Princess Anne wins 16th state championship over Menchville

The Cavaliers defeated the Monarchs 65-62 in overtime in the Class 5 girls state title game.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:23am

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Princess Anne High School's girls basketball team won their 16th state championship by defeating Menchville High School 65-62 in overtime in the Class 5 state title game at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia.

Why it matters

Princess Anne has long been a powerhouse in Virginia high school girls basketball, with this latest championship extending their dynasty. The game was a hard-fought battle between two of the state's top programs.

The details

In the overtime period, Princess Anne's Micah Ojo and Tristan Rickenbacker made key plays to lead the Cavaliers to victory over the Monarchs. The game was close throughout, with neither team able to pull away.

  • The Class 5 girls state championship game was played on March 12, 2026.
  • Princess Anne has now won 16 state titles.

The players

Micah Ojo

A player for the Princess Anne Cavaliers girls basketball team.

Tristan Rickenbacker

A player for the Princess Anne Cavaliers girls basketball team.

Tanya Henson

A player for the Menchville Monarchs girls basketball team.

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The takeaway

Princess Anne's girls basketball program continues to be one of the most dominant in Virginia, winning their 16th state championship in a hard-fought battle against a tough Menchville team.