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Scenes from a Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinal between No. 5 Farmingdale and host No. 4 Hempstead on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

Ben Mear of Farmingdale shoots a jumper during the Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals against host Hempstead on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

Ben Mear of Farmingdale, right, gets pressured by Christian Holt of Hempstead during the Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals at Hempstead on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

Ben Mear of Farmingdale, right, gets pressured by Amare Collins of Hempstead during the Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals at Hempstead on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

Jake Mangio, second from left, cheers for his teammates while wearing a soft cast on his right foot during the Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals against host Hempstead on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

Erik Kubelka of Farmingdale, left, gets congratulated by teammate Ben Mear after hitting the first of two free throws in the fourth quarter of the Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals against host Hempstead on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Credit: James Escher

Erik Kubelka of Farmingdale, left, and teammate Brendan Lofaro celebrate as the final seconds tick down on the Dalers' 43-31 win over host Hempstead in the Nassau Class AAA boys basketball quarterfinals on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

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