Published December 03. 2024 06:43PM
The fourth annual Turkey Bowl flag football game between the Bethlehem and Allentown police departments went down to the wire Nov. 3, with Bethlehem FOP Lodge 20 members securing a 33 to 32 win over their Allentown FOP Lodge 10 counterparts. The game was played in the Bethlehem Area School District Stadium before dozens of friends and family members from both cities.
Bethlehem’s 20 to 18 halftime lead withstood Allentown’s 14 to 13 edge in the second half as the BPD secured the win by running out the clock to end the game. Each half ran 25 minutes with the clock stopped only during the final two minutes of each half.
The BPD’s victory evened the four year series at two games apiece.
Game officials from the PIAA Carbon County Chapter were Joe Greco, Dan Smelas and Len Hardy. Mike Raymond, from Lehigh Valley Sports Radio announced the game.
Business support was provided by the Borderline Restaurant, Little Caesar’s, Pat’s Pizza Bistro, Wiz Kidz and Morganelli Properties.
BPD detective Stephen Ewald hauls in one of his 2 touchdown passes caught.
APD quarterback detective Walter Oquendo takes off running behind a blocker.
Under pressure from an APD lineman, BPD quarterback officer Bob Corsi looks to complete a pass.
BPD officer Ravon Burton tries to avoid APD defenders on this run.
APD quarterback Walter Oquendo, a detective, takes the snap as his receivers head into their routes.
APD quarterback detective Walter Oquendo throws deep to officer Mike Good for a touchdown.
PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBBIn the spirit of blue camaraderie, both teams gather for a game photo afterward.
