Franklin's Career High Leads Southampton to Lopsided Playoff-Opening Victory Over Kings Park - 27 East

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Franklin's Career High Leads Southampton to Lopsided Playoff-Opening Victory Over Kings Park

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Southampton junior Alex Franklin scored 37 points in Tuesday night's playoff victory.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton junior Alex Franklin scored 37 points in Tuesday night's playoff victory. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams catches an inbounds pass from Saevion Ward and finishes an alley-oop.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams catches an inbounds pass from Saevion Ward and finishes an alley-oop. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams catches an inbounds pass from Saevion Ward and finishes an alley-oop.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams catches an inbounds pass from Saevion Ward and finishes an alley-oop. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Saevion Ward came off the bench on Tuesday to score 14 points, dish out nine assists and grab four rebounds.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Saevion Ward came off the bench on Tuesday to score 14 points, dish out nine assists and grab four rebounds. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton senior Devon Palmore avoids a Kings Park defender while going up to score.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton senior Devon Palmore avoids a Kings Park defender while going up to score. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton junior Saevion Ward clamps down on defense.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton junior Saevion Ward clamps down on defense. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton senior Tyson Reddick puts up a three-pointer.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton senior Tyson Reddick puts up a three-pointer. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams lands a one-handed dunk late in the third quarter.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams lands a one-handed dunk late in the third quarter. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton head coach Herm Lamison looks on.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton head coach Herm Lamison looks on. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Alex Franklin puts up a shot over a number of Kings Park defenders.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Alex Franklin puts up a shot over a number of Kings Park defenders. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams glides through the air to score.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Naevon Williams glides through the air to score. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Saevion Ward goes up and under to score two of his 14 points.  RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Saevion Ward goes up and under to score two of his 14 points. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton senior Naevon Williams scored 11 points in Tuesday night's victory over Kings Park.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton senior Naevon Williams scored 11 points in Tuesday night's victory over Kings Park. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Saevion Ward came off the bench on Tuesday to score 14 points, dish out nine assists and grab four rebounds.   RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Saevion Ward came off the bench on Tuesday to score 14 points, dish out nine assists and grab four rebounds. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cameryn Ava sings the national anthem prior to Tuesday night's game. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cameryn Ava sings the national anthem prior to Tuesday night's game. RON ESPOSITO/SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Drew Budd on Feb 26, 2025
The Southampton boys basketball team had three weeks between its final regular season game on February 4 and its Suffolk County Class A playoff opener on Tuesday evening at home... more

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