Scenes from the state class C boys basketball regional final between Pierson and North Salem on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joel Mather of Pierson attempts a free throw in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Sebastian Cardenas of Pierson attempts a shot while shielding the ball from the defense in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Kai Genender of Pierson elevates to the basket in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Casey Finelli of Pierson drives to the basket in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Nate Culver of Pierson puts up a shot in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Max Vogel of Pierson attempts a layup in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joel Mather of Pierson attempts a jump shot in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Asher Kilroe of Pierson attempts a running one-hander in the fourth quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Jack Kamimura of Pierson looks inside in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joel Mather of Pierson looks to drive from the top of the key in the third quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Jack  Kamimura of Pierson crosses half court in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Pierson head coach Dan White inspires Kai Genender as he readies to check in during the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Kai Genender of Pierson elevates to a basket in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joel Mather of Pierson is sandwiched between two defenders as he attempts to get to the basket in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joel Mather of Pierson attempts a free throw in the third quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Brian Schroeder of Pierson attempts a three-point shot in the fourth quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Nico Pontecorvo of Pierson hits a three-point shot in the fourth quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Sebastian Cardenas of Pierson attempts to pass down low in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Pierson head coach Dan White during a timeout in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joel Mather of Pierson attempts a shot in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Max Vogel of Pierson readies to attempt a layup in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Jack Kamimura of Pierson on the fast break in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Jack Kamimura of Pierson attempts a jump shot in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Nate Culver of Pierson attempts a shot in the low post in the first quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Casey Finelli of Pierson drives to the basket in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Casey Finelli of Pierson looks to pass from down low in the second quarter of a state class C boys basketball regional final on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Longwood High School.

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