New Jersey High School Football Top 25 Released for Oct. 5
Bergen Catholic erased a 24-0 deficit to defeat Don Bosco Prep 34-30, giving the Ironmen their first loss of the season. Despite the loss, Don Bosco Prep sits atop the latest Massey Ratings for New Jersey, with Bergen Catholic second and Hun School third. The article notes multiple college prospects on these rosters.
The Oct. 5 Massey Ratings place Don Bosco Prep first despite its 34-30 loss to Bergen Catholic, which erased a 24-point gap. Bergen Catholic is second and Hun School third. Massey, once used in the BCS era, weighs results, schedule strength, and victory margins.
Several ranked rosters feature college prospects. Don Bosco has 2027 four-stars Mikahi Allen and Aidan O’Neil, plus Isaiah Alvarez, J.T. Geraci, and Carson Schoen. Bergen Catholic lists 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri (Oklahoma) and 2027 receivers Austin Busso (USF) and Bryan Porter. Hun’s Lukas Prock (Indiana) has passed for 1,662 yards and 20 scores.
These rankings and the Bergen Catholic–Don Bosco comeback could intensify attention on New Jersey prep football. College recruiters may use such performances and ratings to evaluate prospects, while athletes and families could see increased media scrutiny and scholarship interest. Local communities and school programs may also gain visibility, though rankings are only one snapshot and can shift as schedules unfold.