Paramus Catholic is 0-10 against Bergen Catholic since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Paladins will host the Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. Bergen Catholic took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Paramus Catholic, who comes in off a win.
Paramus Catholic barely beat St. Thomas Aquinas the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Paladins simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Trojans 42-14. The win was some much needed relief for the Paladins as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Paramus Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Achylles Dupont led the charge by rushing for 96 yards and two scores on only ten carries, while also catching one TD. Another player making a difference was Rowan Martin, who rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Paramus Catholic was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 293 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Paramus Catholic's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Bergen Catholic faced Don Bosco Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. The Crusaders took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ironmen. The matchup marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Paramus Catholic picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-4. As for Bergen Catholic, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Paramus Catholic was dealt a bruising 34-0 loss at the hands of Bergen Catholic when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Paladins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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