Scenes from the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship between Carle Place and Pierson on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Centereach.

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Scenes from the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship between Carle Place and Pierson on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Centereach.

Credit: James Escher

Wilson Bennett of Pierson shoots from long range during his team's 55-51 win over Carle Place in the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship at Centereach on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Credit: James Escher

Cecil Munshin of Pierson scores from inside the paint during his team's 55-51 win over Carle Place in the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship at Centereach on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Credit: James Escher

Wilson Bennett of Pierson sinks a jumper from close range during his team's 55-51 win over Carle Place in the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship at Centereach on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Credit: James Escher

Cecil Munshin of Pierson, right, and Wilson Bennett react after their team's 55-51 win over Carle Place in the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship at Centereach on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Credit: James Escher

Pierson teammates celebrate after their 55-51 win over Carle Place in the Long Island Class C boys basketball championship at Centereach on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.