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Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan shoots from long range. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth floats one in. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb takes flight from the paint. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Conor Daily with a reverse layup. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth takes flight. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior guard Jack Keegan scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb shoots for three. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Conor Daily drains a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Tyler Cobb with the up and under. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff junior Conor Daily lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jeff senior forward Luke Dickhuth banks two more. Photo by Bill Landon

The Pierson Whalers seemed to have the measure of Port Jefferson in the Suffolk County Class C championship round, yet the Royals made some defensive takeaways late in the third quarter, closing the gap to just one point.

Conor Daily’s long-distance shooting kept the Royals in the game, and the junior scored a team high of 23 points, which included seven three-pointers. Teammate Luke Dickhuth drove the lane all game, battling down low for 15 points. Jack Keegan also banked 10, but Pierson was able to weather the late-game surge and hold on for the 58-52 victory at St. Joseph’s Danzi Athletic Center on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

— Photos by Bill Landon



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Hauppauge’s Michael Oliveto floats one in for the Eagles in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge senior Grant Faber battles Colin Strohm for a rebound in a playoff road game Feb. 13. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge senior Mark Petre lays up for two in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge sophomore Cole Wood from the top of the key for the Eagles in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Colin Strohm boxes out for the Warriors in the opening round of the playoffs Feb. 13. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt hits for three in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray hits for three in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Warrior Nation. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Daimler Valerio keeps the ball in play in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm drains a trey in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Daimler Valerio goes to the rim in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray battles down low in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray battles down low in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue senior Daimler Valerio fights for a rebound in the opening round of the playoffs at home against Hauppauge. Bill Landon photo
Comsewogue junior Aidan Bayer drives the lane in the opening round of the playoffs Feb. 13. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge sophomore Cole Wood nails a three-pointer for the Eagles in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge junior Eddie Bullard shoots in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge senior Grant Faber nails a three-pointer in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge sophomore Cole Wood hits for three for the Eagles in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge senior Mark Petre takes flight for the Eagles in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Chris Beverly boxes out for the Warriors in the opening round of the playoffs Feb. 13. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge senior Mark Petre shoots from the top of the key in a playoff game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Hauppauge senior Grant Faber shoots from the corner in a playoff road game against Comsewogue. Bill Landon photo
Opening tipoff of round 1 playoff action between Hauppauge & Comsewogue Feb. 13. Photo by Bill Landon

The Hauppauge Eagles peppered the scoreboard in the opening round of the Suffolk A championship round in a road game against Comsewogue, nailing five three-pointers before the Warriors could answer. Comsewogue limped into the second half trailing by 17 points — a deficit from which they could not recover. Hauppauge cruised to victory to win the post season opener, 71-53, Feb. 13.  

Sophomore Cole Wood was the spark for the Eagles offense, draining five three-pointers, five field goals and four from the charity stripe for 29 points. Mark Petre, a senior, followed with 20 points. and Matt Neglia netted eight. 

Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray topped the scoring chart for the Warriors with 21 points. Teammates Colin Strohm banked 13, and Austin Nesbitt and Chris Beverly netted eight points apiece. 

Comsewogue concludes their 22-23 campaign with a 12-4 league record, 15-6 overall. 

The Eagles (No. 11 seed) live to fight another day where they play another road game against Mount Sinai (No. 3 seed) Feb. 16. Tipoff is slated for 5 p.m. 

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Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Brayden Fahrbach competes at 132 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Brayden Fahrbach competes at 132 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River’s Thomas Palumbo competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River’s Thomas Palumbo competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Matt Cuccinello competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Matt Cuccinello competes at 138 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Rogers, at 152 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Liam Rogers, at 152 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Shane Wells competes at 102 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Shane Wells competes at 102 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Gavin Mangano, of Shoreham-Wading River, competes at 110 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Nick Rodriguez, at 110 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Nick Rodriguez, at 110 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank D’Elia, at 118 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Frank D’Elia, at 118 pounds, competes for Port Jefferson. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon
Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino competes at 126 pounds. Photo by Bill Landon

The grapplers of Port Jefferson narrowly missed top honors in the Robert Fallot Memorial Suffolk County Div. II wrestling championships at Mattituck High School on Saturday, Feb. 11.

With an overall team score of 220.5 points, the Royals were just 10 points shy of top-placed finisher John Glenn. Shoreham-Wading River placed third, with 192 points, and Mount Sinai followed with 159.5. 

Port Jefferson’s Liam Rogers and SWR’s Thomas Palumbo made it to the final round. Mount Sinai’s Derek Menechino reached the final round at 126 pounds. Shoreham’s Gavin Mangano took top honors at 110 pounds, along with Brayden Fahrbach of Mount Sinai at 132 pounds.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Senior night in Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Head coach Joel Sutherland. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Aidan Bayer lays up for two. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm shoots from downtown. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray lets a three-pointer fly. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue junior Chris Beverly looks for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray battles his way to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Austin Nesbitt shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm battles for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Colin Strohm drains a trey. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Warrior Nation. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue senior Patrick Griffin drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
THREE. Photo by Bill Landon
Victory in hand. Photo by Bill Landon

After losing to East Hampton in early January, Comsewogue had a score to settle. This time, however, the Warriors were at full strength, outpacing the visiting Bonackers 64-46 on Tuesday, Feb. 7, during their Senior Night celebration. 

