Girls Basketball: No. 9 Manasquan rides Masonius’ 25 to narrow win over Chatham

Hope Masonius (13) of Manasquan tries to drive past Mikayla Blakes (1) of Rutgers Prep during the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions girls basketball semifinal between Manasquan and Rutgers Prep at RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River North High School in Toms River, NJ on Friday, March 18, 2022.
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Hope Masonius scored a game high 25 points to lead Manasquan, No. 9 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a close 55-49 victory over Chatham, in Manasquan.

Manasquan (15-4) led by two at halftime and by four after the third quarter as Chatham (10-10) matched basket for basket to keep the game close up until the end.

A 9-7 fourth quarter run for the Warriors was enough for it to keep the lead and ultimately pick up its ninth straight victory.

Katie Collins added 11 points for the Warriors.

Chatham was led by Riley Allen’s 19 points.

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