Sackets Harbor boys basketball team loses in semifinals

The Sackets Harbor boys basketball team wanted to return to the New York State championship but faced a tough opponent. They played against the top-ranked Panama team in the Class D state semifinals on Friday in Binghamton. Sackets Harbor lost the game with a final score of 74-53. Marcus Castine led his team with 26 points, and Dylan Aubert added 21 points. Despite their efforts, the Patriots struggled against the stronger Panama team. This loss ends Sackets Harbor's hopes of back-to-back appearances in the state finals. The players and coaches felt they ran into a "buzzsaw," highlighting the challenge they faced against such a top-ranked team.