Eddie Palumbo was ready. After suffering a dislocated finger in practice Thursday, the senior linebacker was forced to play the biggest game of the season in a clumsy soft cast. He still managed to deliver when Stepinac needed a lift. Palumbo more or less suffocated the ball, coming up with a third-quarter interception that finally gave the Crusaders some momentum. Stepinac rode that wave of emotion Saturday, posting a 13-12 win over Iona Prep. “I practiced catching the ball a little before the game, just mushing it between my hand and the mitt or whatever you call it,” said Palumbo, a Yale recruit. “This rivalry is so much fun. After losing to them twice last year, including the playoffs, it was great to get back at them on their own field.” 🔗 More coverage at our link in bio. 📸: frankbjrphoto ✍: hoopsmbdlohud #lohudsports #lohudfootball #football #section1 #highschoolfootball #Stepinac #IonaPrep stepinacsports ionaprepfootball