Four Non-Public sectional champions were crowned on Monday, and JSZ had cameras at both South sites. Enjoy the highlights!


St. Joseph Academy 7 Gill St. Bernard’s 0 | Non-Public B South Final

Makayla Veneziale pitched a complete game shutout to lead the Wildcats to their second straight sectional title. Brianna Bailey homered in the victory, with Xelynn Conde driving in a pair of runs. St. Joe (27-2) advances to face Morris Catholic for the Non-Public B state championship later this week.

JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Hammonton:


Donovan Catholic 2 St. Thomas Aquinas 0 | Non-Public A South Final

The Griffins strike gold again, knocking off the Trojans to win its second-straight sectional title. Sienna-commit Adriana Romano was sensational on the mound for the Griffins, going the distance for a one-hitter with ten strikeouts. Julia Apostolakos hit a two-run home run for Donovan Catholic (26-1), continuing her incredible hot streak from the plate. The sophomore now has five home runs and eleven RBIs this postseason. Junior Paige Tidaback was strong on the mound for St. Thomas Aquinas (22-3), giving up just two hits over six innings with eight strikeouts.

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from Toms River: