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Ruiz's three goals lead Southampton past Mattituck

Matias Ruiz's teammates chanted his name after the game because they were so impressed. A few hoisted him on their shoulders in front of the bench, and when Ruiz was let down, his grandmother, who was visiting from Paraguay, congratulated him with a huge smile and a hug.

The celebration was one fit for a king, and for Ruiz, it was well earned and spontaneous. The sophomore scored the final...

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