Seton Hall Prep is New Jersey’s oldest Catholic college preparatory school. The Prep's tradition is matched by its commitment to the education of young men by teaching them to think critically, communicate effectively and become contributing members of society.
At Seton Hall Prep, students participate in many of the amazing offerings available to them outside of the classroom. This includes 15 sports, more than 70 activities and clubs, a variety of intramurals and a seemingly endless number of service projects.
“To equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.”
Swimming defeated Pope John XXIII 104-66 in the opening round of the NJSIAA Playoffs yesterday!
The SHP Swim Team improved to 11-0 on the season as they opened their post-season with a 104-66 victory over a solid Pope John XXIII team on February 10 at NJIT.
Junior Cormac Rouse paced the Pirates with 2 first place finishes in the 50 free (21.53) and 100 free (47.27). Three other Pirates took first place finsihes - junior RIchard Poplawski in the 100 Butterfly (52.28), junior Patrick Miller in the 100 Backstroke (54.84), and senior Kyler Alcebar in the 100 Breaststroke (59.93).
SHP also won two relays, with Sophomore Karl Burghardt, Alcebar, Poplawski, and Senior VInce Wong winning the 200 Medley Relay (1:37.17) and Sophomores Kyle Phillips and Austin Silverman and Juniors Owen Ripley and Pat Miller winning the 400 Free Realy (330.48).
The Pirates will face Bergen Catholic in the quarterfinals.