Opening night of basketball is here in the Garden State! JSZ brings you three games to get you started with our hoops coverage. Get your JSZ All-Access pass to see all the action
Rutgers Prep 88 Franklin 45 | Boys
Rutgers Prep looks reloaded and ready to compete for hardware in 2021 as the Argonauts opened this season with a statement win over Franklin in a cross-town game. Jadin Collins – a Roselle Catholic transfer – tied with Jordan Atkins for a game-high 16 points. Cam Piggee had 15 points and Ranney transfer Ryan Zan had a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Somerset:
St. John Vianney 86 Morris Catholic 50 | Girls | Super Games at the Shore
St. John Vianney (1-0) improves their winning streak to 28 games following an 86-50 season opening victory over Morris Catholic (0-1). SJV went ahead 40-27 at halftime thanks to an explosive first half from Princeton commit Madison St. Rose. The story of the night was recent transfer Zoe Brooks, who built a reputation the last two seasons at now defunct Trenton Catholic, playing in her first game with the Lancers. The Tournament of Champions favorite’s adding another weapon to their already deadly repertoire to increase their success and the statement win has put the rest of the state on notice. Madison St. Rose finished with 24 points and win rebounds. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights:
Sparta 68 Rumson-Fair Haven 47 | Girls | Super Games at the Shore
Brynn McCurry led four Spartans in double digits with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists as Sparta opened the season with a high-profile win at the Super Games at the Shore in Holmdel. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from St. John Vianney:
