Watch Thursday's State Final Basketball Highlights

JSZ brings you coverage of the 2025-26 Non-Public Basketball state championships

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:14am

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The 2025-26 Non-Public Basketball season wrapped up at Rutgers University, with JSZ providing highlights from all four state championship matchups. The boys' Non-Public 'A' final saw Bergen Catholic defeat St. Peter's Prep in overtime, while the girls' Non-Public 'A' final had Red Bank Catholic take down Morris Catholic. In the boys' Non-Public 'B' final, Gill St. Bernard's beat Holy Cross Prep, and the girls' Non-Public 'B' state final saw Gloucester Catholic defeat Gill St. Bernard's.

Why it matters

High school basketball state championships are the culmination of a long season and represent the top teams and players in each division. JSZ's coverage allows fans across New Jersey to see the exciting action and drama of the title games.

The details

JSZ reporters were on hand at Rutgers University to capture highlights from all four state final matchups. In the boys' Non-Public 'A' final, Bergen Catholic edged St. Peter's Prep 56-52 in overtime. The girls' Non-Public 'A' final saw Red Bank Catholic cruise past Morris Catholic 62-45. Gill St. Bernard's won the boys' Non-Public 'B' title with a 39-28 victory over Holy Cross Prep, while Gloucester Catholic topped Gill St. Bernard's 62-39 in the girls' Non-Public 'B' state final.

  • The 2025-26 Non-Public Basketball season wrapped up on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Bergen Catholic

The boys' basketball team that won the Non-Public 'A' state championship.

St. Peter's Prep

The boys' basketball team that lost to Bergen Catholic in the Non-Public 'A' state final.

Red Bank Catholic

The girls' basketball team that won the Non-Public 'A' state championship.

Morris Catholic

The girls' basketball team that lost to Red Bank Catholic in the Non-Public 'A' state final.

Gill St. Bernard's

The boys' basketball team that won the Non-Public 'B' state championship.

Holy Cross Prep

The boys' basketball team that lost to Gill St. Bernard's in the Non-Public 'B' state final.

Gloucester Catholic

The girls' basketball team that won the Non-Public 'B' state championship.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys really battled and showed a lot of heart to come back and win this championship.”

— Mike Doherty, Bergen Catholic Head Coach

“I'm so proud of how our team played all season and especially today to win another state title.”

— Natalie Rosario, Red Bank Catholic Senior

What’s next

The winners of the Non-Public 'A' and 'B' state finals will advance to the Tournament of Champions to compete for the overall state championship.

The takeaway

JSZ's comprehensive coverage of the Non-Public Basketball state finals showcases the top high school basketball talent in New Jersey and the culmination of a long, competitive season.