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Brittany Hicks, Makeda Nicholas lead North Babylon girls in semifinals

North Babylon's Makeda Nicholas ties the game at

Photo credit: GEORGE A. FAELLA | North Babylon's Makeda Nicholas ties the game at 40 with under five seconds to play against Commack. (Feb. 23, 2013)

It was one of those "No, no, no!" shots, and even Brittany Hicks, the shooter, admitted she had regrets after releasing it.

With North Babylon down a point in the final seconds of overtime, Hicks spotted up on the left wing, took the pass and took a chance -- hoisting a three-pointer.

"Coach told us if it's open, take it," Hicks said, "but the second it left my hand, I'm thinking I have...

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