Red Bank Catholic (RBC) Caseys girls basketball team is currently the top-ranked team in New Jersey for the 2025-2026 season and holds a perfect 6-0 overall record. They also hold a national ranking of #10.
As the calendar turns and winter competition intensifies, New Jersey’s girls high school basketball landscape has taken on renewed definition. Updated statewide rankings released on New Year’s Day have reshuffled the competitive picture, and one program has firmly claimed the top spot: Red Bank Catholic.
The Red Bank Catholic Caseys now sit at the summit of the rankings, a reflection of both sustained excellence and a roster built for championship contention. Their ascent is not simply the result of early-season wins, but of a program culture that has made disciplined defense, fast-paced transition offense, and relentless conditioning hallmarks of its identity. Coaches across the Shore Conference and beyond continue to cite RBC as the standard by which emerging contenders measure themselves.
The new rankings arrive at a pivotal moment in the season. Holiday tournaments have wrapped up, league play is tightening, and postseason positioning is beginning to come into focus. For teams across the state, January often serves as the dividing line between early promise and genuine title pursuit. Being positioned at the top of the rankings at this stage places Red Bank Catholic in a powerful psychological and strategic position, while also painting a target on their backs for challengers eager to make a statement.
Statewide interest in competitive scholastic athletics continues to surge, particularly around the elite tiers of girls basketball. Attendance at games is rising, student sections are becoming louder, and college recruiters are increasingly visible in high school gyms across the Garden State. Coverage and deeper breakdowns of standout programs and rising stars can be found within New Jersey’s broader high school athletics landscape through the high school sports section, where rankings, schedules, and season storylines are closely followed.
For Red Bank Catholic, the #1 ranking is both a reward and a responsibility. Maintaining that position requires consistency, health, and the ability to perform under pressure as the season’s most meaningful games approach. Conference rivals are sharpening their strategies, and every matchup now carries heightened significance.
Team Performance and Key Stats (as of Jan 1, 2026)
The Caseys have had a strong start to the season, including a decisive 59-42 victory over the fourth-ranked Rutgers Prep.
| Player | Class | Games Played | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addy Nyemchek | Senior | 6 | 139 |
| Katie Liggio | Senior | 6 | 70 |
| Scarlet LeVake | Senior | 6 | 36 |
| Tessa Liggio | Senior | 6 | 30 |
| Daniela Maletsky | Senior | 6 | 24 |
Recent Results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12/12 | vs Hazleton Area (PA) | W 56-43 |
| Sun, 12/14 | vs Neumann Goretti (PA) | W 70-56 |
| Fri, 12/19 | vs Blair Academy | W 53-39 |
| Sun, 12/21 | vs Immaculate Heart | W 63-36 |
| Mon, 12/29 | vs Rutgers Prep | W 59-42 |
| Tue, 12/30 | vs Teaneck | W 69-42 |
Head Coach Joe Montano has scheduled a very tough non-conference schedule specifically to prepare the team for the state tournaments later in the season. And, with the state tournament looming just weeks away, the spotlight will remain fixed on the Caseys. Whether they can translate their top ranking into postseason dominance will be one of the defining narratives of New Jersey high school basketball as the winter season reaches its competitive peak.
