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Portland's Nick Piersall wins State Hot Shot Basketball Final
Wins boys' 11 and 12 division.
Nick Piersall of Portland won his division (boys 11 and 12) at the Connecticut State Hot Shot Basketball Final on Saturday, April 2, in East Hampton.
Nick first won the local contest in Portland in January, then traveled to Groton to compete in the Southwest Regionals, which he won and advanced on to the finals.
Portland’s Annual Hot shot Basketball Contest was held on Jan. 31 and had over 54 participants from 9 to 15 years old.
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The first place winners then moved along to the next level of the contest.
The following were the winners in their age divisions: Ages 9 and 10, Molly Leary and Jacob Corley. Ages 11 and 12, Courtney Cote and Nick Piersall. Ages 13 to 15, Danielle Cote and Connor Giveans.
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Congratulations to Nick and to all the winners and contestants.
Portland Parks & Recreation also extends its many thanks to Katie Picard, Mike Stefanski and all the volunteers for their time and efforts with the contest!
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