Sayville senior James Giattino won the 2012 LaBue Award, given annually to the top football scholar-athlete in Suffolk County.

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Sayville's James Giattino, left, and Matthew Starr, center, celebrate with quarterback Zachary Sirico, right, after he scores against Westhampton in the Suffolk Division III football final at LaValle Stadium. (Nov. 25, 2012)

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Sayville's James Giattino reacts to a fumble recovery against Westhampton in the Suffolk Division III football final at LaValle Stadium. (Nov. 25, 2012)

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Sayville's James Giattino fights for extra yards. (Nov. 10, 2012)

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Sayville's James Giattino makes a catch for a touchdown. (Nov. 10, 2012)

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Sayville receiver James Giattino takes the pass and heads downfield as Miller Place's Austin Yezarski goes for the tackle. (Oct. 13, 2012)

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Sayville's James Giattino and Kyle Murray stop Miller Place's Adin Greenfiled on a two point conversion. (Oct. 13, 2012)

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