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Ward Melville falls short in state 'AA' volleyball
Quick ReadWard Melville's quest for a Class AA state championship ended with a heartbreaking loss in pool play.
Photo credit: Justin Colton | Ward Melville's Leigh Anne Brazier spikes it between Pine Bush defenders Megan Lesczynski (7) and Megan Maisonet (8) during Class AA pool play at the state volleyball championships. (November 21, 2009)
Ward Melville in Class AA state volleyball playoffs
Photos: High school sports -- November
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. - Ward Melville had gotten this far by living dangerously. The Patriots teetered on the edge in a five-game match with Smithtown East before advancing to the Long Island volleyball final. Then they came from behind against Massapequa to make it to the state championship.
It was only a matter of time before the ball hit the floor.
The Patriots dropped a 25-13 one-game...
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