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West Islip downs Ithaca for lax title

West Islip's Nick Aponte celebrates a goal during

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy | West Islip's Nick Aponte celebrates a goal during the New York Class A final. (June 9, 2012)

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- In the postgame euphoria of yet another state championship, West Islip defenseman Anthony Santo bear-hugged his friend, midfielder Nick Aponte, lifted him off the ground and carried him around for a few seconds, the two seniors allowing the moment of their final game as teammates linger for a few more seconds. But in truth, it was Aponte who carried the Lions during key stretches...

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