The report says Vera scored after only 90 seconds, capitalising on a failed Immaculata clearance before sending a shot from roughly 25 yards into the net.
It was described as Vera’s first goal in a month, making the moment particularly valuable after a difficult defeat in the previous meeting. Rutgers Prep was also said to have limited Immaculata to four shots on target, a disciplined defensive response against a highly ranked opponent.
The earlier loss had reportedly ended Rutgers Prep’s remarkable 57-match unbeaten run and a four-year home unbeaten streak. Rather than allowing that setback to derail the season, the team answered with emphatic wins over North Hunterdon and Montgomery before facing Immaculata again.
“Sabíamos que não podíamos ficar chateadas por muito tempo. Ainda havia mais jogos. Tivemos de deixar o passado para trás, e ter seguido em frente tão rápido nos ajudou hoje”, Vera said.
Clair Cahill also underlined the squad’s determination: “Queremos provar muita coisa para muitas pessoas. Ainda somos um time de alto nível”.
The report says Rutgers Prep will meet the winner of Pingry and Bridgewater-Raritan in the county final on October 24 at Torpey Field. After overturning one painful result, the next challenge is proving this was more than a single-night response.