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LIC never in jeopardy, but state's extension helped immensely

William Floyd quarterback A.J. Otranto raises his helmet

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke | William Floyd quarterback A.J. Otranto raises his helmet before the game against Farmingdale in the Long Island Class I football championship at Shuart Stadium. (Nov. 29, 2012)

The 2012 Long Island Championships were never in danger of being canceled because of superstorm Sandy, but Long Island officials needed to petition the state for permission to extend the football season one additional weekend.

According to Nina Van Erk, executive director of Nassau County sports, the state limits the fall season to 15 weeks. When football playoff games scheduled for the weekend...

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