Don Bosco Prep is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while St. Peter's Prep is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Ironmen will host the Marauders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Don Bosco Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Jersey's top teams: Paramus Catholic, who was ranked 14th at the time (Don Bosco Prep was ranked first). The Ironmen claimed a resounding 28-0 victory over the Paladins. The contest was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Ironmen had established a 21-point advantage.
Isaiah Alvarez went supernova, picking up 118 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also punching in one score on the ground.
Don Bosco Prep's run defense was locked in: Paramus Catholic could only muster three yards per carry. The team can thank Brandon Dimascio for the heroic effort on defense: he. Don Bosco Prep hasn't allowed more than 2.8 yards per carry in three consecutive matchups.
Don Bosco Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Jack Demenna led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Amori McNeil got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, St. Peter's Prep got the win against Pope John XXIII on Saturday by a conclusive 30-9.
Don Bosco Prep better keep an eye on Tyler Bell. He was instrumental in St. Peter's Prep's win, throwing for 240 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 86.7% of his passes. That's the most passing yards Bell has posted since back in October of 2024.
Don Bosco Prep's win bumped their record up to 8-0. As for St. Peter's Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Don Bosco Prep against St. Peter's Prep in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. In that game, the Ironmen amassed a halftime lead of 21-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
