St. Joseph Regional (N.J.) stuns No. 14 Bergen Catholic

St. Joseph Regional (N.J.) a couple weeks ago nearly knocked off New Jersey’s No. 1 ranked team, Don Bosco Prep, but ended up falling in a 17-14 decision. Saturday afternoon against No. 14 nationally ranked Bergen Catholic, the Green Knights wouldn’t miss their chance for an upset.

In overtime, St. Joseph Regional Augie Hoffmann rolled the dice and went for two and the win, guiding his team to a thrilling, 43-42 victory over Bergen Catholic.

Both teams were tied up at 7-7 after one quarter, but it would be the second priod where things unraveled for the Crusaders. The Green Knights would score 21 unanswered points, highlighted by a 40-yard touchdown pass from Mason Geis to David Forster.

At one point, Bergen Catholic trailed 35-14 in the second half, but the Crusaders would not go down quietly in attempting an improbable comeback.

Bergen Catholic (6-2) would tie things up, taking the game into overtime and the Crusaders would get a first crack on offense. Najee Calhoun would give Bergen their first lead as he barreled in from seven yards out.

With the Crusaders up 42-35, the Green Knights would get their chance and for the win. On the 2-point conversion attempt, St. Joseph Regional (6-2) ran the ‘Philly Special’, but faked the play as wide receiver Nate Bailey ran it in himself for the game-winning play.

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