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Fall Volleyball Preview: Lady Canes Look To Break Through; Boys Division II Is Wide Open This Season

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Larry and Mary McConnell observing a material found on the lid of an old paint can at the Montauk Transfer Station. JON WINKLER

Larry and Mary McConnell observing a material found on the lid of an old paint can at the Montauk Transfer Station. JON WINKLER

Isabelle Smith has won back-to-back league Defensive Player of the Year. DREW BUDD

Isabelle Smith has won back-to-back league Defensive Player of the Year. DREW BUDD

Leigh Hatfield is senior captain for the Lady Whalers this season.

Leigh Hatfield is senior captain for the Lady Whalers this season.

Samantha Cox is a key returning player for Pierson/Bridgehampton this season. CAILIN RILEY

Samantha Cox is a key returning player for Pierson/Bridgehampton this season. CAILIN RILEY

Prudence Carabine in front of the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum and site of the dig, during a recent fundraising brunch. ALEXANDRA TALTY

Prudence Carabine in front of the East Hampton Historical Farm Museum and site of the dig, during a recent fundraising brunch. ALEXANDRA TALTY

Southampton High School sold 10 cinnamon clownfish to Caribbean Blue Acquatics Inc. in Bay Shore early last month. COURTESY DAN ELEFANTE

Southampton High School sold 10 cinnamon clownfish to Caribbean Blue Acquatics Inc. in Bay Shore early last month. COURTESY DAN ELEFANTE

authorDrew Budd, Sports Editor on Sep 4, 2017
Volleyball players across the East End are getting set to take to the hardwood once again, with matches beginning this week. The Pierson/Bridgehampton and Westhampton Beach girls volleyball teams are... more

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