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Bonac Boys Volleyball Brings East Islip To Brink in 3-2 Loss in Playoff Opener

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East Hampton sophomore Aaron Torres receives a serve. DREW BUDD

East Hampton sophomore Aaron Torres receives a serve. DREW BUDD

East Hampton head coach Josh Brussell looked nervous at various points through Saturday's match, but he clarified afterwards it was more about letting his players play. DREW BUDD

East Hampton head coach Josh Brussell looked nervous at various points through Saturday's match, but he clarified afterwards it was more about letting his players play. DREW BUDD

East Hampton sophomores Aaron Torres, left, and Patrick Conlon at the net. DREW BUDD

East Hampton sophomores Aaron Torres, left, and Patrick Conlon at the net. DREW BUDD

East Hampton sophomore Wyatt Zeledon sets the ball. DREW BUDD

East Hampton sophomore Wyatt Zeledon sets the ball. DREW BUDD

Sophomore Marcus Oransky leads the Bonackers out on to the floor at East Islip. DREW BUDD

Sophomore Marcus Oransky leads the Bonackers out on to the floor at East Islip. DREW BUDD

Sophomore Wyatt Zeledon's strong serves helped East Hampton late in the match. DREW BUDD

Sophomore Wyatt Zeledon's strong serves helped East Hampton late in the match. DREW BUDD

East Hampton head coach Josh Brussell once again got his team to the postseason. DREW BUDD

East Hampton head coach Josh Brussell once again got his team to the postseason. DREW BUDD

The Bonackers are pumped up coming out of a timeout break late in the match. DREW BUDD

The Bonackers are pumped up coming out of a timeout break late in the match. DREW BUDD

The Bonackers are introduced just prior to their playoff match at East Islip. DREW BUDD

The Bonackers are introduced just prior to their playoff match at East Islip. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Oct 30, 2024
Josh Brussell is typically a very laid back guy. But on Saturday, at the East Hampton boys volleyball team’s Suffolk County Division II opening-round playoff match at East Islip, you... more

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