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Femi Olujobi, Mike Almonacy lead Brentwood to overtime win over Half Hollow Hills West

Brentwood's Michael Almonacy looks to pass against Half

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke | Brentwood's Michael Almonacy looks to pass against Half Hollow Hills West in the Suffolk Class AA quarterfinal playoff game. (Feb. 19, 2013)

When Brentwood point guard Mike Almonacy's jump shot rimmed in and out at the buzzer to force overtime, the freshman co-captain showed that his leadership extends off the court, as well.

Rather than hang his head dejectedly at missing the game-winner, Almonacy turned to the team's other co-captain, junior center Femi Olujobi and reminded: "Everyone else is tired. You've got the fresh legs."

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