St. Rose

Matt Hodge's stock as a college prospect surged over the summer and the St. Rose star ended his recruitment Friday by committing to Villanova.

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?

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St. Rose standout guard Jayden Hodge lead another strong freshman crop at the Shore in 2022-23.

The three finalists for Shore Sports Network Boys Basketball Player of the Year all shined on the biggest stages during the 2022-23 season and two of them will be back in 2024.

Two rookies from non-public powers, plus a small-school standout headline the three finalist for the second ever Shore Sports Network Boys Basketball Freshman of the Year.

St. Rose closed its historic season by winning its first NJSIAA sectional title in 19 years, then going toe-to-toe with the best team in N.J. in the final game.

St. Rose had Roselle Catholic reeling through three quarters, but the defending state champs showed in the fourth quarter why they are New Jersey's top team.

St. Rose has the makings of a team that can challenge for New Jersey's top ranking over the next 12 months, a challenge that the Purple Roses hope to start Friday night vs. Roselle Catholic.

St. Rose got within closing distance of its first NJSIAA sectional title since 2004 and turned to 6-foot-8 star Matt Hodge to finish off Bishop Eustace.

Coming off an 87-point outburst, St. Rose is past its Shore Conference Tournament shortcoming and ready to seize its championship opportunity Wednesday night vs. Bishop Eustace.

Down 13 with under two minutes to play, Ranney authored one of the great comebacks in Shore Conference history to stun No. 2 St. Rose in overtime.