The Manasquan school district in New Jersey has been fighting tooth and nail to overturn the result of the NJSIAA Group 2 boys basketball semifinal game against Camden High School. The controversy began when officials waved off a buzzer-beater shot that should have won Manasquan the game.
Despite legal action and social media outrage, the NJSIAA stood by their decision, stating that while they agreed the call was wrong, they couldn’t overturn the result. Even New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy expressed sympathy for Manasquan after seeing the video of the disputed shot.
Camden’s athletic director, Will Hickson, seemed unfazed by the controversy, posting on social media about the upcoming game against Arts High School at Rutgers. Some viewed his posts as trolling, including album covers of hip-hop artists with subtle references to the situation.
The game between Camden and Arts High School is set to take place on Saturday, with Camden moving forward despite the ongoing drama. Manasquan, on the other hand, has exhausted all avenues to reverse the decision but has faced denials at every turn.
The saga continues as the two teams prepare to face off, with emotions running high and tensions mounting. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
