Half Hollow Hills East beat Rochester McQuaid, 82-66, in the semifinals of the New York State Class AA boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, N.Y., and Liverpool, 71-65, in the championship game on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, right, stares down Shamar Moore-Hough after his basket forced Liverpool to take a timeout during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Julien Crittendon, right, is defended by Liverpool's Peter Cerrone during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, left, reacts as Liverpool players begin to celebrate their win during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Shane Dean, right, spins around Liverpool's Kyle Butler during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Kendall Nero-Clark, right, is defended by Liverpool's Noah Issakainen during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis chases a loose ball against Liverpool's Kyle Butler during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis pounds his chest after hitting a three-pointer during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Kenny Mathurin reacts to drawing a foul during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Julien Crittendon, left, shields the ball from Liverpool's Kyle Butler during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East head coach Peter Basel questions a call late in the game during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis looks to pass while pressured by Liverpool defenders during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East head coach Peter Basel gathers his team around him during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis drives to the basket in front of Liverpool's Jake Piseno during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, right, drives the baseline against Liverpool's Peter Cerrone during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis walks off the court as Liverpool players celebrate their win in the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Shamar Moore-Hough lays the ball in during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, right, drives the baseline looking to pass around Liverpool's Noah Issakainen during the Class AA final at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y. Half Hollow Hills East's season came to an end with a 71-65 loss to Liverpool-III.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East head coach Peter Basel, left, high fives Shamar Moore-Hough after a three point basket during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Kendall Nero-Clark, left and Julien Crittendon reach for a rebound during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East head coach Peter Basel acknowledges the fans after winning a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, center, splits the defense of McQuaid's Josh Purcell, left, and Connor Zamiara during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Shane Dean fights for possession against McQuaid's Kobe Long during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Kenny Mathurin, left, shoots over McQuaid's Connor Zamiara during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Julien Crittendon, center drives the lane during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, left, is defended by McQuaid's Josh Purcell during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Kendall Nero-Clark, right, defends against McQuaid's Josh Purcell during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Kenny Mathurin, right, lays the ball in past the defense of McQuaid's Connor Zamiara during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Shamar Moore-Hough, right, reaches for a rebound against McQuaid's Connor Zamiara during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, left, is defended by McQuaid's Josh Purcell during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Savion Lewis, left, dribbles past McQuaid's Josh Purcell during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Half Hollow Hills East's Julien Crittendon (10) and Kenny Mathurin defend against McQuaid's Connor Zamiara during a Class AA semifinal at the 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Binghamton, N.Y.

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