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Westfield Today
By the People, for the People
Lenape Girls Basketball Wins Second Straight State Title
Junior star El-Anita Joe-Samuel leads team to victory over Westfield
Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:50pm
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The Lenape High School girls basketball team won their second consecutive NJSIAA Group 4 state championship, defeating Westfield 52-42 in the final. Junior standout El-Anita Joe-Samuel scored 25 points to lead the Indians to victory.
Why it matters
Winning back-to-back state titles is an impressive accomplishment, showcasing the strength and consistency of the Lenape program. The team's success highlights the growth and development of young stars like Joe-Samuel, who are poised to continue the school's basketball excellence in the years to come.
The details
In the championship game played at Rutgers University, Lenape pulled away in the second half to secure the victory. Joe-Samuel, who has emerged as one of the top players in the state, was the driving force behind the Indians' triumph.
- The NJSIAA Group 4 girls basketball final was played on March 14, 2026.
The players
El-Anita Joe-Samuel
A junior standout who led Lenape to the state championship, scoring 25 points in the final.
Lenape High School
The Lenape High School girls basketball team, which won its second consecutive state title.
What they’re saying
“I'm so glad we were able to do it,”
— El-Anita Joe-Samuel, Lenape Junior
What’s next
Lenape will look to defend their state title next season, with Joe-Samuel and the rest of the team aiming for a three-peat.
The takeaway
Lenape's back-to-back state championships demonstrate the program's sustained excellence and the emergence of young stars like El-Anita Joe-Samuel, who are poised to keep the Indians among the top teams in New Jersey for years to come.
