{"id":280124,"date":"2026-09-06T06:06:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T06:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/280124\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T06:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T06:06:26","slug":"bethlehem-catholic-vs-allentown-central-catholic-football-holy-war-2026-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/280124\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethlehem Catholic vs. Allentown Central Catholic football Holy War 2026: Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bethlehem Catholic and Allentown Central Catholic football teams faced off Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in the annual \u201cHoly War\u201d between the two teams.<\/p>\n<p>See photos of the game action and Faces in the Crowd below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5184\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot035_dfe74f.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155091\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4125\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot021_8dc9aa.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155092\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Tahir Edmondson is tackled by Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4823\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot029_b53aa5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155090\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Tahir Edmondson is tackled by Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2191\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot024_deaa00.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155093\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's quarterback Axel Burkart  hands off to Antonio Salomoni on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"1917\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1788674770_840_TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot011_f352e5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27142189\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s quarterback Axel Burkart  hands off to Antonio Salomoni on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3543\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot023_f9268f.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155094\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Antonio Salomoni gets past Allentown Central Catholic's John Kowal on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3340\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot013_91fbdc.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155095\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Antonio Salomoni gets past Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s John Kowal on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2947\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot020_948b4d.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155096\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Janiel Pena gets a pass off in time on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3298\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot027_0b51cd.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155097\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Janiel Pena gets a pass off in time on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3788\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot016_92ae4d.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155098\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3227\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot026_b14918.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155099\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Antonio Salomoni gets past Allentown Central Catholic's John Kowal on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3013\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot014_16e2d9.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155100\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Antonio Salomoni gets past Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s John Kowal on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3636\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot019_e95638.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155101\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Tahir Edmondson is tackled by Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4362\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot028_cc8ebb.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155102\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Tahir Edmondson is tackled by Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3944\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot015_3189e7.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155103\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5184\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot025_460279.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155104\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa scores his 3rd  touchdown in the first half against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"1955\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot017_3c2220.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155105\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis  is tackled by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot054_a4cb93.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155106\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot053_a775a0.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155107\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot051_786b56.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155108\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot052_5d99ac.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155109\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot048_e0ecf9.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155110\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot050_145dae.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155111\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot049_65879f.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155112\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4276\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot030_31d2f3.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155113\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa celebrates a touchdown against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium n Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5184\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot001_15fcfc.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155114\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa celebrates a touchdown against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium n Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic's Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3735\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot005_5fa15b.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155115\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4161\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot032_e4588b.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155116\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot047_b9283c.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155117\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5370\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot046_2532f1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155118\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Axel Burkart is pursued by Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell  on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3456\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot004_bc53f8.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155119\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Axel Burkart is pursued by Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell  on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4193\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot031_4bd470.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155120\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5184\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot036_5faacb.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155121\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Trey Torres-Johnsonis tackles Bethlehem Catholic's Zakai Brake on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4026\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot003_1a4e3b.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155122\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Trey Torres-Johnsonis tackles Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Zakai Brake on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic's Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4662\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot009_dc3114.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155123\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Grayson Schmell  is tackled by Bethlehem Catholic's Tyre Lewis on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2660\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot010_9926b5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155124\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Grayson Schmell  is tackled by Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Tyre Lewis on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot043_4ddca0.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155125\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2431\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot033_b9d9f5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155126\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic's Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4301\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot007_5bf633.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155127\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic's Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3671\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot006_3f33c6.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155128\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot045_53c25d.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155129\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa and Aiden Rivera celebrate a touchdown against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4375\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot002_29bf08.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155130\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa and Aiden Rivera celebrate a touchdown against Allentown Central Catholic on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Allentown Central Catholic's Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic's Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5184\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot008_5999b6.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155131\" \/>Allentown Central Catholic\u2019s Trey Torres-Johnson is tackled Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Great Chifirst on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown.. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3125\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot034_b0f083.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155132\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"6000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TMC-L-ACCBecahifoot044_8295e2.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"27155133\" \/>Pregame activities occur before the Bethlehem Catholic-Allentown Central Catholic football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at J. 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