Comsewogue opened the second half protecting a 10-point lead that grew to 20 in the third quarter. With a healthy cushion, head coach Joel Sutherland flushed his bench.

The Comsewogue seniors led the way in victory, with Colin Strohm netting 23 points, Austin Nesbitt banking 16 and Hayden Morris-Gray adding 14. Teammates Ryan Harding, Mikey Bernzott and Aidan Bayer scored three points apiece, with Cole Keating adding two in the Div. IV matchup. 

The win lifts the Warriors to 12-3 in league, 15-5 overall, to conclude their regular season. The playoffs begin Saturday, Feb. 11.

Pictured clockwise, from above: Senior night at Comsewogue High School; Comsewogue senior Hayden Morris-Gray lays up for two; and Warrior Nation.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville senior Pearl Kenny fights for the rebound at home against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Pearl Kenny lays up for two for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Kyra Gianelli hits a three pointer at home against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Catie Edson drives the baseline in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Julia Greek scores for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Catie Edson nails a three pointer in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Kaitlyn Lawrence shoots for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Kaitlyn Lawrence scores for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore forward Addison Dellaporta battles down low for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Catie Edson drives the baseline in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Grace Balocca drives the baseline in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Julia Greek scores two of her 25 points for the Patriots in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville senior Catie Edson lays up for two in a home game against Bellport. Bill Landon photo

The Patriots of Ward Melville (12-2) went on the attack Feb. 6 against Bellport, fueled by Julia Greek’s perimeter shooting in a Division II matchup. Tied for first place in the division, the Patriots powered their way past Bellport for the 75-55 win looking to bolster their postseason seeding.  

Greek, no stranger to the top of the scoring chart scored four triples, five field goals and three free throws for 25 points. Catie Edson followed with 15 points and Kyra Gianelli banked 13.  

The win lifts the Patriots first place in the division with one game remaining before postseason play begins Feb. 14.

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Newfield Wolverine. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Payton Martin hits a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield’s Sheyla Lynton and Mia Juvelier look for the rebound. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach sophomore forward Meaghan Grieco banks two for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore guard Jessica Alba is congratulated on the sideline. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Mia Juvelier drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach freshman Hayley Torres drains a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach freshman Hayley Torres banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Mia Juvelier sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Ashlynne Gangji banks two for the Cougars. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Juliana Speziale shoots from the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach Cougar. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach sophomore forward Meaghan Grieco goes to the rim. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Ashlynne Gangji shoots two. Photo by Bill Landon
Officials timeout. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Juliana Speziale shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach freshman Madelyn Madrigal banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Jasmine Ricchetti boxes out. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Payton Martin drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield junior Sheyla Lynton banks two. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield sophomore Payton Martin shoots from downtown. Photo by Bill Landon
Newfield senior Madison Brooks scores. Photo by Bill Landon

It was the battle between the cross-town rivals on Saturday, Feb. 4, when the Newfield Wolverines hosted the Cougars of Centereach. With playoff implications, both teams entered the Div. II contest with 6-7 records.

Newfield broke out to a seven-point lead after eight minutes and took a 10- point lead going into the locker room at half. 

The Cougars exploded in the third quarter, scoring 14 while holding Newfield to just six points to begin the final eight minutes of play. Newfield battled back, swapping a one-point lead in the closing minutes, but Centereach staved off the late game surge to win the game, 54-49.

Raiyah Reid did what she’s done all season, leading the Wolverines in scoring with 17 points despite not playing most of the fourth quarter. Senior Madison Brooks banked 12 points and Payton Martin netted eight.

Freshman Hayley Torres topped the scoring chart for the Cougars with 21, and teammates Meaghan Grieco and Mia Juvelier banked 12 and 11 points, respectively.

The win lifts Centereach to 7-7 with two games remaining before postseason play begins.

— Photo by Bill Landon

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Comsewogue sophomore Mason Mangialino pins his Bayport opponent in a multi-team invitational Jan 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Mason Mangialino pins his Bayport opponent in a multi-team invitational Jan 28. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Mason Mangialino pins his Bayport opponent. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue sophomore Mason Mangialino pins his Bayport opponent. Photo by Bill Landon

Comsewogue sophomore Mason Mangialino pinned his Bayport opponent in a multi-team invitational Saturday, Jan. 28, at Comsewogue High School. This win notches Mangialino’s 97th win for the Warriors as the sophomore strives for the 100-win milestone early in his varsity career.

