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Football Preview: MacArthur Faces Wantagh in Semifinals

The MacArthur HS football team is one win away from a trip to the Nassau County finals. 

The No. 2 Generals are coming off a 22-16 win over Elmont in the conference II quarterfinals and will square off against No. 3 Wantagh at Hofstra Saturday, 10 a.m.

The winner of this game will then face the winner of No. 1 Garden City and No. 4 Carey in the finals. 

In their previous matchup on Sept. 15, Wantagh (6-2) topped MacArthur (7-1)  by a score of 21-14. 

In the quarterfinals win against Elmont, the Generals (7-1) were led by quarterback Gerard Cunningham, who threw for 160 yards and a touchdown, and running back Tom Kelleher, who ran for 159 yards and two touchdowns. 

Check back with us to see if MacArthur will top Wantagh Saturday by following the High School Football group.


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