Christopher Matias

Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK had seen this story before. A sweep for Massapequa as the Hawks stood on the other side of the net, watching it receive another county championship plaque.

For Nicole Gatti and Oyster Bay, the feeling of winning a county championship never seems to get old.

When Half Hollow Hills West called timeout after squandering a four-point lead in the fifth set, it didn't seem rattled.

Sayville was taken to the brink, but once again managed to extend its special season in the clutch moments, thanks to the team's “all in” mentality.

Half Hollow Hills West has outperformed its competition all season and reached heights the program hasn't seen in more than two decades.

After securing a third straight Long Island championship, Port Jefferson had its eyes on conquering the state tournament, but those hopes were dashed on Saturday afternoon.

GLENS FALLS — Half Hollow Hills West marched into pool play at the girls volleyball state championships and quickly ensured it would be one of the two teams left standing.

GLENS FALLS — Sayville started state pool play similarly to how it had gone through most of the postseason. Down but ready to fight back.

GLENS FALLS — Oyster Bay girls volleyball made strides this season and achieved new heights.

There were tense expressions on the faces of the Half Hollow Hills West crowd on various occasions. When the state champion was announced, those faces all were painted with unbridled excitement.