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Marlboro Beats Briarcliff In State Regional Semifinal

NEWBURGH, N.Y. - The Section 1 champion Briarcliff High School boys basketball team squared off against Section 9 champ Marlboro Wednesday night in a Class B regional semifinal played at Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh.

The Section 1 Champion Briarcliff High boys basketball team ended its season in a regional semifinal Wednesday night, losing to Marlboro at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh. Briarcliff's 6th Man section showed its support.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The Briarcliff "6th Man" and the Bears mascot show support for their team Wednesday night, as Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal.

The Briarcliff "6th Man" and the Bears mascot show support for their team Wednesday night, as Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Section 1 Champion Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal Wednesday night at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh.

Section 1 Champion Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal Wednesday night at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Briarcliff cheerleaders at Wednesday's game.

Briarcliff cheerleaders at Wednesday's game.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Briarcliff coach Cody Moffett pleads a baseline call late in Wednesday's game.

Briarcliff coach Cody Moffett pleads a baseline call late in Wednesday's game.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Briarcliff's "6th Man" cheering section at Wednesday night's game.

Briarcliff's "6th Man" cheering section at Wednesday night's game.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Section 1 Champion Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal Wednesday night at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh.

Section 1 Champion Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal Wednesday night at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Briarcliff players watch as the final minutes wind down.

Briarcliff players watch as the final minutes wind down.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Section 1 Champion Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal Wednesday night at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh.

Section 1 Champion Briarcliff lost to Marlboro in a regional semifinal Wednesday night at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

While the Bears stayed within striking distance throughout, it was the Dukes of Marlboro who who shot well, particularly from beyond the 3-point arch, grabbed the early lead and never looking back, en route to a 57-49 victory.

Jack Ryan's 17-point effort led Briarcliff. Josiah Cobbs had 13 points and 14 rebounds.

Marlboro, now 20-2, advances to a regional final Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mount St. Mary College.

Briarcliff, which won its first sectional title in nearly a decade, and had its 22-game win streak snapped, closed out a stellar winter season at 23-2. Ironically, Briarcliff's last loss came to these same Dukes, back on Dec. 4.

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