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Creighton’s jersey headed to the rafters tonight

GARRET MEADE FILE PHOTO | Greenport will retire Ryan Creighton's No. 34 jersey tonight. The jersey will be hung next to Al Edwards' No. 33, the only other uniform number retired by the Porters.
GARRET MEADE FILE PHOTO | Greenport will retire Ryan Creighton’s No. 34 jersey tonight. The jersey will be hung next to Al Edwards’ No. 33, the only other uniform number retired by the Porters.

The festivities for Ryan Creighton’s jersey retirement ceremony are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. tonight as the Greenport Porters host Southold at Greenport High School. The game begins at 5:45 p.m.

Creighton’s No. 34 jersey will be retired, joining coach Al Edwards’ No. 33, after an illustrious five-year career that brought the Porters to the cusp of a state championship.

Creighton finished his career second all-time in state history for career points with 2,799.

Be sure to check back tonight for full coverage from Creighton’s big night as well as the game between the Porters and First Settlers.