Porters Soar To Victory, Now In New York State Class C Final Four

GREENPORT, NY — Once again, proud Greenport residents are donning purple and gold, ready to cheer their Porters on to victory.

The Greenport boys basketball team continues to make their hometown proud.

"Congratulations to Coach Ev Corwin and your Greenport Porters, who claimed the title 'New York State Southeast Regional Champions' with a 91 to 77 win over Tuckahoe on Saturday," the Greenport Union Free School District said.

On Saturday, the Porters, who are now in the New York State Class C Final Four, will play Cooperstown in upstate Binghamton next; the game will take place at the Floyd L. Maines Arena on Saturday, March 16 at 10:45 a.m. and if they win that game, they will be playing for the New York State Class C Championship, also at the Floyd L. Maines Arena on Sunday, March 17 at noon.

(Video courtesy James Dinizio)

"I think I can speak for the entire community when I say how proud I am," said Greenport resident Joan Dinizio, who works in the Greenport High School athletic office. "This is a special group of guys. They're more than teammates; they're brothers who truly care for one another."

Greenport PTO President Kim Moore-Swann said funds are being collected to pay for the boys' meals during the upcoming trip this weekend. Those who wish do donate can email pto@gufsd.org, donate via PayPal to pto@gufsd.org, drop off donations at Swann's office at McMann Price Agency at 828 front St., or message the"Greenport PTO"Facebook page, she said.

"This is a very exciting time to be a Porter," Moore-Swann said. "Regardless of what happens this weekend, this team has brought Porter Pride to an all time high. Through the power of social media and the amazing Webster Sports Network, generations of Porters around the world are reconnected and sharing in the excitement. That in itself is awesome. Add to that the idea that these guys have the heart and talent to take this all the way, and you can't help but feel this is 'our' time! Bring it home guys! We believe in you!"