Bergen Catholic High School

The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1989, and is accredited until January 2026.[https://www.msa-cess.org/school-profile/?oId=0065e00000B8S64&typ=school-profile Bergen Catholic High School], Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Accessed December 27, 2022.

As of the 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 695 students and 51.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The school's student body was 57.1% (397) White, 18.7% (130) Hispanic, 10.1% (70) Asian, 9.6% (67) Black, 4.3% (30) two or more races and 0.1% (1) Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander.[https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=00861718 School data for Bergen Catholic High School], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 1, 2023.

The Bergen Catholic mock trial team has won 13 county championships (in 1985, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2000-2002, 2010, 2015-2017, 2019, and 2023) and five state titles (in 1985, 1989, 1991, 2000, and 2016), as well as a National Championship. Bergen Catholic's team is nearly entirely student-run. In 1991, Bergen Catholic High School won the National High School Mock Trial Championships held in New Orleans, Louisiana.[http://www.nationalmocktrial.org/history.cfm Participant History & Past National Winners], National High School Mock Trial Championship. Accessed July 1, 2007. Bergen Catholic returned to the national championship hosted in Columbia, South Carolina in 2000 after going undefeated in the county, Regional and State tournaments. The 1999-2000 team ultimately finished 4th in the country, with three "Outstanding Attorney" awards.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} The 2016 team won the New Jersey state championship, sending it to the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Boise, Idaho.[http://www.njsbf.org/news/970.html "Bergen Catholic High School Wins 2016 NJ State Bar Foundation's High School Mock Trial Competition"], New Jersey State Bar Foundation, March 23, 2016. Accessed March 31, 2016. "Bergen Catholic High School, Bergen County, captured the coveted state title in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation's 2016 Vincent J. Apruzzese High School Mock Trial Competition finals on March 21 at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. The school goes on to represent New Jersey in the national competition in Boise, Idaho, May 12–15.... This was the Bergen Catholic's third state championship, following victories in 1991 and 2000. In 1991, Bergen Catholic also won the national competition."

In the 2008–09 season the team made it to the county finals, losing to Indian Hills High School. In 2010, the team defeated Mahwah High School to win the Bergen County Championship, but the team lost in the regional semi-finals, ending its season as one of the top ten teams in the state.Staff. [http://www.northjersey.com/news/89246702_Bergen_Catholic_Mock_Trial_Team_wins.html "Bergen Catholic Mock Trial Team wins"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005022008/http://www.northjersey.com/news/89246702_Bergen_Catholic_Mock_Trial_Team_wins.html |date=October 5, 2013 }}, Clifton Journal, March 26, 2010. Accessed April 26, 2012. "The Bergen Catholic High School Mock Trial Team recently won the Bergen County Mock Trial championship and advanced to the North Regional of the 28th annual Vincent Apruzzese Mock Trial competition before suffering its first loss of the season.... In the playoff section, B.C. defeated The Frisch School, Torah Academy, and Mahwah High School to win the Bergen County championship... Bergen Catholic, which finished as the Bergen County runner-up in the 2009 competition, won the Bergen County Mock Trial championship for the ninth time overall (having also won in 1985, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2001, and 2002). B.C. also won the New Jersey state championship in 1985, 1989, 1991, and 2000, and was crowned national champions in 1991." The Bergen Catholic team fell in the semi-final round of the county tournament at the end of January 2011 to the Mahwah High School team that went on to win the 2011 Bergen County Championship.Mazzola, Jessica. [http://mahwah.patch.com/articles/no-objections-mahwah-mock-trial-champions-of-bergen-county "No Objections: Mahwah Mock Trial Champions Of Bergen County; The team will compete at a regional competition today against teams from other Northern NJ counties"], MahwahPatch, February 8, 2011. Accessed September 10, 2012. "Mahwah High School's Mock Trial Team won the county championship title last week.... Both advisors were extremely proud of their team's performance, which had them beat competitors from Lodi, the Torah Academy, Paramus Catholic, New Milford, Bergen Catholic, and IHA."

Bergen Catholic's Mock Trial team finished undefeated in the regular season in 2014 and finished third overall in the county. In the 2015 season Bergen Catholic again finished undefeated in the regular season. In the "playoff" tournament Bergen Catholic defeated Northern Valley Demarest in the first round. Then on January 29, 2015, in a double header, defeated Mahwah (2014's county champion) in the semifinals and Indian Hills in the finals.{{cite web|url=http://www.bergencatholic.org/document.doc?id%3D503 |title=Archived copy |access-date=January 27, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202112514/http://www.bergencatholic.org/document.doc?id=503 |archive-date=February 2, 2014 }}

The Bergen Catholic Crusaders[https://www.njsiaa.org/schools/bergen-catholic-high-school Bergen Catholic High School], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed October 20, 2020. compete as a member of the Big North Conference (United Division), a super conference that is comprised of public and private high schools in Bergen and Passaic counties that operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-10/2020-2021-lc-officers-schools.pdf League & Conference Officers/Affiliated Schools 2020-2021], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed October 20, 2020. Until the NJSIAA's 2009 realignment, the school had participated in Division C of the Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League, which included high schools located in Bergen County, Essex County and Passaic, and was separated into three divisions based on NJSIAA size classification.{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20090509221527/http://www.nnjil.com/ Home Page]}}, Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 9, 2009. Accessed December 16, 2014. With 984 students in grades 10-12, the school was classified by the NJSIAA for the 2019–20 school year as Non-Public A for most athletic competition purposes, which included schools with an enrollment of 381 to 1,454 students in that grade range (equivalent to Group I for public schools).[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/general-classifications-2018-2020.pdf NJSIAA General Public School Classifications 2019–2020], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed November 20, 2020. The football team competes in the United Red division of the North Jersey Super Football Conference, which includes 112 schools competing in 20 divisions, making it the nation's biggest football-only high school sports league.Cooper, Darren. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/darren-cooper/2020/07/23/nj-football-analyzing-new-super-football-conference-2020-schedule/5496440002/ "Here's what we know about the new Super Football Conference 2020 schedule"], The Record, July 23, 2020. Accessed March 22, 2021. "The Super Football Conference (SFC) is a 112-team group, the largest high school football-only conference in America, and is comprised of teams from five different counties."Cooper, Darren. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2020/07/23/super-football-conference-revised-schedules-2020-regular-season/5494017002/ "NJ football: Super Football Conference revised schedules for 2020 regular season"], The Record, July 23, 2020. Accessed March 22, 2021. "The Super Football Conference has 112 teams that will play across 20 divisions." The school was classified by the NJSIAA as Non-Public Group A (equivalent to Group III/IV/V for public schools) for football for 2024–2026, which included schools with 738 to 1,404 students.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2024-08/football-2024-2026.pdf NJSIAA Football Public School Classifications 2024–2026], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, updated September 2024. Accessed September 1, 2024.

