Imhotep Charter thrashes West Catholic to win subregional football title [Gallery]

November 18, 2012
  • <p><p>Brandon Vaughan, seen through the window of the "pick up" room at Triumph Baptist Church, carries a box of turkeys to an elderly woman's car Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Brandon Vaughan, seen through the window of the "pick up" room at Triumph Baptist Church, carries a box of turkeys to an elderly woman's car Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Darlene Voykin has a laugh with Barbara Savior after handing off a Thanksgiving turkey. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Darlene Voykin has a laugh with Barbara Savior after handing off a Thanksgiving turkey. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Many arrived early and waited in the lobby before picking up their Thanksgiving turkey. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Many arrived early and waited in the lobby before picking up their Thanksgiving turkey. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Brandon Vaughan ran the table where residents could pick up a turkey. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Brandon Vaughan ran the table where residents could pick up a turkey. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Event coordinator Darlene Voykin keeps things organized as families arrive to pick up their turkeys. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Event coordinator Darlene Voykin keeps things organized as families arrive to pick up their turkeys. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Event coordinator Darlene Voykin and Community Liaison Ray Jones keep things organized as families come to pick up their birds. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Event coordinator Darlene Voykin and Community Liaison Ray Jones keep things organized as families come to pick up their birds. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Church member L.C. Covington lends a hand and carries a box of turkeys. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Church member L.C. Covington lends a hand and carries a box of turkeys. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Brandon Vaughan from Councilwoman Cindy Bass' office carries a box of turkeys before they were donated to needy families. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Brandon Vaughan from Councilwoman Cindy Bass' office carries a box of turkeys before they were donated to needy families. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Event coordinator Darlene Voykin organizes a list of names of eighth councilmanic district families who claimed turkeys donated by the office of Councilwoman Cindy Bass. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Event coordinator Darlene Voykin organizes a list of names of eighth councilmanic district families who claimed turkeys donated by the office of Councilwoman Cindy Bass. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Bags of food and a turkey waiting to be donated at Triumph Baptist Church on Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Bags of food and a turkey waiting to be donated at Triumph Baptist Church on Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Bernard Rivers lends a hand before taking away his own donated turkey as event coordinator Darlene Voykin looks on at Triumph Baptist Church on Germantown and Hunting Park Avenue Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Bernard Rivers lends a hand before taking away his own donated turkey as event coordinator Darlene Voykin looks on at Triumph Baptist Church on Germantown and Hunting Park Avenue Saturday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley residents Angela DeBose and Estelle Kameika help Chef Greg Brown and cook Norman Nelson prepare 400 "Turkeys from Heaven" meals. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley residents Angela DeBose and Estelle Kameika help Chef Greg Brown and cook Norman Nelson prepare 400 "Turkeys from Heaven" meals. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Two senior volunteers, together with the community’s culinary team, work hard to get 400 meals done in time for Thanksgiving. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Two senior volunteers, together with the community’s culinary team, work hard to get 400 meals done in time for Thanksgiving. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Prepping the fixings. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Prepping the fixings. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>It turned out that resident Estelle Kameika was in charge of the operation. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>It turned out that resident Estelle Kameika was in charge of the operation. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Resident Angela DeBose cleans the peas. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Resident Angela DeBose cleans the peas. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Some ingredients for the "Turkeys from Heaven" stuffing. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Some ingredients for the "Turkeys from Heaven" stuffing. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>When the cooking is done, the team will donate the 400 "Turkeys from Heaven" to the Our Lady of Hope Parish for a Thanksgiving Day supper. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>When the cooking is done, the team will donate the 400 "Turkeys from Heaven" to the Our Lady of Hope Parish for a Thanksgiving Day supper. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>This PIAA District 12 Football AA Champions 2012 plaque will hang at Imhothep soon. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>This PIAA District 12 Football AA Champions 2012 plaque will hang at Imhothep soon. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Players, coaches, staff and parents celebrate the championship title. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Players, coaches, staff and parents celebrate the championship title. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Imhotep Panthers took the PIAA 12 district championship with a 40-8 win over the West Catholic Burrs. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Imhotep Panthers took the PIAA 12 district championship with a 40-8 win over the West Catholic Burrs. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Germantown Bears coach Michael Hawkins congratulates Imhotep Panthers Coach Albie Crosby on his team's victory. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Germantown Bears coach Michael Hawkins congratulates Imhotep Panthers Coach Albie Crosby on his team's victory. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Running backs Nasir Bonner and David Williams stop for a photo after their playoff win. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Running backs Nasir Bonner and David Williams stop for a photo after their playoff win. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>With a few seconds left on the game clock, the celebrations began. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>With a few seconds left on the game clock, the celebrations began. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p>Widereciever Khalil Steward misses an other long range ball. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

