John Stathis grabbed his 20th rebound and converted it into what proved to be the winning basket in overtime as host Commack defeated Smithtown West, 59-58, Friday night in a Suffolk AA outbracket game.

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Commack's Nick Arnold (25, left center) goes up for two and gets fouled by Smithtown West's Mike Baiardi (10, left) on his way to go up for two. (Feb. 17, 2012)

Credit: Richard Slattery

Commack's John Stathis (34, right) goes up for a rebound against Smithtown West's Tom Whalen (22, left). (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Smithtown West's Matt Schultz (3, left), goes up for two. (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Commack's John Stathis splits Smithtown West's defense on his way to the basket for two. (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Smithtown West's Matt Schultz (3, left) goes up for two over Commack's Connor McQueeney (20, left). (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Smithtown West's Tom Whalen (22, center)tries to shoot over Commack's Michael Karaolis (45, center) and Brandon Kenney (14, left). (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Smithtown West's Ryan Hickey (15, right) drives to the basket around Commack's Nick Arnold (25, left). (Feb. 17, 2012)

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Commack's Michael Karaolis splits Smithtown West's defense on his way for two. (Feb. 17, 2012)

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