Pope John XXIII hasn't had much luck against Delbarton recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. Pope John XXIII will be playing in front of their home fans against Delbarton at 12:00 p.m.
Pope John XXIII's offense might be in the hot seat on Saturday considering what happened against Bergen Catholic last Saturday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (35-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. Having soared to a lofty 35 points in the game before, their shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Delbarton faced Seton Hall Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Green Wave were the clear victors by a 28-7 margin over the Pirates. The victory continues a trend for the Green Wave in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won three in a row.
Delbarton's win came from a few key players Pope John XXIII will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Grant Van Raaphorst, who picked up 139 receiving yards and two scores. His longest reception was for an incredible 76 yards. Kobe Irby-Mason was another key player, rushing for 170 yards.
Delbarton's run defense was locked in: Seton Hall Prep could only muster 2.9 yards per carry. The team can thank Emmett Caughey for the heroic effort on defense: he. Delbarton's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.1.
Pope John XXIII's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Delbarton, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Pope John XXIII and Delbarton were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but Pope John XXIII came up empty-handed after a 35-34 defeat. Will Pope John XXIII have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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