Mepham bested MacArthur 35-34 in dramatic fashion in a Nassau II football game Saturday.

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Benny Orlando of MacArthur races downfield during a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against host Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Mike Manfredo, left, and Tom Evans of MacArthur react after a fumble recovered by the Generals gave the ball back to their team in a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against host Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Michael Estevez of Mepham rushes for a first down during the third quarter of a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against MacArthur at Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Kyle Acquavella, MacArthur quarterback, throws a pass during a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against host Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Kyle Cunningham of MacArthur carries downfield during a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against host Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Kevin McCleneghan kicker, left, and holder / quarterback Michael Proios of Mepham react after combining for a successful PAT kick to lift the Pirates to a thrilling 35-34 win over MacArthur in a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game at Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Kevin McCleneghan of Mepham picks up yards after a catch in the third quarter of a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against MacArthur at Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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AJ Lohmuller of MacArthur reacts after a fumble recovered by the Generals gave possession back to his team in a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against host Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Mike Manfredo, MacArthur wide receiver, right, catches a pass for his fourth touchdown of the game in the third quarter of a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against host Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Michael Proios, Mepham quarterback, throws under pressure from Tom Evans #26 of MacArthur during a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game at Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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Michael Proios, Mepham quarterback, looks for an open receiver during a Nassau County Conference II varsity football game against MacArthur at Mepham High School. Sept. 9, 2017.

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