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State title is a first for Center Moriches
Quick ReadBehind a stout defense and a goal by T.J. Thompson, Center Moriches won the school's first state title of any kind.
Photo credit: Pat Orr Photography | Center Moriches celebrates its win over Marcellus (Section III) in the Class B state final at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, N.Y. (November 22, 2009)
Center Moriches: 2009 Class B state champs
Photos: High school sports -- November
ONEONTA, N.Y. - Right before the start of yesterday's state final, a player on the Center Moriches sideline said calmly to his teammates: "This is our last game either way. Let's win it." When the 1-0 win against Marcellus (Section III) was complete, the volume was louder when another player yelled, "Now we can put up No. 1!" as the Red Devils raised their index fingers during the celebratory team...
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