Plainedge defeated East Islip, 26-16, in the Long Island Class III championship on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Hofstra.

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Plainedge wins the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge quarterback Travis Shaver tries to get around Aiden Lenox of East Islip during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Jason Fiorell of East Islip pulls in the reception for a touchdown during the Long Island Class III championship football game against Plainedge at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Mike Dematteo of Plainedge takes the hand-off during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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The Plainedge marching band entertains during halftime of the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge quarterback Travis Shaver heads to the corner of the end zone for a touchdown during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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The East Islip band plays from the stands during the Long Island Class III championship football game against Plainedge at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Tom Everding of Plainedge tackles East Islip quarterback Derek Burrell behind the line of scrimmage during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Dylan Pepe of Plainedge cuts back for extra yardage during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge celebrates Dylan Pepe's (7) touchdown during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Gavin Herzog (12) and Jason Fiorell of East Islip celebrate a touchdown during the Long Island Class III championship football game against Plainedge at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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East Islip's Cooper Parkinson takes down Carlo DeGiacomi of Plainedge during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Joe Iadevaio of Plainedge emerges from heavy traffic during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge's Dylan Pepe catches East Islip quarterback Derek Burrell from behind during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Leo Lopez (2) of East Islip tries to get through the Plainedge defense during the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge celebrates their 26-16 victory over East Islip to win the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge celebrates their 26-16 victory over East Islip at the Long Island Class III championship football game at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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The East Islip cheerleaders pose during the Long Island Class III championship football game against Plainedge at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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The Plainedge cheerleaders entertain during half time of the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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East Islip head coach Sal Ciampi addresses both teams after the Long Island Class III championship football game against Plainedge at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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Plainedge head coach Rob Shaver watches the game action during the Long Island Class III championship football game against East Islip at Hofstra University on Friday, November 26, 2021.

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