Game Previews: St. Anthony’s Vs Don Bosco Prep

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week two features an intriguing NY Vs NJ matchup featuring two gritty teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach Minucci</strong> led his Friars to a <strong>9-4</strong> record last season. Key wins from 2024 included <strong>University Prep, Monsignor Farrell, Archbishop Stepinac, Kellenberg, Cardinal Hayes, and St. John The Baptist</strong>. The four loses came from <strong>Don Bosco (NJ), Chaminade, and Iona Prep (x2)</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Friars started out the Season in Delaware where they faces North East powerhouse McDonough. St. Anthony's competed with the nationally rank squad, but fell short 38-21. This past week, they took on University Prep, where they came out with a nice 35-20 win. Following this game the Friars have seven games remaining on their schedule, and I see key wins against Kellenberg Memorial, Chaminade, and Fordham Prep. The Friars play toss up games against Cardinal Hayes, Monsignor Farrell, and Iona Prep. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2027 RB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/xavier-bala/">[player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/bryce-ciancuielli/">[player_tooltip player_id='840987' first='Bryce' last='Ciancuielli']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/kevin-moore/">[player_tooltip player_id='1208765' first='Kevin' last='Moore']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/nyrell-camps/">[player_tooltip player_id='1641184' first='Nyrell' last='Camps']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 TE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/daniel-garcia/">[player_tooltip player_id='840988' first='Daniel' last='Garcia']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-ortiz/">[player_tooltip player_id='589111' first='Jack' last='Ortiz']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Feed Bala.</strong> This is obvious [player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala'] is one of the top RB's in the state. Getting him touches and the getting the run game going, is a key to win the game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>OL</strong>. The Offensive Line needs their best game against Don Bosco. The Don Bosco defense has been elite for years, and have given up an average of 15 points against national teams. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Limit Mistakes</strong>. In a national game, making a mistakes can coast you the game. The Friars need to limit their mistakes in order to win this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Don Bosco Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Sabella, led Don Bosco to an 8-4 record in 2024. The Ironmen played a grueling schedule, which included loses to Archbishop Hoban (OH), Bergen Catholic in both the regular season, and the playoffs. and DePaul Catholic. Key wins from the 2024 included Red Bank Catholic, St. Joseph Reigonal, St. Peter's Prep, and Paramus Catholic. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Don Bosco has two impressive wins on their 2025 schedule. The Ironmen Walked into Texas and took down Melissa in Texas, and Monarch in Florida. Seven games remain on the schedule for Don Bosco. Key games remain against rival Bergen Catholic, DePaul Catholic, St. Peter's Prep, and Paramus Catholic. A prediction range for the Ironmen is between 4-6 win through their remaining games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/rhett-morris/">[player_tooltip player_id='212399' first='Rhett' last='Morris']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/amori-mcneil/">[player_tooltip player_id='1271466' first='Amori' last='McNeil']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 LB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/matt-occhipinti/">[player_tooltip player_id='212395' first='Matt' last='Occhipinti']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jack-demenna/">[player_tooltip player_id='1237598' first='Jack' last='DeMenna']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 RB/ATH <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/dante-deluca-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='1572176' first='Dante' last='DeLuca']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/joseph-russo/">[player_tooltip player_id='310326' first='Joseph' last='Russo']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 DL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/aidan-oneil/">[player_tooltip player_id='1259105' first='Aidan' last='O'Neil']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/mikahi-allen/">[player_tooltip player_id='431426' first='Mikahi' last='Allen']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Stop The Run</strong>. [player_tooltip player_id='425629' first='Xavier' last='Bala'] will get over 10 carries regardless of the score. Stopping him and the run is a key to winning this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Air Attack</strong>. In the Prep Redzone NJ Rankings, Don Bosco has two top WR's in the 2027 class. A key to winning this game is to get their star pass catchers going. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Line Of Scrimmage. Both teams have outstanding lineman on both sides of the ball. Controlling the LOS and stopping pressure, while gaining pressure on the defensive side of the ball is a major factor in the outcome of this Week Two matchup. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->