Despite Valiant Fourth-Quarter Comeback, Bridgehampton Loses to Panama in State Championship - 27 East

Despite Valiant Fourth-Quarter Comeback, Bridgehampton Loses to Panama in State Championship

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Jai Feaster, left, and Jaylen Harding go to take the ball from Panama senior Carter Brinks.   RON ESPOSITO

Jai Feaster, left, and Jaylen Harding go to take the ball from Panama senior Carter Brinks. RON ESPOSITO

Christian Pinckney (5) consoles Alex Davis, left, and Jai Feaster after Saturday night's loss.   RON ESPOSITO

Christian Pinckney (5) consoles Alex Davis, left, and Jai Feaster after Saturday night's loss. RON ESPOSITO

Alex Davis and Jai Feaster hug each other while coach Eddie Dawson consoles them.   RON ESPOSITO

Alex Davis and Jai Feaster hug each other while coach Eddie Dawson consoles them. RON ESPOSITO

Christian Pinckney, Alex Davis and Jai Feaster console one another directly following Saturday's loss.   RON ESPOSITO

Christian Pinckney, Alex Davis and Jai Feaster console one another directly following Saturday's loss. RON ESPOSITO

Tyler Fitzgerald consoles Jaylen Harding after the loss.   RON ESPOSITO

Tyler Fitzgerald consoles Jaylen Harding after the loss. RON ESPOSITO

Miczar Garcia hugs Jai Feaster.   RON ESPOSITO

Miczar Garcia hugs Jai Feaster. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton junior Alex Davis goes up to score. He did and was fouled on the play to send him to the free throw line.  RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton junior Alex Davis goes up to score. He did and was fouled on the play to send him to the free throw line. RON ESPOSITO

Alex Davis is fired up after scoring and being fouled on the play.   RON ESPOSITO

Alex Davis is fired up after scoring and being fouled on the play. RON ESPOSITO

The Bridgehampton players are fired up during the team's fourth-quarter comeback.  RON ESPOSITO

The Bridgehampton players are fired up during the team's fourth-quarter comeback. RON ESPOSITO

Jai Feaster was 17 for 20 from the free throw line leading him to score a team-high 31 points.   RON ESPOSITO

Jai Feaster was 17 for 20 from the free throw line leading him to score a team-high 31 points. RON ESPOSITO

Jai Feaster looks for an opening on a Panama defender.   RON ESPOSITO

Jai Feaster looks for an opening on a Panama defender. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton junior Jai Feaster tries to split a pair of Panama defenders.  RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton junior Jai Feaster tries to split a pair of Panama defenders. RON ESPOSITO

In limited time due to foul trouble, Alex Davis scored 10 points on Saturday night.   RON ESPOSITO

In limited time due to foul trouble, Alex Davis scored 10 points on Saturday night. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton senior Jaylen Harding covers Panama's Tate Catanese.  RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton senior Jaylen Harding covers Panama's Tate Catanese. RON ESPOSITO

Jaylen Harding scored 15 points in Saturday's game.   RON ESPOSITO

Jaylen Harding scored 15 points in Saturday's game. RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton sophomore Jordan Harding tries to score.  RON ESPOSITO

Bridgehampton sophomore Jordan Harding tries to score. RON ESPOSITO

The Killer Bees line up on the court during the national anthem just prior to their state championship game on Saturday evening.   RON ESPOSITO

The Killer Bees line up on the court during the national anthem just prior to their state championship game on Saturday evening. RON ESPOSITO

Drew Budd on Mar 23, 2025
Trailing Panama by 27 points with 48 seconds remaining in the third quarter of the New York State Class D Championship at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton on Saturday... more

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