Trailing 2-1 after three sets, Rutgers Prep outscored DePaul Catholic 40-19 in the final two sets to claim the 2026 NJSIAA Non-Public B Girls Volleyball Championship 3-2 (17-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 15-5) at Franklin High School on Nov. 14, 2026.
Aubrey Franz and Rebecca Panacek led the Argonaut offense. Franz was a thorn in the Spartans’ side, recording 33 kills, while Panacek ran the Rutgers Prep offense, handing out 56 assists.
Kaelyn Brown and Alexis Guia each had a double-double to lead DePaul Catholic. Guia hammered home 29 kills and added 19 digs, while Brown recorded 11 digs and handed out 19 assists for the Spartans. Ava Skinner added 12 assists for DePaul. Kaylee Garrison and Olivia Kucera dug up 20 and 19 balls, respectively, for the Spartans.
With the win, Rutgers Prep concludes their season with an 18-8 record, while DePaul Catholic finishes their season 15-8 with the loss.
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