Bellport defeated Half Hollow Hills East football, 34-28, in a Suffolk Division II football semifinal on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. The teams were forced to come back on Sunday morning and finish the final 4:45 of the game, which was halted for inclement weather as tornado warnings were issued in the southern hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven late Saturday afternoon.

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Half Hollow Hills head coach Alex Marcelin calls plays during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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The Half Hollow Hills East cheerleaders entertain the crowd dduring a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Dakim Griffin of Half Hollow Hills East outruns Jesse Barnes of Bellport during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Jacob Robinson of Half Hollow Hills East hands off to Dakim Griffin during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Dakim Griffin of Half Hollow Hills East rushes the ball for a first down during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Dakim Griffin of Half Hollow Hills East celebrates his touchdown during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Rahiem McKenzie of Bellport runs downfield during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Donte Phillips of Bellport holds tight to the ball in the end zone during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Dakim Griffin of Half Hollow Hills East carries for several yards during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Donte Phillips of Bellport rushes the ball during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Jack Halpin of Bellport looks to throw a pass during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Donte Phillips of Bellport rushes in for a touchdown during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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A Bellport cheerleader cheers on her team during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Donte Phillips of Bellport scores during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Bellport head coach Jamie Fabian keeps an eye on the field during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Jack Halpin of Bellport gains some yardage on a quarterback keep during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Half Hollow Hills East blocks a kick during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Bellport on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Donte Phillips of Bellport scores a touchdown during a Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

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Jack Halpin of Bellport carries the ball during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Rahiem McKenzie of Bellport makes a great catch and takes off with the ball during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Jesse Barnes of Bellport and Donte Phillips of Bellport break up the Hail Mary pass intended for Louis Mathurin of Half Hollow Hills East during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Marc Promutico of Bellport celebrates his game-winning touchdown during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Donte Phillips of Bellport is good for the two-point conversion during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Rahiem McKenzie of Bellport dives for a key first down during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Marc Promutico of Bellport rushes in for the game-winning touchdown during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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The last play of the game during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game between Bellport and Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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The Bellport team celebrates their victory at the end of during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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The fans and family of the Bellport Clippers explode with joy as their team wins during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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Bellport head coach Jamie Fabian gathers his team after their win in during the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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The Bellport Clippers celebrate their win in the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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The Bellport Clippers proudly walk through the crowd after their win in the continuation of a partially delayed Suffolk Division II semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills East on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.

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