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Participants from last year's supermarket drive. Photo from Councilman Ferro's office
Participants from last year's supermarket drive. Photo from Councilman Ferro's office
Harborfields Tornadoes Head Coach Rocco Colucci, with Councilman Salvatore Ferro, Director Kevin Thorbourne, Director of Community Development, Angel Cepeda, Suffolk County Second Precinct Police Officer Claudia Delgado.

Huntington Town Councilman Salvatore Ferro has announced the collaboration between his office and Town Director of Minority Affairs Kevin Thorbourne for the third annual Supermarket Food Drive.

This community-driven event will take place for Harborfields, Huntington, and John Glenn high schools on Sunday, October 27 from noon to 4 p.m. and for Northport on Sunday, November 10 from noon to 4 and will bring together local high school football teams to raise hunger awareness and support local food pantries.

The Supermarket Food Drive will feature a friendly competition among several football teams from high schools across the Town of Huntington.

These teams will be collecting non-perishable food items outside the following locations:

  • Harborfields Tornadoes Football: Greenlawn Farms, 777 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn
  • Huntington Blue Devils Football: Stop & Shop, 60 Wall Street, Huntington
  • John Glenn Knights Football: Stop & Shop, 3126 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport
  • Northport Tigers Football: Stop & Shop, 454 Fort Salonga Road (25A), Northport

Councilman Ferro emphasized the significance of the different football teams coming together to give back to the community, stating, “The Supermarket Food Drive embodies the strength of our community spirit. I’m proud of our local high school football teams for their commitment to supporting those in need within our community. This event showcases the unity and compassion that define our town.”

Residents are encouraged to join Councilman Ferro, Director Thorbourne, and the high school football participants on Sunday, October 27, for Harborfields, John Glenn, and Huntington Football Teams and on Sunday, November 10 for the Northport Football Team to donate non-perishable food items and help make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity in Huntington. For more information, call 631-351-3175.

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Scene from Northport football homecoming game on 10/19/24
Scene from Northport football homecoming game on 10/19/24
QB Simon Blissett fights for extra yardage against Deer Park. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Scene from Northport football homecoming game on 10/19/24
Northport Tigerettes get a kick out the homecoming halftime festivities. Photo by Steven Zaitz
Junior cheerleaders take part in homecoming pregame fun. Photo by Steven Zaitz

By Steven Zaitz

Northport High School broke out their new uniforms on homecoming, this past Saturday, and then broke out the whoopin’ stick on Deer Park, blanking the Falcons 49-0, in front of packed house at Northport Tiger Stadium. Northport improves to 4-2 on the season, and Deer Park remains winless at 0-6. 

From midfield and sporting a new camo-tinged, navy and butterscotch uniform, Tiger junior running back Grayson Cabrera scored on the first offensive play from scrimmage, which gave Northport a 6-0 lead. Northport scored a safety when they bungled a punt for another two points, and junior Luke Loiacono returned the free kick 71 yards for a touchdown. Northport had a 15-0 lead after just four minutes of play. It was much of the same for the rest of the game.

Cabrera added a touchdown on a 39-yard pass from QB Enrique Hernandez to start the second quarter and Loiacono zig-zaged his way to the end zone, for 47 yards to give the Tigers a 36-0 six minutes, before halftime. Senior fullback Jesse Castillo blasted his way in from five yards away to put a cap on the half. Northport led 43-0.

After a gala halftime show, starring the famous Tiger Marching Band, Tigerettes,  the Flagline and varsity cheer, Northport inserted junior Simon Blissett. He scored on a brilliant 49 yard bootleg midway through the fourth quarter. Perhaps the only blemish on this sun-drenched day, from a Northport perspective, was the missed point after touchdown, which would have given the Tigers an even fifty.

The defense for Northport, led by linebacker Reid Johansen, allowed only 102 yards of Falcon offense on the day. Johansen had 10 tackles, and defensive tackle, Gio Valenti, had six. 

For Northport, the celebratory vibe will have faded upon hitting the practice field on Monday, as they will now prepare for the undefeated East Islip Redmen, who are ranked number one in Newsday’s power rankings.

East Islip is undefeaded at 6-0 and have outscored opponents 240-42, and most recently, defeated 2023 Suffolk County Conference II champions North Babylon, 42-7.