Bergen Catholic has a long-standing rivalry with fellow Catholic schools Don Bosco Preparatory High School in RamseyLawlor, Christopher. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120707082737/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-10-02/sports/27077054_1_don-bosco-bc-athletic-director-rivalry "Don Bosco beats Bergen Catholic, 38-18, in battle of bitter New Jersey high school football rivals"]}}, New York Daily News, October 2, 2010. Accessed August 27, 2011. "The New Jersey rivalry between the all-male Roman Catholic schools from upper Bergen County had added juice this time. They entered as the state and tri-state region's top two teams (Don Bosco is No. 1 in both cases) and both were fixtures in the national ranking services." which was ranked first in the state by NJ.com (with Don Bosco holding a 38-28-2 lead in the series) and with Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, which was listed at 14th on NJ.com's 2017 list "Ranking the 31 fiercest rivalries in N.J. HS football" (with Bergen Catholic leading with a 31–17 overall record as of 2017).Stypulkoski, Matt. [https://www.nj.com/hssn-mms/2017/10/ranking_njs_31_best_high_schoo.html "Ranking the 31 fiercest rivalries in N.J. HS football"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110015730/https://www.nj.com/hssn-mms/2017/10/ranking_njs_31_best_high_schoo.html |date=January 10, 2021 }}, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, October 27, 2017, updated May 15, 2019. Accessed December 1, 2020. "14-Bergen Catholic vs. St. Joseph (Mont.) - Nine times these two Bergen County rivals have met on Thanksgiving (1989, 1999-2003, 2006-2008), but it's been this rivalry's non-Thanksgiving recent history that has produced some of the state's most memorable games.... All-time series: Bergen Catholic leads, 31-17... 1-Bergen Catholic vs. Don Bosco Prep: Our No. 1 rivalry in New Jersey dates back to 1958 (though the teams did not play in the regular season from 1992-98, but resumed in 1999), with these two programs separated by just over 10 miles set to clash for the 69th meeting all-time this Friday.... All-time series: Don Bosco Prep leads, 38-28-2"

Bergen Catholic offers 17 sports at the varsity level:

• Fall sports: football, soccer, and cross country
• Winter sports: wrestling, basketball, swimming, indoor track, bowling, ice hockey, and skiing
• Spring sports: baseball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, outdoor track, volleyball, and crew

Bergen Catholic has one of the most successful programs in New Jersey. The Crusaders are 20-time state champions: they were awarded the Parochial A North title by the NJSIAA in 1963, 1965 and 1966,[https://www.newspapers.com/image/491538389/ "State Champs"], The Record, December 29, 1969. Accessed March 3, 2021, via Newspapers.com. and won via playoffs in 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2021-12/21-football.pdf Football Championship History: 1974-2024], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, updated December 2024. Accessed February 1, 2025. Through the 2019 season, the team had an overall record against in-state teams of 420-156-10 (a winning percentage of .725).[https://www.bergencatholic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2019-BCHS-Athletics-Media-Guide-and-Record-Book-2.3.pdf#page-14 Media Guide and Record Book: 2019], Bergen Catholic High School. Accessed May 25, 2023. A record of 99–10 between 1990 and 1999 made Bergen Catholic the winningest football program in the state of New Jersey for the decade of the 1990s.Frezza, Harry Jr. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121108010148/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/mycentraljersey/access/1843344231.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+08,+2000&author=Harry+Frezza+Jr&pub=Courier+-+News&desc=Hillsboro+hopes+to+seize+big+opportunity&pqatl=google "Hillsboro hopes to seize big opportunity"]}}, Courier News, September 8, 2000. Accessed August 27, 2011. "The Crusaders had a 99–10 record for the 1990s the most wins and fewest losses by any team in New Jersey during that period."

The 1979 team defeated DePaul Catholic High School by a score of 14–6 in the Parochial A North championship game at Giants Stadium to finish the season 10-0-1.Pisetzner, Joel. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/493966886/ "Bergen Catholic gains crown, 14-6"], The Record, December 3, 1979. Accessed February 1, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "In the moments following his team's 14-6 championship victory over DePaul, Bergen Catholic High School coach Tony Karcich reflected upon the start of the season and said he learned something between then and yesterday.... Once the Crusaders got going, they never stopped, although they were temporarily sidelined by a midseason tie against Paterson Kennedy. They capped their, near-perfect season yesterday in Giants Stadium by dominating the top-seeded North Jersey Parochial A team in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association playoffs." The 1980 team finished the season at 8-2-1 after winning the Parochial A North title with a 12–0 win against Seton Hall Preparatory School in the finals.Brodsky, Mark. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/528571444/ "Seton Hall beaten by Bergen Catholic"], Herald News, December 8, 1980. Accessed March 3, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Seton Hall Prep football coach Tony Verducci remarked before his North Parochial A championship final with defending titlist Bergen Catholic that the team that makes fewer mistakes in a defensive struggle would probably win.... Last year's champs turned a couple of those miscues into touchdowns and came away with a 12-0 win Sunday afternoon at Giants Stadium. It marked the fifth time in seven years that the Crusaders have copped the Parochial A crown." The 1982 team defeated Immaculata High School by a score of 25–0 in the playoff finals to win the Parochial A North sectional title and finish the season at 11-0.Fox, Ron. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/493411263/ "Morgan leads Bergen Catholic"], The Record, December 5, 1982. Accessed March 5, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "There is no envy on the Bergen Catholic football team, the players insist, but there could be.... 'It doesn't bother me as long as we win,' quarterback Bob Murray said Friday night He was wearing the grin of a senior who had closed out his high school football career with two touchdown passes in a 25-0 win over Immaculata of Somerville. The Crusaders were the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association's Parochial A North champions." The 1986 team finished the season with a 9-1-1 record after defeating St. Peter's Preparatory School by a score of 33–0 in the Parochial A North sectional championship game played at Hinchliffe Stadium.Kurland, Bob. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/495769313/ "Bergen Catholic rolls to crown"], The Record, December 7, 1986. Accessed January 25, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "The advance re ports predicted the game would be won in the trenches, but before St. Peter's could deploy its ground troops, Mike McGovern took to the ! air to lead Bergen Catholic to a 33-0 victory yesterday and its fourth North Section 1, Parochial A football championship. The Crusaders (9-1-1) also won two titles before the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association went to the current playoff system in 1975." The 1991 team finished the season 11-0 after defeating Saint Joseph Regional High School by a score of 14–0 to win the Parochial A North championship and earn a ranking of 11th from USA Today.Schutta, Gregory. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/496515886/ "BC captures crown with tenacious 'D'"], The Record, December 8, 1991. Accessed January 30, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "When Fred Stengel took over the Bergen Catholic football program, he had mixed feelings. "I was coming home from my first freshman camp here and I said to myself, 'I don't know what kind of a varsity squad we'll have this year.' But I got a shot at winning the State championship in four years," he said. And the unbeaten Crusaders made the most of it Saturday when they shut out St. Joseph Regional, 14-0, to capture their first North Parochial A sectional championship under Stengel and retain their No. 1 ranking in the Sports in the USA State poll."[https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/year-by-year-rankings.htm "Year-by-year final football rankings"], USA Today, June 20, 200. Accessed January 30, 2021. The undefeated 1992 team's championship game with Paramus Catholic High School, which Bergen won 44–34, was voted "Game of the Century" by The Record.Staff. [http://blogs.northjersey.com/blogs/varsityaces/comments/mattura_former_record_columnist_mike_celizic_was_a_true_gentleman1/ "Mattura: Former Record columnist Mike Celizic was a true gentleman"]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, The Record, September 24, 2010. Accessed August 27, 2011. "In a 1992 title game The Record voted its Bergen County Football Game of the Century, Bergen Catholic outgunned Paramus Catholic, 44-34. As we walked onto the field for our postgame interviews, coaches Fred Stengel of BC and Mike Campanile of PC exchanged words, and that triggered some pushing and shoving." One of the most anticipated high school games in New Jersey history was their championship game in 1998, when BC won the Parochial Group IV championship by defeating rival St. Joseph Regional 35–9 in the final at Giants Stadium. The 1998 team finished with a 12–0 record,Glickson, Grant. [https://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/06/sports/high-school-football-second-straight-title-for-morristown.html "High School Football; Second Straight Title for Morristown"], The New York Times, December 6, 1998. Accessed October 10, 2018. "Bergen Catholic (12–0) crushed St. Joseph (10–1), 35–9, in the Parochial, Group 4 final, and Passaic Tech (12–0) dominated Union Hill (10–2), 48–6, in the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 title game." and was ranked first in New Jersey, 9th in USA Today national poll, and was voted "Team of the Century" by The Record.Czerwinski, Mark J. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/505296577/ "End of an era at Bergen Catholic; Stengel steps down, cites personal reasons"], The Record, February 5, 2010. Accessed February 14, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "He led the Crusaders to the State playoffs for 21 straight seasons, winning 25 playoff games and nine State titles, the last one coming in 2004. Bergen Catholic was 99-10 between 1990 and 1999, the win-ningest program in the state during that decade. The 1991, 1992, and 1998 teams were undefeated, and the 1998 Crusaders (12-0) finished No. 6 in the nation and were chosen as Team of the Century by The Record."

