Manasquan scored the final 13 points of the game in a span of two minutes to stun Rumson-Fair Haven and win its fifth straight NJSIAA sectional title in a classic.
Howell's Kylie Gudewitz, Middletown South's Thea Rowland, and Central's Liliana Alicea won their semfinal bouts to advance to Saturday's NJSIAA state finals.
It has been multiple decades since either of the two NJSIAA Central Jersey Group III finalists won a sectional title. For one of Red Bank and Freehold Boro, the drought ends Saturday.
Red Bank junior Kevin Ruland advanced to the quarterfinals as the No. 24 seed and Howell freshman Tanner Hodgins showcased his skills and smarts to upset the No. 6 seed and reach the quarterfinals on Thursday at Boardwalk Hall.
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Rumson-Fair Haven rode its major size advantage and balanced lineup to a statement win over Holmdel that sends the Bulldogs to the NJSIAA sectional final.