Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) at Paramus Catholic (N.J.) 
Willy Hansen, Paramus Catholic
Photo by Glenn Kross
Saturday is the league opener for both teams in New Jersey's elite Big North United Division. After losing to then-nationally ranked St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City) in week two, Bergen Catholic (3-1) has back-to-back wins over out-of-state powers Bentonville (Ark.) and former national No. 1 St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio). Junior quarterback
Jarrett Guarantano – rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports – has completed 64 percent of his passes for 723 yards and seven touchdowns. Paramus Catholic (4-0) sneaked into this week's Xcellent 25 rankings at No. 25 after a 37-31 overtime win against Ohio stalwart St. Ignatius (Cleveland) last Saturday. Senior quarterback
Willy Hansen rallied the Paladins from a 24-10 fourth-quarter deficit, rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns – including the game-winner in overtime.
Sign up to provide live scoring of this game on QwixcoreJust the facts: The Big North United Division, which also includes top-ranked Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey), was ranked the toughest football league in America last season by MaxPreps. ... Paramus Catholic has a two-game winning streak over Bergen Catholic but still trails 3-7 in games played since 2004.
Mitch Stephens: Paramus Catholic 21, Bergen Catholic 20
Kevin Askeland: Bergen Catholic 14, Paramus Catholic 7
Jamie DeMoney: Paramus Catholic 29, Bergen Catholic 27
Stephen Spiewak: Paramus Catholic 28, Bergen Catholic 27
Leland Gordon: Paramus Catholic 32, Bergen Catholic 21
Colin Ward-Henninger: Paramus Catholic 20, Bergen Catholic 14
