Scenes from a Nassau Conference III football quarterfinal between Clarke and host Wantagh on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

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Clarke quarterback Matthew Kurz puts scores a touchdown during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against host Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Wantagh offense creates a hole for Joseph Nicholson during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Devin Paccione of Wantagh tries to break free from the grasp of Liam Morgan of Clarke during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Wantagh quarterback Carter Loughman rears back for a long pass during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Wantagh marching band entertains during halftime of a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Wantagh marching band plays the National Anthem before a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Wantagh marching band plays the National Anthem before a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Wantagh cheerleaders perform during halftime of a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Wantagh marching band performs during halftime of a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

Credit: Peter Frutkoff

The Wantagh cheerleaders entertain during halftime of a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Luke Martini of Wantagh runs down the sideline during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Wantagh quarterback Carter Loughman looks to pass into the flats during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Joseph Nicholson of Wantagh cuts back to avoid the tackle attempt by Matthew Kurz of Clarke during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Clarke quarterback Matthew Kurz passes under pressure from Luke Martini of Wantagh during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game in Wantagh on Saturday.

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The Clarke cheerleaders pose during halftime of a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Joseph Nicholson of Wantagh takes the ball into the end zone during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game against Clarke in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Joseph Nicholson of Wantagh dives into the end zone against Clarke during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game in Wantagh on Saturday.

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Wantagh's Luke Martini gets past James Johnson and Jake Thakkar of Clarke during a Nassau Conference III quarterfinal football game in Wantagh on Saturday.

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