Football Beats Benedictine, Set to Host Malvern Prep

Gonzaga defeated Benedictine 21–14 in Richmond, VA, on Friday, September 25. On a crisp afternoon, the host Cadets challenged the Eagles every step of the way and led 14–13 midway through the third quarter. But the Eagles prevailed behind a third-quarter, 35-yard touchdown pass from Nick Ferrante '27 to Jelani Shabazz '28 and a great fourth-quarter defensive performance.

Senior running back Asheton Burton scored on a 65-yard catch-and-run, while Jago Woodards '27 punched in a six-yard run. The defense was led by senior defensive tackle Tyler Frederick, who had a timely sack and a tackle for loss, and by sophomore cornerback CJ Simms Jr., who made a number of key tackles. Long snapper Gabriel Galdibini '27 was flawless on special teams and made a big tackle in punt coverage.

Here are some great highlights from the win:

Also, click here to see photos.

The Eagles are 5–0 this season and are set to host Malvern Prep (PA) this Friday at 6:30 PM. Buy tickets here and page through the gameday program here. If you cannot make it to our final "Friday Night Lights" game of the year, you can watch the Gonzaga Sports Broadcasting Club's live broadcast here.

Go Gonzaga!