Immaculata Routs Hudson Catholic 38-0 in Playoffs
The fifth-seeded Immaculata Blue Eagles advanced in the NJSIAA Non-Public B tournament with a shutout win over 12th-seeded Hudson Catholic.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Immaculata defeated Hudson Catholic 38-0 in the first round of the NJSIAA Non-Public B tournament. The Blue Eagles led 28-0 at halftime and will face fourth-seeded Donovan Catholic in the quarterfinals next Friday in Toms River.
Why it matters
The shutout advances Immaculata deeper into the state playoff bracket, while Hudson Catholic's season ends at 4-7. The result reflects a dominant offensive performance across the first two quarters.
Immaculata's 38-0 win moves the Blue Eagles to a quarterfinal matchup with fourth-seeded Donovan Catholic, with the game set for Toms River next Friday.
The players
Immaculata High School
A Catholic high school in Somerset County whose football program competes in the NJSIAA Non-Public B tournament.
Hudson Catholic High School
A Catholic high school in Hudson County whose football team was the 12th seed in the NJSIAA Non-Public B tournament.
Donovan Catholic High School
A Catholic high school in Ocean County and the fourth seed Immaculata will face in the quarterfinal round.
The details
Benjamin Terry scored on a 16-yard rushing touchdown and a 46-yard blocked punt return. Kenneth Sharperson added a 33-yard touchdown run, while Yassen Abdus-Salaam threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Sharperson, and Mitch Carr kicked a 39-yard field goal.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Immaculata defeats Hudson Catholic 38-0 in the first round.
Next Friday: Immaculata plays Donovan Catholic in the quarterfinal round in Toms River.
Season Trajectory
Within the NJSIAA Non-Public B bracket, Immaculata's shutout win positions the fifth seed for a quarterfinal test against fourth-seeded Donovan Catholic. The result continues a postseason run that depends on maintaining the offensive output seen in the first round.
Fans tracking the bracket should note the quarterfinal date and location next Friday in Toms River. Fantasy and local pick'em players can use Immaculata's 343-yard offensive output and the Sharperson and Terry rushing efforts as recent reference points.
The takeaway
Immaculata's balanced offense, led by Sharperson's 103 rushing yards and Marin's 12-of-13 passing, gave the Blue Eagles a quick start that may be needed again against Donovan Catholic. Watch the quarterfinal in Toms River next Friday for whether that efficiency holds against a stronger opponent.
What happens next
Immaculata will play fourth-seeded Donovan Catholic in the NJSIAA Non-Public B quarterfinal round next Friday in Toms River.
Further reading
For the full bracket and other state playoff results, see Football coverage across New Jersey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
