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‘Clamp-Down Defense’ And Third-Quarter Outburst Lead To Victory For Lady Whalers

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The Pierson/Bridgehampton girls basketball team received its Suffolk County Class C Championship plaque following it's win over Smithtown Christian on Friday evening. DREW BUDD

The Pierson/Bridgehampton girls basketball team received its Suffolk County Class C Championship plaque following it's win over Smithtown Christian on Friday evening. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Chastin Giles attempts to drive on a Smithtown Christian player but is called for a push-off. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Chastin Giles attempts to drive on a Smithtown Christian player but is called for a push-off. DREW BUDD

Bridgehampton senior Aziza El scored 10 points on Friday night. DREW BUDD

Bridgehampton senior Aziza El scored 10 points on Friday night. DREW BUDD

Young Pierson fans cheer on their team. DREW BUDD

Young Pierson fans cheer on their team. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Paige Schaefer drives against Smithtown Christian's Abigail Loiacono. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Paige Schaefer drives against Smithtown Christian's Abigail Loiacono. DREW BUDD

Paige Schaefer steals the ball from a Smithtown Christian player. DREW BUDD

Paige Schaefer steals the ball from a Smithtown Christian player. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Katie Kneeland takes on two Smithtown Christian defenders. Kneeland scored 17 points in the win on Friday. DREW BUDD

Pierson senior Katie Kneeland takes on two Smithtown Christian defenders. Kneeland scored 17 points in the win on Friday. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Chastin Giles takes a shot. DREW BUDD

Pierson junior Chastin Giles takes a shot. DREW BUDD

Pierson freshman Sofia Mancino was heralded for her defensive effort, but she also scored six points in the second half to help Pierson pull away with the win. DREW BUDD

Pierson freshman Sofia Mancino was heralded for her defensive effort, but she also scored six points in the second half to help Pierson pull away with the win. DREW BUDD

author on Feb 18, 2019
They call it “clamp-down defense.” When the Pierson/Bridgehampton girls basketball team needs a defensive stalwart, they turn to athletic guard Sofia Mancino. The freshman shadowed Smithtown Christian’s biggest offensive threat,... more

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