Pennington’s varsity girls’ basketball team captured their second straight NJISAA Prep B championship on Wednesday, defeating Villa Walsh for the second consecutive season, 57–36, in Morristown. Entering the tournament as the number-eight seed, Pennington proceeded to win each of their quarterfinal, semifinal, and final matchups by 20 or more points.

The Red Hawks set the tone early, taking a 22–16 lead after the first quarter behind the hot shooting of senior captain Anna Hokkanen ’26, who buried three consecutive three-pointers following crisp ball movement.

Eden Ashiavor ’28 dominated the interior, finishing with 12 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks. Power forward Dayonna Doggett ’28 delivered another complete performance, playing the full 32 minutes while posting 14 points, 12 rebounds, four steals, and a 6-for-7 mark at the free-throw line.

Doggett, Ashiavor, and Hokkanen all benefited from strong facilitation by senior captain Caiden O’Connell and junior guard Sara Surtz. Surtz added 11 points of her own, while O’Connell closed the game with five assists, four steals, and three rebounds.

The Red Hawks’ roster also features Allie Vannozzi ’29 (one point, one rebound), Alice Couto-Souza ’27, London Leaks ’29, Morgan Cerutti ’28, Laila Wingfield ’28, Olivia Lee ’26, and team manager, Tara Raman ’28.

Another championship effort—balanced, disciplined, and decisive—secures Pennington’s place atop Prep B for the second year in a row.

Pennington is coached by head coach Markie Watson and assistant coaches Michelle Hart '07 and Patrick Higgins ’19.