History has been made once again! The Stepinac High School Varsity Basketball Team clinched its third consecutive CHSAA “AA” Intersectional (City) Championship with a dramatic 63-61 overtime victory over St. Raymond at Fordham University on Sunday, March 9.
With the win, Stepinac becomes the first team to three-peat since Christ the King achieved the feat from 2013 to 2015 and only the fifth team in CHSAA history to win three consecutive “AA” City Championships. The program also cements its place among the CHSAA’s elite, becoming just the ninth school to win five or more “AA” city titles.
Stepinac now boasts an impressive 25-4 overall record and a dominant 19-1 league record, proving once again why it is one of the premier high school basketball programs in the region.
Championship Game Standouts
- Jasiah Jervis ’26 led the way with 17 points, earning MVP honors for his outstanding performance.
- Hassan Koureissi ’25 contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the victory.
All-League Honors & Coaching Excellence
The championship caps off an incredible season that also saw several Stepinac players recognized among the league’s best:
- Danny Carbuccia ’25 – 2024-2025 CHSAA “AA” 1st Team All-League
- Jasiah Jervis ’26 – 2024-2025 CHSAA “AA” 1st Team All-League
- Adonis Ratliff ’26 – 2024-2025 CHSAA “AA” 3rd Team All-League
For the second consecutive season, Head Coach Patrick Massaroni was named CHSAA “AA” Coach of the Year, further solidifying his reputation as one of the top coaches in high school basketball.
Next up, Stepinac will take on the PSAL AA League Champion later this month in the Catholic vs. Public School Championship, as the Crusaders look to continue their remarkable run.
Congratulations to the entire Stepinac community on this historic achievement!
