Scenes from the Pierson boys basketball team's State Class C regional final against Haldane on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

Credit: George A Faella

Pierson forward Luke Seltzer gets fouled by the Haldane defenders during the state Class C regional final on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

Credit: George A Faella

Pierson forward Charlie McLean hits the baseline layup for two points during the state Class C regional final against Haldane on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

Credit: George A Faella

Pierson guard Dom Mancino goes up for the short jumper during the state Class C regional final against Haldane on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

Credit: George A Faella

Pierson guard Keanu King gets fouled on the steal by Haldane guard Evan Giachinta during the state Class C regional final on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

Credit: George A Faella

Pierson forward Luke Seltzer hits the jumper for two points over two Haldane defenders during the state Class C regional final on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

Credit: George A Faella

Pierson forward Aven Smith goes up for the short jumper against Haldane guard Matteo Cervone during the state Class C regional final on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Eastport-South Manor.

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