Garden City 21, Wantagh 17

Garden City's Justin Guterding returns a kick in the first quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Garden City's Tim Schmelzinger, right, and teammates celebrate after a hard-fought 21-17 win over Wantagh in the Nassau II championship game at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Wantagh's Brandon Watson races upfield in the second quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Garden City at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Wantagh's Roddy Roche throws a pass in the second quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Garden City at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Garden City quarterback Brett Stewart throws a pass in the third quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Garden City's Scott D'Antonio reacts after making a 46-yard reception for a touchdown with six seconds remaining in the third quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Garden City quarterback Brett Stewart scrambles for a gain in the first quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Garden City quarterback Brett Stewart, left, takes the snap before handing off to Danny Miller in the first quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)

Garden City quarterback Brett Stewart throws a pass in the second quarter of the Nassau II championship game vs. Wantagh at Hofstra University. (Nov. 25, 2012)