Neumann-Goretti High School Girls Basketball Wins Seventh State Title

Saints defeat Oakland Catholic 53-48 for second consecutive PIAA Class 4A championship

Mar. 21, 2026 at 7:12pm

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The Neumann-Goretti High School girls basketball team won its seventh state championship with a 53-48 victory over Oakland Catholic on March 21 at the GIANT Center in Hershey. It was the second PIAA Class 4A state title and the second in a row for the Saints, who finished the season with a 20-10 record.

Why it matters

Neumann-Goretti's girls basketball program has emerged as a dominant force in Pennsylvania, winning seven state titles since 2015 under head coach Andrea Peterson. The Saints' latest championship continues the school's strong tradition of athletic excellence and community pride.

The details

Reginna Baker scored a team-high 18 points and Azzure O'Connor added 16 as Neumann-Goretti rallied from an early 15-7 deficit to take a three-point lead by halftime. Oakland Catholic, which entered the game 25-3 and had won 25 of its previous 26 contests, was unable to overcome the Saints' second-half surge.

  • The state championship game took place on March 21, 2026 at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
  • This was Neumann-Goretti's second consecutive PIAA Class 4A state title.

The players

Reginna Baker

A key player for the Neumann-Goretti High School girls basketball team, scoring a team-high 18 points in the state championship game.

Azzure O'Connor

Contributed 16 points to Neumann-Goretti's state title victory over Oakland Catholic.

Andrea Peterson

The head coach of the Neumann-Goretti High School girls basketball team, leading the Saints to seven state championships since 2015.

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The takeaway

Neumann-Goretti High School's girls basketball program has established itself as a powerhouse in Pennsylvania, winning seven state championships in the last 11 years under the leadership of coach Andrea Peterson. The Saints' latest title is a testament to the school's commitment to athletic excellence and the hard work of its student-athletes.