Cathedral girls' basketball wins third consecutive state title

The Cathedral girls' basketball team won their third consecutive Division 4 state title, defeating South Hadley 68-37 at the Tsongas Center. Senior point guard Hijjah Allen-Paisley led the team with 20 points, contributing to their dominant performance. Cathedral, moving to Division 3 next season, has now secured seven state titles since 2016. Coach Clinton Lassiter set a new Massachusetts record with his seventh state title as a coach, guiding the team to 15 straight postseason victories. South Hadley, who lost to Cathedral in last year's championship, struggled to regain momentum after an early lead. This loss ended their 18-game winning streak, while Cathedral's average tournament victory margin was 34 points.