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)
2023-2024 Lou Molino All-Sports Banner
Congratulations to the Crusader Athletic Program for winning the 2023-2024 Lou Molino Big North Conference All-Sports Banner in the United Division – Boys Schools.
Bergen Catholic has won the All-Sports Banner nine out of the last eleven 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, 2022-2023.
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.
CRUSADER SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS
Independently run camps by coaches at Bergen Catholic High School.
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.
