Hunterdon Central wins second consecutive Group A title

Hunterdon Central won the Unified Basketball Group A state championship, defeating Union City 22-19 at Rutgers on Sunday. This marks Hunterdon Central's second consecutive title and their third straight appearance in the finals. After trailing early, Hunterdon Central tightened their defense and made key adjustments. They did not allow any points in the fourth quarter, securing the win with a late basket and a free throw. Union City started strong but could not maintain their lead. They had a chance to tie in the final moments but missed crucial shots.