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West Islip County Champs Again (PHOTOS)

A look back at Wednesday's Class A title game in which the Lions defeated rival Ward Melville 9-6.

The West Islip Lions are once again the kings of Suffolk County high school lacrosse. The team's 9-6 victory over the Patriots of Ward Melville gave the team its ninth consecutive County title in a division that is arguably the toughest in the nation.

On Saturday, West Islip makes the trip to Hofstra to face Nassau Class A champ Syosset. Game time is 3:30 p.m.

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