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New Jersey prep schools began using a 30-second shot clock like this one implemented in college to help speed up play and stop stall-ball tactics. (Kyle Franko/ Trentonian Photo)

Prep school coaches back use of 30-second shot clock for high school basketball

By L.A. Parker; The Trentonian, 02/25/18, 6:30PM EST

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With almost four minutes remaining and holding a six-point lead against Notre Dame in a Mercer County Tournament boys basketball game, Nottingham held the ball.

A similar situation occurred in the championship game as Trenton Catholic Academy played freeze as Northstars’ fans booed their disapproval, obviously forgetting their team’s previous version of keep away.

Such manifestations did not exist this season in Mid-Atlantic Prep League basketball games as both boys and girls played with a 30-second shot clock.

The time constraint proved a game-changer as teams were hard pressed to set up offenses for up tempo contests.

Read entire article by L.A. Parker of The Trentonian here.