Crusaders seek third consecutive state title in 2023 and 20th overall banner.
Head coach: Vito Campanile | Record: 43-8, sixth season
2022 record: 11-1 | National ranking: No. 20
Last five years: 43-8 | State championships: (19) 1963, 1965, 1966, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2017, 2021, 2022
Players to watch
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 340
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 260
Status: Committed to West Virginia | Class: Senior (2024)
Height: 5-11 | Weight: 165
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Height: 6-4 | Weight: 200
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Junior (2025)
Height: 6-1 | Weight: 190
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)
Key dates
Aug. 25 — at Red Bank Catholic (Red Bank)
Sept. 2 — vs. Iona Prep (New Rochelle, N.Y.)
Sept. 8 — at No. 7 Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)
Sept. 22 — at Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey)
Oct. 14 — vs. St. Joseph Regional (Montvale)
Oct. 21 — at St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City)
Kaj Sanders is among a handful of playmakers for No. 24 Bergen Catholic as they seek their 20th state title. The two-way Sanders had three interceptions last season in addition to three touchdowns on offense. (Photo: Ray Passaro)
