MaxPreps Game of the Week Heads to New Jersey as St. Joseph Regional Visits Don Bosco Prep on Sept. 25

Storied rivals split pair of games last season but St. Joseph Regional won the big one in the Non-Public A championship.

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Aug 3, 2026, 10:00am
ATLANTA — The MaxPreps Game of the Week heads to New Jersey on Friday, Sept. 25, when St. Joseph Regional (Montvale) visits Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey) in a rivalry matchup.

The programs, which have combined for 35 state titles, met in last season's Non-Public A championship as St. Joseph Regional pulled out a 24-21 victory over Don Bosco Prep. 

The series between Bergen County powers is tied at 4-4 since 2020 while Don Bosco Prep holds a 16-10 edge in the MaxPreps era (2004).

MaxPreps Game of the Week
St. Joseph Regional at Don Bosco Prep
Date: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Streaming: MaxPreps YouTube, MaxPreps.com, NFHS Network
Location: Don Bosco High School
The MaxPreps Game of the Week showcases the nation's premier high school football matchups while celebrating the athletes, coaches and communities that make Friday nights special. Throughout game week, MaxPreps will provide comprehensive coverage, including feature stories, player profiles, rankings analysis, photography, videos, social media content and complete game coverage.

"Expect another barn burner Sept. 25," MaxPreps National Football Editor Zack Poff said. "New Jersey is one of the premier states when it comes to high school football and it will be a great opportunity for the rest of the nation to see."

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