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Women's Basketball

RBC, SJV Own Top Billing Entering SCT Girls' Basketball 24-Team Championship



Two of New Jersey's historically strongest girls' basketball programs enter the 2026 Shore Conference Tournament girls' basketball championship bracket as the Top 2 seeds.

Defending champion Red Bank Catholic owns the No. 1 seed once again while Saint John Vianney begins its title quest as the No. 2 seed. 

The Top 8 seeds receive opening round byes when play tips off on February 10. The Round of 16 is set for February 12 with the quarterfinals following on February 14. Brookdale Community College will host the semifinal round on February 17. The championship game returns to Monmouth University on February 20.

Download the 2026 SCT Girls' Basketball Championship Bracket here

Download the 2026 SCT Girls' Basketball Coaches Cup Bracket here


2026 SCT Girls' Basketball Top 8 Seeds

1. Red Bank Catholic 

2. Saint John Vianney 

3. Manasquan 

4. Rumson-Fair Haven

5. Colts Neck 

6. Howell 

7. Trinity Hall

8. Saint Rose