Dryden Leads Pierson/Bridgehampton Girls Basketball To Big Victory Over Port Jeff In B/C/D Qualifier - 27 East
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Dryden Leads Pierson/Bridgehampton Girls Basketball To Big Victory Over Port Jeff In B/C/D Qualifier

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Pierson junior Grace Perello goes in all alone on a fast break layup.

Pierson junior Grace Perello goes in all alone on a fast break layup.

Pierson sophomore Sofia Mancino splits a pair of Port Jeff defenders on her way to the hoop.

Pierson sophomore Sofia Mancino splits a pair of Port Jeff defenders on her way to the hoop. MICHAEL HELLER

Bridgehampton junior Gylia

Bridgehampton junior Gylia "Gigi" Dryden had a career game on Tuesday evening, scoring 18 points, hauling in a number of rebounds and was a prescence defensively as well with a number of blocks. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson junior Grace Perello goes in all alone on a fast break layup.

Pierson junior Grace Perello goes in all alone on a fast break layup. MICHAEL HELLER

The Lady Whalers won the B/C/D Qualifier, 47-32, over Port Jeff on Tuesday night and will face Westhampton Beach in the Small Schools Championship this Saturday.

The Lady Whalers won the B/C/D Qualifier, 47-32, over Port Jeff on Tuesday night and will face Westhampton Beach in the Small Schools Championship this Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Chastin Giles shoots a jumper.

Pierson senior Chastin Giles shoots a jumper. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson head coach John

Pierson head coach John "Woody" Kneeland speaks to his players during a timeout at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue on Tuesday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson junior Brooke Esposito beats Port Jeff defenders to the basket.

Pierson junior Brooke Esposito beats Port Jeff defenders to the basket. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Chastin Giles avoids a pair of Port Jeff defenders.

Pierson senior Chastin Giles avoids a pair of Port Jeff defenders. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson head coach Woody Kneeland directs his players on Tuesday night.

Pierson head coach Woody Kneeland directs his players on Tuesday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Drew Budd on Feb 26, 2020
Gylia Dryden has picked the perfect time to peak. The Bridgehampton junior had a career game on Tuesday evening, scoring a game-high 18 points in leading the Pierson/Bridgehampton girls basketball... more

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