Since 1998, the program has been to the state championship game 12 times. The 2001 team finished the season with a record of 10–2 after defeating Delbarton School by a score of 10–9 on a fourth-quarter field goal in the Parochial Group IV sectional finals.[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/224723538/ "Phillipsburg stuns favored Montclair"], Courier News, December 3, 2001. Accessed March 21, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Bergen Catholic 10 Delbarton 9: Junior place-kicker Chris Hanly kicked a 45-yard field goal on the first play of the fourth quarter to lead Bergen Catholic (10-2) to a hard-fought victory over Delbarton in the Parochial Group IV championship game at Rutgers University." In 2004, the team went to Giants Stadium to play archrival Don Bosco Prep and won the state championship with a 13–10 victory, thanks to the play of Brian Cushing.[http://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=84343&tclass=Non-Public%204 2004 Football Tournament - Non-Public 4], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 13, 2007. Cushing would later go on to become one of two players to have started in four Rose Bowl football games (Archie Griffin of Ohio State University was the other)Knoll, Corina. [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jan-02-sp-cushing2-story.html "Fourth Rose Bowl start is a perfect end for USC's Brian Cushing; The linebacker soaks it all in during final Pasadena appearance."], Los Angeles Times, January 2, 2009. Accessed December 16, 2014. "Rose Bowl and USC officials couldn't confirm the number of players in history to start in four Rose Bowls, but there was at least one other -- two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, a former running back for Ohio State." as well as an All-American at USC and a 1st round draft pick of the Houston Texans who was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2009.

After a 13-year drought, the team finished the season with a 10–2 record and won the 2017 Non-Public Group IV state sectional championship with a 44–7 win against St. Peter's Preparatory School in the title game of the tournament;Conrad, JJ. [http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/3190149368411224900/the-wait-is-over-bergen-catholic-ends-13-year-drought-wins-first-state-title-in-dominant-fashion/ "Drought over: No. 1 Bergen Catholic dominates, wins 1st state title in 13 years"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, December 2, 2017. Accessed December 6, 2017. "Top-seeded Bergen Catholic captured its first state championship since 2004 with a dominant performance, in all three phases, in a 44–7 rout of second-seeded St. Peter's Prep in Friday night's Non-Public Group 4 final. The much-anticipated showdown featured NJ.com's top two-ranked teams -- No. 1 BC and No. 2 SPP -- but it was the Crusaders who left no doubt who the best team in New Jersey is.... After a 1–2 start, Bergen Catholic (10-2) ended its season on a 9-game winning streak and finished 10-0 against New Jersey competition." The team dominated all three rounds, defeating eighth-seeded St. Augustine Preparatory School by a score of 56–21 in the first round and fifth seed Delbarton School 41–16 in the semifinals, before scoring 44 points in the final.[http://highschoolsports.nj.com/tournament/63634/ "Football - 2017 NJSIAA Non-Public, Group 4 Playoffs"], NJ.com. Accessed December 6, 2017.

In 2021, the Crusaders defeated Don Bosco Prep by a score of 28–7 in the tournament's final game at MetLife Stadium to win the Non-Public A state championship and finish the season with a 12–0 record.Mattura, Greg. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/11/27/bergen-catholic-nj-football-perfect-season-don-bosco-state-title/8747029002/ "Bergen Catholic football completes perfect season with win over Don Bosco in title game"], The Record, November 28, 2021. Accessed February 14, 2022. "Bergen Catholic will be the unanimous No. 1 football team in New Jersey and should be a consensus Top 10 team in the nation. The Crusaders punctuated a perfect season with a 28-7 victory over archrival Don Bosco in the Non-Public Group A championship on Saturday afternoon at MetLife Stadium." The team, which won its 15th state title, was recognized as the 3rd best high school football team in the country according to USA Today and fourth nationwide by MaxPreps.Calvaruso, Tyler. [https://usatodayhss.com/2021/final-usa-today-sports-super-25-high-school-football-rankings-for-2021 "Final USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school football rankings for 2021"], USA Today, December 21, 2021. Accessed February 14, 2022. "3. Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.)"Stephens, Mitch. [https://www.maxpreps.com/news/idnef6vFokGgt-IpdnCjeg/high-school-football-rankings-bergen-catholic-finishes-no-1-in-final-new-jersey-maxpreps-top-25.htm "High school football rankings: Bergen Catholic finishes No. 1 in final New Jersey MaxPreps Top 25; Crusaders cruise to 15th section crown, 12-0 record, a No. 4 national ranking and the top spot in New Jersey."], MaxPreps, December 9, 2021. Accessed February 14, 2022. "The combination of rugged defense and steady offense helped Bergen Catholic win its 15th section title and first since 2017. According to NJ.com, this was the eighth Crusader team to finish undefeated."

The Crusader wrestling program has been the most successful in Bergen County over the past two decades. Bergen Catholic has won the Bergen County Championship 20 times (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022), most in county history and hold the record for most consecutive titles by winning nine straight from 1999 to 2007. The Crusaders have won the North Parochial "A" state sectional title 22 times (1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2012-2019, 2022) and in 14 of those seasons they have gone on to win the overall Parochial "A" state championship (1991, 1994, 1995, 2002, 2003, 2012-2019, 2022); The program's 14 state championships are the fourth most of any team in the state.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/2020-wrestling-history.pdf NJSIAA Wrestling Team Championship History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020163537/https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/2020-wrestling-history.pdf |date=October 20, 2021 }}, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed November 20, 2020.

One of the most memorable of those state championship wins came in Trenton in 2003 where the Crusaders upset heavily favored Camden Catholic High School 40–30.Staff. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121108010522/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1832829761.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Feb+23,+2003&author=&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=No.1+Absegami+rolls%3B+Paulsboro+reaches+21&pqatl=google "No.1 Absegami rolls; Paulsboro reaches 21"]}}, Asbury Park Press, February 23, 2003. Accessed July 19, 2011. "Parochial A: James Layman hit a five-point move in the final 30 seconds for a 7-4 win at 189 pounds that carried Bergen Catholic to a 40-30 win over Camden Catholic in the final." In addition to state and county titles, BC has won the District crown in 32 consecutive seasons (1990–2022). BC has also seen six of its wrestlers win a total of 12 individual state championships.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} The 2013-14 team won their first Star-Ledger Trophy as the #1 ranked team in the state of New Jersey and was ranked within the top ten in various national polls.[http://njwrestlingnews.com/StateChampions.html New Jersey Wrestling State Champions] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421084159/http://njwrestlingnews.com/StateChampions.html |date=April 21, 2012 }}, New Jersey Wrestling News. Accessed August 27, 2011.Kania, Joe; and Kratch, James. [http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/2186226144436390979/wrestling-top-20-week-8-bergen-catholic-is-you-no-1-team-for-2013-2014/ "Wrestling Top 20, Week 8: Bergen Catholic is your No. 1 team for 2013-14"], The Star-Ledger, February 18, 2014. Accessed October 4. 2015. "Bergen Catholic didn't want to leave any question as to who was No. 1 for 2013-14.... The result: A third straight Non-Public A state title, victories over nine Top 20 teams and an unbeaten regular season against NJSIAA competition."

