Rocco Loomis scored a game-high 23 points, and William Brunson added 22 as Rutgers Prep, No. 12 in the NJ.com Top 20, defeated Holy Cross Prep 76-59 in the Jimmy V Showcase in Bayville.
The Argonauts (9-5) trailed 16-12 after the first quarter but took control with a dominant 23-10 second-quarter performance to build a 35-26 halftime lead. Rutgers Prep continued to extend its advantage with a 19-13 third.
Julian Ceberio contributed 16 points, including four 3-pointers, while Nicolas Nsenkyire recorded a double-double with 12 rebounds and 12 assists to go along with his six points for Rutgers Prep.
Holy Cross Prep (8-3) made a push in the fourth quarter, outscoring Rutgers Prep 20-22, but the deficit was too large to overcome.
