Morris Catholic Crushes Madison in Girls Basketball, 73-22

Crusaders remain perfect in NJAC Liberty play with dominant win

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Morris Catholic's girls basketball team overwhelmed Madison 73-22 on Wednesday, remaining undefeated in NJAC Liberty play. The Crusaders built a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back, holding Madison to just 4 points in the second half.

Why it matters

This decisive victory keeps Morris Catholic atop the NJAC Liberty standings, while Madison's loss drops them to 6-2 in conference play. The outcome also sets up a semifinal matchup between Madison and Morristown in the Morris County Tournament.

The details

Morris Catholic came out strong, taking a 20-9 lead after the first quarter. They continued to control the tempo in the second quarter, going into halftime up 38-18. Any hopes of a Madison comeback were quickly dashed, as the Crusaders held the Dodgers scoreless in the third quarter while extending their lead to 56-18. Morris Catholic cruised to the 73-22 victory in the fourth quarter.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Morris Catholic

The girls basketball team from Morris Catholic High School, who remain undefeated in NJAC Liberty play.

Madison

The girls basketball team from Madison High School, who suffered a lopsided defeat and now have a 6-2 conference record.

Jayah Curtis

A player for Morris Catholic who led the team with 16 points, including 3 three-pointers.

Siena Notaro

A player for Madison who finished with 14 points in the losing effort.

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What’s next

Madison will face Morristown in the semifinal round of the Morris County Tournament.

The takeaway

This lopsided victory keeps Morris Catholic firmly in control of the NJAC Liberty division, while Madison's loss sets up an intriguing county tournament matchup against Morristown.