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Updated at 3:09 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2008

Preps: N.J. school wins record 25th state basketball title

Associated Press

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The storied St. Anthony's High School basketball team set yet another record on today — the most state championships in national scholastic boys basketball history.

With a 74-44 victory over Trenton Catholic in the championship game of the NJSIAA Non-Public B Tournament, the Friars out of Jersey City captured their 25th state group championship, one more than Central High of Cheyenne, Wyo.

St. Anthony's (30-0), which has recorded four unbeaten seasons, improved to 25-2 in state championship games. Under legendary coach Bob Hurley, St. Anthony's has won 931 games, 23 state championships and nine Tournament of Champions crowns.

This was St. Anthony's first appearance in the state final since 2004, after losing the previous three North B sectional finals to St. Patrick's of Elizabeth.

St. Anthony's, which features six Division I signees, was led by Rutgers-bound guard Mike Rosario, who finished with 17 points. Tyshawn Taylor added 16 points, Travon Woodall finished with 12 points and six rebounds, while Dominic Cheek chipped in with 10 points and seven rebounds.

Trenton Catholic, which starts three sophomores, a freshman and a junior, ended the season at 23-7. The Iron Mikes were led by Daquan Basknight, a junior forward who finished with eight points, eight rebounds and three assists.