On Friday, Rutgers football recruit Kaj Sanders recorded two more rushing touchdowns, totaling nine touchdowns on the season. The four-star prospect totaled seven carries for 116 yards and two rushing touchdowns, lifting Bergen Catholic (7-1, 4-0) past St. Peters Prep (1-7, 0-4) 37-7 to improve their record to 7-1.
Sanders averaged 16.6 yards per carry and ripped off a 42-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter to give the Crusaders a 7-0 lead. Also, the future Scarlet Knight registered a 39-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter to extend the Crusaders’ lead to 28-0.
On the defensive side of the ball, the defensive back added one solo tackle on Friday, totaling 31 tackles on the season.
@kajsanders_ coming off a short week 21 Carries 168yards 1TD Sun. to 6 Carries 109 yards 2TD in only 2 quarters of play Friday . 1 of the Best ATH in 24 class #1 in NJ @RFootball @SWiltfong247 @RivalsFriedman @On3Recruits @bccoachvito @GregSchiano @CoachDrewRU @CoachMWatson pic.twitter.com/2WfEu6A9nt
— LaQuan Sanders (@GhostCity_Quan) October 21, 2023
The Oradell, New Jersey, native has recorded a touchdown in seven of eight games this season. Through Week 8, Sanders has registered 77 carries for 645 yards and nine rushing touchdowns, averaging 8.4 yards per attempt.
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The 2024 prospect is ranked No. 8 in New Jersey and No. 59 in the nation among his recruiting class, according to 247Sports.
Sanders and the Crusaders will finish their regular season schedule against the Paramus Catholic Paladins (3-6, 1-3) on Friday before the state playoffs.
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