Top high school sports photos: March 2022

The Plainedge baseball team meets home run hitter Nick Gerardi during a Nassau high school baseball game on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in North Massapequa.

Commack's Ashley Kolomechuk (29) tries to get around Ward Melville's Catie Edson (33) in the second half on Wednesday March 30, 2022.

Ben Ellenport of Plainedge celebrates at the plate after a hit from teammate Dom Pannitti brings him home during a Nassau high school baseball game against Mineola on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Joely Caramelli #3 of Massapequa, right, and Maggie Long #28 of South Side battle for control of a draw during a Nassau girls lacrosse game on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Danielle Steinman #8, Lindenhurst second basewoman, right, gets high-fived by shortstop Brooke Bove #3 after throwing to first base for an out in the top of the first inning of a Suffolk League II softball game against Bay Shore on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Caroline Hobbes #12, Bay Shore senior shortstop, hits a sharp grounder in the top of the seventh inning during a Suffolk County League II softball game against Lindenhurst on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Mike Duda of Mineola (catcher) snags Marcelo Licata of Plainedge at the plate stopping a run during a Nassau high school baseball game on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Keelynn Kelly #44, Lindenhurst catcher, jokingly gestures toward her teammates after hitting a two-run single in the bottom of the fourth inning of a Suffolk League II softball game against Bay Shore on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Andrew Koshy of Kellenberg, winds up on the mound at an early season practice on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 in East Meadow.

Portrait of North Shore High School woman’s lacrosse player Eliza Ritter during team practice on the afternoon of March 23, 2022

Joey Spallina #22 of Mount Sinai listens to his coaches during halftime of a non-league boys lacrosse game against Northport at Mount Sinai High School on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He tallied six goals and two assists in the Mustangs' 12-4 win.

Portrait of Mt. Sinai High School boys lacrosse player Joey Spallina during team practice on the afternoon of March 22, 2022

Manhasset's Mike Notias drives to the basket in front of Poughkeepsie's Jahlyl L Morgan during a Class A semifinal at the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Manhasset's Jack Lamarca (32) reacts to a called foul during the Class A final against New Hartford at the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Manhasset's Liam Buckley (22) celebrates with Patrick Arnold during the Class A final at the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Manhasset's Mike Notias, left, Chris Diskin, Patrick Arnold and Pete Vorillas celebrate their win over New Hartford in the Class A final at the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Pierson players lineup before the state Class C semifinal against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., Friday, March 18, 2022.

Pierson's Logan Hartstein, center, celebrates with Cecil Munshin (20) during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Pierson's Wilson Bennett dribbles the ball up the court during a state Class C semifinal boys basketball game against Newfield in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Bishop Kearney's Klarissa Goode (1) chases Baldwin's Dally Moreno (12) as she brings the ball up court during the state Class girls basketball championship game on March 19, 2022, in Troy, New York.

Baldwin players celebrate a 56-54 win in overtime against Cicero-North Syracuse during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association girls' Class AA semi final basketball game on Friday, March 18, 2022, in Troy, N.Y.

Baldwin's Jacob Oka, top, drives to the basket against Mount Vernon's Manny Barkor, left, and Demarly Taylor during a state Class AA boys basketball semifinal in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Baldwin's Jacob Oka, left, takes a shot against Mount Vernon's Demarly Taylor during a state Class AA boys basketball semifinal in Glens Falls, N.Y., on March 18, 2022.

Friends Academy's Gabe Ferencz, right, drives to the basket during the Class B final against Ichabod Crane at the NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Friends Academy teammates console each other after their loss to Ichabod Crane in the Class B final at the state Boys Basketball Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y., Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Commack's Julie Thomas shows form in shot put at New Balance Indoor Nationals on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Alexandra Kelly of Rocky Point High School competes in the triple jump during the New Balance Indoor track and field Nationals on March 12, 2022.

Nicholas Lourenco of St. Anthony's competes in the boys pole vault during the New Balance Indoor track and field Nationals on March 12, 2022.

Alexander Hamilton's Jaylen Savage, left and Kaleb Nutifafa, right flank Pierson's Dom Mancino, center as he attempts a shot at the class C regional basketball finals at Yorktown High School on March 13, 2022.

Pierson players celebrate their victory over Alexander Hamilton in the class C regional basketball finals at Yorktown High School on March 13, 2022.

Carle Place’s Caitlin Leary drives to the basket defended by Millbrook’s Maddy Harkenrider during the New York State Southeast Regional girls basketball playoff game at David Mack Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Putnam Valley’s Naieliz Torres is defended by Locust Valley’s Olivia Del Tatto and Reily Roberts during the Southeast Regional Class B girls basketball playoff game on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Taylor Barbot of St. Mary's takes to the air for the shot during the NYS CHSAA Class AA girls basketball semifinal playoff game against Cardinal O’Hara in Hicksville on Friday, March 11, 2022.

