Port Jeff Royals fall in state semifinal

Port Jeff Royals fall in state semifinal

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Port Jefferson senior Alexa Ayotte scores from the top of the key. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Amy Whitman battles her way to the basket. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Lola Idir sets the play. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Lola Idir drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore Maitreya Driscoll-Stremich hits a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Lola Idir shoots a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Amy Whitman drives the lane. Photo by Bill Landon
Port Jefferson senior Amy Whitman nails a three-pointer. Photo by Bill Landon

The Lady Royals of Port Jefferson, the Suffolk Class C Long Island Championship title holders, advanced to the New York State semifinal round, where they matched up against Section IX champion Millbrook at Farmingdale State College.

Port Jeff faced a stout defense as Millbrook dominated the boards, converting missed shots into points while containing the potent Royal offensive senior corp of Lola Idir, Amy Whitman and Alexa Ayotte to just 27 points between them. 

Millbrook stretched their legs and outpaced the Royals, cruising to a 61-30 victory in the Saturday, March 11 contest.

Atop the leaderboard in Suffolk County’s scoring, Idir finished her varsity career in 4th place countywide, according to Newsday, with 70 field goals, 84 free throws and 83 triples while averaging 21­­.5 points per game. 

Port Jefferson concludes its 2022-23 campaign undefeated in their division at 12-0, with an impressive 16-3 overall record.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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