La Salle beats Malvern at “Battle at the Beach”

“Battle at the Beach”, the much beloved football tradition in which fans of Malvern Prep and LaSalle alike come together, as seen through the eyes of Mounties.

Fiona Donnelly '25 and Summer DelliCarpini '25

September 6, 2024

Students travel from afar to Ocean City High School to watch the famous “Battle at the Beach” football match between La Salle College High School and Malvern Prep. Mount and La Salle students share their thoughts on this fan favorite Labor Day weekend tradition.

Malvern and La Salle football players prepare for the fourth quarter on the field.

“It’s a great way to start off Labor Day weekend and It has been a tradition for my friends and I to go since freshman year. I love seeing other Mounties there and spending time with them” Charlotte McDaid ‘25 said.

La Salle students gather in the student section wearing their red, white, and blue, ready to cheer on their team to victory.

“The team has been looking good this year. It was a blowout against Harrisburg, so I believe they can beat Malvern” Wyatt Steinman LSCHS ‘25 said.

A perfect view of the Ocean City Ferris Wheel from the game.

“Seeing my friends and everyone from school coming to watch the game was my highlight,” Reagan Clouser ’27 said.

Campanile staffers Summer Delli Carpini ‘25 and Fiona Donnelly ‘25 enjoy the game in their LaSalle merch.

Young spectators play football on the field during halftime.

“I love going to the “Battle at the Beach” every year because I get a chance to see my friends out of school, and get to see other friends I don’t normally get to see,” Sara Burman ‘25 said.

The La Salle Football team celebrates their win underneath the stadium lights.

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About the Contributors

Fiona Donnelly, Staff Writer

Find out about Fiona---just don't ask her about the pasta and pudding.

Summer Delli Carpini, Social Media Manager

Summer Delli Carpini is a senior staff writer and social media manager for The Campanile. She focuses on “Question of the Week” videos and recently covered LaSalle’s “Battle at the Beach” football game. Outside The Campanile, Summer plays on the Mount’s tennis team, competes on the Varsity Mathletes team, and is a nationally ranked Irish Dancer. In her free time she enjoys shopping, and hanging out with her friends. Summer’s go-to karaoke song is "Mr Brightside" by The Killers!