DiBello accounts for 3 TDs, leads Palmer Trinity to FIFC championship over Highlands Christian

Dylan DiBello had a hand in three touchdowns as he led host Palmer Trinity to a 28-6 victory over Highlands Christian for the Florida Independent Football Conference championship on Friday.

Following a scoreless first quarter, the Falcons (8-2) took their first lead when John Malloy scored on a 20-yard pass from DiBello.

On the next drive Jalen Sloan ran in from the 5 for a 14-0 halftime lead.

DiBello scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter on runs of 1- and 55-yards.

The Knights scored their lone touchdown on a 2-yard run by Alex Villas.

Arturo Alvarez recorded 5 1/2 of Palmer Trinity's seven sacks.

The defense also had two interceptions.

Sloan finished with 101 rushing yards on 18 carries while DiBello accounted for 218 yards.

This story was originally published November 4, 2016 at 8:25 PM with the headline "DiBello accounts for 3 TDs, leads Palmer Trinity to FIFC championship over Highlands Christian."