"NJ High School Team Takes Referee Error to Court After Semifinal Loss"

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A controversial call in a New Jersey high school basketball game has led to a legal battle, with Manasquan High School seeking to postpone the championship game after a disputed buzzer-beater. Despite arguing that video evidence supports their win, a judge ruled that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the case. The New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association stated that once officials leave the court, the game is concluded and the score is official. Manasquan has appealed to the Department of Education, but Saturday's championship game remains scheduled as planned.
Topics:sports#championship-game#high-school-basketball#legal-battle#new-jersey#referee-controversy#sports
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