In a showcase non-league game that took the temperature of two of the finest high school lacrosse programs anywhere, West Islip outlasted visiting Chaminade, 8-7.

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West Islip's Anthony DeLuca, left, and Andrew Patti, right, pressure Chaminade goal keeper John Connors in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip's Conor Braddish is defended by Chaminade's Michael Quinn in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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Chaminade's Paul Urbank is defended by West Islip's Michael Sagl in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip defender Liam Brynes pressures Chaminade midfielder Sean Mahon in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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Chaminade midfielder Sean Mahon protects the ball from West Islip long pole defender Anthony Santo in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip midfielder Conor Braddish after his team's 8 - 7 win over Chaminade in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip goalkeeper Kyle Turri after his team's 8 - 7 win over Chaminade in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip fans bundle up against the cold and wind during the high school boys lacrosse game against Chaminade. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip head coach Scott Craig shouts from the sidelines during his team's 8 - 7 win over Chaminade in the high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip attacker Drew Federico looks to pass in front of a Chaminade defender in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. West Islip won 8 - 7. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip midfielder Nick Aponte moves to the goal past Chaminade's Walter Rooney in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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Chaminade head coach Jack Moran shouts from the sideline in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game against West Islip. (April 16, 2011)

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West Islip midfielder Andrew Hodgson looks to pass against Chaminade in the Long Island high school boys lacrosse game. (April 16, 2011)

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