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East Rutherford Today
By the People, for the People
Plainfield Wins Battle of State Champs at The Throne National Championship
Plainfield defeats Bergen Catholic in a matchup of two-time state champions
Mar. 20, 2026 at 10:11am
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Plainfield, the two-time Group 4 state champions, defeated Bergen Catholic, the two-time Non-Public A state champions, in the Throne National Championship at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. Micah Gordon led Plainfield with 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Jaden Brown scored 19 points for Bergen Catholic. The matchup was arranged after a Seattle-based nationally ranked team dropped out at the last minute.
Why it matters
With the NJSIAA abandoning the Tournament of Champions, the Throne National Championship provided an opportunity for the top high school basketball programs in the state to face off against each other on a national stage at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford.
The details
Plainfield, the two-time Group 4 state champions, defeated Bergen Catholic, the two-time Non-Public A state champions, in the Throne National Championship. Micah Gordon led Plainfield with 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists, while Jaden Brown scored 19 points for Bergen Catholic. The matchup was arranged after a Seattle-based nationally ranked team dropped out at the last minute, giving the NJSIAA teams a chance to compete against each other on a national stage.
- The Throne National Championship took place on March 20, 2026.
- Plainfield advances to the Throne semifinals on Friday at 7:00 p.m. against Christopher Columbus out of Miami.
The players
Micah Gordon
The leading scorer for Plainfield, the two-time Group 4 state champions.
Jaden Brown
The leading scorer for Bergen Catholic, the two-time Non-Public A state champions.
Plainfield
The two-time Group 4 state champions.
Bergen Catholic
The two-time Non-Public A state champions.
What’s next
Plainfield advances to the Throne semifinals on Friday at 7:00 p.m against Christopher Columbus out of Miami.
The takeaway
The Throne National Championship provided an opportunity for the top high school basketball programs in New Jersey to face off against each other on a national stage, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of the state's basketball landscape after the NJSIAA abandoned the Tournament of Champions.
