Suffolk Class AA final: Half Hollow Hills East vs. Northport

Half Hollow Hills East huddle against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport forward Owen Zimmerman shoots past Half Hollow Hills East forward Adam Kirschenblatt during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis and guard Derek Varlack defend Northport guard J.J. Ahlstrand during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport guard J.J. Ahlstrand puts up a shot against Half Hollow Hills East during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East head coach Peter Basel directs his team during a timeout against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport guard Brendan Carr shoots for a three-point basket over Half Hollow Hills East forward Jelani Ryan Anthony during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack defends Northport guard Emmett Radziul during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport guard Finn Gilmartin shoots for a three point basket against Half Hollow Hills East during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East head coach Peter Basel directs his players against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport forward Andrew Miller scores a basket against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport head coach Andrew D'Eloia directs his players during a timeout against Half Hollow Hills East in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East fans react during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final against Northport on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport fans hold signs during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport players huddle against Half Hollow Hills East during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack drives to the basket past Northport forward Andrew Miller during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis puts up a layup against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack looks to shoot defended by Northport forward Andrew Miller during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack shoots to tie the score and draw a foul against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack reacts after his basket tied the score and drew a foul against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis, right, reacts with guard Derek Varlack after Varlack tied the score and drew a foul against Northport late in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack shoots a free throw against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis shoots against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis drives to the basket past Northport guard Emmett Radziul during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis is defended by Northport guard Emmett Radziul during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Northport guard Nick Watts reacts after he missed his shot attempt and time ran out with the score tied at 43-43- during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman drives to the basket against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis dribbles the ball defended by Northport guard Emmett Radziul during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Grant Mahabirsingh puts up a shot against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman sets to shoot past Northport guard Nick Watts for a basket in overtime during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman reacts after he scored in overtime against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman defends a shot attempt by Northport guard Emmett Radziul during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman controls the ball against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman shoots a free throw against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman shoots a free throw against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman shoots a free throw against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis and guard Grant Mahabirsingh react against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East fans react during overtime against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Xavier Lewis shoots a free throw against Northport for a score of 56-50 as overtime winds down in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East celebrates their Suffolk Class AA boys basketball championship win against Northport on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack, with plaque, teammates and coach celebrate their championship win against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East players celebrate with their championship plaque after their win against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East players celebrate with their championship plaque after their win against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack, with plaque, teammates and coach celebrate their championship win against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Sam Gerstman reacts after scoring against Northport during overtime in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East players huddle against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East players run towards their fans to celebrate their overtime win against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.