​The fourth quarter started with a Pope John turnover, thanks to a Kyle Wise interception. Prep would take advantage of the turnover with a 26 yard touchdown on a quarterback run from Tyler Bell, and retook the lead 44-40. After the Lions scored another touchdown, Prep responded yet again with a 33 yard touchdown from Tyler Bell to Hunter Watson. The Marauders would recover a surprise onside kick after the touchdown, and Tyler Bell threw it to Christian Cruz from 22 yards out to seal the game for Prep. In addition, Bell's pass to Cruz would be his sixth of the night, setting a school record for most touchdown passes thrown in a game.
Prep improves to 4-4 on the season, and the Marauders next game will be on November 1 where they will host Don Bosco at 7PM at Caven Point.

Senior DJ Brown received a special honor before the Pope John game. The Super Football Conference recognizes one player from each team as a nominee for the Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year Award. According to information released by the SFC: "The SDYMOY focuses on commitment to community service, strong character, selflessness before selfishness, and the positive contributions that you have made to your community, your school and your team culture. From the 114 nominees, a selection committee will choose 8 divisional winners and 1 SFC Young Man of the Year winner to represent the entire conference. "

On a rainy afternoon in Bergen County, the Marauders fell to the Green Knights of St. Joe’s Regional 38-14. Before the game began, there was a pregame ceremony honoring the late Rocco Rodden, a St. Joe’s football player who was tragically killed less than a year ago. 

The game started out with a 7-7 tie midway through the first quarter, and the Marauders got on the board thanks to an Andres Perez rushing touchdown from 16 yards out. From that moment on, St. Joe's would have all of the momentum. St. Joe’s closed out the first quarter with a 14-7 lead, and their defense played a major role into the second quarter. St. Joe’s forced four turnovers that quarter, and built up their lead to 28-7 as the game went into halftime. 

The third quarter featured a field goal by St. Joe’s to extend their lead 31-7, and the fourth quarter had another St. Joe’s touchdown to widen their lead to 38-7. However, Prep did not give up and played until the very end. The Marauders would get another touchdown late in the fourth quarter on a 20 yard pass from Tyler Bell to Hunter Watson to make the game 38-14, and that would be the last score of the game.
​
Prep falls to 2-3 on the season, and the Marauders next game will be on October 5 where they will host Seton Hall Prep at 1PM at Caven Point.

​

​Q: What made you go to Prep?
A: I knew I wanted to go to a private school with a good mix of academics and athletics. In
addition, the camaraderie I felt on my “Freshman for a Day” put the icing on the cake as
well as the motto of “Men for Others.” It was a no-brainer decision for me. 

Q: What is your most lasting memory of Prep?
A: There are so many memories that come to mind. The friendships, state championships,
hanging out at lunch in the Commons, and even Prom are great memories. I guess if I
were to choose one, I’d have to go with the State Championship in 2014.

Q: How important was football to your prep experience?
A: The value of football was a lot bigger than the sport itself. Discipline, brotherhood, trust,
camaraderie, work ethic, and respect. Football teaches the understanding of
perseverance and outcomes. It taught me that positive inputs result in positive
outcomes. The Prep coaches taught me how to be a responsible and respectable young
man. 

Q: What’s your greatest Prep football memory?
A: Our trip to Ireland in 2016 when we beat Blessed Trinity, a powerhouse from Atlanta. Our
team had some great memories from that trip which we still laugh about now. Most of all,
we handled business. I scored three touchdowns in the first half, it was a great win for
the program, and we showcased our abilities on a national scale.

Also, the day before, our team was able to watch Georgia Tech against Boston College
in Ireland. That was awesome because BC’s running back was Jon Hilliman (Prep ’14),
who dominated in the game. Our senior class played with Jon during our freshman year
at Prep and watching his dreams come to life was eye-opening for us. It sparked energy
in our team for the season.

Q: What are you doing now? 
A: I’ve been working at EY since June of 2022. I started as a business strategy analyst and
was promoted to senior strategy consultant this summer.

Q: What is your job like?
A: It's similar to football in a way. I'm in a group of eight consultants, we help our clients
strategize their wealth management capabilities and planning. Just like football, each
team member has a role and needs to play their part. 

Q: How has your Prep experience helped you in the real world?
A: It has shaped my experience a lot. Prep taught me how to maneuver in a room of smart-
minded people and how to be positively competitive. I compete every day regardless of
the objective, it could be as simple as beating out a competitor or finishing three bottles
of water before a friend.

Also, the camaraderie at St. Peter's showed me what good leadership looks like and that
carried over to my college experience and now my career in business. It taught me how
to be a leader. 

Q: Any additional thoughts?
A: Yes, I want to mention a very impactful person at Prep, Trish Fitzpatrick. Consistently,
she took time to get to know me and gave me a sense of belonging. Over the years, that
relationship has continued to grow, and I am grateful to have her in my life as a role
model and a friend. I continue to use her as an example of how I treat and interact with
others.

The Marauder's second showcase event will also be promoted by Zone6ix in a rematch vs. DePaul Catholic at Hinchliffe Stadium. The game will also be a single-game event on October 17th at 6:30pm. This unique Thursday night matchup is an extremely rare game slot for Prep football. DePaul won last season's matchup 46-20. The Marauders have a 3-2 record over the Spartans in the last five matchups between the two teams. Tickets are available for purchase here. ​

The next event that the team supported was the 9th Annual AngelaCARES Senior Citizen Prom held on May 31st, 2024 at Saint Peter's University. This large event was a hit with Senior Citizens in Jersey City and beyond, and all present appreciate the player's interaction and care. Players welcomed the seniors upon arrival, greeted them at check-in, and helped them to their seats for the event.

The next collaboration this spring was with Jersey City's Camp Liberty. The camp is run by a local non-profit called the Educational Arts Team and sits on 5 acres of land just between Prep's campus and Cochrane Stadium in Liberty State Park. The camp hosts close to 400 campers every summer, and for the past 2 years the camp staff has greatly appreciated Prep football players donating their time to ready the camp site for the summer influx! This year players assisted the camp with playground cleanup, weeding, and spreading mulch, as well as setting up tables and benches to construct the lunch area.

Lastly, the team has partnered with the Hoboken Community Center pantry. The facility is located on Washington St. in Hoboken at the site of the old Hoboken-North Hudson YMCA. Players volunteered on several evenings throughout the spring to help organize, package and distribute food at the pantry.