East Hampton Boys Volleyball Falls in Title Match

East Hampton High School's boys volleyball team lost to Eastport-South Manor in the county Class B championship game on Thursday evening at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood.

The match went to four games. The Eastport-South Manor Sharks took the first, 25-14, and the second game went to East Hampton, 25-16. After the Sharks nabbed the third game 25-12, the Bonackers rallied in the final one, leading it at one point 15-14. However, a couple of aces for the Sharks and a couple of errors from the Bonackers, not to mention Tyler Brandow's three kills for the win, meant the Sharks finished up 25-19. 

The Bonackers, the top seed in the county's Class B, or Division II, bracket, had earned the right to play for the title after winning three straight against Sayville at home on Monday.

Josh Brussell, the head coach, said his team fought hard and that while they came up short, it did not take away "the amazing accomplishments that these young men have achieved throughout the season, including becoming the Division II champs. I am so proud of my team for rallying it together and giving it their all during this great season." 

Eastport-South Manor will play in the Long Island Division II championships on Saturday.