Manasquan won its first ever NJSIAA state title with a dominant performance Saturday night at Rutgers -- a red-hot performance that means an ice-cold gift from its coach.
Manasquan and Caldwell will play the final game of the 2022-23 boys basketball season in New Jersey, with both programs looking for their first state championship.
St. Rose had Roselle Catholic reeling through three quarters, but the defending state champs showed in the fourth quarter why they are New Jersey's top team.
Manasquan's stars stepped up on offense and stepped in on defense in crucial spots to help the Warriors hold off Middle Township and reach their first state final since 2004.