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Lynbrook and East Rockaway Football Headed to Hofstra
The Owls and the Rocks hope to advance to the finals this week; Lynbrook plays in a re-match of last year's Nassau County championship.
Two local high school football teams are just one win away from a championship game.
Lynbrook with little problem Saturday in the conference III quarterfinals, 33-13. Luke Spitzer led the Owls on offense with 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Matt Trotta anchored the defense with seven tackles and an interception.
The Owls will play on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m., in a re-match of last year's Nassau County championship game in which Lynbrook won, 39-14. The Owls have had some trouble against Lawrence this season, however, as they lost their
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East Rockaway (5-4) is coming off just as impressive of a win against the favorite, West Hempstead, in the quarterfinals. Nick Ulip led the Rocks in the 36-21 defeat of the Rams Saturday, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rocks (6-1) in the semifinals at Hofstra on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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