{"id":309366,"date":"2026-10-18T15:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/309366\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T15:41:11","slug":"nazareth-vs-bethlehem-catholic-in-high-school-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/309366\/","title":{"rendered":"Nazareth vs. Bethlehem Catholic in high school football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nazareth High School football team stuns Bethlehem Catholic 52-49 on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Nazareth's Owen Hall kicks a extra point against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792338053_995_TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-036_c7d84d.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29772767\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Owen Hall kicks a extra point against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-034_de89df.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779779\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-032_e7f872.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779782\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-031_c6a2d8.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779785\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-035_3477a7.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779786\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-029_849160.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779789\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3712\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-033_327c17.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779796\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2422\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-030_25ec76.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779799\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Nazareth's Luke Depietro hold onto Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa jersey on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3448\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-027_7957d3.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779804\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Luke Depietro hold onto Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa jersey on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Joey Daleo celebrates a touchdown by Axel Burkart against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3834\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-022_ebaf34.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779807\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Joey Daleo celebrates a touchdown by Axel Burkart against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa runs with the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-028_9ae36c.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779808\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa runs with the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Nazareth's Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4694\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-020_df0e7a.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779816\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Jonathan Ayache celebrates after getting a interception against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2601\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-021_df481a.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779820\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Jonathan Ayache celebrates after getting a interception against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-025_5bebd1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779823\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Axel gets his coaches praise against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4177\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-023_97060d.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779826\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Axel  gets his coaches praise  against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Matthew Leluga catches the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3498\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-024_497282.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779827\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Matthew Leluga catches the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Luke Depietro breaks up a pass against Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-026_7e576a.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779830\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Luke Depietro breaks up a pass against Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-025_d8996b.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779837\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Brazil Rice get a sack against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2795\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-018_22fd95.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779842\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Brazil Rice get a sack against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Jonathan Ayache makes a big hit against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"1764\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-019_a24667.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779845\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Jonathan Ayache makes a big hit against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth coach Tom Falzone, watches his team versus Bethlehem Catholic on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nazareth High School. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-013_e4f6fd.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779850\" \/>Nazareth coach Tom Falzone, watches his team versus Bethlehem Catholic on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nazareth High School. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa runs with the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3505\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-015_5e84c7.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779853\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa runs with the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-017_7c57a5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779856\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa celebrates a touchdown against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5374\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-016_9da616.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779859\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa celebrates a touchdown against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Cooper Madson throws the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4432\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-010_a488a7.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779862\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Cooper Madson throws the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Axel Burkart passes the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"4985\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-009_1481e6.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779865\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Axel Burkart passes the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Justin Martinez runs the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3774\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-001_5ce30a.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779868\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Justin Martinez runs the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Carter Vassa runs with the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-014_1ad188.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779880\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Carter Vassa runs with the ball against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Will Bacolo makes a great play against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3759\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-011_83b241.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779886\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Will Bacolo makes a great play against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Matthew Leluga celebrates after getting a interception for a touchdown against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3804\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-003_0089ef.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779889\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Matthew Leluga celebrates after getting a  interception for a touchdown against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic's Brazil Rice celebrates with teammates against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"2967\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-008_5ac4b2.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779890\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Brazil Rice celebrates with teammates against Nazareth on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Luke Depietro gets dragged down against Bethlehem Catholic's Great Chifirst on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3078\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-005_5604ca.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779892\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Luke Depietro gets dragged down against Bethlehem Catholic\u2019s Great Chifirst on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3767\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-007_e9c7df.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779896\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Bethlehem Catholic coach Joe Bernard, watches his team versus Nazareth on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-012_d94709.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779897\" \/>Bethlehem Catholic coach Joe Bernard, watches his team versus Nazareth on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Matthew Leluga celebrates after getting a interception for a touchdown against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3605\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-004_3ea1fc.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779902\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Matthew Leluga celebrates after getting a  interception for a touchdown against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Matthew Leluga celebrates after getting a interception for a touchdown against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"3605\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-004_bd77fc.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779904\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Matthew Leluga celebrates after getting a  interception for a touchdown against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"5568\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-002_762eca.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"29779906\" \/>Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  lazyautosizes lazyloading\" alt=\"Nazareth's Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)\" width=\"1979\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/TMC-L-becahifootball-1017-006.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1737632\" \/>Nazareth\u2019s Will Bacolo runs the ball against Bethlehem Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady\/Special to The Morning Call)Faces in the crowd during the Nazareth at Bethlehem Catholic football game on Oct. 17, 2026, BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. 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