East Hampton takes home McCabe Holiday Tournament title

EAST HAMPTON – The host Bellringers of East Hampton used a furious start to help hold off the Thunderbirds of North Branford in the championship game of the Thomas J. McCabe Holiday Tournament, winning by a final score of 54-48.
East Hampton was led by senior guards Tom Close and Nic DiStefano, who finished with 21 points and 15, respectively.
The Bellringers jumped out to a 21-2 lead after the first quarter thanks to a blitzing defense that saw the hosts jump out to a 12-0 lead before th