Scenes from a Nassau Conference III football semifinal between Wantagh and Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Joe Nicholson of Wantagh carries the ball in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Joe Nicholson of Wantagh breaks away from the defense in the first quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Luke Martini of Wantagh escapes the the grip of Michael Lombardi of Carey on his way to a fourth-quarter first down in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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James McGrath of Carey reacts after his second-quarter touchdown in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Wantagh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Dean Martucci of Carey steps in front of a pass intended for Joe Nicholson of Wantagh in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Joe Nicholson of Wantagh races down the sideline and tries to avoid a tumbling William Cooper of Carey in the fourth quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Devin Paccione of Wantagh reels in a second-quarter pass from Carter Loughman in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Justin DePietro of Carey carries the ball in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Wantagh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Carter Loughman of Wantagh readies for a third-quarter snap from Ryan Martone in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Joe Nicholson of Wantagh breaks the tackle of James McGrath of Carey in the second quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Joe Nicholson of Wantagh looks upfield after breaking into the Carey secondary in the third quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Luke Martini of Wantagh tries to avoid being tackled by James McGrath of Carey after a long gain in the third quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Salvatore D’Amato of Carey hangs on to stop the advance of Joe Nicholson of Wantagh in the third quarter of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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The Carey cheerleaders pose at halftime of a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Wantagh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Luke Martini of Wantagh celebrates a fourth-quarter touchdown in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Joe Nicholson of Wantagh runs for a fourth-quarter first down in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

The Wantgh offensive line prepares for the last snap of the game as the final seconds elapse in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game against Carey on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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Patrick Forthofer of Wantagh leads the celebration after Wantagh defeats Carey in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

Credit: Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Luke Martini of Wantagh makes a cut to avoid being tackled by Michael Lombardi of Carey in a Nassau Conference III semifinal playoff game on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Hofstra.

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