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Jahelka brings inspiration to Garden City

Garden City defender Stephen Jahelka and Manhasset's Joe

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke | Garden City defender Stephen Jahelka and Manhasset's Joe Mancini battle over a ground ball in the 120th Woodstick Classic boys high school lacrosse game. (April 30, 2011)

CICERO, N.Y. -- The final game of his stellar high school athletic career was over and Stephen Jahelka didn't even try to disguise his feelings. He dejectedly discarded his jersey and helmet. He shed a few tears. His voice cracked repeatedly. "I got emotional," the Harvard-bound Garden City defenseman said after an 8-7 loss Saturday to Jamesville-Dewitt in the state Class B title game. "It's kind...

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