It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but St. Joseph Regional had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the St. Peter's Prep Marauders by a score of 20-7. That's more bragging rights for the Green Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nathan Bailey was his usual excellent self, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
St. Joseph Regional's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for St. Peter's Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
St. Joseph Regional will challenge Bergen Catholic at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Bergen Catholic will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something St. Joseph Regional surely won't give up without a fight. St. Peter's Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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