Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Seton Hall Prep couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Bergen Catholic Crusaders on Thursday, falling 82-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Pirates have suffered since February 23, 2024.
Seton Hall Prep lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Anthony Gonzalez, who posted 19 points in addition to six assists and six boards. Dylan Guzzardo was another key player, putting up 16 points.
Pirates
| 03/06/25 @ Bergen Catholic | 58-82 |
| 03/03/25 vs St. Joseph Regional | 52-49 |
| 02/28/25 vs Pope John XXIII | 66-38 |
| 02/25/25 @ Red Bank Catholic | 80-59 |
| 02/22/25 vs Payne Tech | 65-61 |
With the defeat, Seton Hall Prep broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 23-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.8 points over those games. As for Bergen Catholic, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 25-5.
Seton Hall Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bergen Catholic, they will square off against Don Bosco Prep on Monday. Bergen Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Don Bosco Prep likes a good challenge.
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