Pope John's Addison Platt releases the ball during the game against Newark Academy at home Thursday, Feb. 29. The Lions won, 56-31, in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Non-Public A Tournament. (Photo by George Leroy Hunter) UPDATED: Pope John loses in state group final The Pope John XXIII Regional High School girls basketball team won its first state sectional championship in 26 years, edging... Sports 10 Mar 2024 | 10:21