Non-Public A state semifinals football preview: BC vs. Don Bosco, SJR vs. St. Peter’s

Bergen Catholic (8-2) at Don Bosco Prep (10-0)

When : Friday, 7

Last meeting : Sept. 26, 2025. Don Bosco Prep ended the 28-game in-state win streak of Bergen Catholic with a 14-9 win in Ramsey.

State rankings : Bergen Catholic is No. 3; Don Bosco Prep is No. 1

Bergen Catholic

Head coach : Vito Campanile (73-12, eighth season; 156-62 overall)

Road to state semifinals

Aug. 28: vs. East St. Louis (IL) in Battle at the Beach (W, 22-21)

Sept. 5: at West Boca Raton (FL) (W, 21-14)

Sept. 12: at Winslow (W, 41-14)

Sept. 20: vs. Pope John (W, 35-0)

Sept. 26: at Don Bosco Prep (L, 14-9)

Oct. 10: at Paramus Catholic (W, 45-14)

Oct. 18: vs. Delbarton (W, 42-7)

Oct. 25: vs. St. Joseph (Mont.) (L, 43-42 OT)

Nov. 1: at Seton Hall Prep (W, 40-0)

Nov. 15: vs. St. Joseph (Met.) in Non-Pu