I covered the Don Bosco Prep vs. Ridgewood game tonight. The Ironmen took care of business as they do every week, 28-0. But don't let the score fool you. The Ridgewood Maroons came to play and put up a fight. They forced three turnovers in the first quarter and held the #1 ranked team in New Jersey to a slim 7-0 lead at the half. Hundreds of screaming Ridgewood fans smelled upset. But Don Bosco made their adjustments at the half, stuck to their bread and butter running game, and did not make any mistakes to pull off the win.
But here is the bottom line - if Bosco plays the way they did in the first half tonight against St. Joe's Montvale or Bergen Catholic, they will be beaten - plain and simple. Bosco played a sloppy game overall. Penalties, two interceptions, and a lost fumble kept Ridgewood in the game.
Coach Toal said "St. Joe's Montvale is a very good team, and we aren't going to beat them if we play like we did tonight." Toal told his players at halftime that they were "shooting themselves in the foot." He was referring to the costly turnovers and penalties.
Dillon Romain and Tony Jones scored touchdowns to continue their impressive seasons.
Next up for Bosco, they hit the road to play St. Joseph's Montvale, with the Bergen Catholic Crusaders waiting in the rear for their showdown in November.
Can Bergen Catholic beat Bosco?
Absolutely. Bergen Catholic is a bigger and more physical team. Their offensive line is one of the best in the state. They will be challenged though by a very tough Don Bosco front 7. Should be a terrific game. Bosco has more depth and that should prove to be the difference.
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Romain was out for the first 1/2 due to a recent car accident, he was resting up for Joes, but after the running game of tony jones was going nowhere, Toal asked Romain at the 1/2 if he would go in still a little sore, he said yes, 1 td called back 1 blocked punt, almost another blocked punt 1 td, the a 62 yard run where he changed directions several times,and juked out several players, Romain took it to the house,and sealed the deal! One ajustment made by Toal,PUT ROMAIN IN THE GAME FOR THE SECOND HALF,adjustment made deal done Bosco wins case closed!
I agree. Romain made a huge difference in the second half. It's going to be an exciting next two weeks.
If you had to choose, who do you think has the best chance of beating Bosco? Catholic or St. Joe's?
....or Saint Peter's Prep. Don't forget about the Mauraders.
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