North Bergen and St. Peter's Prep Draw 2-2
The two teams played to a 2-2 tie during a boys soccer match at Caven Point.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Soccer
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North Bergen and St. Peter's Prep finished in a 2-2 deadlock following two scoreless overtime periods. The soccer match took place as part of the Dan Finn Classic at Caven Point in Jersey City.
Why it matters
The result highlights a competitive showing for both teams during the Dan Finn Classic tournament. Defensive efforts from both goalkeepers were central to maintaining the tie throughout the duration of the match.
St. Peter's Prep recorded 12 shots on goal compared to seven for North Bergen. North Bergen goalkeeper Esteban Correa made 10 saves, while Joseph LeClair recorded five saves for St. Peter's Prep.
The players
North Bergen
A high school soccer team that competed in the Dan Finn Classic.
St. Peter's Prep
A high school soccer team that participated in the match against North Bergen.
The details
Ewan Stapley opened the scoring for St. Peter's Prep in the third minute, but Allan Fernandez answered for North Bergen just two minutes later. Mike Bautista regained the lead for St. Peter's Prep in the 72nd minute before Justin Romero evened the score for North Bergen in the 77th minute.
Timeline
The soccer match was played on October 28, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This stalemate at the Dan Finn Classic alters the momentum for both programs as they navigate their respective schedules. The draw forces both coaches to re-evaluate their rosters as they look toward future tournament progression and standings impact.
The 2-2 result forces a split in points within the Dan Finn Classic tournament structure. The high save counts for both keepers indicate significant pressure on defensive units during this specific match.
The takeaway
Close matches like this demonstrate the importance of goalkeeper performance in maintaining parity under high pressure. Teams looking to improve their standing must focus on converting offensive opportunities into goals during regulation time.
Further reading
For more local matchups and results, visit the Soccer page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NJ.
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