Scenes from a Suffolk Division I football semifinal between Ward Melville and host Floyd on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.

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Ward Melville RB Nick Gaffney powers his way through the Floyd defensive line during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville RB Nick Gaffney takes the handoff to the outside against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville QB Andrew Belli shakes off two Floyd defenders and scores the touchdown during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville RB Nick Gaffney takes the handoff from QB Andrew Belli and picks up six yards against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville head coach Chris Boltrek watches his team in the fourth quarter against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

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Ward Melville RB Nick Gaffney dives over the goal line for the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

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Ward Melville players celebrate their 14-7 victory against Floyd in a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

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Ward Melville WR Lorenzo Velez makes the reception on the sideline against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville RB Nick Gaffney bursts through midfield, for a big gain against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville RB Nick Gaffney bursts through midfield for a big gain against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Floyd WR Levar Rollerson grabs the pass and scores the touchdown against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

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Ward Melville QB Andrew Belli gets the pass off against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Floyd WR Terrell Collum gets tackled for a loss by Ward Melville DE Will Marino during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

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Ward Melville QB Andrew Belli takes the keeper upfield against Floyd during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Floyd WR Gio Alvarez takes the ball upfield for a gain against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Floyd RB Dylan Harris heads up the sideline for a big gain against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

Credit: George A Faella

Ward Melville players celebrate their 14-7 victory against Floyd in a Suffolk Division I semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at Floyd,

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