Madison Kocis hits 3-pointer for St. John Vianney in SCT quarterfinals

Kocis sinks clutch shot to help St. John Vianney advance in county tournament

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Madison Kocis, a player for the St. John Vianney High School basketball team, hit a crucial 3-pointer during the quarterfinal round of the Shore Conference Tournament (SCT) against Trinity Hall on February 14, 2026. The shot helped St. John Vianney secure a victory and advance to the next round of the tournament.

Why it matters

High school basketball tournaments like the SCT are important events that showcase the talent and hard work of student-athletes in the local community. Kocis' clutch performance in a key playoff game highlights her individual skills as well as the strength of the St. John Vianney program.

The details

With the game tied late in the fourth quarter, Kocis received a pass and calmly sank a 3-pointer to give St. John Vianney the lead. The team held on to win the game and secure a spot in the SCT semifinals.

  • The game took place on February 14, 2026, during the quarterfinal round of the Shore Conference Tournament.

The players

Madison Kocis

A player for the St. John Vianney High School basketball team who hit a crucial 3-pointer to help her team advance in the Shore Conference Tournament.

St. John Vianney High School

A high school located in Neptune City, New Jersey that fields a competitive basketball team that participated in the 2026 Shore Conference Tournament.

Trinity Hall

A high school that played against St. John Vianney in the quarterfinal round of the 2026 Shore Conference Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Madison really stepped up in a big moment for us. That 3-pointer was huge and helped us keep our tournament run going.”

— Head Coach, St. John Vianney High School (app.com)

What’s next

St. John Vianney will play the winner of the Manasquan vs. Red Bank Catholic game in the SCT semifinals on February 18, 2026.

The takeaway

Kocis' clutch performance in the SCT quarterfinals showcases the talent and determination of the St. John Vianney basketball team as they look to make a deep run in the county tournament.