Paramus Catholic Defeats No. 2 Bergen Catholic 31-17 in Oradell

Paramus Catholic defeated No. 2-ranked Bergen Catholic 31-17 in New Jersey high school football on Saturday afternoon in Oradell.

Running back Chukwuma Odoh, a Penn State three-star commitment, scored three touchdowns to lead the Paladins. Paramus Catholic improved to 4-3, while Bergen Catholic fell to 3-3.

Second-half dominance

The game was tied 7-7 at halftime. Paramus Catholic then outscored Bergen Catholic 24-10 over the final two quarters. Two of Odoh’s touchdowns came in the third quarter, giving the Paladins a 24-7 lead.

Bergen Catholic added a late touchdown with 25 seconds remaining when Oklahoma four-star quarterback commitment Trey Tagliaferri connected with wide receiver Bryan Porter.

Context for both teams

Bergen Catholic entered the contest after a 34-30 win over Don Bosco Prep the previous week. Paramus Catholic had previously upset Hun School 22-18. The Paladins were ranked No. 9 in the state entering Saturday’s game, according to Massey Ratings.

The result marks the latest surprise outcome in a 2026 New Jersey high school football season that has featured several unexpected results.