Friars vs. Panthers

Malvern Prep Loses to LaSalle High School in the 4th Quarter

The goal of a football game is to win, but the Malvern Prep Friars have more than that in mind. The LaSalle game brought out the best in the 2019-20 team and coaching staff. Eager, positive attitude is the only way to describe the energy that this team let out. The LaSalle High School Explorers came out on Saturday ready to match anything and everything Malvern sent their way.

The defensive and offensive line were nothing but exceptional. The defense had two back to back stops on the 10-15-yard line; there were plenty of “money downs”, (defense is on the 3 rd down before a turnover in possession), let out from the boys on the sideline. Caimin Hayes (#31) had an interception to run the ball back to the 8-yard line for a Malvern Prep first down. Kellen Mathias (#1) blocked the LaSalle’s quarterbacks pass twice in the second half. I spoke to senior Cole Deary (#51) about the defense this game and he explained that, “We fought for four quarters and didn’t stop. Yes, it didn’t go our way, but it happens, and we prepare for Imhotep.”

Offensively this team didn’t quit. D’Angelo Stocker (#4) was frequently seen making running tackles and showing the adversity he is skilled with on the field. He shares comments about this game such as, “We are a very versatile team, and we just have to find our rhythm in discipline to earn victory.” The Lasalle Explorers brought good competition and challenged the Friars. Bryce Pippin (#11) started quarterback for the Friars due to Senior Lonnie White (#10) being out with an injury. As a freshman playing on an elite high school football team, Pippin locks the trust with his team proving his fit for the position. With just a week of practice to prepare for his first varsity football game on Saturday, Pippin still accomplished to help the team score two successful touchdowns. Pippin showed out with a deep pass to Tyler Tinson (#2) to bring the team to score following that play. He showed no fear, and only wanted to learn from his teammates and coaches after each play.

Coach ends the game with final remarks like, “We played well, and sometimes when you play well, you’ll still lose and that’s ok.” Coach lifts them up with excitement for the future and doesn’t let them feel heavy-hearted from the end score of 13-24. The Malvern Prep Friars will be hosted by Imhotep Charter High School this Friday, September 13 th at 6:30 p.m.

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Written by Gracie Cleveland

Malvern Prep Friars Schedule
W-L
0-2
Date	vs.		Score
08/30		McDonogh (MD)	L 13-34
09/07		La Salle	L 13-24
09/13		Imhotep
09/20		Berks Catholic
09/27		Archbishop Spalding
10/12		Germantown Academy
10/19		William Penn Charter
10/25		Episcopal Academy
11/02		Haverford School
11/09		Springside Chestnut

La Salle Explorers Schedule
W-L
3-0
Date	vs.		Score
8/24		Imhotep Charter	W 15-12
8/30		North Penn	W 42-6
9/7		Malvern Prep	W 24-13
9/14		Haverford
9/28		St. Joseph's Prep
10/4		Father Judge
10/11		Archbishop Ryan
10/18		Archbishop Wood
10/25		Roman Catholic

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Football Schedule
W-L
2-0
Date		vs.	Score
8/30		Father Judge	W 38-34
9/6		Philadelphia Central	W 41-0
9/14		Roman Catholic
9/21		Archbishop Ryan
9/28		Hill School
10/12		Haverford
10/19		Episcopal Academy
10/26		Germantown Academy
11/2		William Penn Charter
11/9		Malvern Prep

Haverford Football Schedule
W-L
1-1
Date		vs.	Score
8/30		Northeast	L 0-36
9/7		Archbishop Carroll	W 31-21
9/14		La Salle College
9/20		Father Judge
9/28		Gilman
10/12		Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
10/19		Germantown Academy
10/26		William Penn Charter
11/2		Malvern Prep
11/9		Episcopal Academy

Episcopal Academy Schedule
W-L
1-0
Date		vs.	Score
8/30		St. Mary's (MD)	W 34-21
9/13		Northeast
9/20		Hill School
10/4		Salesianum School (DE)
10/12		William Penn Academy
10/19		Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
10/25		Malvern Prep
11/2		Germantown Academy
11/9		Haverford School

Germantown Academy Schedule
W-L
2-0
Date		vs.	Score
8/30		Simon Gratz	W 35-18
9/7		Bishop McDevitt	W 48-15
9/14		Father Judge
9/28		Lawrence
10/4		Hatboro-Horsham
10/12		Malvern Prep
10/19		Haverford School
10/26		Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
11/2		Episcopal Academy
11/9		William Penn Charter

Wiliam Penn Charter Schedule
W-L
2-0
Date		vs.	Score
8/31		Lansdale Catholic	W 41-20
9/6		Conwell-Egan Catholic	W 44-21
9/13		Philadelphia Central
9/20		Upper Dublin
9/28		Blair Academy
10/12		Episcopal Academy
10/19		Malvern Prep
10/26		Haverford School
11/2		Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
11/9		Germantown Academy