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Sam Hismeh sinks three free throws to give Mepham girls win

Originally published: February 5, 2013 9:50 PM
Updated: February 5, 2013 10:02 PM
By IAN CUTLER  ian.cutler@newsday.com

Mepham's Samantha Hismeh goes up for a layup

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy | Mepham's Samantha Hismeh goes up for a layup during a game against Herricks. (Feb. 5, 2013)

Two television crews, a capacity crowd and three free-throw attempts to tie the score and win the game on the road.

Someone forgot to tell Mepham's Sam Hismeh she was under pressure.

Hismeh got to the line and knocked down all three free throws with two seconds left, giving Mepham a 50-49 win over Herricks Tuesday night to take sole possession of first place in Nassau Conference AA-III.

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