Hardwood Heroes
BUZZER BEATERS
Aidan Keenan, Commack
He made a 15-footer as time expired in a 74-72 win over Central Islip on Tuesday. He scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.
Adrianna Zeiba-Rosa, Long Beach
She scored on a post move from the block with four seconds left in a 36-35 win over Hicksville on Tuesday.
BOYS BIG GAMES
Matt Goncalves, Eastport-South Manor
He scored six of his 18 points in overtime, made the tying free throw with 10 seconds left in regulation, and grabbed 24 rebounds in a 53-45 win over Islip on Tuesday.
Matt Lattimer, Wyandanch
He scored 29 points and made two big fourth quarter three pointers in an 81-76 win over Sayville on Monday.
Alec Barres, Wheatley
He scored 40 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 64-56 win over Academy Charter on Tuesday.
Rylan Blondo, Lynbrook
He scored 38 points, including the 1,000th of his career, and had seven steals and four assists in an 80-49 win over Lawrence on Wednesday.
Mike O’Connell, Chaminade
He scored 24 points and grabbed five rebounds in a 72-64 win over top-ranked Lawrence-Woodmere Academy on Sunday.
Jarell White, Bellport
He had 41 points, 17 rebounds and four assists in a 77-62 win over Huntington on Thursday.
Malachi Coleman, Bay Shore
He had 28 points, seven rebounds, and five steals in a 68-59 win over Whitman on Monday.
GIRLS BIG GAMES
Beth Felix, Stony Brook School
The knockdown shooter made nine three-pointers in a 33-point effort on Monday and then made six three-pointers in a 30-point performance Tuesday in big wins for Stony Brook.
Lauren Hansen, Ward Melville
She scored 37 points in a 72-55 win over Sachem East on Tuesday.
Emily Cohen, Roslyn
She had 34 points and 12 rebounds in a 62-59 win over Bethpage on Wednesday.
Julia Rawlinson, Mepham
She scored 32 points in a 62-52 win over Great Neck South on Wednesday.
Hailey Roberts, Valley Stream South
She scored 28 points and had 17 rebounds, and two blocks in a 44-22 win over Valley Stream North on Wednesday.
Olivia Monturo, Bayport-Blue Point
She had 30 points and 18 rebounds in a 56-54 win over Amityville on Tuesday.
Gregg Sarra is Newsday's high school sports editor and has been on the beat since the mid-1980s.
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