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Pierson Boys Come Back From Early Deficit To Win on Spirit Night, Keep Playoff Chances Intact

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Pierson's Casey Finneli dribbles the ball up the court in the waning seconds of Friday night's victory. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Casey Finneli dribbles the ball up the court in the waning seconds of Friday night's victory. MARIANNE BARNETT

Joel Mather shoots in front of a jam-packed crowd on Spirit Night. MARIANNE BARNETT

Joel Mather shoots in front of a jam-packed crowd on Spirit Night. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Paul Roesel puts up two points. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson senior Paul Roesel puts up two points. MARIANNE BARNETT

With his team ahead by a single point, Dan White tries to keep his player's heads in the game on Friday night. MARIANNE BARNETT

With his team ahead by a single point, Dan White tries to keep his player's heads in the game on Friday night. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson freshman Orion Aubry gets a clear look at the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson freshman Orion Aubry gets a clear look at the basket. MARIANNE BARNETT

Brian Schroeder shoots a jumper. MARIANNE BARNETT

Brian Schroeder shoots a jumper. MARIANNE BARNETT

Joel Mather gets an awkward shot off depsite being pressured by a Port Jeff defender. MARIANNE BARNETT

Joel Mather gets an awkward shot off depsite being pressured by a Port Jeff defender. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson head coach Dan White and Max Vogel react to a key three-pointer late in Friday night's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson head coach Dan White and Max Vogel react to a key three-pointer late in Friday night's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Joel Mather shoots a free throw late. MARIANNE BARNETT

Joel Mather shoots a free throw late. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson sophomore Joel Mathers weaves his way through the Port Jefferson defense. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson sophomore Joel Mathers weaves his way through the Port Jefferson defense. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Nate Culver puts up two points. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Nate Culver puts up two points. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson head coach Dan White and Max Vogel react after at a late foul in Friday night's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson head coach Dan White and Max Vogel react after at a late foul in Friday night's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Orion Aubry goes up with his left hand for a layup. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Orion Aubry goes up with his left hand for a layup. MARIANNE BARNETT

Dan White sends in Casey Finneli late in the game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Dan White sends in Casey Finneli late in the game. MARIANNE BARNETT

The student section on Spirit Night for the boy's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

The student section on Spirit Night for the boy's game. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Casey Finneli protects the ball from a Port Jefferson defender. MARIANNE BARNETT

Pierson's Casey Finneli protects the ball from a Port Jefferson defender. MARIANNE BARNETT

Drew Budd on Jan 14, 2025
Now it’s a season. Despite trailing, 20-7, after the first quarter, the Pierson boys basketball team came back to defeat visiting Port Jefferson, 55-47, on Friday night in the second... more

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