The goal is to make every inch of the court a hostile environment. Tappan Zee thrives when opponents are venting while running back on defense. Peekskill could not shake the Dutchmen, who covered all the angles Tuesday, March 4, and posted a 45-29 win over the defending champions in a Section 1 Class AA semifinal at the Westchester County Center. “Defense is our thing,” TZ senior Xavier Leveille said. “We’ve been saying it since the beginning of the season. When other teams are doing sideline breaks and going 5-on-5, we’re getting after it, playing defense. It’s what we like to do.” The Dutchmen will be going for their second title in three seasons at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday against Rye. 🔗: Check out highlights from the game, then see more of the story and photos, as well as how other boys basketball teams did, at our link in bio. 📹️: John Meore jmeorephoto ✍: Mike Dougherty lohudlacrosse #lohudsports #basketball #highschoolbasketball #ClassAA #Section1 tzhoops peekskillreddevils