Hudson County rivals collide as North Bergen (0-1) travels to face Kearny (1-0) on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Kardinals will host at Kearny High School, aiming to build on their season-opening win, while the Bruins seek to rebound from a tough loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: North Bergen (NJ) @ Kearny (NJ)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Kearny High School, Kearny, NJ
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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North Bergen Bruins
The Bruins (0-1) dropped their opener 28-6 and will look for a bounce-back performance in their first road contest. Ranked #10,779 nationally and #271 in New Jersey, North Bergen must clean up execution on both sides of the ball to grab a key conference win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #10,779
○ State Rank (NJ): #271
○ Class Rank: #23
○ Key to Win: Establish a consistent rushing attack and avoid costly mistakes.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Ramirez – QB
○ Elijah Torres – RB
○ Daniel Rivera – WR
○ Cristian Morales – WR
○ Michael Santiago – LB
○ Isaiah Hernandez – DB
○ Xavier Gomez – OL
○ Nathan Ortiz – DL
○ Adrian Cruz – RB
○ Gabriel Delgado – LB
Kearny Kardinals
The Kardinals (1-0) opened the season with a tight 16-13 win and now look to start 2-0 for the first time in years. Ranked #13,570 nationally and #341 in New Jersey, Kearny will rely on its resilient defense and home-field advantage to stay unbeaten.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #13,570
○ State Rank (NJ): #341
○ Class Rank: #30
○ Key to Win: Control time of possession and force turnovers to limit North Bergen’s rhythm.
Main Squad:
○ Damian Lopez – QB
○ Julian Torres – RB
○ Andres Rivera – WR
○ Matthew Cruz – WR
○ Carlos Hernandez – LB
○ Jonathan Morales – DB
○ Michael Ortiz – OL
○ Elijah Gomez – DL
○ Gabriel Ramirez – RB
○ Anthony Santiago – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen Bruins | #10,779 | #271 (NJ) | #23 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 6 | 28 |
| Kearny Kardinals | #13,570 | #341 (NJ) | #30 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 16 | 13 |
