One year after being denied a chance to play in the state championship by an officiating snafu, Manasquan made sure nothing was left to someone else’s call this time. Paced by the versatile leadership of senior guard Griffin Linstra,

The Manasquan girls basketball program continues to reach new heights, winning its second straight NJSIAA Group 2 championship.

A year after a controversial loss to Camden in the semifinals, Manasquan avenged that loss in the semifinals and won a state championship.

Manasquan won its second-straight Group 2 title and ninth since 2012 with a 47-34 victory over Madison on Sunday afternoon at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Manasquan, ranked No. 12 in the NJ.com Top 20, has now won 11 state titles and is tied for third-most in state history.

Manasquan won its second state championship in three seasons, after the Manasquan girls team won a state title in the earlier game.