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Bridgehampton Gets Over the Regional Final Hump, Propels Itself to State Final Four

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The Killer Bees are amped up as the final seconds tick down in their 71-41 victory over Eldred on Saturday punched their tickets to the New York State Class D Final Four. MARIANNE BARNETT

The Killer Bees are amped up as the final seconds tick down in their 71-41 victory over Eldred on Saturday punched their tickets to the New York State Class D Final Four. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis, left, and Eddie Dawson are pumped up they're going to Binghamton. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis, left, and Eddie Dawson are pumped up they're going to Binghamton. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster and Tyler Fitzgerald are happy to be moving on. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster and Tyler Fitzgerald are happy to be moving on. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton coached Eddie Dawson, left, and Troy Bowe hug as their team wins Saturday's Regional Final. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton coached Eddie Dawson, left, and Troy Bowe hug as their team wins Saturday's Regional Final. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster puts a shot off the glass. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster puts a shot off the glass. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton sophomore Jordan Harding backs down an Eldred player to the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton sophomore Jordan Harding backs down an Eldred player to the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jaylen Harding at the line for the Bees. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jaylen Harding at the line for the Bees. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Alex Davis shoots a three over Eldred's Trai Kauffman. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Alex Davis shoots a three over Eldred's Trai Kauffman. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis scored 16 points in Saturday's Regional Final victory at Center Moriches High School. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis scored 16 points in Saturday's Regional Final victory at Center Moriches High School. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis scored 16 points in Saturday's Regional Final victory at Center Moriches High School. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis scored 16 points in Saturday's Regional Final victory at Center Moriches High School. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis goes baseline to score in the final seconds of the third quarter. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis goes baseline to score in the final seconds of the third quarter. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Jai Feaster attacks the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton junior Jai Feaster attacks the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton senior Jaylen Harding shoots a three-pointer in front of the Bridgehampton crowd at Center Moriches High School on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton senior Jaylen Harding shoots a three-pointer in front of the Bridgehampton crowd at Center Moriches High School on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis shoots a three-pointer. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis shoots a three-pointer. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton head coach Carl Johnson. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton head coach Carl Johnson. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis goes hard to the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis goes hard to the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis MARIANNE BARNETT

Alex Davis MARIANNE BARNETT

Freshman Eddie Dawson chipped in a few points and strong play off the bench for Bridgehampton on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Freshman Eddie Dawson chipped in a few points and strong play off the bench for Bridgehampton on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster goes for two of his game-high 25 points. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster goes for two of his game-high 25 points. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster in the zone during a break in the action. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jai Feaster in the zone during a break in the action. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jaylen Harding takes on an Eldred player at the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jaylen Harding takes on an Eldred player at the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton head coach Carl Johnson. MARIANNE BARNETT

Bridgehampton head coach Carl Johnson. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jordan Harding scored eight points on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jordan Harding scored eight points on Saturday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Oran Davis, left, with Alex and Randy Davis and Mike Feaster. MARIANNE BARNETT

Oran Davis, left, with Alex and Randy Davis and Mike Feaster. MARIANNE BARNETT

Randy Davis, left, with Xavier and Andre Johnson. MARIANNE BARNETT

Randy Davis, left, with Xavier and Andre Johnson. MARIANNE BARNETT

Drew Budd on Mar 16, 2025
Consider the proverbial hump smashed. Since winning its ninth New York State Class D Championship in 2015, the Bridgehampton boys basketball team has reached the Regional Final multiple times since... more

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