In New Jersey, high school sports lack instant replay, unlike the pros or college, but the recent controversial ending of the Camden-Manasquan basketball game highlights the need for it.

The Big Picture

High school sports, as the last bastion of true amateur athletics, now face challenges like name, image, and likeness deals, and the transfer portal, making the case for implementing instant replay technology.

By the Numbers
  • NJSIAA instituted replay for high school football games in 2018.
  • Recent controversial endings in high school sports have sparked the debate for replay implementation.
Yes, But

The NJSIAA faces complex issues like charter schools and transfers, but incorporating replay technology should be a straightforward solution.

State of Play
  • Recent games like Camden-Manasquan have reignited the conversation on introducing replay in high school sports.
  • There is a growing recognition that technology can enhance fairness and accuracy in officiating.
What's Next

The push for implementing replay systems in high school sports is likely to gain momentum to prevent controversial outcomes and ensure fairness.

Bottom Line

It is time for New Jersey's high school sports to adapt to modern times by embracing replay technology to avoid contentious situations and uphold the integrity of the game.