Winners From Bergen Catholic-St. Joseph (Mont.)
It was another classic between two of the state’s best, as second-ranked Bergen Catholic edged No. 5 St. Joseph of Montvale in Saturday afternoon’s showdown between the powerhouse programs. St. Joseph rallied behind star senior running back Audric Estime Audric…
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Continue ReadingIt was another classic between two of the state’s best, as second-ranked Bergen Catholic edged No. 5 St. Joseph of Montvale in Saturday afternoon’s showdown between the powerhouse programs.
St. Joseph rallied behind star senior running back Audric Estime Audric Estime 6'1" | RB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ , but ultimately it was the Bergen Catholic defense that gave it a 24-21 victory.
Bergen Catholic led by as many as 17 points, but the fourth quarter provided a ton of drama.
Let’s take a look at the key playmakers in Saturday’s battle.
Audric Estime Audric Estime 6'1" | RB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ , St. Joseph, Sr. RB – Estime, who will be headed to Michigan State, finished with 176 yards rushing on 18 carries with three touchdowns. He ignited a St. Joseph comeback with two fourth-quarter touchdowns, from a yard out and 11 yards that got the home team within three points. He also broke for an 80-yard scoring run in the second quarter.
Christian Ross, Bergen Catholic, Jr. DE – Ross had the game-winning sack around midfield as St. Joseph looked for the victory in the final moments of the fourth quarter. De’Juan Samuels and Tywone Malone Tywone Malone 6'4" | DL Bergen Catholic | 2021 State NJ also made sacks for Bergen Catholic on the day.
Ryan Butler Ryan Butler 5'11" | 205 lbs | RB Bergen Catholic | 2022 State NJ , Bergen Catholic, Sr. RB – Butler was in on all three Bergen Catholic touchdowns. He had an 11-yard TD run, a 15-yard scoring reception and a 17-yard TD reception. He had a monster performance with 125 rushing yards on 22 carries and 117 receiving yards on five catches.
Steve Angeli, Bergen Catholic, Jr. QB – Angeli played a clean game, going 17 of 29 for 219 yards and two touchdowns, finding Butler on his TD strikes. He didn’t throw an interception.
Frankie Monte Frankie Monte 6'0" | LB St. Joe's Montvale | 2021 State NJ , St. Joseph, Sr. LB – Monte recorded two sacks on defense for St. Joseph in the loss.
Giancarlo Carbonaro, Bergen Catholic, Jr. K – Carbonaro hit a 22-yard field goal that extended Bergen Catholic’s lead to 24-7 before St. Joseph rallied in the fourth quarter. He also converted on all three extra points.