Don Bosco, ranked No. 1, just dropped a 23-10 smackdown on St. Joseph Regional on September 25, fueled by a massive 92-yard kickoff return from Isaiah Alvarez and a clutch 10-yard pick six by Joaquin Phillips. This wasn’t just any game, folks, this was a straight-up rematch of last year’s Non-Public A state final, and Don Bosco wanted it bad.
Don Bosco Got Its Rematch Victory
The Ironmen came out swinging at Granatell Stadium in front of 5,500 screaming fans, sending a clear message to their rivals. Last year, St. Joseph Regional snatched the state final win, 24-21. This time? Totally different story. St. Joseph led only briefly in this contest and coughed up the ball a shocking four times. When you give up a huge kickoff return and a pick six, plus turn the ball over four times, you’re not beating the No. 1 team, plain and simple. Alvarez’s 92-yard runback immediately set a tone, ripping the momentum right out of St. Joseph’s hands. Then Phillips’ pick six just sealed it, showing that Don Bosco’s defense was locked in.
The Legend, Greg Toal, Is Back on the Sidelines
But let’s be real, the biggest story of the night wasn’t just the final score, it was the return of a true legend to the Don Bosco Prep sidelines: Coach Greg Toal. This was his first game back on the field leading the Ironmen since way back in 2017 when he was dismissed from the program. Can you believe it? The guy who built this powerhouse program is back! After his time away, which included a stint as an assistant at Bergen Catholic, joining their dynasty in the early 2020s, Toal is home. During his original 18-year tenure, Toal amassed an insane 178-29 record, securing nine state titles and even claiming two mythical national championships in 2009 and 2011. That’s a legacy you just can’t ignore.
His return adds a whole new layer of intensity to Don Bosco’s season. Seeing him back on the field, guiding his team to such a dominant victory in a critical rematch, it just feels right. Don Bosco isn’t messing around, and with Toal leading the charge, you gotta wonder what else this squad has in store. The rest of the league needs to take notice, because if this performance against a rival like St. Joseph is any indication, Don Bosco is looking like the team to beat.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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