Bergen Catholic is a perfect 9-0 against Seton Hall Prep since November of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Crusaders will venture away from home to face off against the Pirates at 1:00 p.m. Bergen Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past three matchups -- so hopefully Seton Hall Prep likes a good challenge.
Bergen Catholic fought the good fight in their overtime contest against St. Joseph Regional on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were just a hair shy of victory and fell 43-42 to the Green Knights. Crusaders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Green Knights since Saturday.
Bryan Porter
| 10/18/25 vs Delbarton | 135 |
| 10/25/25 vs St. Joseph Regional | 133 |
| 09/20/25 vs Pope John XXIII | 57 |
| 09/26/25 @ Don Bosco Prep | 55 |
| 09/12/25 @ Winslow Township | 52 |
Despite their defeat, Bergen Catholic saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Trey Tagliaferri, who threw for 284 yards and two TDs, and also punched in one rushing score, was perhaps the best of all. 133 of Tagliaferri's passing yards were hauled in by Bryan Porter, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last game, Seton Hall Prep made sure to put some points up on the board against Irvington on Saturday. The Pirates strolled past the Blue Knights with points to spare, taking the game 38-22. That looming 38-22 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pirates yet this season.
Bergen Catholic better keep an eye on Jaylin Bullock. He was instrumental in Seton Hall Prep's win, throwing for 172 yards and three touchdowns while completing 92.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 44 yards. Bullock's passing game has become a key predictor of the Pirates' success: the team is 2-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-4 otherwise. Another pass catcher making a difference was Aidan Grochowski, who picked up 63 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Bergen Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Seton Hall Prep, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5.
Everything came up roses for Bergen Catholic against Seton Hall Prep when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 41-10 victory. In that matchup, the Crusaders amassed a halftime lead of 34-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.
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