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St. Joseph's Sal Marchese will miss season opener due to medical issue

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

St. Joseph's Sal Marchese will miss season opener due to medical issue
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St. Joseph Academy's head coach Sal Marchese will not be present for the season opener against Conwell-Egan Catholic on August 28 due to a medical condition. Assistant coach Ronn Flaim has been named the acting head coach and offensive coordinator during Marchese's absence. Athletic director Chuck Donohue Jr. confirmed the situation and expressed hope for Marchese's swift recovery. Marchese was appointed head coach in October 2025, following his tenure at Delsea and an assistant position at Williamstown last fall.

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  • •Sal Marchese will miss the opener due to a medical issue.
  • •Ronn Flaim appointed as acting head coach.
  • •St. Joseph's first game is against Conwell-Egan Catholic.
  • •Marchese joined St. Joseph Academy as head coach in October 2025.
  • •Marchese previously coached Delsea, winning 249 games and a state title.
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  • 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — St. Joseph's Sal Marchese will miss season opener with medical issue
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St. Joseph Academy coach Sal Marchese will miss the season opener due to a medical issue. Ronn Flaim takes over.

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