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Rivas wins Thorp Award

He took a pounding each week, playing the role of a human pinball. His body was left bruised and it yearned for a break. Yet Alex Rivas wouldn't have it any other way.

Whether it stemmed from bouncing off defenders when the East Meadow senior ran the ball from his fullback position or fending off blockers and then making the tackle from his middle linebacker spot, Rivas' body took a beating...

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