After eight trips to the MCT Final Four over the years, the Crusaders finally broke through with victories over Dover, Mendham, Delbarton and Chatham. Goals by freshman Pino Tubito and sophomore Adam Ciklic highlighted the 2-1 victory over Chatham in the final in which Clark earned most valuable player honors. The Crusaders then outscored their four state tournament opponents 24-1 to win the Parochial B title for the second consecutive year. Tomislav Rogic led the effort with a pair of goals in the final, a 6-1 victory over St. Rose on Nov. 14. It would take a week or two to try to explain what happened.
All good teams settle themselves and come together.
They decided what needed to be done. Morris Catholic s defense was outstanding. The Crusaders allowed only 12 goals in 25 games. Goalkeepers A. J. Wyman and R. J. McOwen had 16 shutouts combined. Matt Gilbert, Matt Merrilees, Eric McIntyre and Clark played pivotal roles in solidifying the defense.