Carey defeated Long Beach in the Nassau Conference II semifinals on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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Jaron Burns #80 of Long Beach, right, returns the opening kickoff of the second half as James McGrath #16 of Carey closes in on him during the Nassau Conference II semifinals at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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Charlie Conway #7, Long Beach quarterback, throws a pass as referee Bob Miller keeps a watchful eye during the third quarter of the Nassau Conference II semifinals against Carey at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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Justin DePietro #6, Carey running back, rushes for a gain during the second quarter of the Nassau Conference II semifinals against Long Beach at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. 

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Justin DePietro #6, Carey running back, rushes for a gain during the second quarter of the Nassau Conference II semifinals against Long Beach at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. He carried 33 times for 160 yards and two touchdowns in the Seahawks' 15-0 win.

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Theodoros Andrikopoulos #87 of Carey, left, blocks a Long Beach punt during the second quarter of the Nassau Conference II semifinals at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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Justin DePietro #6 of Carey, second from left, gets congratulated by teammates, from left, Chris Obertis #10, Christian Todaro #19 and Howie Silverstein #64 after rushing for his second touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter of the Nassau Conference II semifinals against Long Beach at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Carey won by a score of 15-0.

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Michael Verderosa #1 of Carey, right, recovers a blocked Long Beach punt and returns it to the Marines' seven-yard line before being brought down by Wyatt Katzen #4 of Long Beach in the second quarter of the Nassau Conference II semifinals at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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Carey cheerleaders entertain the crowd during halftime of the Nassau County II semifinals between the Seahawks and Long Beach at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

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Carey cheerleaders entertain the crowd during halftime of the Nassau Conference II semifinals between the Seahawks and Long Beach at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.