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Ward Melville misses cut in state volleyball

Ward Melville's Emily Astarita tips the ball over

Photo credit: Patrick E. McCarthy | Ward Melville's Emily Astarita tips the ball over the net. (Nov. 17, 2012)

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. -- Losing in a state championship tournament is hard enough, but coming as close as Ward Melville did to advancing to the state title match was nothing short of heartbreaking.

The Patriots had a 3-1 record heading into the final round of pool play Saturday, but lost two tight games to Our Lady of Mercy-Brighton, 23-25, 21-25, and watched as Baldwinsville narrowly swept Clarkstown...

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