Eight AOP Alums To Compete In 2026 Division I NCAA Basketball Tournaments

March 16, 2026

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Eight student-athletes who graduated from current AOP high schools are members of collegiate programs which advanced to the 2026 NCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournaments, as the field of 68 for both championships were announced on Sunday evening.

In addition, 1992 Cardinal O'Hara graduate Denise Dillon (Villanova) and Bishop Kenrick (1972) alum Geno Auriemma of Connecticut led their respective programs to the NCAA Women's Tourney.

Fairfield
Sydni Scott, Cardinal O’Hara (2022)

Fairleigh Dickinson
Ava Renninger, Archbishop Wood (2024)

James Madison
Grace McDonough, Lansdale Catholic (2025)

Richmond
Maggie Doogan, Cardinal O’Hara (2022)

Villanova
Ryanne Allen, Archbishop Wood (2022)
Maggie Grant, Archbishop Carroll (2022)
Annie Welde, Cardinal O’Hara (2022)

Alabama
Jalil Bethea, Archbishop Wood (2024)