St. John's Jesuit Wins First CHSL Bishop Championship in Thriller

Detroit Catholic Central falls short in close 48-47 battle

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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In a closely contested CHSL Bishop Division championship game, St. John's Jesuit survived a late comeback attempt by Detroit Catholic Central to win 48-47 and claim their first ever Bishop title. The Shamrocks trailed by as many as 9 points in the second half but fought back to make it a one-point game in the final moments.

Why it matters

This victory marks a significant milestone for St. John's Jesuit, who have never won the CHSL Bishop Division championship before. The close nature of the game also highlights the competitive balance and high level of play in the CHSL, one of Michigan's premier high school athletic conferences.

The details

Despite trailing by as many as 9 points in the second half, Detroit Catholic Central made a furious comeback attempt in the final minutes to nearly steal the victory. However, St. John's Jesuit was able to hold on for the 48-47 win to claim their first ever CHSL Bishop Division championship.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • St. John's Jesuit trailed by as many as 9 points in the second half.

The players

Troy Jackson

Head coach of the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks.

St. John's Jesuit

The winning team, who claimed their first ever CHSL Bishop Division championship.

Detroit Catholic Central

The runner-up team, who made a late comeback attempt but fell short 48-47.

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What they’re saying

“The eight is a little more who we are,”

— Troy Jackson, Head coach, Detroit Catholic Central (The Oakland Press)

The takeaway

This thrilling championship game showcased the high level of competition in the CHSL and the resilience of St. John's Jesuit, who were able to hold off a late comeback to claim their first ever Bishop Division title.