Bellmore JFK and Mepham faced off in a Nassau softball matchup on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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Bella Parzych #7, Bellmore JFK left fielder, connects for a two-run single to extend the Cougars' lead over Mepham to 4-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning of a Nassau County Conference I softball game at Bellmore JFK High School on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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Sam Kapitansky #3 of Bellmore JFK reacts after crossing home plate to even the score with Mepham at one apiece in the bottom of the first inning of a Nassau County Conference I softball game at Bellmore JFK High School on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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Lia Fong of Bellmore JFK, right, gets congratulated by teammates Sam Kapitansky #3, left, and Kayla Indich #5 after a strikeout in the top of the fourth inning of a Nassau Conference I softball game against Mepham at Bellmore JFK on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. 

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Lauren Leo #10 of Mepham squares to bunt during the top of the third inning of a Nassau County Conference I softball game against host Bellmore JFK High School on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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Lia Fong #10, Bellmore JFK pitcher, delivers to the plate during the top of the fifth inning of a Nassau County Conference I softball game against Mepham at Bellmore JFK High School on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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Lia Fong #10, Bellmore JFK pitcher, connects for a single during the bottom of the third inning of a Nassau County Conference I softball game against Mepham at Bellmore JFK High School on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.