Bergen Catholic wins the 2026 NJSIAA Non-Public A Boys Basketball Championship.
(Photo by Michael Franco/OnNJ Sports)
March 12, 2026

IMAGES: Bergen Catholic Claims Non-Public A Boys Basketball Crown in OT

By Michael Franco

2026 NJSIAA Non-Public A Boys Basketball State Championship - Bergen Catholic vs. St. Peter's Prep

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Action from the 2026 NJSIAA Non-Public A Boys Basketball State Championship game between Bergen Catholic and St. Peter's Prep. (Photo by Michael Franco/OnNJ Sports)

No. 1 Bergen Catholic edged No. 2 St. Peter’s Prep 56-52 in overtime to claim the 2026 NJSIAA Non-Public A Boys Basketball Championship on March 12 inside Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Julius Avent and Jaden Brown led the Crusaders’ offense.  Brown scored 26 points to lead all scorers, while Avent was not far behind with 21 points of his own.  Owen Wucherpfennig was the leading rebounder for BC with nine boards.

Oscar Martinez and Mason Santiago each had a double-double to lead the Marauders.  Santiago scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Martinez netted 10 points and snatched 11 boards.  Richie Rosa added 15 points for SPP.

With the win, Bergen Catholic concludes their season with a 29-3 record, while St. Peter’s Prep ends their season at 28-4.

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