Half Hollow Hills West defeated Islip in the Suffolk Division III semifinals on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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Quarterback Joseph Filardi of Half Hollow Hills West looks to pass during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Quarterback Joseph Filardi of Half Hollow Hills West runs the ball in for a first during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Quarterback Joseph Filardi of Half Hollow Hills West runs the ball for 63 yards for Hills West first touch down of the game during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Quarterback Joseph Filardi of Half Hollow Hills West runs the ball in for a first during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Luke Taff of Half Hollow Hills West is good for a touch down during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Quarterback Brady Nash of Islip throws during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Jayden Smith of Half Hollow Hills West grabs the pass and picks up 8 yards during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Brady Nash of Islip keeps the ball and runs during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Quarterback Brady Nash of Islip keeps the ball during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Jake DeGennaro of Islip makes the catch putting his team at first and goal during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Jack Rao of Islip grabs the pass during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Dylan Smith of Islip scores his teams first touch down of the game during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Christian Alfaro of Half Hollow Hills West runs for the first down during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Luke Taff of Half Hollow Hills West is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a touch down during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Mason Reisch of Half Hollow Hills West reacts to his touch down putting his team in the lead 54-20 over Islip with under 3 minutes left in play during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Dylan Smith of Islip grabs the pass and is good for a first down during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Half Hollow Hills West on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Mason Reisch of Half Hollow Hills West reacts to his touch down putting his team in the lead 54-20 over Islip with under 3 minutes left in play during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Jayden Smith of Half Hollow Hills West celebrates his touch down run in the fourth quarter during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Jayden Smith of Half Hollow Hills West runs the ball in for a touch down making it 40-20 in his team’s favor in the 4th quarter during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Jerrel Jenkins of Half Hollow Hills West (88) reacts after intercepting the pass during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game against Islip on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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Quarterback Joseph Filardi of Half Hollow Hills West makes over the Islip defense for a touch down during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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The Half Hollow Hills West band comes out to play for the crowd during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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The Islip cheer squad comes out to support the team during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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The Half Hollow Hills West cheer team entertains the half time crowd during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.

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The Half Hollow Hills West cheer team entertains the half time crowd during the Suffolk Division III semifinal playoff game on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Dix Hills.