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Cherry Hill West defeats Clearview in South Jersey, Group 3 girls basketball
Top-seeded Cherry Hill West advances to sectional semifinals after 49-27 win over ninth-seeded Clearview
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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In the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinals, top-seeded Cherry Hill West defeated ninth-seeded Clearview 49-27. Kirsten Gibson scored a game-high 27 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead the defending state champion Lions. Ava Legato also had four 3-pointers and 13 points for Cherry Hill West, which led by 9 at halftime and pulled away in the third quarter. Brett Foster scored 12 points and Juliette Mirigliani had 8 in their final game for Clearview.
Why it matters
This win advances Cherry Hill West to the sectional semifinals as they look to defend their state championship. The loss ends the season for Clearview, with seniors Foster and Mirigliani finishing their high school careers.
The details
Cherry Hill West, the top seed, dominated Clearview throughout the game. The Lions led by 9 at halftime and then outscored Clearview 17-9 in the third quarter to pull away. Gibson led all scorers with 27 points, including three 3-pointers, while Legato added four 3-pointers and 13 points for Cherry Hill West. For Clearview, Foster scored 12 points and Mirigliani had 8 in their final high school game.
- The game was played on March 3, 2026 in the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinals.
The players
Kirsten Gibson
A player for top-seeded Cherry Hill West who scored a game-high 27 points, including three 3-pointers.
Ava Legato
A player for Cherry Hill West who scored 13 points, including four 3-pointers.
Brett Foster
A player for ninth-seeded Clearview who scored 12 points in her final high school game.
Juliette Mirigliani
A player for Clearview who scored 8 points in her final high school game.
What’s next
Cherry Hill West will host fifth-seeded Hammonton in the sectional semifinals.
The takeaway
This win keeps Cherry Hill West's state championship defense alive as they advance to the sectional semifinals. For Clearview, the loss ends their season and the high school careers of seniors Foster and Mirigliani.
