Basketball has always been king in the city of Camden.

Thirteen state titles in boys' basketball backs up that fact.

However, Camden football has been on the rise in recent years and the Panthers have an opportunity to make history in their next game when The High plays for a state championship.

Here's a preview:

State Group 2 Final

Camden (10-2) vs. Shabazz (11-1)

(Both teams are scheduled to play regular-season games on Thanksgiving)

When: Dec. 3, 5 p.m.

Where: SHI Stadium, Rutgers University, Piscataway

Coaches: Camden-Rob Hinson; Shabazz-Nasir Gaines.

How they got here: Camden-Voorhees, 53-0; Manasquan, 46-6; Wall, 43-7; Haddonfield, 37-18. Shabazz-Lyndhurst, 46-7; Rutherford, 47-0; Madison, 26-16; Westwood, 36-6.

State titles: Camden 0; Shabazz 0.

By the numbers

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