Video: MaxPreps Top 10 Games of the WeekBergen Catholic's comeback fell short in the MaxPreps Game of the Week.The highly-touted matchup between future SEC quarterbacks did not disappoint on Saturday.
Both Ole Miss-bound quarterback
Shea Patterson and Tennessee commit
Jarrett Guarantano enjoyed big games, but it was Patterson's
IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) squad that came away with a 59-47 victory over
Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.).
Behind Patterson's strong play, IMG Academy raced to a 35-14 halftime lead, and it seemed like IMG might win in a laugher.
However, Guarantano and Bergen Catholic refused to go quietly. The 6-foot-4 senior navigated the Crusaders on an impressive comeback.
They narrowed the gap to a five-point margin, 52-47, with less than three minutes remaining.
IMG Academy was able to recover the ensuing onside kick attempt, however, and sealed the victory with a
Jordan Anthony touchdown.
With the victory, IMG Academy officially moves to 4-0, and should rise in the Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.
The team lost in a preseason kickoff classic to American Heritage. That contest was played like a regular game, but was officially counted as a scrimmage.
IMG Academy quarterback Shea Patterson motions to a receiver downfield.
Photos by Glenn Kross
Bergen Catholic QB Jarrett Guarantano
IMG Academy running back Tony Jones breaks into the open.
Johnny Langan scores a touchdown for Bergan Catholic.
