Watch Sunday 3.15 JSZ State Final Basketball Highlights

JSZ brings you the final four basketball state champions on the LAST day of the 2025-26 winter season!

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:13am

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JSZ brings you the highlights from the four state championship basketball games played on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The games featured Shabazz vs. Thrive Charter in the Boys Group 1 final, Ocean City vs. Colonia in the Boys Group 3 final, Arts vs. New Providence in the Girls Group 1 final, and Moorestown vs. Old Tappan in the Girls Group 3 final.

Why it matters

The state championship games represent the culmination of the high school basketball season in New Jersey, with teams from across the state competing for the ultimate prize. These games showcase the top talent in the state and determine the best teams in each group classification.

The details

In the Boys Group 1 final, Shabazz defeated Thrive Charter 51-48. In the Boys Group 3 final, Ocean City defeated Colonia 55-46, ending a long state title drought for the Raiders. In the Girls Group 1 final, Arts defeated New Providence 57-45. And in the Girls Group 3 final, Moorestown defeated Old Tappan 50-37 to claim the program's first state title.

  • The state championship games were played on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Boys Group 1 final between Shabazz and Thrive Charter was the first game of the day.
  • The Boys Group 3 final between Ocean City and Colonia was the second game of the day.
  • The Girls Group 1 final between Arts and New Providence was the third game of the day.
  • The Girls Group 3 final between Moorestown and Old Tappan was the final game of the day.

The players

Josh Lenko

A junior forward for the Ocean City Raiders who led the team in scoring with 24 points in the Group 3 state championship game.

Luke Tjourmakaris

A player for the Ocean City Raiders who scored 15 points in the Group 3 state championship game.

Jayce Rodriguez

The leading scorer for the Colonia Patriots with 22 points in the Group 3 state championship game.

Analyse Intenzo

A Fairleigh Dickinson commit who had a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Moorestown Quakers to the Group 3 state championship.

Jeb Howley

The head coach of the Moorestown Quakers girls basketball team, who led the team to their first state title in his first season at the helm.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The state championship games showcased the top high school basketball talent in New Jersey, with teams from across the state competing for the ultimate prize. The victories by Shabazz, Ocean City, Arts, and Moorestown represent the culmination of their seasons and the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and communities that support them.