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9/28/2025 Prep vs St. Joe's Regional RecapOn a perfect Saturday afternoon at Caven Point, the Marauders took on the Green Knights of St. Joe’s Regional in a top 5 matchup in the state. The game was an instant classic, and Prep had a come from behind win 29-28 thanks to a bold late successful two-point conversion.
The game started out as a shootout, and both teams scored two touchdowns in the first quarter. Prep scored on two runs from Tyler Barksdale and Tyler Bell, while the Green Knights scored on a passing touchdown and a 75 yard kickoff return. With the game at 14-14 heading into the second quarter, both teams would also score a touchdown in the second quarter. Bell would throw a 23 yard touchdown to Chris Horn, followed by another rushing touchdown by St. Joe’s. After a high scoring first half where the score was 21-21 at halftime, the game turned into a chess match in the second half. St. Joe’s had the only score of the third quarter, meaning that the Marauders trailed 28-21 heading into the fourth. With 1:07 left in the game, Bell connected to Hunter Watson from 19 yards out for what looked like the game tying touchdown. However, Coach Hansen decided to roll the dice and send his offense out on the field for a two-point conversion. Abdul Turay scored on the sweep, and the Marauders gamble paid off to go up 29-28. St. Joe’s tried to respond, but Julian Cruz recovered a fumble and iced the game to give Prep its biggest win of the season so far. Prep’s 5-0 start is the best since the 2021 season, and the Marauders have already surpassed their win total from last year before the calendar turns to October. They will travel to Seton Hall Prep on October 4th with kickoff scheduled for 1PM. 9/20/2025 Prep vs Delbarton RecapOn the last Saturday afternoon of the summer, Prep traveled to Delbarton to take on the Green Wave in a top 10 matchup. The Marauders left no doubt, and sent a message to the state with a 42-7 win.
9/12/2025 Prep vs Shabazz RecapAt Alumni Stadium at Kean University, the Marauders took on the best team in Essex County the Shabazz Bulldogs. Hudson County reigned supreme over Essex County, as the Marauders shutout the Bulldogs 50-0.
The defense was the headline for tonight’s game. Back to back sacks from Jordan Rodriguez and Will Maloof set the tone for the night on Shabazz’s opening drive. The defensive line was dominant, as they caused nine rushing plays to go for either zero or negative yards in the opening half. It was the Marauders first shutout since 2021, and the defense made the statement that they are one of the best in the state. For the second week in a row, the Prep offense scored 35 points in the first half. The first touchdown came in the first quarter when Tyler Bell found Hunter Watson on a 41 yard touchdown pass. The rest of the scoring came in the second quarter, where the Marauders scored from the air, the ground, and on special teams. Bell and Tyler Barksdale ran for touchdowns, Prep forced a safety which lead directly to a Ty’ire Clark 63 yard kickoff return, and Bell and Watson connected once again for a 1 yard touchdown pass with four seconds left in the half. Prep started the second with an onside kick that they recovered. Amari Jones scored on a 3 yard touchdown pass from Tyler Bell, and Abdul Terry ran for a 27 yard touchdown that came with a successful two-point conversion. This made the score 50-0 with 1:59 left in the third quarter, and that would be the last score of the game. The Marauders best start since 2022 continues to grow as they move to 3-0 on the season. Their next game will be on September 20th when they travel to Delbarton for a 1PM kickoff time. It is expected to be a Top 20 matchup, and Prep will look for their first road win of the season. 9/6/2025 Prep vs Union City RecapOn a late Saturday afternoon in Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, an old Hudson County football rivalry was renewed between Saint Peter’s Prep and Union City. Once again, the Marauders came up on top of the Soaring Eagles with a 42-15 victory.
Of the five touchdowns that the Marauders scored in the first half, Tyler Bell contributed to all of them. Four of the touchdowns came from the air, and the other came on a 1 yard run. Bell threw to Hunter Watson on the first three scores of the game, and also connected with Christian Cruz for the last score of the half. The Prep defense also played very well in the first half. Union City did not gain a first down until the second quarter, and they held the Soaring Eagles to only one touchdown in the first half. Prep went into the half with a 35-7 lead, and were on cruise control for the rest of the game. Bell threw a 12 yard touchdown pass to Amari Jones in the third quarter, and Union City scored another touchdown plus a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter. Bell finished the game with five touchdown passes, and one from the ground. The Marauders are now 2-0 to begin the season, their best start since 2022. Their next game will be on September 12 where they will face Shabazz at 7:30 PM at Kean Alumni Stadium in Union, NJ. |
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