On Friday, No. 1 ranked Bergen Catholic defeated No. 9 Red Bank Catholic 24-6 to capture their first victory of the 2023 season. Rutgers’ 2024 recruit Kaj Sanders led the way for the Crusaders, scoring two touchdowns.
Sanders, a four-star recruit and senior running back, recorded nine carries for a team-high 81 yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Rutgers commit scored on runs of 39 and 11 yards to help give the Crusader a 24-6 victory.
Sanders’s first touchdown came in the second quarter (7:15), where he broke a 39-yard touchdown down the left sideline to give Bergen Catholic a 10-0 lead. His second touchdown came in the third quarter, where he scored an 11-yard rushing touchdown to give the Crusaders their final points of the day (24-0). The future Scarlet Knight brought some electricity to the running game, leading the way for an easy victory.
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Rutgers recruit Kaj Sanders breaks off a 39-yd TD run and BC leads RBC 10-0 with 7:15 left in the half. pic.twitter.com/jS9VyqKMpy
— Scott Stump (@Scott_Stump) August 25, 2023
Sanders showcased his talents in week one, breaking several would-be-tacklers in the open field. After contact, the 2024 prospect kept his legs moving, showing off his game-breaking speed and strength.
On defense, the Crusaders gave up six points on the day, shutting out the Caseys and holding them to just two first downs in the first half.
Sanders and the Crusaders will prepare for their week two matchup on Saturday, September 2, as they host Iona Prep (New York) at 1 p.m.
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