Sparta. Led by tournament MVP Mia Washington’s 22-point performance, Pope John defeated rival Sparta to win the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex girls basketball title, while the Lions wrestling team finished runner-up in Non-Public Group B and KJS United fell in the Mennen Cup final.

22 Feb 2026 | 09:59

The Pope John High girls basketball team won a Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament title as recently as two years ago.

But now the Lady Lions have won another - and defeated their biggest rival to achieve it.

Mia Washington collected 22 points, 11 rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block and Natalija...