West Islip boys soccer in the state Class AA tournament
Scenes from the West Islip boys soccer team's run ini the New York State Class AA tournament Nov. 13-14 in Middletown. The Lions won the program's first-ever state championship on Sunday.
West Islip's Lucas Iacono kisses the state championship plaque after a win over Hilton in the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Lucas Iacono celebrates as he shows off the state championship plaque after a win over Hilton in the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Vincent Grieco, left, has pressure from Hilton's Johnny Resnick in the second half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Derek Gildard, left, and Hilton's William DePrez go for a header in the second half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's, Vincent Grieco, left, chases down the ball with Hilton's Kyle Cunningham in the second half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Brendan McMahon celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game with a header over Hilton in the first half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Matthew Kessler battles for the ball over Hilton's Ian Smith in the first half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Brendan McMahon scores the first goal of the game with a header over Hilton's Alec Smith, center, and goalie Benjamin Cronk in the first half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Derek Gildard, left, keeps control of the ball as Hilton's William DePerz attacks in the second half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer championship in Middletown, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021.
West Islip's Joseph Blackton goes for a header along side Fayetteville-Manlius Antoine Aombe in the first half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer semifinals in Middletown, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
West Islip's Joseph Blackton goes for a header alongside Fayetteville-Manlius Antoine Aombe in the first half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer semifinals in Middletown, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
West Islip's Joseph Blackton gets tripped by Fayetteville-Manlius Antoine Aombe in the first half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer semifinals in Middletown, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
West Islip's Christopher Laino get pressure from Fayetteville-Manlius' Antonio Pagano in the second half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer semifinals in Middletown, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
West Islip's Matthew Kessler has pressure from Fayetteville-Manlius' Sam Dunn in the second half during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer semifinals in Middletown, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.
West Islip's Aidan Lodie celebrates after scoring the first goal with teammate Christopher Laino in the first half against Fayetteville-Manlius during the NYSPHSAA Class AA boys soccer semifinals in Middletown, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.