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Smith’s Third Quarter Outburst Leads to Lopsided Victory for Pierson in C/D Qualifier

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Pierson junior Aven Smith broke out for 13 points in the third quarter alone to help the Whalers defeat the Killer Bees, 76-53, and advance in the Section XI Tournament. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Aven Smith broke out for 13 points in the third quarter alone to help the Whalers defeat the Killer Bees, 76-53, and advance in the Section XI Tournament. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Dom Mancino puts up a floater in the lane. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Dom Mancino puts up a floater in the lane. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Dom Mancino shoots over Bridgehampton senior Scott Vinski. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Dom Mancino shoots over Bridgehampton senior Scott Vinski. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Fritz Desir looks for an open teammate down the court. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Fritz Desir looks for an open teammate down the court. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson head coach Will Fujita talks to his team during a break. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson head coach Will Fujita talks to his team during a break. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson freshman Kyle Seltzer goes up against Bridgehampton freshman Sae'vion Ward. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson freshman Kyle Seltzer goes up against Bridgehampton freshman Sae'vion Ward. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Luke Seltzer scored a game-high 24 points in Tuesday evening's C/D Qualifier. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Luke Seltzer scored a game-high 24 points in Tuesday evening's C/D Qualifier. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Luke Seltzer brings the ball downcourt trailed by Bridgehampton junior Mikhail Feaster. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson junior Luke Seltzer brings the ball downcourt trailed by Bridgehampton junior Mikhail Feaster. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton freshman Alex Davis at the free throw stripe. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton freshman Alex Davis at the free throw stripe. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Mikhail Feaster steals the ball from Pierson junior Aidan Schmitz. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Mikhail Feaster steals the ball from Pierson junior Aidan Schmitz. MARIANNE BARNETT

Freshman Sae'vion Ward nailed three three-pointers in the second quarter which helped keep Bridgehampton in the game through the first half. MARIANNE BARNETT

Freshman Sae'vion Ward nailed three three-pointers in the second quarter which helped keep Bridgehampton in the game through the first half. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton freshman Sae'vion Ward puts up a three late in the game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton freshman Sae'vion Ward puts up a three late in the game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Killer Bees Scott Vinski, left, and Mikhail Feaster pressure Whaler Keanu King. MARIANNE BARNETT

Killer Bees Scott Vinski, left, and Mikhail Feaster pressure Whaler Keanu King. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton head coach Ron White. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton head coach Ron White. MARIANNE BARNETT

Drew Budd on Feb 22, 2023
After helping his team to a 76-53 victory over crosstown rival Bridgehampton in the C/D Qualifier of the Section XI Tournament on February 21, Pierson junior Aven Smith exulted a... more

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