In 2016, Nick Suriano won his fourth consecutive state championship, finishing his career with a record of 159–0 and becoming the second wrestler in state history to complete his career undefeated while winning four state titles.Stanmyre, Matthew. [http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/7169458421178736333/nick-suriano-makes-history-wins-fourth-state-title/ "Nick Suriano makes history, wins fourth state title"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 6, 2016. Accessed March 15, 2016. "With his 3-1 victory over Delbarton's Ty Agaisse in their final match at the NJSIAA/Rothman Institute State Championships, Suriano joined the most exclusive club in New Jersey high school wrestling, becoming the state's second undefeated, four-time state champion.... But some say Suriano — who finished his career with a spotless 159-0 record and 41-0 on the season — stands alone in New Jersey wrestling lore due to his unmatched level of sheer dominance."

The basketball team won the Non-Public A state championship in 1978 (defeating St. Anthony High School in the tournament final), 1994 (vs. Camden Catholic High School) and 2002 (vs. St. Augustine Preparatory School) and 2019 (vs. Camden Catholic).[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/2020-basketball-history_0.pdf Boys Basketball Championship History 1919-2024], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, updated March 2024. Accessed March 26, 2024.

Bergen Catholic won their first Bergen County Jamboree in 1977, and has a total of nine county championships with the most recent in 2015. Through the history of the Bergen County Jamboree, Bergen Catholic holds the most total games played, total wins, and championship appearances.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} They also rank second in appearances and championships. Bergen has won nine North Parochial "A" state sectional championships and four Parochial "A" state championships. Their most recent success came in the 2001–02 and 2002–03. The 2002 team captured the school's first state championship in more than 10 years with a 71–69 win over St. Augustine Prep.McGarrry, Michael. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F23687366E57B6C&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "St. Augustine Prep Rally Falls Short In Parochial A"], The Press of Atlantic City, March 10, 2002. Accessed June 23, 2011. "Bergen Catholic beat the Hermits 71-69 to win the state Parochial A title at Dunn Center. The Crusaders (24-6) advanced to the Tournament of Champions." The team would make it to the semi-finals of the Tournament of Champions where they eventually fell to St. Anthony. The 2002–03 team consisted of five Division I players. They finished with a 25–4 record and a #3 ranking in New Jersey. They captured the school's most recent Bergen County Jamboree along with another sectional championship.Staff. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121108010540/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1832843841.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+16,+2003&author=&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Camden+Catholic+tops+Bergen+for+Parochial+A+title&pqatl=google "Camden Catholic tops Bergen for Parochial A title"]}}, Asbury Park Press, March 16, 2003. Accessed June 23, 2011. "Eric Cangelosi hit the back end of a two-shot foul with six seconds left to give Camden Catholic a four-point edge before Bergen Catholic hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to shape the final score as the Irish posted a 45-44 victory to win the NJSIAA Parochial A Boys Basketball Championship yesterday at the Dunn Center."" The Crusaders won the 2015 Bergen County Jamboree by a 66-44 score in the tournament final, defeating a Teaneck High School team that had previously won four consecutive Jamboree championships.Mattura, Greg. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/h-s-boys-basketball-bergen-catholic-wins-jamboree-ends-teaneck-s-streak-1.1279141 "H.S. boys basketball: Bergen Catholic wins Jamboree, ends Teaneck's streak"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302042406/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/h-s-boys-basketball-bergen-catholic-wins-jamboree-ends-teaneck-s-streak-1.1279141 |date=March 2, 2015 }}, The Record, February 26, 2015. Accessed April 27, 2015. "Bergen Catholic put one big hand after another in Teaneck's path – like a stop sign — and ended its record-setting reign as king of the Jamboree. The Crusaders won their first Bergen County boys basketball championship in a dozen years and halted the Highwaymen's title streak at four with a smothering 66–44 victory on Thursday night at Ramapo College's Bradley Center."

Bergen Catholic's hockey program first hit the ice during the 1967–68 season and ran through the 1971–72 season. The school has enjoyed a continuous run of interscholastic ice hockey since the 1974–75 season and immediately achieved success with a league title. The Crusaders would go on to win a Bergen County Championship in just three years time, raising the cup in 1978 and bringing home two more in 1980 and 1981. Since the 1990s, the Crusaders participate in the Gordon Conference, which includes other college preparatory high schools in New Jersey. Area rivals include Don Bosco Prep, Delbarton, Christian Brothers Academy, Seton Hall Prep, St. Peter's Prep and St. Joseph's Montvale. The Crusaders captured state championships in 2001 and 2003. In 2001, the Crusaders defeated Christian Brothers Academy in the Parochial pool 3-2 and then went on to defeat Clifton High School for the state title 8–1. In 2003, the Crusaders defeated Seton Hall Prep in the parochial pool 2–1 and defeated Randolph for the state championship 6-4.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-11/20-ice-hockey-history.pdf NJSIAA Ice Hockey State Championship History], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed November 20, 2020. As a result of this success, the Crusaders were recognized as the North Jersey Team of the Decade (2000-2009).{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}

The team had an 18–5–0 record in 2019–20 where the Crusaders were ranked the #3 team in New Jersey. The highlight of the 2019–20 campaign was defeating rival Don Bosco Preparatory High School for the Crusaders' first Bergen County Tournament Championship. The Crusaders were also the first team to win the Championship other than Don Bosco who had won eight straight titles since the Tournament's inception.McConville, Jim. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/hockey/2020/01/23/nj-hockey-bergen-catholic-stuns-don-bosco-bergen-county-final/4544349002/ "How Bergen Catholic hockey stunned Don Bosco, won Bergen County championship"], The Record, January 23, 2020. Accessed June 6, 2020. "Fueled by a pair of early third period goals and a strong effort in net by Brendan McCaskey (29 saves), the Crusaders knocked off the Ironmen, 3-2 for their first title in their first finals appearance."

The Bergen Catholic golf program has earned 101 championship titles,[http://www.bergencatholic.org/ftpimages/678/download/download_1075078.pdf BC Golf] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004215954/http://www.bergencatholic.org/ftpimages/678/download/download_1075078.pdf |date=October 4, 2015 }}, Bergen Catholic High School. Accessed October 4, 2015. nine Tournament of Champions titlesMoroney, Murphy. [http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/1326972947291926956/boys-golf-full-results-for-the-tournament-of-champions-2015/ "Boys Golf: Full results for the Tournament of Champions, 2015"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, May 18, 2015. Accessed October 4, 2015. "Bergen Catholic relied on its confidence and the depth of its roster to capture the NJSIAA/Tournament of Champions title for the second straight year, while Delbarton's Will Voetsch earned the individual title Monday at Hopewell Valley Golf Course." and 52 league titles. With a record of 984-33-1 through the 2015 season, Coach Jim Jacobsen is the winningest golf coach in state athletics history and has been at the helm since 1983.[https://www.njsga.org/communications/news/bergentoc15/ "Bergen Catholic Wins Tournament Of Champions Again"], New Jersey State Golf Association. Accessed December 1, 2015. "In 33 seasons, Jacobsen has a record of 984-33-1 and has won seven state championships." The most recent being May 2015, where the program captured the State Meet of Champions trophy and the number 1 ranking in the state.Lanni, Patrick. [http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6286665486301790189/boys-golf-tournament-of-champions-2014-mike-graboyes-makes-it-two-for-the-family-bergen-catholic-prevails/ "Boys golf Tournament of Champions, 2014: Mike Graboyes makes it two for the family, Bergen Catholic prevails"], The Star-Ledger, May 19, 2014. Accessed December 1, 2015. "Coach Jim Jacobsen was equally as proud of his Bergen Catholic squad. The veteran coach, who has been at the helm for 32 seasons, guided the perennial power to its eighth T of C title, surpassing Christian Brothers Academy for the most titles won."