The St. Mary's girls basketball team celebrates its victory with their fans at the CHSAA Class AA state finals game against Monsignor Scanlan on March 13 at Hofstra.

Shane Cercone of Canisius attempts two against the defense of Anthony Cupid of Holy Trinity at the CHSAA boys Class A state semifinal game on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

The Suffolk All-Star Team cheers for teammate Kaitlyn Bloch during the 2022 NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships at the Strike N'Spare in Syracuse, N.Y., on Saturday.

Seaford's Ryan Reeves bowls during the 2022 NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships at the Strike N'Spare in Syracuse, NY, Friday, March 11, 2022.

Seaford's Megan Reder bowls during the 2022 NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships at the Strike N'Spare in Syracuse, NY, Friday, March 11, 2022.

Alexandra Williams of Elmont competes in the girls 4x400 meter relay during the New Balance Indoor Nationals at the Armory in Manhattan on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Eddy Vu of Floyd makes his entrance onto the track for the boys 60-meter dash during the New Balance Indoor Nationals at the Armory in Manhattan on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

Joseph Gonzalez, Baldwin junior and boys basketball team manager, gets hoisted into the air by players after the Bruins' 79-68 win over Half Hollow Hills East in the Class AA Long Island boys basketball championship at Mack Sports Complex, located on the campus of Hofstra University, on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Liam Buckley #22 of Manhasset reacts after a basket in the third quarter of the Class A Long Island boys basketball championship against Kings Park at Mack Sports Complex, located on the campus of Hofstra University, on Saturday, March 12, 2022. He scored 12 of his 16 points in the frame.

A stuffed animal is placed in the middle of General Douglas MacArthur High School cheerleaders as they wait to hear the results during the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Mount Sinai High School cheerleaders take a selfie during the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Mount Sinai High School cheerleaders watch another team perform from backstage during the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Sachem East High School cheerleaders hug after competing in the Division 1 large category of the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Wantagh High School cheerleaders compete in the Division 2 Small category of the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

General Douglas MacArthur High School cheerleaders clutch hands as they wait to hear the results during the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

West Babylon Senior High School cheerleaders compete in the co-ed division of the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Swimmers compete in the 200 yard freestyle relay final during the 2022 NYSPHAA swimming and diving championships at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. on March 5, 2022.

Godwin Eyiuche of Valley Stream North makes a two point dunk look easy at the Nassau High School Class A boys basketball semifinal playoff game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Hofstra University.

West Babylon Senior High School cheerleader Julieth Ordoñez prays while waiting to hear the results of the co-ed division of the New York State High School Cheerleading Championships in Rochester on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Kings Park's Martin Perecinsky swims in a preliminary heat of the 100 yard backstroke during the 2022 NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming & Diving Championships in Ithaca, N.Y., Friday, March 4, 2022.

Syosset forward Lilah Grubman knocks down Baldwin forward Dallysshya Moreno on the layup in the Nassau Class AA Large School Girls Basketball Finals, Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hofstra.

Half Hollow Hills East fans react during overtime against Northport in the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Half Hollow Hills East guard Derek Varlack reacts after his basket tied the score and drew a foul against Northport during the Suffolk Class AA boys basketball final on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Kings Park guard Jon Borkowski scores a layup against Southampton during the Suffolk small schools boys basketball final on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Smithtown High School's John Holler races in the bonus heat of the 100 yard breaststroke during the 2022 NYSPHAA swimming and diving championships at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. on March 5, 2022.

The Garden City fans react to their teams win against Valley Stream North at the Nassau High School Class A boys basketball semifinal playoff game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Hofstra.

Godwin Eyiuche of Valley Stream North makes a two point dunk look easy at the Nassau High School Class A boys basketball semifinal playoff game on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Hofstra University.

Shane Cercone of Canisius attempts two against the defense of Anthony Cupid of Holy Trinity at the CHSAA boys Class A state semifinal game on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

The Baldwin boys basketball team celebrates their win during the Nassau Class AA boys basketball large school championship on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

The Manhasset boys basketball team celebrates their victory with their fans during the Nassau Class A boys basketball large school championship against Garden City on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

Jackson Perisa of Garden City gets his hands on the rebound beyond the Manhasset defense during the Nassau Class A boys basketball large school final on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Hofstra University in Hempstead.

MacArthur cheerleaders Jovanna DiChiara (left), Madison Drauch (left center), Stephanie Caldron (right center), and Cami Sandkhul react in shock after finding out they won first place in the Division 1 large category of the New York State cheerleading championships in Rochester on March 5.

Emma Bergsohn of Carle Place-Wheatley performs on the uneven bars during the NYSPHSAA gymnastics state championship meet at Kenmore West High School in Buffalo on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Riley McPartland of Sachem concludes her floor routine during the NYSPHSAA gymnastics state championship meet at Kenmore West High School in Buffalo on Saturday, March 5, 2022. She scored a 9.350 in the event.