Mike Cruz broke a tie with an opposite-field solo blast in the fifth inning. Later, his brother John pulled a drive over the same fence with two on in the sixth as Division cruised past host Plainedge, 6-3.

Credit: Joe Rogate

Plainedge's Ralph Caccavale steals third base as Division's Mike Cruz receives the late throw. (May 10, 2010)

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Plainedge's Ralph Caccavale steals second base as Division's Greg Menz tries to corral a high throw. (May 10, 2010)

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Plainedge's Joe Lavin slides safely back to second as Division's Steve Lander tries to make the play. (May 10, 2010)

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Plainedge pitcher Brian O'Connell on the mound against Division. (May 10, 2010)

Credit: Joe Rogate

Division starting pitcher Mike Rostenberg throws during his team's 6-3 win over Plainedge. (May 10, 2010)

Credit: Joe Rogate

Division starting pitcher Mike Rostenberg during a game against Plainedge. (May 10, 2010)

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PLAINEDGE NEW YORK MONDAY MAY 10, 2010 PLAINEDGE HIGH SCHOOL. Plainedge pitcher #4 Brian O'Connell during game against Division on Monday May 10, 2010. (photo by Joe Rogate)

Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks to Carey football player James McGrath about how he has persevered after losing his parents at a young age, and to the Lahainaluna (Hawaii) High School football coach about how his team persevered after the Maui wildfires of 2023, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Long Island teams photo shoot. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas

Sarra Sounds Off, Ep.16: From Island to island, how football helped overcome tragedy Newsday's Gregg Sarra talks to Carey football player James McGrath about how he has persevered after losing his parents at a young age, and to the Lahainaluna (Hawaii) High School football coach about how his team persevered after the Maui wildfires of 2023, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Long Island teams photo shoot.

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