The Girls Basketball season wraps up with three exciting championship matchups from RWJ Barnabas Health Arena. Check back in as we continue to post all the action!
Morris Catholic 69 Rutgers Prep 63 | Girls | Non-Public “B” State Final
Morris Catholic claimed their first Non-Public Title since 2006 with a 71-63 comeback win over defending champions Rutgers Prep in one of the premiere Girls Basketball games of the season. The Crusaders trailed Rutgers Prep 32-26 at halftime as junior stand out Mikayla Blakes dominated throughout the first two quarters. However, a burst of offense from sophomore Mia Pauldo gave Morris Catholic a 10 point lead in the third quarter that allowed them to control the pace heading all the way late into the fourth quarter. After tying the game at 63-63 with 1:05 remaining, Mikayla Blakes fouled out and the Crusaders would take advantage of free throw opportunities to put the contest away late. Mia Pauldo finished with 26 points, sister Mya had 17.
JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights and postgame reaction from Toms River:
Thank you to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for sponsoring our Rutgers Prep coverage.
University 57 Shore Regional 47 | Girls | Group 1 State Final
The Phoenix held off the Blue Devils to continue their incredible run of success in Group 1 and pick up their fifth state title since 2016. Morgan Marshall led a balanced attack from the Phoenix with a team-high 16 points. Paradise Fisher added 13 points for in the victory for University (27-6). Reese Fiore racked up a game-high 19 points and ten rebounds in the loss for Shore Regional (24-7).
JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights and reaction from Toms River:
JSZ’s coverage of Shore Regional is brought to you by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.
Ewing 41 Randolph 38 | Girls | Group 3 State Final
The Blue Devils won a tight battle with the Rams to capture their first state crown since 1999. Rhian Stokes led the way with 17 points for Ewing (30-3). Sydney and Madison Jenisch combined for 21 points for Randolph (27-3) in the loss.
JSZ’s Mike Frankel has the highlights and reaction from Toms River:
JSZ’s coverage of Ewing is made possible by Princeton Orthopaedic Associates.
