Chris Albero '23 Leads Football Team to Victory over Saint Mark's
Archmere Quarterback Chris Albero '23 helped bring the Auks their first undefeated season and State Championship in 2021, and is looking to do the same in 2022. On Friday, October 7th, No. 5 ranked Archmere traveled down the road to take on the undefeated No. 3 ranked Saint Mark’s Spartans on a highly anticipated "Friday Night Lights" game.
Archmere was able to get on the board first as Chris Albero rolled out of the pocket and ran down the sideline for a 20-yard touchdown. But the lead wouldn’t last long as Saint Mark’s would have a quick response. The Spartans went on to score 14 straight points to end the first half and took a 14-7 lead into the locker room.
The second half, however, was all Auks. On 4th and 16 and in “no man’s land,” at the Spartan 29, the Auks would go for it and get it. Chris Albero found Ryan Hagenberg '26 over the middle for a 29-yard touchdown to tie the game. After forcing a punt, the Auks would strike again quickly. This time Chris found Gavin Lee '24 who toed the sideline for 57 yards and the touchdown to bring the score to 21-14. Coach John Bellace was able to make some half-time adjustments and completely slowed down the Spartan offense, shutting them out in the second half in the victory.
In the second half, it was all defense. Albero, who had already thrown for 250 yds and 2 TD while rushing for another, this time would do it on defense. He picked off a late throw near the sideline, and returned it 25 yards for a pick 6, putting a stamp on the 28-14 Archmere win.
Chris Albero '23 was the First State Orthopaedics Game of the Week "Player of the Game" as he accounted for all four Archmere touchdowns. Two through the air, one on the ground, and one on defense, not to mention he converted all PATs as the team’s kicker. Chris finished 11 for 19 passing for 198 yards. Drew Duncan '24 had 4 receptions for 57 yards. Defensively, Danny Kupiec '23 led the way with eight tackles.
The Auks travel to Tower Hill on October 15 for a 3:00 p.m. kickoff.
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The second half, however, was all Auks. On 4th and 16 and in “no man’s land,” at the Spartan 29, the Auks would go for it and get it. Chris Albero found Ryan Hagenberg '26 over the middle for a 29-yard touchdown to tie the game. After forcing a punt, the Auks would strike again quickly. This time Chris found Gavin Lee '24 who toed the sideline for 57 yards and the touchdown to bring the score to 21-14. Coach John Bellace was able to make some half-time adjustments and completely slowed down the Spartan offense, shutting them out in the second half in the victory.
In the second half, it was all defense. Albero, who had already thrown for 250 yds and 2 TD while rushing for another, this time would do it on defense. He picked off a late throw near the sideline, and returned it 25 yards for a pick 6, putting a stamp on the 28-14 Archmere win.
Chris Albero '23 was the First State Orthopaedics Game of the Week "Player of the Game" as he accounted for all four Archmere touchdowns. Two through the air, one on the ground, and one on defense, not to mention he converted all PATs as the team’s kicker. Chris finished 11 for 19 passing for 198 yards. Drew Duncan '24 had 4 receptions for 57 yards. Defensively, Danny Kupiec '23 led the way with eight tackles.
The Auks travel to Tower Hill on October 15 for a 3:00 p.m. kickoff.
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grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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