The Rams earned the #4 seed in this year’s Non-Public A State Tournament — the highest in Oratory Prep basketball history — and received a first-round bye. On March 2, the Rams faced the Paladins of Paramus Catholic before a packed, high-energy crowd, with an incredible turnout of alumni cheering for their hoops brothers.
The game was tied 19–19 after the first quarter, but a scoring lull in the second left the Rams trailing by seven at halftime. Despite a hard-fought effort, they couldn't close the gap in the second half, falling by eight. Connor Lee led with 30 points in one of his most efficient performances of the season. Ryan Fay added 8, while Archie Mueller contributed 6, along with several assists. The Rams finished an outstanding season with an 18–9 record.
This article appeared in the March/April 2026 issue of Fidelitas: The Alumni Newsletter of Oratory Prep. To read the latest issue, visit www.oratoryprep.org/fidelitas.