Old Tappan defeats Ridgewood in girls basketball

Drullinsky's 19 points lead Old Tappan to victory over Ridgewood.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Sienna Drullinsky scored a game-high 19 points to lead Old Tappan to a 38-35 victory over Ridgewood in a girls basketball game. The game featured several momentum shifts, with Ridgewood taking a 20-16 lead at halftime, but Old Tappan responding with a dominant third quarter to take a 32-25 lead into the final period. Ridgewood made a push in the fourth quarter but Old Tappan's defense held firm to secure the three-point victory.

Why it matters

This high school girls basketball matchup between Old Tappan and Ridgewood is significant as it involves two teams with strong records and playoff positioning on the line. The outcome could impact the seeding and matchups in the upcoming state tournament.

The details

Sienna Drullinsky led Old Tappan with 19 points, while Sadie Murphy added 12 points. Ridgewood was led by Catie Klemm, who scored 8 points. Old Tappan outscored Ridgewood 16-5 in the third quarter to take control of the game.

  • The game was played on February 15, 2026.

The players

Sienna Drullinsky

A player for Old Tappan who scored a game-high 19 points.

Sadie Murphy

A player for Old Tappan who contributed 12 points.

Catie Klemm

A player for Ridgewood who scored 8 points.

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What’s next

The outcome of this game will impact the seeding and matchups for the upcoming state tournament.

The takeaway

This hard-fought girls basketball game between two strong teams showcases the competitive nature of high school sports and the importance of maintaining focus and composure throughout the game.