Photo Gallery: Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle's Jalen Gray had to leap then dive to make a catch against Maranatha's Darron McWhorter.

La Salle’s Jalen Gray had to leap then dive to make a catch against Maranatha’s Darron McWhorter.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

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The annual rivalry football game between La Salle High and Maranatha featured two teams going in different and new directions this season, with the visiting Lancers coming in undefeated after years of struggle, and the host Minutemen still looking for their first victory after years of sustained success. Friday’s game served to propel both teams at an accelerated pace farther down these new paths, as La Salle absolutely dismantled Maranatha in a 63-7 nonleague victory.

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Kyle Lewis, after scoring, jumps and collides hip-to-hip with head coach Russell Gordon.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Amir Evans drags a Maranatha tackler with him for a gain.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Bryce Harvey runs along the sideline at the conclusion of a long run against Maranatha.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Isreal Lacy and quarterback Austin Wallis jump up and collide to celebrate a first quarter touchdown against Maranatha.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Isreal Lacy drops a punt that is recovered by Maranatha.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle quarterback Austin Wallis runs left for a pass against Maranatha.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Amir Evans leans forward as the Maranatha defense tackles him.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Amir Evans cuts inside against Maranatha.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

La Salle’s Jalen Gray had to leap then dive to make a catch against Maranatha’s Darron McWhorter.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha quarterback Andrew Elffers breaks free of La Salle’s Ryan Cimino.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha’s Omar Younger carries the ball during a runback against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha’s Niko Dobbs is hit by La Salle’s Kenny Giles after the pass in the second quarter.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha’s Andrew Elffers, under pressure from La Salle’s Marcus Tappan, gets the pass away for a completion in the first quarter.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha quarterback Andrew Elffers turns and looks downfield for a pass against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Backup Maranatha quarterback Eli Snyder leaps for a high snap that he somehow gets into the hands of runningback Omar Younger against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha’s Nick Scanlan looks over his shoulder for a pass that goes long against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha’s Xavius Boone collects a punt for a runback against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha team captain Justin Coats carries the Maranatha flag as the team runs onto the field for a game against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha’s head football coach Pete Karavedas walks onto the field before the game against La Salle.  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)

Maranatha v. La Salle nonleague football

Maranatha students cheer before the game against La Salle,  (Tim Berger/Staff Photographer)