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West Islip Wins PAL Football Championship, With Special Touchdown

The team's first touchdown was achieved by a boy who is fighting a disease.

WEST ISLIP, NY — The West Islip Football Police Academy League (PAL) was recently victorious — with help from a beloved player.

The Lions won the 10-year-old County Championship last weekend, News 12 said.

Their first touchdown of the game was achieved by Brandon Payne, a young boy who is fighting a disease that affects every cell in his body.

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