The report says Karounos rose to meet James Cunningham’s throw-in two minutes after half-time, heading Ramsey in front in the 47th minute. For a sophomore defender primarily valued for his work without the ball, the moment represented a significant personal milestone.
“He's so committed and he's a defender,” Blacido said. “He's only a sophomore, but he's got so much heart and soul. I'm so glad he got that moment because he definitely deserves it.”
The reported victory also represents a response to Ramsey’s 2-0 defeat by Northern Highlands, a result that ended their five-match winning start. Rather than allowing that setback to disrupt their momentum, Ramsey appear to have returned to the defensive habits that carried them through the opening stretch.
Don Bosco Prep reportedly arrived with one of the area’s most dangerous attacks, yet Ramsey restricted forward Julian Savreski to a rare scoreless outing. Goalkeeper Luke Featherstone was also said to have made an important contribution as Ramsey absorbed pressure after taking the lead.
“Bosco is a great team,” Blacido said. “We know they have some great tools going forward that could really hurt teams. So that was expected, but we just have to defend hard.”
The report credits Ramsey with a sixth clean sheet and only three goals conceded in the Big North Conference, figures that would underline the team’s growing defensive identity if confirmed.
The result is reportedly strengthening Ramsey’s prospects of a high seed in the Bergen County Tournament, where recent disappointment remains fresh after defeats to Don Bosco Prep and Leonia.
Before the tournament draw, Ramsey are expected to face Big North Conference tests against Mahwah and Westwood. Those fixtures should reveal whether this hard-fought derby win is a turning point or another step in a sustained title challenge.