Riverhead 59, Smithtown West 55

Smithtown West's Ryan Hickey puts up an off-balance shot as Riverhead's Ryan Bitzer goes for the block. (Jan. 10, 2013) Credit: George A. Faella
Riverhead topped Smithtown West, 59-55 in a Suffolk III boys basketball game Thursday.

Riverhead's Markim Austin makes a 3-pointer during a game against Smithtown West. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Jeremiah Cheatom takes a shot over three Smithtown West defenders. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Smithtown West's Ryan Hickey drives the baseline as Riverhead's Quinn Funn (3) tries to defends him. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Brandon Tolliver goes up for the dunk during a game against Smithtown West. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Ryan Bitzer attempts a jump shot during a game against Smithtown West. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Deon Shorter goes baseline for the layup during a game against Smithtown West. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Ryan Bitzer looks to get past Smithtown West's William Behrens. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Markim Austin puts up a 3-pointer during a game against Smithtown West. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead's Brandon Tolliver takes a shot over Smithtown West's Ryan Hickey. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Smithtown West's William Behrens drives as Riverhead's Markim Austin defends him. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Riverhead coach John Rossetti reacts as his team defeats Smithtown West at the buzzer. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Smithtown West's Ryan Hickey puts up an off-balance shot as Riverhead's Ryan Bitzer goes for the block. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Smithtown West's Michael Baiardi puts the shot up between two Riverhead defenders. (Jan. 10, 2013)

Smithtown West's Ryan Hickey drives the lane between two Riverhead defenders. (Jan. 10, 2013)