Controversial call mars finish of New Jersey HS playoff game
The playoff game between Manasquan and Camden was marred by an apparent wrong call by officials
It appeared as if Manasquan High School had pulled off a stunning upset of Camden High School Tuesday in a New Jersey High School Group 2 playoff game.
Then, the officials stepped in and changed the result of an apparent buzzer-beater and Camden had won a game it appeared to have lost.
Per CourierPostonline.:
Alijah Curry sank two foul shots with under 10 seconds to go to give Camden the lead, but Manasquan rushed down the court for a final shot. While the first shot was off the mark, Griffin Linstra had a put-back that touched off a wild celebration for Manasquan.
However, the officials ruled the final shot came after the buzzer and the Panthers advanced to the championship game.
CRAZY ENDING IN NEW JERSEY
Camden Wins to go to the FinalsBut did they win????
Manasquan gets a put back bucket to take back the lead, with clear time on the clock. But the refs overturned the basket!
pic.twitter.com/lwa6S1S6uJ
— Hoop Fiends
(@hoopfiends) March 6, 2024
From all video accounts I’ve seen, that basket should have counted and Manasquan should have beaten No. 3 Camden 47-46 #njhoops pic.twitter.com/3tvT6uasRj
— Brandon Gould (@BrandonGouldHS) March 6, 2024
The Manasquan coach was upset … rightfully so.
“(Fifteen) kids got screwed in front of 1,000 people. Print that. Print it five times. Those three guys huddled up and they screwed these kids in front of 1,000 people and that video will be on the internet for everyone to see.” That’s quite a quote! https://t.co/G3cuwGZn2r
— Steve Politi (@StevePoliti) March 6, 2024
Manasquan is looking to see if the wrong can be righted.
Our statement regarding the controversial call in last night’s Boys Basketball Group 2 Semifinal game: pic.twitter.com/v1CDx9HA0m
— Manasquan School District (@ManasquanBOE) March 6, 2024