Wantagh defeated Bayport-Blue Point to claim the Long Island Class IV championship on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Joseph Nicholson #25 of Wantagh sprints for the end zone for an 18-yard reception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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John Gendels #22 of Wantagh, left, reacts after making a reception for a 21-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Dylan Martini #23 of Wantagh reacts after his team's 29-21 win over Bayport-Blue Point in the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Joseph Nicholson #25 of Wantagh, top, gets congratulated by teammates after making a 17-yard reception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Joseph Nicholson #25 of Wantagh, left, gets congratulated by teammate Oliver Iacobazzi #28 after making a 17-yard reception for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Shareef McMillan #55 of Wantagh, left, gets congratulated by teammate Joseph Nicholson #25 after making a defensive stop to force Bayport-Blue Point to punt in the third quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Wantagh teammates celebrate after their 29-21 win over Bayport-Blue Point in the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Dylan Martini #23 of Wantagh, second from left in front, gets mobbed by teammates after making a reception in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown with 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Joseph Nicholson #25 of Wantagh, right, gets congratulated by teammate Anthony Calise #75 after making a reception for an 18-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Dylan Martini #23 of Wantagh makes a catch for a 24-yard touchdown with 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Ryan Conigliaro #10, Wantagh quarterback, reacts after throwing a 24-yard pass to Dylan Martini (not in picture) for a touchdown with 13 seconds remaining in the second quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Joseph Nicholson #25 of Wantagh reacts after making a reception for an 18-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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John Gendels #22 of Wantagh, left, gets mobbed by teammates after making a reception for a 21-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Wantagh teammates celebrate after their 29-21 win over Bayport-Blue Point in the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

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Dylan Martini #23 of Wantagh picks up rushing yards during the fourth quarter of the Long Island Class IV championship at Shuart Stadium on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.