Montvale, NJ—-On Saturday afternoon, St. Peter’s Prep took on St. Joseph Regional in a highly anticipated showdown between two of New Jersey’s top high school football teams. The Marauders fell to the Green Knights with a final score of 38-14, marking St. Peter’s Prep’s lowest scoring game this season.
St. Joseph Regional’s victory was powered by standout performances from John Forster and Lamar Best. Forster tallied 147 total yards and scored two touchdowns, including a season-high 97 rushing yards. Quarterback Lamar Best was also pivotal, throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes.
The loss is St. Peter’s Prep’s second consecutive defeat, dropping their season record to 2-3. Meanwhile, St. Joseph Regional extended their winning streak to four games, bringing their season record to 4-1.
For St. Peter’s Prep, this loss marks a challenging moment in their season, but the team is likely to regroup, analyze their performance, and prepare to bounce back in upcoming games. Both teams displayed resilience and skill, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season
Looking ahead, St. Peter’s Prep is set to face Seton Hall Prep at 1:00 p.m. next Saturday. St. Joseph Regional will have a break before their next game, where they’ll match up against Don Bosco Prep at 7:00 p.m. on October