The Redmen are led by QB Thomas Costarelli and running back Ryan Parker, who has scored 14 touchdowns so far this year.

The game will be at East Islip on Friday Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.

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Abigail Bozzanca shoots at the box for Comsewogue in a home game against East Hampton. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Evie Arnone clears the ball for Comsewogue. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Comsewogue field hockey vs. East Hampton 10/19/24. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Comsewogue Warriors had their hands full when the Bonackers of East Hampton came calling in a Division II contest Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19.

East Hampton scored two unanswered goals in the first half before Gabrielle Sohngen broke the ice for the Warriors to trail 2-1 at the halftime break. The Bonackers countered in the third quarter scoring the insurance goal to lead by two at 3-1. 

Warrior Allison Colmer’s stick spoke next when she rocked the box in the middle of the 3rd to make the score 3-2.

The Comsewogue sticks fell silent the rest of the way, with the Warriors falling to East Hampton 4-2.

Grace Peyman had 12 stops in the box for the Warriors.

Comsewogue hosted Bayport-Blue Point Monday, Oct. 21, but lost 1-0. The Warriors now have a 6-10 league record.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
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It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon
It was the final edition of the Patriot Run in honor of Thomas Cutinella at Wildwood State Park. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It was the final edition of the Patriot Run to honor the legacy of Thomas Cutinella, who tragically lost his life following a head injury sustained on a varsity football field Oct. 1, 2014. 

Thomas’ football jersey No. 54 has since been retired and the Shoreham-Wading River Wildcat Athletic Club, which sponsors the event, established the race distance at 2.54 miles in his memory. 

The finale was held Sunday morning, Oct. 20, at Wildwood State Park in Wading River. The runners were met with mild temperatures and brilliant sunshine, and were treated to a barbecue after the race.

The fundraising event raises money for the Thomas Cutinella Memorial Foundation, whose mission is to improve awareness of football-related head injuries, stress the importance of being an organ donor and keep Thomas’ legacy alive.

The foundation awards scholarships to local area students who exhibit characteristics of kindness, modesty and selflessness, as well as a genuine concern for improving the condition of the community at large.

For more information visit www.tom54.org.

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Ward Melville forward Adriana Victoriano scores for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Alessandra Victoriano looks to get a shot off for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Goalie Kate Ronzoni with another save for Ward Melville. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Maddie Costello heads the ball in a road game against Sachem East. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girls soccer vs. Sachem East on Oct. 19. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Patriots of Ward Melville girls soccer team came calling on Sachem East Saturday morning, Oct. 19, with an unblemished League II record 6-0 looking to stay atop the leaderboard just ahead of their opponents, but the Flaming Arrows at 5-1-1 wouldn’t make it easy.

Ward Melville forward Adriana Victoriano broke the ice for the Patriots at the 16-minute mark of first half when she rifled a shot to the back of the net. The lead would not last long when a minute later Sachem East countered to make it 1-1. 

Sachem East struck again halfway through the second half, courtesy of a corner kick to take a 2-1 lead, before Victoriano struck again six minutes later to retie the game. Victoriano scored in the closing minutes of the game for a notable hat trick as the Patriots secured a narrow 3-2 victory.

Ward Melville goalkeeper Kate Ronzoni notched four saves.  

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Freshman quarterback Noah Gregorek scrambles out of the pocket for Shoreham-Wading River. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior wide receiver Michael Casey makes the catch for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Senior wide receiver Michael Casey looks up-field for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Center Moriches football vs. Shoreham-Wading River 10/11/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Sophomore running-back Lucas Diamond bolts out of the backfield for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It would be the foot of Dan Jurgens, the place-kicker for Center Moriches, that would decide the game when Shoreham-Wading River came calling, snatching victory from the Wildcats to win 17-14 Friday afternoon, Oct. 11.

Deadlocked at 14-14 from the middle of the third quarter, Shoreham-Wading River mounted a late-game surge only to be stopped 2 yards from the end zone where the Red Devils took over on downs. Center Moriches, with a ground-and-pound offensive running game, mounted an eight-minute drive moving the chains bleeding out the clock, and called time-out at the 19-yard line with two seconds left in regulation. Jurgens split the uprights for the 29-yard field goal for the Red Devils win as time expired.