The boys bowling team won the overall state championships in 1998 and 1999.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2022-07/22%20Bowling.pdf History of NJSIAA Boys Bowling Championships], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed August 1, 2022.

The school started a varsity lacrosse program in 1995. The varsity program has posted a 218-173 overall record (.558 winning percentage). The team enjoyed its first winning season and NJSIAA playoff berth in 1997. In 1999, the Crusaders won the Catholic Schools Lacrosse Tournament. While a part of the NNJIL, BC won four consecutive league titles from 2002 - 2005. The program had a three-year winning streak in its current conference, the NNJIL "Gibbs" Division, winning in 2013, 2014, 2015. Bergen Catholic has won four varsity county championships, in 2006, 2009, 2014 and 2015.Olivero, Antonio. [http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-6887128276352527807/boys-lacrosse-bergen-catholic-storms-back-to-defeat-ridgewood-in-ot-capture-bergen-title/ "Boys Lacrosse: Bergen Catholic storms back to defeat Ridgewood in OT, capture Bergen title"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, May 9. 2015. Accessed March 21, 2016. "Following his team's second consecutive Bergen County Tournament championship win, Bergen Catholic head coach Joe Haemmerle summed up the previous 50-plus minutes of thrilling lacrosse with one simple sentence as he hugged a Crusader supporter." In 2013, the JV Crusaders won its first county championship. In 2015, the team won the NJSIAA Non Public A state championship, the program's first, with a 15–14 victory over Delbarton School.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2021-06/21-boys-lacrosse-history.pdf NJSIAA Boys Lacrosse Championship History], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023. The Crusaders continued on to defeat Summit High School 8–5 in the semifinal round of the Tournament of Champions before losing to Bridgewater-Raritan High School in the finals, by a score of 16–13.Ryan, Chris. [https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/boys-lacrosse-bridgewater-raritan-races-past-bergen-catholic-for-toc-title/ "Boys lacrosse: Bridgewater-Raritan outlasts Bergen Catholic for TOC title"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, June 6, 2015, updated August 24, 2019. Accessed November 9, 2020. "Griffin Figel scored four goals and added one assists, and the senior attackman was one of five goal scorers in a third-quarter surge that sparked top-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan, No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 16-13 win over second-seeded and No. 2 Bergen Catholic in the final of the NJSIAA/Investors Bank/Lacrosse Ball Store Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Kean University in Union." The 2015 Crusaders set a school record and led New Jersey in scoring with 365 goals on the season.{{citation needed|date=March 2016}}

The school started their soccer team when the school was first founded in 1965. The team won the Non-Public A state championship in 1987 (defeating Notre Dame High School in the tournament final) and 1999 (vs. Christian Brothers Academy).[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2021-12/21-boys-soccer-history.pdf NJSIAA History of Boys Soccer], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023. The Crusaders have won their state section five times. (1976, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1999). Bergen Catholic were also named the Bergen County champions three times (1986, 1999, 2019) and the reigning county champions in their win over Ridgewood High School on October 27.

The soccer program has produced more than 20 college Division I players and in specifically the 2003 MLS Superdraft first overall player Alecko Eskandarian. He posted 156 career goals for the Crusaders and 66 goals his senior year where the team won their county, state section, and state tournaments.

The track team won the Non-Public Group A spring / outdoor track state championship in 1963, 1964 and 1977.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2021-08/21-history.pdf NJSIAA Boys Spring Track Summary of Group Titles], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023.

The baseball team won the Non-Public Group A state championship in 1968, defeating Holy Spirit High School in the tournament final.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2024-02/Baseball.pdf Baseball Championship History: 1959–2024], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, updated June 2024. Accessed September 1, 2024.

The cross country team won the Non-Public Group A state title in 1970 and 1977.[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2021-12/21-xc-group-team-champions_0.pdf NJSIAA Boys Cross Country State Group Champions], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023.

The track team won the Non-Public indoor relay championship 1975 (as co-champion).[https://www.njsiaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/2020-12/20-relay-history_0.pdf History of the NJSIAA Indoor Relay Championships], New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023.

{{Category see also|Bergen Catholic High School alumni}}

Many of the alumni listed have been recognized by induction into the school's Hall of Fame:[http://www.bergencatholic.org/Page/Alumni-/Alumni-History/Hall-of-Fame Alumni History], Bergen Catholic High School. Accessed March 22, 2016.

