Ward Melville defeated Lakeland-Panas, 9-6, met in a state Class A boys lacrosse semifinal on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at SUNY Albany.

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Ward Melville's Matthew Grillo (11) moves the ball against Lakeland-Panas' during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes (4) reacts after scoring against Lakeland-Panas during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Ward Melville won the game 9-6.

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Ward Melville players celebrate a 9-6 win against Lakeland-Panas during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville head coach Jay Negus instructs his players against Lakeland-Panas' during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Fans watch Ward Melville play Lakeland-Panas during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Andrew Lockhart (41) second from left celebrates with teammates after scoring against Lakeland-Panas during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's goalkeeper Perry Cassidy (2) defends against Lakeland-Panas' Matt Hodges (14) during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Zach Hobbes (4) scores a goal in front of Lakeland-Panas' Tommy Barnett (21) during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna (44) moves the ball against Lakeland-Panas' during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Lakeland-Panas' during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Matthew Grillo (11) moves the ball against Lakeland-Panas during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Andrew McKenna (44) against Lakeland-Panas' during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Liam Davenport (16) battles Lakeland-Panas' Michael Coletti (15) for the ball during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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Ward Melville's Liam Davenport (16) moves the ball against Lakeland-Panas during the New York State Public High School boys lacrosse Class A semifinal game at the University at Albany in Albany, N.Y., Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

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