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Scenes from a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball first-round playoff game between Newfield and host Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2024.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville looks to finish a drive against Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Jay Deliat of Newfield grabs a pass looking to score against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Ward Melville head coach Alex Piccirillo calls a play from the sideline against Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Bryce Goodman of Newfield pulls down a rebound in front of Brennan Kurtz of Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville puts up a shot against Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Ryan Hicks of Newfield looks for an open teammate against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville looks to pass to teammate Logan Seta against Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Brennan Kurtz of Ward Melville grabs a rebound in front of Josh Hayes, left, and Bryce Goodman of Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Ryan Hicks of Newfield drives around the Ward Melville defense during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Josh Hayes of Newfield prepares for a free throw against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Newfield head coach Andrew Gallo instructs his team against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Bryce Goodman of Newfield grabs a rebound against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville celebrates after hitting three free throws to give Ward Melville the lead late in the fourth quarter against Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Jay Deliat of Newfield looks to finish a drive against James Coffey of Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville drives past Ryan Hicks of Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama #1 of Ward Melville celebrates after hitting three free throws to give Ward Melville the lead late in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk county Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, February 14, 2025

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville looks to score over Ryan Hicks of Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville drives on the edge looking to penetrate the Newfield defense during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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James Coffey of Ward Melville drives past Ranard Field of Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville drives past Ryan Hicks of Newfield during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Neelesh Raghurama of Ward Melville drives past the Newfield defense during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Ryan Hicks of Newfield moves the ball against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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Ryan Hicks of Newfield runs the floor against Ward Melville during a Suffolk Class AAA boys basketball playoff game at Ward Melville on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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