Port Washington vs. Syosset
Port Washington's Ashley Randall moves the ball as Syosset's Emily Rosen defends in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset goalie Kimberly Persuto readies for the shot from Port Washington's Natalie Ledwitz in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Port Washington's Rachel Rosen moves the ball past Syosset's Rachel Greenspan in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset's Trish Utomo heads to the net as Port Washington's Rachel Rosen defends in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset's Rachel Greenspan splits the Port Washington defense with the shot in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset's Sofia Afkham gets checked by Port Washington's Diandra Burton in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset's Morgan Lannig shoots and scores past Port Washington defender Olivia Ressa in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset's Morgan Lannig shoots and scores on Port Washington goalie Claudia Hanover in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Port Washington's Natalie Ledwitz.
Syosset's Morgan Lannig gets the point-blank shot on Port Washington goalie Claudia Hanover in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
Syosset's Rachel Greenspan shoots and scores on Port Washington goalie Claudia Hanover in a lacrosse game April 8, 2014 in Syosset.
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