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Scenes from Wantagh's run at the New York State Class A girls basketball tournament in Troy, N.Y. Wantagh defeated Albany Academy in the semifinals, 58-51, on Friday and faced Ardsley in Saturday's championship.

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Wantagh's Riley Forthofer drives to the net against Ardsley's Leah Buriss during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix moves the ball against Ardsley's Joie Levy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix shoots the ball against Ardsley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Ardsley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Ardsley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Ardsley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Fans watch Wantagh play Ardsley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Juliana Cerasi looks to pass the ball against Ardsley's Leah Buriss during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix moves the ball against Ardsley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Riley Forthofer grabs a rebound from Ardsley players during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix is defended by Ardsley's Dylan Paley during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Makayla McNeil, left, and teammate Sabrina Asadurian battle with Ardsley's Joie Levy for a loose ball during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh players celebrate a 58-51 against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh players celebrate a 58-51 against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Makayla McNeil (12) moves the ball against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Juliana Cerasi moves the ball past Albany Academy's Morgan Vien during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Makayla McNeil shoots the ball against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix and Albany Academy's Liana Williams chase a loose ball during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Albany Academy's Kira Ostovar defends against Wantagh's Isabelle Ferraro during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh players celebrate a 58-51 against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Sabrina Asadurian puts up a shot pass Albany Academy's Liana Williams during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix moves the ball against Albany Academy's Morgan Vien during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Albany Academy's Emily Thorton defends against Wantagh's Makayla McNeil during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix moves the ball against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Sabrina Asadurian passes the ball against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Kayla Mannix shoots the ball against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Albany Academy's Liana Williams defends against Wantagh's Sabrina Asadurian during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Albany Academy's Madison Leonard defends against Wantagh's Sabrina Asadurian during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Makayla McNeil moves past Albany Academy's Kira Ostovar during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Kayla Mannix moves the ball against Albany Academy's Alex Leonard during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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Wantagh's Kayla Mannix moves the ball past Albany Academy's Morgan Vien during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh's Isabelle Ferraro moves the ball past Albany Academy's Liana Williams during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Albany Academy's Kira Ostovar defends against Wantagh's Riley Forthofer during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

Credit: Hans Pennink

Wantagh head coach Stan Bujacich instructs his players against Albany Academy during the NYSPHSAA Class A girls basketball semifinals on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Troy, N.Y.

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