As two of the top high school football program’s in the nation, SJR and Bergen Catholic was expected to be an incredible match-up. This year, all expectations were exceeded, as a spirited and energetic crowd was treated to a thrilling 2OT Bergen Catholic victory, 37-34.

MVP

Gene Coleman

Bergen Catholic

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Anthony Della Fave

St. Joseph

Anthony Leithauser

Bergen Catholic

HALL OF FAME

Tony Karich

St. Joseph

Dave Cavalluzo

Bergen Catholic

GAME SUMMARY

With Bergen Catholic star QB Jarrett Guarantano injuring his wrist late in the 3Q, back-up Corey Gaarn, a wide-receiver, scrambled to find WR Gene Coleman for a 33 yard TD on 4th and 19th to send the game into OT. After an SJR field goal in the second OT, senior Corey Russo ran 25 yards to send the fans piling onto the field and Bergen with the dramatic victory. Coleman and Russo were co-Great American Rivalry Series MVPs.