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Westhampton Beach Girls Basketball Defeats Rival ESM To Advance To County Championship

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Westhampton Beach freshman Molly McCarthy takes on an ESM player and gets fouled. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach freshman Molly McCarthy takes on an ESM player and gets fouled. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach senior Lindsay Rongo takes a shot from the baseline. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach senior Lindsay Rongo takes a shot from the baseline. DREW BUDD

ESM's Bella Arato saves the ball from going out of bounds. DREW BUDD

ESM's Bella Arato saves the ball from going out of bounds. DREW BUDD

ESM's Carly Travers fends off Lindsay Rongo of Westhampton Beach for a rebound. DREW BUDD

ESM's Carly Travers fends off Lindsay Rongo of Westhampton Beach for a rebound. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach freshman Molly McCarthy shoots an open three-pointer. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach freshman Molly McCarthy shoots an open three-pointer. DREW BUDD

ESM's Katie McCormick drives to the basket. DREW BUDD

ESM's Katie McCormick drives to the basket. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach sophomore Caroline Henke draws a charge call against ESM's Casey Travers. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach sophomore Caroline Henke draws a charge call against ESM's Casey Travers. DREW BUDD

Lady Shark Megan Henderson gets fouled by Molly McCarthy of Westhampton Beach. DREW BUDD

Lady Shark Megan Henderson gets fouled by Molly McCarthy of Westhampton Beach. DREW BUDD

ESM's Megan Henderson and Molly Skorobohaty of Westhampton Beach both go up for a rebound. DREW BUDD

ESM's Megan Henderson and Molly Skorobohaty of Westhampton Beach both go up for a rebound. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach junior Isabelle Smith drives on ESM's Alexandra Giacolone. Smith nailed all six of her free throws in the fourth quarter to help the Lady Canes advance to the county championship. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach junior Isabelle Smith drives on ESM's Alexandra Giacolone. Smith nailed all six of her free throws in the fourth quarter to help the Lady Canes advance to the county championship. DREW BUDD

authorDrew Budd, Sports Editor on Feb 16, 2019
The Eastport/South Manor girls basketball team prides itself on defense, a tradition instilled by longtime head coach Steve Giacolone. The Lady Sharks were the top defensive team in all of... more

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