A True HS Thanksgiving Day Football Classic!

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann Goretti) will play Southern (South Philadelphia High School) in a Thanksgiving Day Football Game. 

Thursday, November 28, 2024
 10:00 a.m. Kick-off
 South Philadelphia Supersite
 2968 South 10^th Street (corner of South 10^th & Bigler Streets)
 Philadelphia, PA 19148

During halftime, Neumann Goretti will surprise a dedicated alumnus with the school’s first “Fan of the Year” award. 

In 2021, Neumann Goretti and Southern reinvigorated a traditional Thanksgiving Day Football Game that has spanned nearly 90 years despite some stoppages. It is the longest running Catholic school vs. Public school Thanksgiving high school football game in the history of the city. 

In addition, as part of the annual event the school will host a festival to include a pre-game celebration, an opportunity to meet the football team, special merchandise will be available, and local vendors will be present.  For more information about the Neumann Goretti Annual Turkey Bowl and Festival, please visit here. 

Background Information on Saints Neumann and Goretti High School 

The present, co-educational Saints Neumann Goretti Catholic High School was formed in 2004. This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the school.  Along with its predecessors Saint Maria Goretti for Girls and Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann, and Saint John Neumann for Boys high schools, the school boasts a proud 90-year tradition of Catholic high school education in South Philadelphia.

Saints Neumann Goretti serves a diverse student population in South Philadelphia. Through the school’s core values of Compassion, Courage, and Commitment, its graduates are spiritually grounded, academically prepared, and world citizens. 

For additional information on Saints Neumann and Goretti High School, please visit neumanngorettihs.org/. 

Note: For information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit www.aopcatholicschools.org/.