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Sophomore Tommy Yost shoots for the Royals in a home game against Southold Jan. 13. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jefferson sophomore Santiago Burgos-Fallon battles down low in a non-league matchup against Southold Jan. 13. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jefferson sophomore Santiago Burgos-Fallon shoots from downtown in a home game against Southold Jan. 13. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jefferson senior Sam Florio muscles his way to the rim in a non-league matchup against Southold Jan. 13. Photo by Bill Landon

Senior Sam Florio muscles his way to the rim for the Royals in a home game against Southold Jan. 13. Bill Landon photo

Port Jefferson sophomore Luke Filippi drives his way to the basket in a non-league game at home Jan. 13. Bill Landon photo

Luke Filippi drives to the basket for the Royals in a non-league game at home Jan. 13. Bill Landon photo

Port Jefferson sophomore John Sheils shoots in a home game against Southold Jan. 13. Photo by Bill Landon

Port Jefferson freshman Drew Feinstein drains a three pointer in a non-league matchup against Southold Jan. 13. Bill Landon photo

Port Jefferson sophomore John Sheils has a look in a non-league matchup against Southold Jan. 13. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson went toe-to-toe with Southold on their home court, but the Settlers found their rhythm in the final 8 minutes with their three-point play to edge the Royals 50-38 Jan. 13. Port Jefferson freshman Drew Feinstein led the way for the Royals hitting five from the floor, three triples and a free throw for 20 points. Luke Filippi the sophomore, went 2 for 2 from the line along with five field goals netting 12.
The loss drops the Royals to 0-3 in league VII and 2-8 overall. They will retake the court Jan. 15 at home against Southampton. Tipoff is at 6:15 p.m.