Scenes from the Suffolk AA girls basketball final between Whitman and Northport on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Sarah Morawski #32 of Northport scores from inside the paint during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final against Whitman at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Whitman teammates celebrate after their 48-44 win over top-seeded Northport in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Kathleen O'Mara #5 of Whitman drives to the net during Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final against top-seeded Northport at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

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Brianna Verga #23 of Whitman (arms raised) celebrates with teammates after the Wildcats' 48-44 win over top-seeded Northport in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Whitman coaches and teammates celebrate after their 48-44 win over top-seeded Northport in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Kasey Wagner #4 of Whitman, right, gets pressured by Payson Hedges #12 of Northport during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

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Emma Creighton #5 of Whitman, right, and Payson Hedges #12 of Northport go up for a rebound during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Kathleen O'Mara #10 of Whitman, right, gets pressured by Brooke Kershow #30 of Northport during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

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Kathleen O'Mara #10 of Whitman, right, and teammate Kasey Wagner celebrate after their 48-44 win over top-seeded Northport in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Kasey Wagner #4 of Whitman drives to the net for two points during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final against top-seeded Northport at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. She scored 13 points in Whitman's 48-44 win.

Credit: James Escher

Iris Hoffman #21 of Whitman scores from close range during the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final against top-seeded Northport at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Credit: James Escher

Iris Hoffman #21 of Whitman, center, celebrates with teammates Brianna Verga #23, left, and Kasey Wagner #4 after the Wildcats' 48-44 win over top-seeded Northport in the Suffolk County girls basketball Class AA final at Island Federal Arena in Stony Brook on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

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