The victory lifts Center Moriches to 3-2 in Division IV, while the Wildcats drop to 3-2.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Ward Melville libero Megan O’Donnell digs one out for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior Emma Bradshaw with another kill shot for the Patriots. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball makes for a difficult hit. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's volleyball vs. Patchogue Medford 10/10/24. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The undefeated Patriots of Ward Melville’s girls volleyball team at (11-0) did something they’ve only done once this season. They didn’t sweep their opponent 3-0 in the best of five sets for the second time this year. The visiting Patriots remain atop League I, having dispatched the Raiders of Patchogue-Medford, 25-12, 25-21, 23-25, 25-14, on Oct. 10.

The only other time the Patriots didn’t make a short day of it was when they dropped their very first set of the season in another road game, against William Floyd, Sept. 27, but still won 3-1.

After the Patriots handily won the first two sets, the Raiders countered in the third, edging their rival 25-23 and forcing a game four. Ward Melville wasn’t about to let the match go to five games as they downed the Raiders by 11 points to take the match.

Seniors Emma Bradshaw and Alexa Gandolfo proved to be a potent combination in the Patriot attack notching 31 kills, while juniors Chloe Borch and Jaclyn Engel recorded 32 digs between them.

The Patriots at 12-0 retain first place with four games left before postseason play begins.

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Hadley Torre battles for possession for the Patriots in a home game against Walt Whitman. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville’s Madison Toth battles in the scrum. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville senior forward Peyton Phillips scores. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon
Patriots senior defender Ava Folkman passes inside. Photo by Bill Landon
Ward Melville girl's field hockey vs. Walt Whitman on Oct. 7. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

Ward Melville at 8-1 hosted Walt Whitman (6-4) in a Division 1 field hockey contest that was never in question. The Patriots spread the scoring around to five different players in the 5-0 shutout Monday night, Oct. 7.

Peyton Phillips and Madison Toth got the momentum going in the opening quarter before Maddie Larsen made it a three-goal lead. Jadyn Stoecker and Nura Qasaimeh rocked the box in the fourth in the 5-0 win.

Senior goalie Olivia Zummo had a quiet day in net.

With five games remaining before postseason play begins, the Patriots look to bolster their seeding atop the division leaderboard, rubbing shoulders with Sachem East and Northport.           

— Photos by Bill Landon 

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Reese Marcario fires at the box for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
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Reese Marcario fires at the box for the Wildcats. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River field hockey vs. Eastport-South Manor 10/7/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River field hockey vs. Eastport-South Manor 10/7/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Kaitlynn Monaghan pushes up the sideline for the Wildcats. Bill Landon
Shoreham-Wading River Madison Herr shoots. Photo by Bill Landon
Shoreham Wading River field hockey vs. Eastport-South Manor 10/7/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Loose ball. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

The Shoreham-Wading River field hockey squad tore open their season with 10 consecutive wins but stumbled in a road game against Harborfields, losing to the Tornadoes 2-1, Sept. 30. 

The Wildcats wasted no time in clawing back to their winning ways with a home game against Eastport-South Manor (9-2) Monday night, Oct. 7. The Sharks struck first with two minutes remaining in the opening quarter but sophomore forward Madison Herr answered back 30 seconds later to make it a new game.

Senior midfielder Ellie Arena rocked the box with six minutes left in the first half off an assist by Marisa Cacciola for the Wildcats to take a 2-1 lead, a score that would make the final buzzer.

The win lifts the Wildcats to 11-1 in a three-way tie along with Miller Place and Bayport-Blue Point atop the Division II leaderboard. 

— Photos by Bill Landon

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Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East’s Brandon Devitt battles at the net in a home game against Commack. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon
Smithtown East boy's volleyball vs. Commack 10/5/24. Photo by Bill Landon

By Bill Landon

It would take five sets to determine a winner when the Commack Cougars came calling on Smithtown East Saturday morning, Oct. 5, as both volleyball teams traded victories through four sets. The Bulls were able to corral the Cougars in the final set to win the match 22-25, 25-14, 23-25, 25-17, 15-9 in the Division I matchup. 

Outside hitter Brody Bernhardt led the way for the Bulls with 15 kills and teammate Michael Pennisi notched 11.

East hosted table-topping Ward Melville, Monday, Oct. 7, but went down in three sets.

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