WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Seton Hall Prep came away with a hard-fought 31-24 victory over St. Joseph Regional of Montvale on Saturday afternoon, in a matchup between two of New Jersey’s competitive high school football programs.
The Pirates used a strong offensive performance to secure the seven-point victory, improving their record to 3-4. Despite the loss, the Green Knights demonstrated resilience, outscoring Seton Hall Prep 7-0 in the third quarter and keeping the contest competitive.
St. Joseph Regional also fell to 3-4 with the defeat, leaving both teams looking to build momentum as the regular season continues.
Green Knights Show Fight in the Second Half
St. Joseph Regional battled throughout the afternoon, finding the end zone through Stalin Knowlden, David Forster, and Nasir Snead. Their contributions helped the Green Knights produce 24 points against a Seton Hall Prep squad that managed 31.
Although the Pirates maintained their advantage, St. Joseph’s third-quarter performance provided a bright spot. The Green Knights shut out Seton Hall Prep during the period while adding seven points of their own, demonstrating their ability to respond when facing a deficit.
However, the Green Knights were unable to complete the comeback, as the Pirates held on for the seven-point win.
Seton Hall Prep Comes Through
Seton Hall Prep capitalized on its scoring opportunities to reach 31 points and withstand St. Joseph Regional’s second-half push.
Wide receiver Cadel Barilford was a notable contributor for the Pirates, finishing with three receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown. His production helped provide an offensive spark in a game where every scoring opportunity mattered.
The victory gave Seton Hall Prep a positive result heading into its next contest, while St. Joseph Regional was left to regroup following a competitive performance against a quality opponent.
Looking Ahead
Both teams will return to action Saturday, October 24, with opportunities to respond in front of their home crowds.
St. Joseph Regional will host Bergen Catholic at 1 p.m., facing another challenging opponent as the Green Knights look to rebound from the loss.
Seton Hall Prep will welcome Irvington for a 1 p.m. kickoff, hoping to carry the momentum of its victory into the next week.
