Suffolk 'AA' playoffs: Northport 12, Smithtown West 5

Smithtown West's Anthony Gatto connects against Northport during a first-round Suffolk Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport's Tyler Bivona steals second base as Smithtown West's Matt Lichtman fields the throw during a first-round Suffolk Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport pitcher Brandon Fischer delivers to the plate against Smithtown West in the sixth inning during a first-round Suffolk Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Smithtown West's Anthony Gatto runs into the fence in right field trying to make a catch against Northport during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport's Steve Carr (9) celebrates with his teammates during their 12-5 win over Smithtown West in a first-round Suffolk Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport's Matt Lertora celebrates with his team during their 12-5 win over Smithtown West in a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport pitcher Brandon Fischer delivers a pitch against Smithtown West during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport's Andrew Lertora steals second base as Smithtown West's Matt Lichtman tries to field the throw in the first inning during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport's Mike D'Accordo hits a two-run home run in the first inning against Smithtown West during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Smithtown West's James English delivers to the plate against Northport during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Northport's Lucas Vallas drives the ball to center field against Smithtown West during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)

Smithtown West's Ricky Alessi scores a run as Northport catcher Lucas Vallas leaps over him during a first-round Class AA playoff game. (May 24, 2011)