Red Bank Catholic wins the 2026 NJSIAA Girls Basketball South Jersey, Non-Public A Championship. — (Photo by Michael Franco/OnNJ Sports)

March 9, 2026

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2026 NJSIAA Girls Basketball South Jersey, Non-Public A Championship - Red Bank Catholic vs. St. John Vianney

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Action from the 2026 NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A Girls Basketball Championship game between Red Bank Catholic and St. John Vianney. (Photo by Michael Franco/OnNJ Sports)

Down 19-8 early in the second quarter, No. 1 Red Bank Catholic rallied to top No. 2 St. John Vianney 54-39 to claim the 2026 NJSIAA South Jersey, Non-Public A Girls Basketball Championship.

Addy Nyemchek scored 22 points to lead the RBC offense. Lola Giordano contributed an additional nine points, and Tessa Liggio grabbed nine rebounds for the Caseys.

Taylor Sofilkanich recorded a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead SJV.

With the win, Red Bank Catholic advances to face Morris Catholic in the Non-Public A State Championship at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Thursday at 1:00 p.m.