USA’s top-ranked team faced a big test as St. Benedict’s Prep took on NJ’s tenth-ranked squad in Montclair Kimberley Academy to spotlight our boys soccer coverage on Wednesday. Plus in girls soccer, nationally-ranked Rutgers Prep tries to stay unbeaten in a clash against Montgomery. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!

St. Benedict’s Prep 2 Monclair Kimberley Academy 1 | Boys

The No. 1 team in the U.S.’s unbeaten streak is safe as St. Benedict’s boys soccer (7-0-1) hung on Wednesday for a 2-1 road victory over N.J. No. 10 Montclair Kimberley (2-2-2). After being threatened most of the first half, the Gray Bees got on the board in the 30th minute off a goal from senior Amadou Hann. They then went up 2-0 in the 67th minute after a penalty kick from junior Taslim N-Nyiah. The Cougars’ CJ Dike scored with just under six minutes remaining in the game, but the Benedict’s defense stood firm to clinch the win.

This marks St. Benedict’s’ 48th straight game without a loss dating back to the start of the 2024-25 season.

JSZ’s Ryan Sudol has the highlights from Montclair:

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Cherokee 2 Lenape 1 | Boys

The Chiefs built a two-goal lead early in the second half, then had to fend off a late charge from the Indians to stay unbeaten on the season. Kyle Wallace connected with Ryan Hummel for his first career goal in the victory. Braydon Housel’s second goal of the season proved to be the winner for Cherokee (6-0-1). Adam Chickletts scored in the loss for Lenape (3-3).

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Marlton:

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Shawnee 1 Rancocas Valley 0 | Boys

Nick Melograna added the lone-goal in the 35th minute which proved to be the difference maker, while Connor Byrne recorded his third shutout of the season. Despite the loss, Rancocas Valley (5-3) goalkeeper Nathan Troyanovich recorded his 300th career save. Shawnee (4-0-1) extends its win streak over the Red Devils to six games to remain unbeaten in its 2026 campaign.

JSZ’s Tyler Mroz has the highlights from Medford:

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Rutgers Prep 6 Montgomery 0 | Girls

Sandra O’Neill connected on a long distance goal estimated over 50 yards in the second half to spark a five goal outburst and give the Argonauts (5-0-1) a 53rd straight match without a loss. Montgomery goalie Ellie Andes had 13 saves and kept Rutgers Prep off the board after an early goal but O’Neill’s goal set off an avalanche of goals. Cienna Dandridge and Jackie Goldovsky each had a brace for the number one ranked team in New Jersey.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Rutgers Prep: