Scenes from a Suffolk boys basketball game between Smithtown West and host East Islip on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

James Mendoza of East Islip, right, and Kenshin Brown react as their team closes in on a 55-42 win over Smithtown West in a Suffolk League IV boys basketball game at East Islip on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

James Mendoza of East Islip, center, celebrates with teammates Kenshin Brown, left, and John Talt as they close in on a 55-42 win over Smithtown West a Suffolk League IV boys basketball game at East Islip on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

James Mendoza of East Islip react as his team closes in on a 55-42 win over Smithtown West in a Suffolk League IV boys basketball game at East Islip on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

James Mendoza of East Islip, left, and John Talt react after their team's 55-42 win over Smithtown West in a Suffolk League IV boys basketball game at East Islip on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

James Mendoza of East Islip drives to the net for two points during the fourth quarter of a Suffolk League IV boys basketball game against Smithtown West at East Islip on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

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