Bellport defeated Hills East in the Suffolk Class AA girls basketball semifinals on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Credit: James Escher

Autumn Simon #0 of Bellport (third visible face from right, tattoo on right arm) and teammates celebrate after the Clippers' 54-43 win over top-seeded Half Hollow Hills East in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA semifinals at Walt Whitman High School on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Credit: James Escher

Autumn Simon #0 of Bellport drives to the net during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA semifinals against Half Hollow Hills East at Walt Whitman High School on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Credit: James Escher

Autumn Simon #0 of Bellport drives to the net during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA semifinals against Half Hollow Hills East at Walt Whitman High School on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Credit: James Escher

Kaylee Graham #4 of Bellport, center, celebrates with teammates Brynn Johnsen #12, left, and Autumn Simon #0 as the Clippers close in on victory over top-seeded Half Hollow Hills East in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA semifinals at Walt Whitman High School on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Credit: James Escher

Rynese Smith, Bellport head coach, watches her player during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA semifinals against Half Hollow Hills East at Walt Whitman High School on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

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