Credit: James Escher Valeria Paez of Hewlett, left, uses a late kick to win the girls 800 meter run during the Nassau Class AA track and field championships at Hewlett on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Credit: James Escher Alec Notaro of South Side, right, gains control of a faceoff during the Nassau Class C boys lacrosse final against Wantagh at Shuart Stadium on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Credit: James Escher Mepham girls lacrosse teammates celebrate after their 12-9 win over host Calhoun High School in the Nassau County Class A quarterfinals on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Credit: James Escher Alex Bauer of Cold Spring Harbor, left, recoils for a shot on goal during the Nassau Class D boys lacrosse final against Locust Valley at Shuart Stadium on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Credit: James Escher Claire Sclafani of Longwood makes a reception during the first half of the Suffolk Class A flag football semifinals against Half Hollow Hills at Longwood on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Credit: James Escher Ethan Yao of Manhasset gets to putting range on the 18th hole at Bethpage Red during the Nassau boys golf individual and team championships on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher East Islip teammates celebrate after their 2-0 win over Glen Cove in the Long Island Class AA softball championship at Farmingdale State College on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Credit: James Escher Ruby Spielberger of Cold Spring Harbor looks to gain control of a loose ball during the Nassau Class D girls lacrosse final against Locust Valley at Adelphi on Tuesday, May 27 ...

Credit: James Escher Maggie Spehr of Cold Spring Harbor gets in position to shoot during the Long Island Class D girls lacrosse championship against Mattituck at Adelphi on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Credit: James Escher Valentina Puccio of Huntington, left, gets pressured by Reilly Cereghino of Massapequa during the Long Island Class A girls lacrosse championship at Adelphi on Tuesday, June 3 ...

Credit: James Escher Cole Spinelli #6, Wantagh centerfielder, drives in a run with a single to give his team a 1-0 lead over Clarke in the top of the first inning. Credit: James Escher ...