Massapequa beat Niskayuna, 23-9, Wednesday in a state Class A boys lacrosse semifinal at Hofstra. The Chiefs advance to Saturday's state final.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena, left, celebrates his goal with attacker Ian Kirby against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna midfielder Ryan Lawson controls the ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna midfielder Dylan Pantalone walks with his stick on his head toward his teammates after time runs out against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa starters react on the sideline in the fourth quarter against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Nick Benigno and teammates celebrate their win against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Niskayuna midfielder Dylan Pantalone reacts on the sideline against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa celebrates their win against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa defender Nick Vinberg runs to the face-off circle against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Niskayuna midfielder John Prendergast, center, reacts on the sideline with less than two minutes left against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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The Niskayuna starters stand on the sideline in the fourth quarter against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena is pressured by Niskayuna defender John Burns in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne, left, congratulates midfielder Craig Berge on his goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa midfielder Craig Berge reacts after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne drives around the net against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana guards against Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores past Niskayuna goalkeeper Nick Testa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Ian Kirby and attacker Ryan Tierney celebrate a goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini defends a shot by Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa head coach Tim Radomski looks on against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna midfielder Ron Sandroni controls the ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne, center, celebrates his goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena, left, congratulates attacker Ian Kirby after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini and defender Nick Capuana defend the net against Niskayuna \mattacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores past Niskayuna goalkeeper Nick Testa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena, left, celebrates his goal with attacker Ian Kirby against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini and defender Nick Capuana defend the net against Niskayuna \mattacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini clears the ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario shoots and scores past Massapequa defender Nick Capuana in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna midfielder Aidan O�Brien controls the ball against Massapequa defender Dan Minogue in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Sam Kaplan passes the ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana checks Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario behind the cage in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario controls th ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana checks Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena is defended by Niskayuna defender Jake Miller in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana guards against Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores past Niskayuna goalkeeper Nick Testa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Ian Kirby and attacker Ryan Tierney celebrate a goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini defends a shot by Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa head coach Tim Radomski looks on against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna midfielder Ron Sandroni controls the ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne, center, celebrates his goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena, left, congratulates attacker Ian Kirby after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini and defender Nick Capuana defend the net against Niskayuna \mattacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores past Niskayuna goalkeeper Nick Testa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena, left, celebrates his goal with attacker Ian Kirby against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini and defender Nick Capuana defend the net against Niskayuna \mattacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa goalkeeper Matt Valdini clears the ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario shoots and scores past Massapequa defender Nick Capuana in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna midfielder Aidan O�Brien controls the ball against Massapequa defender Dan Minogue in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Sam Kaplan passes the ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana checks Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario behind the cage in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario controls th ball against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana checks Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena is defended by Niskayuna defender Jake Miller in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Jim Byrns is pressured by Niskayuna defender Patrick Holmes in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena is pressured by Niskayuna defender John Burns in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa defender Nick Capuana guards Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Ian Kirby reacts after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Ian Kirby passes from behind the cage against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Jim Byrns, right, congratulates attacker Paul Dilena on his goal as Niskayuna attacker Reed Avveduti walks by in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Nick Yevoli, center, reacts after scoring against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Nick Yevoli controls the ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne is checked by Niskayuna midfielder John Prendergast in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne #20 reacts after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Griffin Barnathan controls the ball ahead of Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna head coach Mike Vorgang directs his players against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna players including defender Patrick Holmes, goalkeeper Nick Testa and defender Jonathan Tiberio gather after Massapequa scores in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna attacker Michael D�Amario reacts after he scores past Massapequa defender Nick Capuana in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Phil Brady wins the face-off against Niskayuna midfielder Dylan Pantalone in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Phil Brady wins the face-off against Niskayuna midfielder Dylan Pantalone in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Phil Brady faces off against Niskayuna midfielder Dylan Pantalone in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores past Niskayuna goalkeeper Nick Testa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena, right, celebrates his goal with midfielder Craig Berge against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna goalkeeper Jack Lynch saves a shot by Massapequa midfielder Jack Korber in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa midfielder Craig Berge follows through on his shot and goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Ryan Tierney shoots and scores against Niskayuna goalkeeper Jack Lynch in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne controls the ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne drives behind the cage against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Jim Byrns controls the ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa midfielder Craig Berge celebrates his goal with midfielder Carter Hawthorne against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Ryan Tierney congratulates attacker Jim Byrns after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa head coach Tim Radomski directs his players against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Ryan Tierney protects the ball against his Niskayuna defender in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna goalkeeper Jack Lynch protects the net against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Jim Byrns, attacker Ian Kirby, attacker Paul Dilena and attacker Ryan Tierney celebrate a goal against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa midfielder Phil Brady gets the ground ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa midfielder Carter Hawthorne looks to pass against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Ian Kirby controls the ball against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Paul Dilena shoots and scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Ryan Tierney reacts after he scores against Niskayuna in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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Massapequa attacker Jim Byrns scores against Niskayuna goalkeeper Nick Testa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Niskayuna head coach Mike Vorgang directs his players against Massapequa in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

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Massapequa attacker Ian Kirby drives against Niskayuna defender Jonathan Tiberio in the Class A New York State semifinal boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Massapequa won 23-9.

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