HCV Power Poll (End of Year)
St. Anthony won a fourth national championship this season and went 33-0.
1. St. Anthony Friars (23-0)
Last Week: 1
The Friars locked up their sixth undefeated season and fourth national championship under Bob Hurley. St. Anthony looks to repeat behind Kyle Anderson and Jerome Frink.
2. St. Peter’s Prep Marauders (23-6)
Last Week: 2
The Marauders won a fourth-straight county championship and reached the Non-Public, North A finals this season. Kevin Walker graduates as the school’s all-time assist leader.
3. Marist Royal Knights (18-7)
Last Week: 3
HCIAL Player of the Year Marvin Williams and big man Jarryd Horsley helped lead an all-senior starting lineup to 18 wins and the finals of the Hudson County Tournament.
4. Hudson Catholic Hawks (22-6)
Last Week: 4
The Hawks look poised to emerge as a state power next season as they return all five starters from this year’s 22-win and HCIAL regular season championship team.
5. Memorial Tigers (19-6)
Last Week: 5
Seniors David Almonte and Alex Carpio helped lead the Tigers’ impressive turnaround from eight wins a season ago to 19 wins this year.
6. St. Mary’s Ramblers (18-9)
Last Week: 6
In their final season of existence, the Ramblers won 18 games this season, highlighted by a December win over St. Peter’s Prep and a state playoff victory over Morristown-Beard.
7. Hoboken Red Wings (16-12)
Last Week: 7
The Red Wings came on in a big way late, winning nine of their last 11 games. Leading scorers Abe Groomes and Luis Santiago return for a dangerous Hoboken offense.
8. Union City Soaring Eagles (15-13)
Last Week: 8
The Soaring Eagles upset Hackensack in the first round of the North 1, Group IV tournament. Khalied Saleh had double-doubles in both playoff games for Union City.
9. Dickinson Rams (15-13)
Last Week: 9
Freshman forward Duane James had double-doubles in both state playoff games and will look to lead the Rams in the 2011/12 season.
10. North Bergen Bruins (8-14)
Last Week: NR
A rough season for the Bruins ended on a high note with wins over Bayonne and Dickinson. Sophomore Alex Gil looks poised for a breakout season.