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Stepinac Earns Top Seed for Archdiocesan AA Basketball Tournament
Stepinac and Iona Prep set for potential third matchup in tournament
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Stepinac High School has earned the top seed for the upcoming Archdiocesan AA basketball tournament after defeating Iona Prep 76-49 in a CHSAA basketball matchup at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York on February 6, 2026. A third meeting between the two teams is possible if Iona Prep wins their opening-round game against Scanlan.
Why it matters
The Archdiocesan AA basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event, with Stepinac and Iona Prep being two of the top programs in the region. This matchup could determine the tournament champion and set the stage for a potential rubber match between the two rivals.
The details
Stepinac's victory over Iona Prep on February 6th secured the top seed for the Archdiocesan AA basketball tournament. The two teams could meet again in the tournament if Iona Prep wins their opening-round game against Scanlan. A third matchup between the two powerhouse programs would be highly anticipated by fans and could determine the tournament champion.
- Stepinac defeated Iona Prep 76-49 on February 6, 2026.
- The Archdiocesan AA basketball tournament is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
The players
Stepinac High School
A private Catholic high school in White Plains, New York that has a strong basketball program and is a perennial contender in the Archdiocesan AA tournament.
Iona Prep
A private Catholic high school in New Rochelle, New York that also has a highly competitive basketball team and is a rival of Stepinac in the Archdiocesan AA tournament.
Scanlan
A high school basketball team that will face Iona Prep in the opening round of the Archdiocesan AA tournament.
What’s next
The Archdiocesan AA basketball tournament will take place in the coming weeks, with Stepinac as the top seed and a potential third matchup between Stepinac and Iona Prep looming if Iona Prep wins their opening-round game.
The takeaway
The Stepinac-Iona Prep rivalry in the Archdiocesan AA basketball tournament is one of the most anticipated high school sports events in the region, with the two programs consistently fielding strong teams and battling for the championship.