• Antonio Alfano (born 2000), American football defensive tackle for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football LeagueHunt, Todderick. [https://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/2018/02/njs_top_defender_antonio_alfano_to_transfer_from_r.html "Breaking: N.J.'s top defender Antonio Alfano transferring from Rahway to Colonia for senior year"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, February 23, 2018. Accessed November 13, 2019. "Top defensive end Antonio Alfano will transfer once again after moving to Rahway from Bergen Catholic last fall."
• Steve Angeli (born 2003), American football quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting IrishTartaglia, Greg. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2021/09/09/record-male-athlete-week-steven-angeli-bergen-catholic/5735389001/ "North Jersey's Male Athlete of the Week playing 'big boy' football at a high level"], The Record, September 9, 2021. Accessed December 19, 2023. "Steve Angeli came north to play high school football and will head to South Bend for college. For the first two games this season, the senior quarterback and his Bergen Catholic teammates have gotten well-versed in geography."
• Joe Azelby (born 1962, class of 1980), professional football player who played for the Buffalo Bills, businessman and authorCaldera, Pete. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football-to-finance-1.259805?page=all "Where are they now: Joe Azelby of Bergen Catholic"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605060121/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/football-to-finance-1.259805?page=all |date=June 5, 2014 }}, The Record, December 13, 2011. Accessed June 2, 2014. "In the late summer of 1984, former Bergen Catholic star Joe Azelby still had football in his blood and a No. 50 Buffalo Bills uniform on his back."
• Mike Bajakian (class of 1992), Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach, former offensive coordinator for the University of TennesseeConrad, JJ. [http://blog.northjersey.com/varsityaces/37996/recruiting-updates-on-bergen-catholic-football-including-qb-jarrett-guarantano/ "Recruiting: Updates on Bergen Catholic Football, including QB Jarrett Guarantano"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617081713/http://blog.northjersey.com/varsityaces/37996/recruiting-updates-on-bergen-catholic-football-including-qb-jarrett-guarantano/ |date=June 17, 2015 }}, Varsity Aces, January 23, 2015. Accessed June 16, 2015. "And with Tennessee, the current offensive coordinator, Mike Bajakian, is a Bergen Catholic graduate ('92) — scratch that, Bajakian was hired Thursday as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB coach — and the Vols' head coach, Butch Jones, was a grad assistant at Rutgers when Guarantano's father was at Rutgers."
• Sean Banks (born 1985, class of 2003), professional basketball playerGlier, Ray. [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/20/sports/college-basketball-carney-answers-call-for-memphis.html "College Basketball; Carney Answers Call for Memphis"], The New York Times, March 20, 2004. Accessed April 25, 2012. "While the rest of the Memphis Tigers were finishing practice here Thursday, the day before their N.C.A.A. tournament opener against South Carolina, their coach, John Calipari, was handing his cellphone to Sean Banks, the freshman forward from Bergen Catholic High School."
• Carl Barisich (born 1951, class of 1969), former defensive tackle for nine seasons between 1973 and 1981 for four different NFL teamsStaff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1972/12/25/archives/watch-this-tiger.html "Watch This Tiger"], The New York Times, December 25, 1972. Accessed September 1, 2011. "Barisich is far less experienced than his college counterparts across the country. The Bergen Catholic High School graduate won a starting position at Princeton as a sophomore and led all Tiger linemen in tackles with 49."{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930094819/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BARISCAR01 Carl Barisich]}}, database Football. Accessed August 28, 2007.
• Elliot Cadeau (born 2004), basketball point guard who plays for the North Carolina Tar HeelsGardner, David. [https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/21/sports/basketball/nj-hoopers-nba.html "‘Jersey Is Taking Over’: N.J. Hoopers Outshine the Shadow of New York"], The New York Times, June 21, 2022. Accessed October 12, 2022. "Ten years later, Cadeau became a star at Bergen Catholic High School and a top-10 recruit in the class of 2024."
• Charley Casserly (born 1948, class of 1967), former general manager of the Washington Redskins and Houston Texans in the National Football League, and current NFL analyst for CBS Sports, especially The NFL TodayJustice, Richard. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120714095439/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/21859567.html?dids=21859567:21859567&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+28,+1996&author=Richard+Justice&pub=The+Washington+Post+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=Casserly's+Career+Is+A+Real+Piece+of+Work;+Since+Humble+Start,+Always+a+Job+to+Do&pqatl=google "Casserly's Career Is A Real Piece of Work; Since Humble Start, Always a Job to Do"]}}, The Washington Post, August 28, 1996. Accessed January 28, 2012. "'My father told me I was going to high school at Bergen Catholic and I was going to have to come up with the money to pay the $300 tuition,' Casserly recalled."
• John Crowley (born 1967, class of 1985), biotech executive who helped develop a treatment for Pompe disease after his children were diagnosed with the condition
• Brian Cushing (born 1987, class of 2005), Houston Texans linebackerMehta, Manish. [http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2009/04/family_of_former_bergen_cathol.html "Family of former Bergen Catholic star Brian Cushing seething at unfounded steroid rumors as NFL draft approaches"], The Star-Ledger, April 23, 2009. Accessed February 16, 2011.
• Alvaro de Molina (born 1957, class of 1975), CFO of Bank of America and CEO of GMACStaff. [http://patch.com/new-jersey/riverdell/eight-former-crusaders-inducted-into-hall-of-fame "Eight Former Crusaders Inducted Into Hall Of Fame; Alumni and former faculty join 147 other members of the Bergen Catholic Hall of Fame"], River Dell Patch, March 29, 2012. Accessed November 14, 2018. "Alvaro de Molina, Class of 1975 (Contributor) – Alvaro is a leader in the business world and his community."
• John Delaney (born 1963, class of 1981), politician and businessman, United States Representative for Maryland's 6th congressional district and the first major Democrat to announce he was running for president in 2020[https://grabien.com/file.php?id=289157 "Dem Presidential Candidate Delnaey: American People Are 'Dying' for Someone to 'Bring Us Together'"], Grabien.com from MSNBC, November 17, 2017. Accessed January 22, 2018. "Delaney: 'Good to be here.' Geist: 'I will forgive you for having gone to Bergen Catholic High School, which is my rival high school.'"
• Nicholas Delpopolo (born 1989), judoka who has represented the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer OlympicsMetcalfe, Jeff. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/former-bergen-catholic-wrestler-nick-delpopolo-seeks-olympic-redemption-1.1640632 "Former Bergen Catholic wrestler Nick Delpopolo seeks Olympic redemption"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809110738/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/former-bergen-catholic-wrestler-nick-delpopolo-seeks-olympic-redemption-1.1640632 |date=August 9, 2016 }}, The Record, August 5, 2016. Accessed August 9, 2016. "Instead, if his draw in the 73-kilogram division pans out as well as he imagines, the former Bergen Catholic wrestler would leave Rio with an Olympic medal and lifetime redemption."
• Christopher DePhillips (born 1965, class of 1983), politician who has represented the 40th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2018Nesi, Chris. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/wyckoff-suburban-news-candidates-for-wyc/137385547/ "Four are vying for two seats on the governing body"], Wyckoff Suburban News, October 22, 2009. Accessed December 25, 2023, via Newspapers.com. "Christopher P. DePhillips.... Education: B.A., Georgetown University, Washington D.C.; Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark; Bergen Catholic High School, Oradell, 1983"
• Mark DeRosa (born 1975, class of 1993), MLB Network show host and former San Francisco Giants left fielderMcCarron, Anthony. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20111128105451/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2009-12-29/sports/17941767_1_yankee-official-baseball-official-yankee-gm-brian-cashman "Mark DeRosa signs with San Francisco Giants, spurns New York Yankees"]}}, New York Daily News, December 29, 2009. Accessed August 27, 2011. "The Yankees viewed free agent Mark DeRosa as potential help in left field and an unbeatable super-utility option. But DeRosa, a Bergen Catholic product, agreed to a preliminary two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants Monday night, The Associated Press reported."
• Garrett Dickerson (born 1995, class of 2014), tight end for the New York GiantsPopper, Steve. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/columnists/steve-popper/2018/07/30/while-giants-work-garrett-dickerson-waiting-his-chance/867338002/ "While Giants work, Garrett Dickerson waiting for his chance"], The Record, July 30, 2018. Accessed October 10, 2018. "But for Garrett Dickerson, who grew up just a few miles away in Englewood and spent his high school years playing for Bergen Catholic, the goal is to make the Giants’ roster, not the National Football League."
• Jim Dray (born 1986, class of 2005), San Francisco 49ers tight endDitrani, Vinny. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/85453307_Dray_looks_to_sway_teams.html "Paramus' Jim Dray looks to sway NFL teams at combine"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714195404/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/85453307_Dray_looks_to_sway_teams.html |date=July 14, 2011 }}, The Record, February 26, 2010. Accessed February 16, 2011. "Former Bergen Catholic and Stanford star Jim Dray is among the better blocking tight ends at this year's NFL combine."
