The Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders will head out to challenge the Mainland Regional Mustangs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bishop Eustace Prep will be looking to extend their current 16-game winning streak.
Bishop Eustace Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Jersey's top teams: Rancocas Valley, who was ranked 23rd at the time (Bishop Eustace Prep was ranked third). The Crusaders were the clear victors by a 12-3 margin over the Red Devils on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Crusaders, who have now won 16 games by six runs or more so far this season.
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Matthew McCaffrey tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Max Sullivan was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of JJ McLaughlin, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Bishop Eustace Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Mainland Regional came up short against St. Augustine Prep on Thursday and fell 9-4. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Hermits recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Mainland Regional's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Bishop Eustace Prep, their record is now 19-3-1.
Bishop Eustace Prep was able to grind out a solid victory over Mainland Regional when the teams last played back in April of 2025, winning 6-3. Do the Crusaders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Mustangs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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