverance and resilience on the part of the players, Priory emerged victorious.
4. Ayo Aderoboye (12) cools down on the sidelines amidst the blazing, 107 degree heat---a factor that made the conditions in the already high-stakes game even more difficult. “The heat was terrible,” continued Mark. “But as we kept playing, we got used to it.” However, according to fellow teammate Jaeden Barker (11), “the weather didn’t matter much at all. Lots of teams in places like Texas play in that kind of heat often, so if they could do it, we could too.”
5. Keyshawn Ashford (12) focuses intently on the game as he runs the ball down the field. The players demonstrated great seriousness and focus to maximize their touchdowns in order to win.
6. Father Martin leads the team in prayer in the locker room before the Catholic Cup, giving the team his blessing for victory before the important match. “This was a very significant game for the team,” said coach Mr. Wise. “For the past three years, our team hasn’t won the cup. It was an especially important game for the seniors as well, because for their entire time on the Priory football team, they hadn’t beaten Stuart Hall.”
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THE HEAT’S ON!