• Doug Edert (born 2000, class of 2019), college basketball player for the Bryant Bulldogs of the America East Conference, who became the breakout star of Saint Peter's 2022 NCAA tournament runTartaglia, Greg. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/boys-basketball/2022/03/18/doug-edert-saint-peters-stunner-no-surprise-bergen-catholic-fans/7089732001/ "Doug Edert's epic game for Saint Peter's was no surprise to Bergen Catholic community"], The Record, March 18, 2022. Accessed March 24, 2022. "The 2019 Bergen Catholic grad from Nutley also drained a pair of crunch-time threes along the way."
• Alecko Eskandarian (born 1982, class of 2000), former MLS player; first pick of the 2003 MLS SuperDraftYannis, Alex. [https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/11/sports/soccer-metrostars-win-3rd-straight-by-shutting-down-united.html "Soccer; MetroStars Win 3rd Straight By Shutting Down United"], The New York Times, May 11, 2003. Accessed September 1, 2011. "Tonight he tried Alecko Eskandarian, the first overall selection in the draft this season, as a starter but replaced him in the 60th minute with Hristo Stoitchkov. Eskandarian played for Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey and is the son of the former Cosmos defender Andranik Eskandarian."[http://ussoccerplayers.com/players/alecko_eskandarian/ Alecko Eskandarian profile], US National Soccer Team Players Association. Accessed April 17, 2007. "Selected as the 2000 Gatorade National Player of the Year at Bergen Catholic.
• Mark Fabish (born 1975, class of 1993), American football coach and former player who is the interim head coach for the Columbia LionsSchwartz, Paul. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2023/08/07/bergen-catholic-mark-fabish-named-columbia-football-coach/70539554007/ "Bergen Catholic alum takes over as Columbia University football coach"], The Record, August 8, 2023. Accessed August 26, 2023. "Fabish, a 1993 Bergen Catholic graduate and native of Ho-Ho-Kus, was part of Bagnoli's first class of recruits at Penn and has spent the past 14 years as one of Bagnoli's assistants, both in his final six years at Penn and all eight years at Columbia."
• A.J. Ferrari (born 2001, class of 2020), wrestler at the Oklahoma State UniversityLanni, Patrick. [https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/article/2-of-nations-best-wrestlers-transfer-to-powerhouse-lineup-after-transfer/ "2 of nation's best wrestlers join powerhouse lineup after transfer"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, January 22, 2019, updated August 22, 2019. Accessed February 12, 2021. "Former Blair Academy standouts Anthony and A.J. Ferrari, two of the nation's top wrestlers at their weights, will make their Bergen Catholic debuts this week but are not eligible to wrestle once postseason competition begins in February."
• Jim Finn (born 1976, class of 1995), former New York Giants FullbackBranch, John. [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/11/sports/football/11giants.html "Giants' Finn Is the Anonymous Blocking Back"], The New York Times, November 11, 2005. Accessed November 14, 2018. "Just last week Finn brought to work a tape from his days at Bergen Catholic High School, which Finn carried to a New Jersey state championship, and showed it to teammates between meetings."[http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=27238 Jim Finn], NFLPlayers.com. Accessed November 29, 2006.
• Zach Freemantle (born 2000, class of 2019), college basketball player for the Xavier MusketeersMattura, Greg. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2018/07/02/zach-freemantle-lead-nj-powerhouse-bergen-catholic-basketball-new-jersey-billy-armstrong-matt-zona/743937002/ "Zach Freemantle of Bergen Catholic basketball among North Jersey's best bigs"], The Record, July 2, 2018. Accessed December 2, 2020. "Zach Freemantle has been working diligently in the offseason to expand his domain on the basketball court. Bergen Catholic’s 6-foot-8, 225-pound center was North Jersey’s best low-post player last season, and now the rising senior is developing his perimeter game."
• Jarrett Guarantano (born 1997), American football quarterback for the Arizona CardinalsIseman, Chris. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2017/12/10/former-bergen-catholic-star-jarrett-guarantano-gives-bullied-student-special-day/939379001/ "Former Bergen Catholic star Jarrett Guarantano gives bullied student a special day"], The Record, December 11, 2017. Accessed August 16, 2022. "Former Bergen Catholic star and current Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano has a 'new best bud.' On Sunday, the Lodi native tweeted a photo of him posing alongside Keaton Jones, a Tennessee middle school student who drew national attention this weekend after a video of him crying about being bullied went viral."
• Wil Horneff (born 1979, class of 1997), actor, The Sandlot, Born to Be Wild and The ShiningStaff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=LA&p_theme=la&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EF66CCA0BF13155&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "For Young Actor, It's Wil Power Over Aping"], Los Angeles Daily News, March 7, 1995. Accessed February 16, 2011. "Wil rescues her and the adventure begins, said the 15-year-old sophomore at Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey."
• Robert Howard (born 2002, class of 2020), wrestler at the Pennsylvania State University and Youth Summer Olympic gold medalist[https://gopsusports.com/sports/wrestling/roster/robert-howard/15263 Robert Howard], Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling. Accessed May 2, 2024. "A Cranford, N.J., native...Graduated from Bergen Catholic High School..."
• Javontae Jean-Baptiste (born 2000, class of 2018), defensive end for the Washington CommandersStapleton, Art. [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2024/02/28/javontae-jean-baptiste-ny-giants-notre-dame-ohio-state-nfl-combine/72688123007/ "Javontae Jean-Baptiste: Could NY Giants homecoming be NFL dream for Bergen Catholic star?"], The Record, February 28, 2024. Accessed May 2, 2024. "The Bergen Catholic coaches had a nickname for Javontae Jean-Baptiste that sent a direct message about what they believed had to be an essential part of his growth as a football player."
• Zane Kalemba (born 1985), professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Manchester Storm in the Elite Ice Hockey LeagueAlden, Bill. [http://www.towntopics.com/dec2706/sports2.html "NJ Native Kalemba Has Come a Long Way in Becoming Star Goalie for PU Men's Hockey"], Town Topics, December 27, 2006. Accessed December 17, 2013. "Zane Kalemba is a native of nearby Saddle Brook but he has come a long way to become the starting goalie for the Princeton University men's ice hockey team. After helping Bergen Catholic to the N.J. state high school championship as a freshman, Kalemba headed to New England to play at The Hotchkiss School."
• Bob Lally (born 1952, class of 1970), linebacker who played in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers and in the World Football League for the Memphis Southmen[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LallBo20.htm Bob Lally], Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed November 14, 2018. "High School: Bergen Catholic (NJ)"
• David P. Long (born 1975, class of 1993), academic administrator, professor and Roman Catholic canonist[https://davidlong.academia.edu David P Long], Academia.edu. Accessed November 25, 2024. "Born in Paterson, New Jersey and raised in Elmwood Park, New Jersey before moving with his family back to Paterson at the age of 9, Long attended Saint Anne School in Fair Lawn, New Jersey (1980-1989) and Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey (1989-1993)."
• Matt LoVecchio (born 1982, class of 2000), starting quarterback for the University of Notre Dame football team in 2000–01, and for Indiana University in 2003–04Popper, Steve. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/19/sports/high-school-football-even-struggling-bergen-catholic-wins-easily.html "High School Football; Even Struggling, Bergen Catholic Wins Easily"], The New York Times, September 19, 1999. Accessed September 1, 2011. "While Matt LoVecchio, the Bergen Catholic quarterback, was going through one of his more trying afternoons on the football field, his father, Larry, was recounting a story about his son."
• Bill Madden (born 1946, class of 1964), sports columnist in the Daily News and recipient of the 2010 J. G. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing presented by the Baseball Writers' Association of Americavia Associated Press. [http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/7122857.html "Looking at careers of this year's Hall inductees"], Houston Chronicle, July 24, 2010. Accessed February 16, 2011. "Bill Madden: ... born in 1946 and grew up in New Jersey ... graduated from Bergen Catholic High School"
• Kevin Marfo (born 1997), professional basketball player for Fortitudo Agrigento in Italy's Serie A2 league[https://gobobcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/kevin-marfo/11604 Kevin Marfo], Quinnipiac Bobcats men's basketball. Accessed November 25, 2024. "Spent his last two seasons at Worcester (Mass.) Academy after beginning his high school career at Bergen Catholic in New Jersey"
• Tanner McEvoy (born 1993, class of 2011), wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawksvia Associated Press. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/college-sports/college-football/hillsdale-s-mcevoy-dazzles-for-wisconsin-1.1414047 "Big Ten football roundup: Hillsdale's Tanner McEvoy dazzles"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818172108/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/college-sports/college-football/hillsdale-s-mcevoy-dazzles-for-wisconsin-1.1414047 |date=August 18, 2016 }}, The Record, September 20, 2015. Accessed June 13, 2016. "Two-way player and Bergen Catholic alum Tanner McEvoy had one of No. 24 Wisconsin's three touchdown runs, and the Badgers wore down Troy for a 28-3 win Saturday in Madison, Wis."
