Prep vs Shabazz Recap

Ty'ire Clark is a threat any time he touches the ball. In this one he found the endzone on a 63 yard kickoff return.

  At 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 front 7 was dominant and caused nine rushing plays to go for zero or negative yards in the opening half. LB Evan Pratt led the way with 9 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack. DL Sebastian Gray added 8 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 QB hurries. It was the Marauders first shutout since 2021, and the defense made the statement that they are one of the best in the state.

Sebastian Gray and Evan Pratt combine for a tackle on the Shabazz ball carrier. The two Marauder defenders accounted for FIVE tackles for loss.

      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 (7/14 passing, 89 yards, 3 TDs) found Hunter Watson (3 catches for 50 yards and 2 TDs) 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 (7 rushes for 54 yards) ran for touchdowns, Prep forced a safety which lead 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 Turay 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. Turay finished the game with 116 rushing yards on 10 attempts.

      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. ​

LT Olubobola opens the hole for RB Abdul Turay who finished the day with over 100 yards rushing.

The Offense was all smiles after this 50 point outburst at Kean University.

RB Abdul Turay was selected as the Zone6ix Player of the Game after rushing 10 times for 116 yards and a TD.