Salesianum Stays Undefeated in District Play with Win Over Appoquinimink

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Salesianum scored in all three phases of the game to defeat the Jaguars, Friday night.

MIDDLETOWN — Salesianum defeated the Appoquinimink Jaguars, 49-0, Friday night earning its fourth win in a row and second straight shutout. Sallies scored all but seven of their points in the first half.

Appoquinimink started its first possession of the game with a trip to the red zone courtesy of a 48-yard pass from senior Desai Drummond to fellow senior Dominic Montebell on a deep crossing route to the right hashmark that Montebell secured with a one-handed grab on the run. Sallies’ defense held the Jaguars out of the endzone on the ensuing set of downs and forced a field goal attempt.

Salesianum senior Jayvian Burrell rushed around the left side and blocked the attempt. He recovered the loose ball and ran it back down the left side for an 80-yard score to begin the night.

Sallies’ offense — led by quarterback Brady Nabb — scored on their first offensive possession with a 28-yard touchdown grab by receiver Devin Hasan near the front left pylon. Junior Jett Healy scored his first of two touchdowns of the game a possession after on a four yard run out of the wildcat formation. Healy’s other touchdown came on a punt return later in the second quarter.

The Sallies defense contributed a score in the first half on an interception from junior Kevin McConaghy in the late stages of the second quarter. A Jamar Taylor touchdown catch completed Sallies first half scoring on a night where Salesianum executed well in every phase of the game.

The Jaguars offense was able to move the ball down the field by completing a couple of deep passes, but the Salesianum defense held firm as Appoquinimink threatened. It’s the first time this season the Jaguars were held scoreless.

It’s only Appoquinimink’s second loss of the season, but it breaks a stretch of three straight wins for the Jaguars including a thrilling overtime victory over Caravel on October 10. The Jaguars will remain at home for a matchup against Hodgson next Friday.

Sallies will play at home next week with Middletown coming to Abessinio Stadium next Friday. Salesianum is 5-2 this season and undefeated against in-state competition.