• Bill McGovern (1962–2023), college and professional football coach[https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-mourn-the-passing-of-bill-mcgovern "Eagles mourn the passing of former assistant coach Bill McGovern"], Philadelphia Eagles, May 30, 2023. Accessed May 31, 2023. "The Oradell, New Jersey native attended Bergen Catholic High School and was elected to the Bergen County All-Century Football Team."
• Jim McGovern (born 1965, class of 1983), professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide TourBrown, Clifton. [https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/18/sports/golf-a-former-rising-star-hopes-to-rise-again.html "Golf; A Former Rising Star Hopes to Rise Again"], The New York Times, December 18, 1999. Accessed April 25, 2012. "When Jim McGovern was an all-state tight end at Bergen Catholic High School, few people would have predicted that he would become a professional golfer. He didn't start playing golf seriously until 11th grade."
• Rob McGovern (born 1966), former American football linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/595691596/ "Rob McGovern is Bergen County Y's Person of the Year"], Town News, December 19, 2007. Accessed December 28, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Rob McGovern of the Oradell and Bergen Catholic McGovern family is the YMCA of Greater Bergen County‘s Person of the Year for 2007.... McGovern grew up in Oradell and attended Bergen Catholic High School."
• Pierre McGuire (born 1961, class of 1979), NBC Sports analystGulitti, Tom. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105142931/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-25697545.html "McGuire Open To Rangers"]}}, The Record, April 5, 2000, accessed April 17, 2007. "Alpine native Pierre McGuire among those who will be keeping a close eye on the reconstruction of the Rangers' management. The former Hartford Whalers head coach and Bergen Catholic graduate would like to get back into coaching after spending the last three seasons as a color commentator for an English-language radio station ..."
• Dennis McNerney (class of 1984), former County Executive of Bergen County[http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bcresources/Mcnerney.htm County Executive Dennis McNerney] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206212855/http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bcresources/Mcnerney.htm |date=December 6, 2006 }}, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed June 23, 2011. "Dennis McNerney is a lifelong resident of Bergen County. He graduated from Bergen Catholic High School, attended Bergen Community College, the University of Delaware, and went on to receive his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbia University."
• James Oleske, pediatrician and HIV/AIDS researcher who is the emeritus François-Xavier Bagnoud Professor of Pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record/130318283/ "Oleske - Quaglietta"], The Record, August 11, 1969. Accessed November 25, 2024, via Newspapers.com. "St. Mary's Church here, was the setting Saturday for the marriage of Miss Barbara Ann Quaglietta and James Matthew Oleske.... Her husband was graduated from Bergen Catholic High School, and the University of Detroit and is attending the New Jersey College of Medicine."
• Miles Orman (born 1984, class of 2003), actor who played Miles Robinson on Sesame Street, son of Roscoe Orman, who played GordonMcIntyre, Jason. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121106121904/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-51480256.html "'Big Bird' The Center Of Attention"]}}, The Record, March 16, 2002. Accessed April 17, 2007. "Even now, when he's on the basketball court playing center for state champion Bergen Catholic, 'some kids call me Big Bird,' said Orman..."
• John B. Paolella (born 1949, class of 1967), politician who represented the 38th Legislative District in both houses of the New Jersey LegislatureStaff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=6mokAQAAIAAJ&dq=%22Bergen+Catholic%22 Fitzgerald's Legislative Manual, 1984], p. 233. Accessed August 12, 2019. "John B. Paolella, Rep., Hackensack.... He attended Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, and studied psychology at Harvard University, where he was graduated with honors in 1971."
• Bob Papa (born 1964, class of 1982), New York Giants play-by-play sportscaster[http://www.hbo.com/boxing/bios/bob_papa.html Bob Papa profile], HBO Boxing. Accessed April 17, 2007. "Bob Papa was born in the Bronx before moving to New Jersey as a child. After graduating from Bergen Catholic High School in 1982, Papa received a business degree from Fordham University in 1986."
• Randi Patterson (born 1985, class of 2003), professional soccer player, played internationally for the Soca WarriorsStaff. [http://www.northjersey.com/sports/95932289_All-Decade_boys_soccer.html?page=all "All-Decade boys soccer"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930203320/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/95932289_All-Decade_boys_soccer.html?page=all |date=September 30, 2012 }}, The Record, June 9, 2010. Accessed July 18, 2011. "F: Randi Patterson, Bergen Catholic (2003) - One of only two three-time All-Bergen selections on the list, Patterson scored 80 goals with 20 assists from 2000 through 2002."
• Kyle Queiro (born 1994, class of 2013), safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys[http://www.nfl.com/player/kylequeiro/2561392/profile Kyle Queiro], NFL.com. Accessed November 14, 2018.
• Darren Rizzi (born 1970, class of 1988), special teams coordinator and assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos who served as the interim head coach for the New Orleans Saints during the 2024 seasonBiggane, Brian. [http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/darren-rizzi-dolphins-new-special-teams-coach-teamed-955435.html "Darren Rizzi, Dolphins' new special teams coach, teamed with Tony Sparano in New Haven"], The Palm Beach Post, October 5, 2010. Accessed February 5, 2011. "A native of Hillsdale, N.J., and a graduate of prep power Bergen Catholic, Rizzi starred as a tight end at Rhode Island after arriving as a walk-on in 1988."
• David C. Russo (born 1953), attorney and politician, who represented the 40th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1990 to 2017.[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-marriage-of-rose-adamiak-and/167258096/ "Weddings: Russo, Adamiak"], The Record, May 22, 1980. Accessed March 5, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Rosemarie Adamiak and David C. Russo were married recently in St. Joseph's Church in Demarest. A reception followed at Tamcrest Country Club in Alpine. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfonse Russo of 247 Durie Ave., Closter.... Her husband was graduated from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Va., and Seton Hall University Law School."
• Rich Scanlon (born 1980, class of 1999), former New York Giants linebacker[http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=36275 Rich Scanlon], National Football League Players Association. Accessed November 29, 2006.
• Robert Sheeran (class of 1963), former president of Seton Hall University[http://www.shu.edu/offices/president/sheeran-biography.cfm Biography of Monsignor Robert Sheeran] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025145845/http://www.shu.edu/offices/president/sheeran-biography.cfm |date=October 25, 2006 }}, Seton Hall University. Accessed April 17, 2007. "Born in Troy, New York, Robert Sheeran graduated from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell before enrolling in 1963 as an undergraduate at Seton Hall."
• Roger Steffens (born 1942, class of 1960), actor, author, lecturer, editor, reggae archivist, photographer and producerStaff. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140605053419/http://www.bergencatholic.org/document.doc?id=586#page=22 "Alumni News & Notes: Class of 1960"]}}, Bergen Catholic Crusader, Fall 2013, p. 22. basked up by the Internet Archive as of June 5, 2014. Accessed November 14, 2018.[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/492159694/ "Troubador"], The Record, June 11, 1972. Accessed November 14, 2018. "Whether on the stage or strolling in a park, Roger Steffens has a way of capturing his audience of one or 100.... When Roger hopped home the other day to visit his family's house in Westwood and see his mother, Mrs. Edith Steffens, it was then he performed the dirt pile scene out of fond remembrance.... Summoned to go forth and be heard for Bergen Catholic in New Jersey oratorical contests, Roger has extended the command."
• Nick Suriano (born 1997, class of 2016), 2019 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champion
• Andy Unanue (class of 1985), former executive with Goya FoodsRispoli, Michael. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/asbury-park-press-john-crowley-may-run-f/146511712/ "Republican may make Senate bid, after all"], Asbury Park Press, April 4, 2008. Accessed May 2, 2024. "Unanue and Crowley went to high school together at Bergen Catholic in Oradell."
• Isaiah Williams (born 1987, class of 2005), former NFL wide receiverFulkerson, Vickie. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TjtSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eDYNAAAAIBAJ&dq=isaiah-williams%20bergen-catholic&pg=5388%2C5380368 "Huskies have a fan in Williams"], The Day, November 24, 2007. Accessed February 17, 2011. "Isaiah went to Bergen Catholic High School, while Tahirah, a 6-foot guard, went to nearby Immaculate Heart Academy, an all-girls school."

• [https://www.bergencatholic.org/ Bergen Catholic High School website]
• [https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolID=00861718&ID=00861718 Data for Bergen Catholic High School], National Center for Education Statistics

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