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Long Island Champion Mariners Roll Into Town After Victory
The Southampton boys basketball team defeated Malverne, 63-49, to win the Class B Long Island Championship at Hoftsra University on Wednesday night. RON ESPOSITO
Alex Franklin attacks the basket. RON ESPOSITO
Derek Reed took a few hard hits against Malverne, one of which led to an extra free throw after an intentional foul was called. RON ESPOSITO
Naevon Williams very much kept his Mariners in the game in the first half with teammate Derek Reed missing most of the second quarter due to foul trouble. Williams scored 10 of 16 points in the first half, six of which came in the second quarter. RON ESPOSITO
Southampton sophomore Nikai Pierson puts up an awkward shot that he makes. His six points in the fourth quarter and strong defense all game played a big factor in the Mariners' victory. RON ESPOSITO
Derek Reed feels a victory coming. RON ESPOSITO
Southampton freshman Alex Franklin was all over the court in the second half of Wednesday night's game, diving for balls, forcing turnovers and consistently attacking the basket on offense. RON ESPOSITO
Senior Derek Reed led Southampton with a game-high 20 points in Wednesday night's Long Island Championship-clinching victory. RON ESPOSITO
Southampton freshman Alex Franklin scored eight of his 13 points in the fourth quarter against Malverne. RON ESPOSITO
With their Mariners up late, the Southampton crowd rallies. RON ESPOSITO
Southampton sophomore Naevon Williams drives past Malverne junior Chad Wesley. RON ESPOSITO
Laura Franklin and the Southampton crowd are pumped up with a victory in hand. RON ESPOSITO
