Pierson fell to Section IV's Newfield, 66-62, in the state Class C boys basketball semifinals in Glens Falls on Friday, March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Brandan Winenga, right, hugs Logan Hartstein after their loss to Newfield in a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Leo Butler walks off the court after losing to Newfield in a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson head coach Will Fujita directs his players during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Leo Butler, left, is defended by Newfield's Austin Jenney during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Wilson Bennett dribbles the ball up the court during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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=Pierson's Cecil Munshin (20), Daniel Labrozzi (12) and Aven Smith (24) reach for a rebound over Newfield's Zach Schwoeble during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Cecil Munshin, right, drives to the basket against Newfield's Jalen Hardison during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Aven Smith reaches for a loose ball during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Logan Hartstein, center, celebrates with Cecil Munshin (20) during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Cecil Munshin, left, lays the ball in against Newfield's Garrett Porter during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Wilson Bennett, left, tries to call a timeout while fighting for the ball with Cecil Munshin and Newfield's Austin Jenney, right, during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Leo Butler, right, reaches for a loose ball in front of Newfield's Derek Pawlewicz during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Logan Hartstein takes a shot against Newfield during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Leo Butler, right, looks to pass during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson head coach Will Fujita talks to his players during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Logan Hartstein, left, celebrates with Cecil Munshin during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Wilson Bennett, left, grabs a rebound over Newfield's Jalen Hardison during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Cecil Munshin, right, fights for a rebound against Newfield's Austin Jenney during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Charlie Culver, center, takes. shot between Newfield's Garrett Porter, left, and Derek Pawlewicz during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Keanu King, left, reaches for a loose ball against Newfield's Zach Taylor during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Wilson Bennett, left, is defended by Newfield's Austin Jenney during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Cecil Munshin (20) reaches for a rebound during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Wilson Bennett (21) takes a shot over Newfield's Derek Pawlewicz during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Charlie Culver (23) drives to the basket during a Class C semifinal against Newfield at the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Friday, March 18, 2022.

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Pierson's Cecil Munshin, right, tries to keep the ball in play during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Credit: Adrian Kraus

Pierson's Keanu King, center, reaches for a loose ball against Newfield's Jalen Hardison during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

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Pierson players lineup before the state Class C semifinal against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., Friday, March 18, 2022.

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