Slideshow: Bishop Gorman cruises to Sollenberger Classic victory
By Todd Shurtleff
Aug 23, 2014, 12:00am
The Gaels kick off 2014 season with a convincing win over Brophy College Prep on Friday.
LAS VEGAS - The
Bishop Gorman football team wasted little time on Friday night in demonstrating why its ranked among the top teams in the nation this season.
The Gaels are loaded with outstanding talent on both sides of the ball and showcased it during a 44-0 victory over visiting
Brophy College Prep (Phoenix) in the ninth annual Sollenberger Classic at Fertitta Field. Bishop Gorman held a commanding 30-0 lead at halftime.
Russell Booze, Jonathan Shumaker and Biaggio Walsh combined for 192 yards rushing and five touchdowns, while the defense allowed a scant 150 yards. The following is a slideshow of photos from Friday night's game as captured by MaxPreps Director of Photography Todd Shurtleff:
AIA Executive Director Harold Slemmer (left) presents the Sollenberger Classic trophy to Bishop Gorman coach Tony Sanchez.
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Bishop Gorman captains (left to right) Nicco Fertitta, Jackson Perry, Alize Jones and Nela Otukolo prepare for the opening coin toss.
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Bishop Gorman fans packed the stands wearing orange shirts for the team's season opener.
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Bishop Gorman running back Jonathan Shumaker breaks into the open.
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Rasheda Ali-Walsh, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, gives her son, Biaggio Walsh, a congratulatory hug following the game. Walsh scored the game's first touchdown on a 1-yard run.
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Bishop Gorman coach Tony Sanchez (center) gives instructions to players Nela Otukolo (left) and Nicco Fertitta before the kickoff.
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MaxPreps Senior Writer Mitch Stephens interviews Bishop Gorman tight end Alize Jones following the victory. Jones scored on the first play of the second half, an 80-yard pass from senior quarterback Danny Hong.
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Bishop Gorman players celebrate by hoisting the Sollenberger Classic trophy.
