Pierson Boys Basketball Team's Historic Season Ends In New York State Class C Semifinals After Loss To Newfield - 27 East

Pierson Boys Basketball Team’s Historic Season Ends In New York State Class C Semifinals After Loss To Newfield

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Senior co-captain Cecil Munshin scored a game-high 21 points in the Whalers' 66-62 loss to Newfield in the New York State Class C Semifinals at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Friday afternoon.    MICHAEL HELLER

Senior co-captain Cecil Munshin scored a game-high 21 points in the Whalers' 66-62 loss to Newfield in the New York State Class C Semifinals at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Friday afternoon. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin tries to grab a loose ball surrounded by three Newfield players.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin tries to grab a loose ball surrounded by three Newfield players. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Dan Labrozzi puts up a shot.   MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Dan Labrozzi puts up a shot. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin tries to avoid a Newfield player.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin tries to avoid a Newfield player. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson head coach Will Fujita draws up a play late in the game.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson head coach Will Fujita draws up a play late in the game. MICHAEL HELLER

The Pierson crowd cheers on its team in Glens Falls.    MICHAEL HELLER

The Pierson crowd cheers on its team in Glens Falls. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior co-captain Charlie Culver takes on multiple Newfield defenders in the paint.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior co-captain Charlie Culver takes on multiple Newfield defenders in the paint. MICHAEL HELLER

Senior Whaler Cecil Munshin shoots a three-pointer.    MICHAEL HELLER

Senior Whaler Cecil Munshin shoots a three-pointer. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin is blocked by Newfield junior Jalen Hardison.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin is blocked by Newfield junior Jalen Hardison. MICHAEL HELLER

Whalers Dan Labrozzi and Cecil Munshin (20) go up with Trojan Austin Jenney for a loose ball.    MICHAEL HELLER

Whalers Dan Labrozzi and Cecil Munshin (20) go up with Trojan Austin Jenney for a loose ball. MICHAEL HELLER

Logan Hartstein and the rest of the Whalers react after the final whistle blows in their 66-62 loss to Newfield on Friday.    MICHAEL HELLER

Logan Hartstein and the rest of the Whalers react after the final whistle blows in their 66-62 loss to Newfield on Friday. MICHAEL HELLER

Charlie Culver and the Whalers look on as time expires in the state semifinal.    MICHAEL HELLER

Charlie Culver and the Whalers look on as time expires in the state semifinal. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin crosses up Newfield junior Zach Taylor.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Cecil Munshin crosses up Newfield junior Zach Taylor. MICHAEL HELLER

Cecil Munshin goes up for two points.    MICHAEL HELLER

Cecil Munshin goes up for two points. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson junior Fritz Desir is hopeful his team can pull things out.     MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson junior Fritz Desir is hopeful his team can pull things out. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior co-captain Charlie Culver takes on multiple Newfield defenders in the paint.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior co-captain Charlie Culver takes on multiple Newfield defenders in the paint. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior co-captain Wilson Bennett is covered by Newfield senior Derek Pawlewicz (5) and junior Jalen Hardison.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior co-captain Wilson Bennett is covered by Newfield senior Derek Pawlewicz (5) and junior Jalen Hardison. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson head coach Will Fujita draws up a play late in the game.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson head coach Will Fujita draws up a play late in the game. MICHAEL HELLER

Cecil Munshin tries to avoid Newfield junior Jalen Hardison.    MICHAEL HELLER

Cecil Munshin tries to avoid Newfield junior Jalen Hardison. MICHAEL HELLER

Wilson Bennett takes on Newfield's Garrett Porter.   MICHAEL HELLER

Wilson Bennett takes on Newfield's Garrett Porter. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Wilson Bennett takes on Newfield junior Jalen Hardison (2) and senior Garrett Porter.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson senior Wilson Bennett takes on Newfield junior Jalen Hardison (2) and senior Garrett Porter. MICHAEL HELLER

Wilson Bennett drives to the hoop.    MICHAEL HELLER

Wilson Bennett drives to the hoop. MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson junior Logan Hartstein is upset after his team's loss in the state semifinal.    MICHAEL HELLER

Pierson junior Logan Hartstein is upset after his team's loss in the state semifinal. MICHAEL HELLER

Drew Budd on Mar 18, 2022
The magic that the Pierson boys basketball team had throughout its lengthy postseason run seemingly ran out at the New York State Class C Final Four. The Whalers lost, 66-62,... more

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