BERGEN CATHOLIC: THE HOME OF CHAMPIONS

A rich tradition consisting of over 560 championships in school history!

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bergen Catholic Athletic Department is to augment the academic, spiritual, and social program of Bergen Catholic High School by attempting to provide opportunities for those students who seek to continue their growth to Christian maturity through participation in a chosen sport.

The Bergen Catholic Crusaders compete in 18 different sports as part of the NJSIAA and participate as an active member of the Big North Conference.  BC has won 560 championships since the school’s inception in 1955.

Nickname: Crusaders
Colors: Scarlet & Gold
Motto: Deus Vult! (God Wills It)

2022-2023 Lou Molino All-Sports Banner

Congratulations to the Crusader Athletic Program for winning the 2022-2023 Lou Molino Big North Conference All-Sports Banner in the United Division – Boys Schools.  

BC has won the All-Sports Banner seven out of the last nine years. The Crusaders also won All-Sports Titles in the inaugural 2012-2013 season as well as 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, & 2020-2021.

Athletics Staff

Brendan McGovern ’10
Athletic Director
bmcgovern@bergencatholic.org

Joe Haemmerle ’86
Associate Athletic Director, Sports Information Director
jhaemmerle@bergencatholic.org

Resources

Watch Crusader Home Sports on all levels by visiting Local Live, linked below.

CRUSADER SPORTS LIVE-STREAMING

For more information regarding NCAA Recruiting Rules, use the link below.

NCAA RECRUITING RULES

Please click on the link below to download the Bergen Catholic Sportsmanship Guidelines as well as a letter from the Big North Conference on sportsmanship.

BC SPORTSMANSHIP GUIDELINES

BIG NORTH SPORTSMANSHIP LETTER

For guidance regarding Name, Image and Likeness, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions document provided for by the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association below.

NJSIAA NIL FAQs (2022)