The Warriors retake the mat on Saturday, Feb. 4, in the League V championships at Rocky Point High School. The first bout is slated for 9 a.m.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Shoreham-Wading River senior GraceAnn Leonard lays up for two in a road game against Miller Place. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Sophie Costello sets the play for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place junior Sophia Ingenito boxes out Annie Sheehan. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Grayce Kitchen fast breaks for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River sophomore Reese Marcario looks for an open shooter as Grace Flammia defends. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Kelsey Hughes shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ava Ziccinelli boxes out Anabel Keegan in a league IV matchup Jan. 30. Credit: Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River senior Annie Sheehan scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Kathryn Doherty drives the lane in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Evelyn Enriquez pushes up-court in a home game against Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place senior Renee Stocken scores for the Panthers. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place sophomore Brook Callahan drives the baseline. Photo by Bill Landon
Miller Place junior Grace Flammia lets a three-pointer fly. Photo by Bill Landon

The Shoreham-Wading River girls basketball team, at 17-0, is the only team in Suffolk County that has yet to lose a game this season. 

The Wildcats visited Miller Place on Monday, Jan. 30, looking to keep their perfect record intact. And they did just that, surging ahead by 25 points in the first eight minutes of play, then closing out the game with a 65-20 victory over the Panthers.

SWR head coach Adam Lievre pulled his starters six minutes in, but the roster’s depth made itself known. The Wildcats continued piling on points as the Panthers struggled to keep pace. Lievre had to temper his non-starters — eager to score varsity points — to curb the scoring fest. 

With two games remaining in the regular season, the Wildcats have positioned themselves as the top-seeded team going into postseason play, which begins Feb. 14.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville junior Devin Lynch battles his way to the rim in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Devin Lynch scores in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Luke Chitkara drives the baseline in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville sophomore Neelesh Raghurama shoots for three in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Aidan Kilduff shoots for two in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Riddick Drab scores for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Lorenzon Beaton fights Logan Norman for the rebound in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Tim McCarthy lays up for two for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Lorenzo Beaton boxes out in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Derek Zhang hits for two for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Credit: Bill Landon Centereach senior Derek Zhang hits for two for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Credit: Bill Landon
Centereach senior Derek Zhang drives the baseline for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Credit: Bill Landon
Centereach senior Derek Zhang scores for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville junior Devin Lynch battles his way to the rim in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Devin Lynch scores in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Centereach’s Christopher Buzaid battles Lorenzo Beaton in a league II match up Jan. 27. Credit: Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Lorenzo Velez shoots from long range in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Luke Chitkara drains a triple in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Aidan Kilduff drives the lane in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Lorenzo Beaton scores in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Ward Melville junior Lorenzo Beaton scores fights Will Kiernan for the rebound in a home game against Centereach. Bill Landon photo
Devin Lynch battles Evan Grant for the rebound in a league II matchup Jan. 27. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Will Kiernan battles his way to the rim for the Cougars in a road game against Ward Melville. Credit: Bill Landon

The Ward Melville Patriots looked for a much-needed win against Centereach in a League II matchup at home, but the Cougars were able to keep the Patriots at bay, snatching a 57-53 victory Friday, Jan. 27.

Ward Melville, trailing by nine points to open the second half, were able to trim the deficit by one point late in the game, but the Cougar defense was able to thwart the threat. 

Senior Derek Zhang topped the scoring charts for the Cougars with 14 points, and senior Christopher Buzaid netted 13. 

Lorenzo Beaton scored 17 points for the Patriots, and Devin Lynch banked 13. 

The win lifts the Cougars to 8-5 in the division, securing a playoff berth. The loss drops the Patriots to 5-7 with four games remaining before postseason play begins. 

The Cougars retake the court Feb. 4 with a road game against crosstown rival Newfield at 11:15 a.m. Ward Melville will take on Longwood during a road game on Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.

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Centereach senior Evan Grant lays up for two for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Christopher Buzaid shoots for two for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Christopher Buzaid lays up for two in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Tim McCarthy scores for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Christopher Buzaid shoots for two for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Xander Torres scores for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach junior Logan Norman scores for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Centereach senior Will Kiernan goes to the rim for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Dominic Galati lays up for two in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Dominic Galati shoots for two in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Benjiman Haug drives the baseline in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Centereach senior Tim McCarthy boxes out for the Cougars in a road game against Smithtown East. Bill Landon photo
Smithtown East senior Traven Pannell shoots two in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East freshman Craig O’neill scores in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Benjiman Haug fights his way to the rim in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East senior Benjiman Haug scores in a home game against Centereach. Photo by Bill Landon

The Bulls of Smithtown East (7-4) needed a win to secure a postseason appearance when they hosted Centereach (7-4) but they fell behind by seven points at the halftime break.

Smithtown East senior Benjiman Haug, however, provided the necessary spark in the third quarter, putting his team out front. The Bulls never looked back, winning the contest, 58-48, in this Division II matchup Monday, Jan. 23. 

Haug finished with 22 points, and teammates James Burton and Dominic Galati netted 12 and 11, respectively.  

Centereach senior Tim McCarthy topped the scoring chart for the Cougars with 10 field goals, a three-pointer and four free throws for 27 points. 

The win lifts Smithtown East to 8-4 in league, 11-4 overall. The loss drops the Cougars to 7-5 with four games remaining before postseason play begins. 

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