Scenes from the Long Island Class AA boys basketball final between Smithtown West and South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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The South Side cheerleaders cheer on their team during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against Smithtown West on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Smithtown West wins the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Smithtown West is the Long Island Class AA boys basketball champion on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Michael Cascione of Smithtown West puts up a layup late in the fourth quarter of the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Michael Cascione of Smithtown West gets the shot off while being triple teamed by South Side during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Joey Cantave of Smithtown West takes an off-balance shot during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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The Smithtown West fans came prepared for St. Patrick's Day during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Michael Cascione of Smithtown West fakes the shot then passes around Kieran Vetter of South Side during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Tim Bannell of Smithtown West drives around Kieran Vetter of South Side during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Michael Cascione of Smithtown West heads up court during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Michael Cascione of Smithtown West goes for a loose ball during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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The South Side fans send energy to their team during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against Smithtown West on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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The Smithtown West cheerleaders entertain during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Casey Burton, right, of Smithtown West puts up the shot from behind the backboard during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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John Pericolosi of South Side, left, tries to steal the ball away from Nick Devito of Smithtown West during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Jax Cascione of Smithtown West looks to go around Connor McNulty of South Side during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Smithtown West head coach Michael Agostino paces the sidelines during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against South Side on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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South Side head coach Jerry D'Angelo watches the game action during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship against Smithtown West on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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Ryan Schmitt of South Side gets boxed in by Evan Lutzer (No. 13) and Casey Burton (No. 2) of Smithtown West during the Long Island Class AA boys basketball championship on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Farmingdale State.

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