Connetquot captures Ward Melville Patriots
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Ward Melville junior Dylan Fagan from the service line for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon

Ward Melville junior Dylan Fagan puts the ball in play for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon

Outside hitter Jaron Popp keeps the ball in play for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Outside hitter Jaron Popp from the service line for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Outside hitter Jaron Popp from the service line for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Outside hitter Jaron Popp battles at net for the Patriots in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson with a block at net in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Ward Melville sophomore KJ Anderson with a block at net in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Ward Melville junior Richie Ragonese keeps the ball in play for the Patriots Oct. 14. Credit: Bill Landon

Ward Melville sophomore Shawn Legge battles at net in a home game against Connetquot. Photo by Bill Landon

Ward Melville senior Timmy Chu from the service line for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville senior Timmy Chu sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville senior Timmy Chu sets the play for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville co-captain Tommy Engel sets the ball for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo

Ward Melville senior Tommy Engel with a dig for the Patriots at home against Connetquot Oct. 14. Bill Landon photo
The Ward Melville boys volleyball team fought back in the second set Oct. 14 having to win by two, edging Connetquot, 27-25, but they lost the next two to drop the match, 3-1, at home.
The Patriots fell 25-21, 25-27, 25-23 and 25-17 in the Division I contest. The loss drops the Patriots to 5-5 with four games remaining before post season play.
Ward Melville retake the court Oct. 19 when they host Commack with a 4:30 p.m. start.