St. Rose was one goal away from winning a state championship a year ago. Will a new-look B Central field challenge the Purple Roses for the division title?
Marquan Mutazz takes over as head coach of an Asbury Park team coming off a division title and a playoff berth but about to confront a challenging schedule.
With no more non-public behemoths to overcome, the small schools of Class B Central are ready to battle it out to become the first public champion in the division in 10 years.
St. Rose has reclaimed the its perch atop Class B Central after a decade-long battle to get back and will now defend its spot against some up-and-coming challengers.
After a year of coaching instability at Asbury Park, the Blue Bishops players now have the ultimate program man as their head coach and are re-focused on winning championships.