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Virgona's clutch pass leads Lynbrook to victory

Quick ReadT.J. Virgona engineered a come-from-behind, 28-27 victory for Lynbrook over Hewlett.

Lynbrook's Thomas DeNapoli uses a stiff arm to

Photo credit: Photo By Patrick E. McCarthy | Lynbrook's Thomas DeNapoli uses a stiff arm to break free of a Hewlett defender during the Nassau Conference III semifinals at Hofstra.

Out of desperation came improvisation, followed by inspiration and, finally jubilation. All thanks to the clutch play of quarterback T.J. Virgona.

Virgona, Lynbrook's passing quarterback, hit Ray Acevedo with a 6-yard touchdown strike with 13 seconds left that, following Brendan Cohn's kick, gave the Owls a 28-27 comeback victory over Hewlett Saturday in a Conference III semifinal at Hofstra's...

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