Nassau softball playoffs
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MacArthur's Kristen Brown #2 delivers a pitch during the Class AA final against East Meadow. (May 23, 2012)
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Island Trees's Samantha Basile #29 drives in a run during the Class A final against Plainedge. (May 23, 2012)
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Plainedge's Kim Nowak #18 connects for a single during the Class A final against Island Trees. (May 23, 2012)
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Island Trees' Alannah Basile #20 winds up during the Class A final against Plainedge. (May 23, 2012)
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MacArthur celebrates on the mound after beating East Meadow during the Class AA final. (May 23, 2012)
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MacArthur's Jena Cozza hustles to third during the Class AA final against East Meadow. (May 23, 2012)
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MacArthur's Kristin Dale crushes a line drive during the Class AA final against East Meadow. (May 23, 2012)
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East Meadow's Kerri Shapiro drives a deep fly ball during the Class AA final against MacArthur. (May 23, 2012)
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MacArthur pitcher Kristen Brown #2 and catcher Kristin Daley #7 share a laugh during the Class AA final against East Meadow. (May 23, 2012)
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East Meadow's Dina Larosa #13 gets down to take a throw at first base during the Class AA final against MacArthur. (May 23, 2012)

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