The Long Island team practiced on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, for Friday's Empire Challenge football game against New York City at Hofstra.

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Matt Sluka of Kellenberg works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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Matt Sluka of Kellenberg works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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Matt Sluka of Kellenberg works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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Long Island coach Mike Stanley of Carey works with the offense on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.during preparations for FridayÕs Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra University on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

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JJ Laap of Ward Melville takes a break during practice on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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The offensive line of the Long Island team works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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JJ Laap of Ward Melville works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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JJ Laap of Ward Melville works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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JJ Laap of Ward Melville works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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JJ Laap of Ward Melville works out on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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JJ Laap of Ward Melville defends against Nick Giacalone of Carey on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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Long Island coach Joe Vito of Roosevelt works with the defense on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, during practice for Friday's Empire Challenge football game at Hofstra.

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