St. John the Baptist ranked nationally

With several Division I players on the roster, St. John the Baptist is gearing up for a big season and the Cougars are ranked 49th in the nation in ESPN's FAB 50 rankings.

They are ranked 12th in the East Region. SJB, the defending CHSAA champions, has won the CHSAA title six times in the last seven seasons. They open the season this week against Manhattan Center.