Honoring La Salle College High School on Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship.

Honoring La Salle College High School on Winning the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Football Championship. WHEREAS, La Salle College High School (“La Salle”) has a proud tradition of academic excellence, athletic achievement, and character development, and continues to exemplify leadership on and off the field; and WHEREAS, On December 6, 2025, the La Salle College Explorers defeated the Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings by a score of 34-20 at Chapman Field to win the 2025 PIAA Class 6A State Championship, securing the second state title in the program’s history; and WHEREAS, La Salle completed an extraordinary 13-1 season, demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and resilience throughout District 12 play, the Philadelphia Catholic League, and the state playoffs; and WHEREAS, The championship game showcased a historic, standout performance by senior athlete Joey O’Brien, who recorded three interceptions in the fourth quarter, returning one for a 95-yard touchdown to seal the victory, while also catching 10 passes for 98 yards, and even throwing a touchdown pass during the game; and WHEREAS, Running back Ahzir Nelson delivered a powerful offensive performance, rushing for 127 yards and scoring a key fourth-quarter touchdown following O’Brien’s first interception, helping to put the game out of reach; and WHEREAS, Sophomore receiver Owen Johnson scored three receiving touchdowns, including two from quarterback Gavin Sidwar and one thrown by O’Brien, providing essential offensive moment…