Long Island Lutheran boys basketball faced Sierra Canyon (California) at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Omar Essam (24) of Long Island Lutheran scores during a non-league boys basketball game against Sierra Canyon at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Long Island Lutheran head coach John Buck calls in a play during a non-league boys basketball game against Sierra Canyon at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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MJ Madison of Long Island Lutheran looks to the basket during a non-league boys basketball game against Sierra Canyon at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Kayden Mingo (4) of Long Island Lutheran cuts around Jayden Alexander of Sierra Canyon during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Nigel James (10) of Long Island Lutheran and Chris Nwuli of Sierra Canyon go for a rebound during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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The Long Island Lutheran cheerleaders entertain during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Bryce James of Sierra Canyon watches from the bench during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Carmello Anthony attends his sonÕs non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Dylan Mingo of Long Island Lutheran sets for a three pointer during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Dylan Mingo of Long Island Lutheran puts up a two pointer over Michael Baba of Sierra Canyon during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Nigel James of Long Island Lutheran avoids the defense by Jayden Alexander of Sierra Canyon during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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The Long Island Lutheran Dance Team entertains during halftime of a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Nigel James of Long Island Lutheran lays up a shot as Gavin Hightower of Sierra Canyon watches during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Dylan Mingo of Long Island Lutheran drives to the basket during a non-league boys basketball game against Sierra Canyon at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

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Kiyan Anthony of Long Island Lutheran watches from the bench during a non-league boys basketball game at UBS Arena on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.