Boys lacrosse: Syosset vs. Massapequa
Steve DeStephani scored three goals, including the game-winner in overtime, and assisted on another goal for Syosset in an 8-7 win over Massapequa in Nassau Conference I on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Stephen DeStefani of Syosset sets up his shot on goal during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game against host Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Nicolas Accardo (left) of Syosset takes a high check on Massapequa's Jack Nichtern during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Massapequa celebrates Jack Nichterns (22) goal during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game against Syosset in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Ethan Cotler of Syosset shoots and scores to tie up the game and send it into overtime during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game against host Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Syosset follows game winner Stephen DeStefani (22) after their 8-7 overtime win against Massapequa in a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Massapequa goalkeeper Anthony Parisi deflects the shot over the net during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game against Syosset in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Massapequa's Will Birney drives past Dylan Stadler of Syosset during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Nicolas Accardo (right) of Syosset maneuvers around Massapequa's Jack Nichtern during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Syosset goalkeeper Joe Greco watches the ball trickle into the net during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game against host Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Massapequa's Michael Valentine catches Joseph Bueti of Syosset under his helmet during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Syosset celebrates a goal by Stephen DeStefani (second from right) during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game against host Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Massapequa's Vincent McDermott (right) keeps Nicolas Accardo of Syosset in check during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Massapequa's Brayden Fitzpatrick looks to get by Nicolas Accardo of Syosset during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Jack Nichtern of Massapequa circles behind the net while pushing off Syosset's Luca Cutolo during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Jack Nichtern of Massapequa lines up his shot against Syosset goalkeeper Joe Greco during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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Stephen DeStefani (in black) of Syosset shoots and scores against Massapequa during a Nassau Conference I boys lacrosse game in Massapequa on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
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