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Amityville Proves Its Playoff Pedigree in Quarterfinal Victory Over Host East Hampton

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East Hampton senior Luke Reese and Amityville junior Sherwin Johnson go after a loose ball. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Luke Reese and Amityville junior Sherwin Johnson go after a loose ball. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Luke Reese looks to take a shot over Amityville junior Christian Smiley. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Luke Reese looks to take a shot over Amityville junior Christian Smiley. RON ESPOSITO

Freshman Toby Foster will be a key returning piece for the Bonackers next season. RON ESPOSITO

Freshman Toby Foster will be a key returning piece for the Bonackers next season. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Luke Reese goes up with the ball. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Luke Reese goes up with the ball. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton junior Mike Locascio throws up a shot. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton junior Mike Locascio throws up a shot. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Finn Byrnes puts up a shot. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton senior Finn Byrnes puts up a shot. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton junior Cash Muse grabs a rebound. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton junior Cash Muse grabs a rebound. RON ESPOSITO

Drew Budd on Feb 21, 2023
After finishing the regular season 13-2 (15-5 overall) and on top of League IV, the East Hampton boys basketball team earned the second seed — and with it, a first-round... more

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