Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the St. Rose Purple Roses (Belmar, NJ) and the visiting Rumson-Fair Haven Bulldogs (Rumson, NJ), saw St. Rose's basketball squad overcome Rumson-Fair Haven by a tally of 51-40.

With the victory, St. Rose improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Purple Roses host Point Pleasant Boro (Point Pleasant, NJ) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 12. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-5.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Red Bank Catholic Caseys (Red Bank, NJ) in a Shore A - Central challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Rumson-Fair Haven will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record.