The Thunderbirds rolled past Plainedge in the teams' non-league season opener.

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Half Hollow Hills East High School #10 Chris Stupore, right, gets pressured by Plainedge #18 Damien Pelle in the second period of a non-league varsity boys lacrosse game at Half Hollow Hills East High School. (March 24, 2011)

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Half Hollow Hills East High School #23 Matt Garziano, left, looks to maintain possession while regaining his footing in the fourt period of a non-league varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Plainedge. (March 24, 2011)

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Plainedge High School goalkeeper #11 Mike Arnold looks to grab a loose ball after making a save in the fourth period of a non-league varsity boys lacrosse game vs. host Half Hollow Hills East High School. (March 24, 2011)

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Half Hollow Hills East High School attacker #14 Anthony Ramaizel makes a pass from behind the net in the second period of a non-league varsity boys lacrosse game vs. Plainedge. (March 24, 2011)

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Half Hollow Hills East High School attacker #14 Anthony Ramaizel, left, gets pressured by Plainedge #16 Joe Persico in the second period of a non-league varsity boys lacrosse game. (March 24, 2011)

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Half Hollow Hills East High School #19 Sam Birnbaum, left, gets congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal to extend his team's lead over Plainedge to 3-1. (March 24, 2011)

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