Carey quarterback Ray Catapano has won the 2013 Thorp Award, presented to the top player in Nassau County.

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano looks to pass against Elmont. (Oct. 12, 2013)

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Carey's Ray Catapano (no. 10) runs the ball against Elmont. (Oct. 12, 2013)

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Carey's Ray Catapano throws the ball against Elmont during their Nassau High School Conference II football game at Elmont High School Saturday. (October 12, 2013) Photo by Barry Sloan

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Carey's Ray Catapano runs the ball against Elmont during their Nassau High School Conference II football game at Elmont High School Saturday. (October 12, 2013) Photo by Barry Sloan

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Carey's Ray Catapano throws the ball against Elmont during their Nassau High School Conference II football game at Elmont High School Saturday. (October 12, 2013) Photo by Barry Sloan

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Carey's Ray Catapano looks for the open receiver against Garden City. (Oct. 5, 2013)

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Carey's Ray Catapano scrambles against Garden City. (Oct. 5, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano looks to pass against Wantagh. (Sept. 21, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano looks to pass against Long Beach. (Sept. 28, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano (10) looks to pass against Long Beach. (Sept. 28, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano holds the championship trophy as he and teammates celebrate their 20-6 win over Rverhead. (Nov. 27, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano looks to pass against Riverhead. (Nov. 29, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano throws a pass during the second quarter of the Nassau County varsity football Conference II final vs. Garden City at Hofstra. (Nov. 22, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano, right, gets congratulated by brother Anthony Catapano after throwing for a 21-yard touchdown in the first quarter of the Nassau County varsity football Conference II final vs. Garden City at Hofstra. (Nov. 22, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano throws a pass to Andrew Ris for a 21-yard touchdown during the first quarter of the Nassau County varsity football Conference II final vs. Garden City at Hofstra. (Nov. 22, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano scrambles out of the pocket as Garden City's Dan Confort gives chase during the second quarter of the Nassau County varsity football Conference II final at Hofstra. (Nov. 22, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano takes a snap during the third quarter of the Nassau County varsity football Conference II semifinals vs. MacArthur at Hofstra. (Nov. 15, 2013)

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Carey quarterback Ray Catapano looks to pass against Elmonts. (Oct. 12, 2013)

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Carey's Ray Catapano (right) tries to elude the tackle of Elmont defender Matthew Penalvert. (Oct. 12, 2013)

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Carey's Ray Catapano (no. 10) looks downfield as he scrambles against Elmont. (Oct. 12, 2013)

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