Controversial ending in a New Jersey high school basketball playoff game leads to legal action and government involvement after referees make a disputed call that ultimately decides the outcome of the game.
Key Points
Refereeing error in a high school basketball playoff game
Legal action and government involvement in response to the disputed call
NJSIAA's refusal to change the game outcome despite acknowledging the mistake
Pros
Transparency in admitting the error by the NJSIAA
Legal action being taken to protest the disputed outcome
Cons
Refereeing decision led to a controversial ending
Inability to overturn the game result despite clear evidence of error