St. Peter’s Prep Defeated Seton Hall Prep 21-14
A decisive late-game touchdown drive secured the victory for St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City on Thursday night.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Football
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St. Peter's Prep improved their season record to 4-1 after a 21-14 victory over Seton Hall Prep. The win was anchored by a momentum-shifting 95-yard fumble return by Aaren Cirino.
Why it matters
The win helps St. Peter's Prep maintain positive momentum as they navigate their divisional schedule. The result drops Seton Hall Prep to 2-4 on the season after they were unable to hold onto a second-half lead.
St. Peter's Prep holds a 4-1 season record following the 21-14 win, while Seton Hall Prep falls to a 2-4 record. Aaren Cirino sparked the winning effort with a 95-yard fumble return.
The players
Bryant Isaac Jr.
He is a quarterback for St. Peter's Prep who threw the opening 20-yard touchdown pass.
Kymore Monroe
He is a player for St. Peter's Prep who caught the team's first touchdown pass of the game.
Zach Karelis
He is a player for St. Peter's Prep who scored the decisive four-yard touchdown run.
Aaren Cirino
He is a player for St. Peter's Prep who recorded a 95-yard fumble return during the game.
Ty'ire Clark
He is a player for St. Peter's Prep who contributed a one-yard touchdown run to the team's scoring effort.
The details
St. Peter's Prep opened the scoring with a 20-yard pass from Bryant Isaac Jr. to Kymore Monroe. Although Seton Hall Prep claimed a 14-7 lead after recovering a muffed punt, Zach Karelis ultimately scored the game-winning touchdown on a four-yard run.
Timeline
Thursday, October 1, 2026: St. Peter's Prep defeated Seton Hall Prep at Caven Point.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps St. Peter's Prep in a strong position within their division as the season approaches critical league matchups. Following this result, Seton Hall Prep must find ways to regain momentum to improve their standing for the remainder of the schedule.
St. Peter's Prep currently holds a 1-1 division record, making every subsequent conference game essential for their postseason hopes. Seton Hall Prep's loss leaves them with a 2-4 overall record, requiring significant improvement in late-game execution to turn their season around.
The takeaway
Securing a victory after trailing is a critical step for developing mental toughness in young athletes. The game underscores the massive impact a single special teams play, such as a long fumble return, can have on shifting the momentum of a competitive matchup.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
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