I-95 Classic Review

The I-95 Classic is moving north and will host its its third event in as many years at Kean University in New Jersey on September 6 and 7. Among the 5 games taking place, 3 of New Jersey’s top 5 catholic schools (St Peter’s Prep St Joseph Regional (Montvale), and Paramus Catholic) will participate. Last season, New Jersey came up short losing two of the three games this past year at the Naval Academy in Anapolis (Maryland). This year, Paramus Catholic has joined the St. Joseph (Montvale) and St. Peters Prep in an effort to justify itself as a national contender. Vice President Lamar Smith called the Paramus Catholic vs Gilman the “premiere game” of the classic at a press conference on Tuesday. All of the New Jersey participants had great things to say about the event that will kick off the 2013 high school season in New Jersey. Both St Joseph (Montvale) coach Tony Karsich and St Peter’s Prep coach Rich Hansen spoke highly of the event saying last year was a great experience and they look forward to this years games.

The I-95 Classic also features St. John Vianney who is trying to prove itself as a power within the state of New Jersey. The school from the shore will play Monsignor Donovan and look to start off its 2013 season with a win.

 Coach Andy Carlstrom is building up his program in St. John Vianney since he took over two years ago. “This is the next stepping stone for us in the right direction” said Carlstrom. Part of the reason that St. John Vianney is not very well known is because they are yet to compete vs the Big 4. Playing in the this event to kick off the season will certainly give them some exposure as a program as they look to become one of New Jersey’s top teams.
 The I-95 Classic also features public schools Hackensack and Kennedy (Paterson) who will play at 5 pm on September 6. 
Here is the following schedule for the I-95 Classic.

Time
Friday September 6, 2013
Time
Saturday September 7, 2013
5pm
John F. Kennedy vs. Hackensack
1pm
Gonzaga vs. St. Peter’s Prep
7:30 pm
Monsignor Donovan vs. St. John- Vianney
4pm
DeMatha vs. St. Joseph Regional
7:30pm
Gilman vs. Paramus Catholic

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