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Manasquan Today
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Rumson-Fair Haven Boys Basketball Wins Sectional Title
Blake Ahmann's dunk seals victory over Manasquan in championship game
Mar. 8, 2026 at 3:03am
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The Rumson-Fair Haven boys basketball team defeated Manasquan 47-33 to win the sectional championship. Blake Ahmann's fourth-quarter dunk was the exclamation point on the victory. Meanwhile, Westampton Tech and Middletown South also fell in their respective sectional finals.
Why it matters
High school basketball sectional championships are important milestones for teams looking to advance deep into the state tournament. Rumson-Fair Haven's win over Manasquan, a perennial powerhouse, is a significant achievement for the program.
The details
In the sectional final, Rumson-Fair Haven pulled away in the fourth quarter, with Blake Ahmann's rim-shaking dunk sealing the victory. Westampton Tech and Middletown South, however, were not as fortunate, falling in their own sectional championship games.
- The sectional final games took place on March 8, 2026.
The players
Blake Ahmann
A player for the Rumson-Fair Haven boys basketball team who had a game-sealing dunk in the sectional final.
Rumson-Fair Haven
The boys basketball team that won the sectional championship game.
Manasquan
The opponent Rumson-Fair Haven defeated in the sectional final.
Westampton Tech
A boys basketball team that fell in their sectional championship game.
Middletown South
A boys basketball team that also lost in their sectional final.
What’s next
The winners of the sectional finals will advance to the state semifinals, with the championship games taking place in the following weeks.
The takeaway
Rumson-Fair Haven's victory over Manasquan demonstrates the team's ability to compete with and defeat one of the top programs in the state, positioning them well for a deep run in the state tournament.
