By: Joe Haemmerle '86
SEPTEMBER 29 – ALLENDALE, NJ – Tuesday night soccer at Northern Highlands brought two of Bergen County's top teams to the pitch. After a tightly contested half that ended 1-1, the Crusaders pulled away with three second-half goals.
Kyle Braithwaite scored a pair of goals for BC and
John Semelsberger pitched in a goal and two assists.
Maxon Rivarola scored a goal and an assist and
Ryan Cho added an assist for the Crusaders.
John Coleman recorded a pair of saves and earned his seventh victory of the season.
| TEAMS |
1 |
2 |
FINAL |
| Bergen Catholic (7-0-2) |
1 |
3 |
4 |
| Northern Highlands (6-2-1) |
1 |
1 |
2 |
NOTES:
- JOHN SEMELSBERGER recorded his 23rd career assist, taking him one ahead of Crusader standout Sebastian Ortega for tenth on the all-time assist leaderboard.
- A STEP AHEAD: The Crusaders gained a one game advantage over Highlands in the series that dates back to October 24, 1982. BC is now 7-6-1 overall with a current 2-game winning streak. That ties for the longest winning streak either school has had in the fourteen games, a testament to the caliber of competition between the two.
- A WORD ABOUT KYLE: What a boost Braithwaite has been to the offense for the Crusaders. He is currently tied with Semelsberger for the team lead in goals scored (11) and his 24 points are second only Semelsberger (32).
- OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN! Let's not forget the "Man of the Match" Jake Lee. His play in the midfield has been critical to the Crusader success all season. His role was recognized as he earned captainship midway through the season.
