Salesianum Football Dominates Appoquinimink in Wilmington
The Salesianum School secured a decisive victory behind 440 yards of total offense.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Football
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Salesianum School moved to a 6-1 record following a dominant performance against Appoquinimink High School in Wilmington. The Sals offense totaled 440 yards, powered by big plays and a strong rushing attack.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Salesianum in a strong position as they head into the final stretch of the regular season. The team continues to rely on balanced offensive production to maintain their winning momentum.
Salesianum quarterback Brady Nabb threw for 226 yards, while Michael Brock led the ground game with 156 rushing yards. The Sals offense generated 440 total yards of production in the win.
The players
Jamar Taylor
He is a key offensive contributor for the Salesianum football team who scored on both a kickoff return and a receiving pass.
Brady Nabb
He serves as the quarterback for Salesianum and recorded 226 passing yards during the contest.
Michael Brock
He is a running back for Salesianum who scored two rushing touchdowns and accumulated 156 yards on the ground.
The details
Jamar Taylor ignited the contest immediately by returning the opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. Taylor also hauled in a 9-yard scoring strike from Nabb, who additionally connected with Jared Willie for a 36-yard touchdown pass.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Salesianum played Appoquinimink.
October 30, 2026: Salesianum plays Middletown and Appoquinimink hosts Hodgson.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Salesianum's standing as a top contender as the regular season reaches its conclusion. The outcome significantly bolsters their resume for potential placement in the state playoff bracket.
Salesianum improves to 6-1 on the season, positioning them favorably for high-seed contention heading into the final games. Meanwhile, Appoquinimink drops to 4-3 and will look to bounce back in their upcoming home contest against Hodgson.
The takeaway
Consistent production from both the air and ground attacks has defined the success of the Salesianum squad this season. Coaches and players will now shift their focus to next week's challenges against their respective upcoming opponents.
What happens next
Salesianum is scheduled to play against Middletown on October 30, 2026. On the same day, Appoquinimink will host Hodgson.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dialog.
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