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Pierson senior co-captain Cecil Munshin really turned things on the second half, scoring 12 of his 16 points in the second half with eight coming in the fourth quarter. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior co-captain Wilson Bennett races the ball downcourt. RON ESPOSITO
Senior Whaler Charlie Culver goes up with a shot. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior Brenden Burke attempts to drive on Carle Place eighth-grader Ryan Leary. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior co-captain Charlie Culver at the free throw line. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson's Wilson Bennett makes a move by Carle Place's Christopher Colaciello. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior Dan Labrozzi passes out of pressure. RON ESPOSITO
Whaler Wilson Bennett takes on three Carle Place defenders as he attempts to score. RON ESPOSITO
Whaler Charlie Culver swats down a potential shot. RON ESPOSITO
Senior Whaler Wilson Bennett led all scorers on Wednesday with 25 points. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson sophomore Keanu King brings the ball downcourt. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior Brenden Burke attempts to drive on Carle Place eighth-grader Ryan Leary. RON ESPOSITO
The Whalers point in a change of possession. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson fans are pumped as it becomes more clear their team is going to win its first Long Island Championship in 44 years. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior co-captain Cecil Munshin really turned things on the second half, scoring 12 of his 16 points in the second half with eight coming in the fourth quarter. RON ESPOSITO
Senior Whaler Cecil Munshin is fouled. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior co-captain Cecil Munshin really turned things on the second half, scoring 12 of his 16 points in the second half with eight coming in the fourth quarter. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson fans are pumped as it becomes more clear their team is going to win its first Long Island Championship in 44 years. RON ESPOSITO
Wilson Bennett shoots a jumper over a Carle Place defender. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior Charlie Culver and Carle Place senior James McKeough take the opening tip-off of Wednesday's Long Island Class C Championship at Centereach High School. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson senior Cecil Munshin at the line. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson head coach Will Fujita gives one of his players some direction. RON ESPOSITO
Pierson players and the crowd react to the boys basketball team's victory on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO
The Whalers celebrate their Long Island Championship clinching victory. RON ESPOSITO
The Whalers celebrate their Long Island Championship clinching victory. RON ESPOSITO
The Pierson crowd reacts to the boys basketball team's victory on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO
The Pierson boys basketball team won its first Long Island Class C Championship since 1978 after defeating Carle Place, 55-51, on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO
The Pierson boys basketball team won its first Long Island Class C Championship since 1978 after defeating Carle Place, 55-51, on Wednesday. RON ESPOSITO
