By: Joe Haemmerle '86
MARCH 25 – ROCKLEIGH, NJ – The Crusaders opened the 2026 seasons with a new leader, Coach Dave Monahan, Jr. It marks the first time since 1983 that BC would be led by someone other than legendary coach and hall of famer, Jim "Jake" Jacobsen.
The Crusaders opened with strong public school opponent, Ramsey HS and defeated the Rams in a close match 163-167. It was a nine-hole, par-36 competition at Rockleigh Golf Course. BC's Max Cohen led all golfers with a two-over 38. Second-place finisher Alex Herrera (40) and fourth-place finisher Michael Kim (41) gave BC a strong advantage and David Han and Michael Giordano each shot 44, finishing seventh overall. Top four golfers score.
MATCH RESULTS:
| PLACE |
GOLFER |
SCORE |
| 1 |
Max Cohen |
38 |
| 2 |
Alex Herrera |
40 |
| 4 |
Michael Kim |
41 |
| 7 |
David Han |
44 |
| 7 |
Michael Giordano |
44 |
| 10 |
Alex Amitsis |
46 |