    Widereciever Khalil Steward misses an other long range ball. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

  • <p><p>West Catholic cheerleaders face the end of a playoff run. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>West Catholic cheerleaders face the end of a playoff run. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Nasir Bonner hustles towards the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Nasir Bonner hustles towards the end zone for a third-quarter touchdown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>The stands were packed at the Germantown stadium for the Imhotep/West Catholic PIAA subregional championship game. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>The stands were packed at the Germantown stadium for the Imhotep/West Catholic PIAA subregional championship game. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>West Catholic defenders are all over Imhotep running back/wide receiver Eerin Young. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>West Catholic defenders are all over Imhotep running back/wide receiver Eerin Young. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Sophomore Imhotep quarterback Andre Dreuitt lets one fly. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Sophomore Imhotep quarterback Andre Dreuitt lets one fly. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>The teams face off at the line of scrimmage in Germantown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>The teams face off at the line of scrimmage in Germantown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>West Catholic's Greg White scores the team's lone touchdown in the second quarter. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>West Catholic's Greg White scores the team's lone touchdown in the second quarter. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>A Panthers wide receiver goes up in an attempt to catch a pass. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>A Panthers wide receiver goes up in an attempt to catch a pass. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>"It is emotional playing against my old school," said Imhotep Panthers coach Albie Crosby. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>"It is emotional playing against my old school," said Imhotep Panthers coach Albie Crosby. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>David Williams transferred to Imhotep and is now a star of the team. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>David Williams transferred to Imhotep and is now a star of the team. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Panthers cheerleader Carollynne Schuford gets fired up by a touchdown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Panthers cheerleader Carollynne Schuford gets fired up by a touchdown. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Wide receiver Khalil Steward just misses a fingertip grab. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Wide receiver Khalil Steward just misses a fingertip grab. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Imhotep RB David Williams scored two touchdowns, including a 64-yarder in the fourth quarter. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Imhotep RB David Williams scored two touchdowns, including a 64-yarder in the fourth quarter. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p>The teams meet at center field for the toss. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

    The teams meet at center field for the toss. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)

  • <p><p>The Imhotep Panthers went into the PIAA subregional championship game with an 11-0 record. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>The Imhotep Panthers went into the PIAA subregional championship game with an 11-0 record. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Star running back David Williams plays for the Imhotep Panthers after having transferred from West Catholic. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Star running back David Williams plays for the Imhotep Panthers after having transferred from West Catholic. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Imhotep Panther Randell Hunter drags a West Catholic player to the ground. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Imhotep Panther Randell Hunter drags a West Catholic player to the ground. (Bas Slabbers/for NewsWorks)</p>

Last year, the star of the Northwest Philadelphia high-school football scene was a Germantown High Bears team which made a valiant playoff run (which ultimately fell short) but sent several players onto college teams.

This year’s standout has been an Imhotep Institute Charter Panthers team which is like GHS in how it will send standouts to next-level play.

However, the Panthers are unlike the Bears in how they won the PIAA District 1-12 Class AA subregional title with a 40-8 win over West Catholic on Friday night.

“I was prepared for this game to be a dog fight,” Imhotep Charter Coach Albie Crosby told the Inquirer of a game played in East Germantown. “The final score doesn’t indicate that it was a ballgame all the way through.”

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A 13-8 halftime lead quickly turned into a landslide for Imhotep, who will face the winner of this upcoming Friday’s game between Wyoming Area (of Exeter, Luzerne County) and Pen Argyl (Northampton County) in a state-quarterfinal showdown on Nov. 30.

Where the East Germantown team will play its next game has not yet been announced.

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