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Northport wins girls lax 'A' title in 2OT

Northport's Allie Breitfeller runs to intercept a pass

Photo credit: Gregg Ordon

Final: 11-10, Northport in double overtime.

Northport wins. Cortney Fortunato scored on a free position with 1.3 seconds left.

Devon Collins scored with 47 seconds left in the second overtime to tie the score at 10 for Pittsford. Curwin had scored with 1:09 left to pull Pittsford within 10-9

Allie Breitfeller scored with 0.7 seconds left in the first overtime to give...

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Leftovers: Northport 'A' state semis

Here are the quotes from Northport which didn't make it into the game story or sidebar from Friday's Class A semifinal.Northport coach Carol Rose:Thoughts on the game...We have the utmost respect for Lakeland, their coaching staff and their entire team. We just came out ready. These kids want this really bad and they came out on fire.What does it mean to get Erin Magnuson back for the final?It’s...

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Fortunato scores nine to boost Northport

Final: 18-5, Northport

The Tigers dominated from start to finish and, most notably, Cortney Fortunato scored nine goals. Northport will face Pittsford in the final at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Halftime: Northport has a commanding, 11-2 lead.

It's been the Cortney Fortunato show early on. The sophomore scored at 21:55 off a feed from Shannon Gilroy to put Northport on the board....

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Northport on quest for first state title

Northport's Cortney Fortunato shoots and scores against Bay

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke

Northport, the wire-to-wire best team in Suffolk, is headed to Cortland to try and capture its first state crown following a 14-7 win over two-time defending state champion Farmingdale in the Long Island Championship. First up for Northport is Section I champion Lakeland-Panas at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the semifinals.

The Tigers have a roster full of Division I-bound players, led by attacks Shannon...

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Suffolk Top 10 (as of 6/5)

Congrats to county champions Northport, Hauppauge and Mt. Sinai on a great season. The Tigers and Mustangs advance to the state semifinals on Friday at SUNY-Cortland.

1. Northport (18-2)The Tigers earned their first LIC in seven years, holding two-time defending state champion Farmingdale to a season-low seven goals in Saturday’s 14-7 win. Northport avenged their loss in the county finals...

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Leftovers: Class A LIC

Here are some of the quotes from after tonight's Class A girls lacrosse championship between Northport and Farmingdale.

Northport coach Carol Rose:Seven years between championships, how does it feel to be back in this spot?It feels great. I’m just fortunate to be with all these awesome kids. I knew our season wasn’t over because they love coming to practice, playing lacrosse and...

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Live Blog: Bay Shore vs. Northport at Dowling Sports Complex

Top-seeded Northport leads, 7-3, with 2:30 left after Allie Breitfeller's goal. Shannon Gilroy, who was questionable this week with an injured ankle, is playing and has scored twice for the Tigers.

Northport led 8-3 at the half and Kiera McNally scored at 22:05 to give them a 9-3 lead. The Tigers are on an 8-0 run.

Kiera McNally’s goal with 4:25 remaining gave the Tigers a 17-8...

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Suffolk Top 10 (as of May 29)

Since all of this week's games are completed I wanted to get the rankings out early for the holiday weekend. Good luck to the teams heading to the county finals Thursday. I'll see you there.

1. Northport (16-2)The Tigers easily defeated Middle Country then pounded on Floyd in the semifinals. They get the rematch they’ve wanted for a year, Bay Shore in the county finals. Northport won...

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Suffolk Top 10 (as of May 22)

1. Northport (14-2)The Tigers cruised past Lindenhurst last week. They open their playoffs Monday when they host Middle Country, who they defeated 20-1 on May 13.2. Hauppauge (17-0)The Eagles closed out the regular season undefeated and opened the playoffs with a dominant performance over Huntington. Jen Porretto had eight goals and two assists against Huntington and may have to replicate that performance...

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Suffolk Top 10 (as of May 15)

 1. Northport (13-2)Clearly the best Class A team in Suffolk, the Tigers rebounded from last week’s 10-goal loss to Garden City by defeating Floyd, 16-10 on the road and thumping Middle Country.2. Hauppauge (15-0)Suffolk’s lone undefeated team, the Eagles defeated two tough opponents in Harborfields and Mt. Sinai last week. Jen Porretto is making a serious challenge to be the top-scorer...

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