With the Deer Park Falcons on the brink of elimination and the score tied 6-6 with Northport HS, Evan Mallon doubled late in the 6th inning and cleared the bases give the Falcons a 9-6 lead.  Mallon's 3 run double was crucial as Northport answered with 2 more runs but Jordan Rios was able to hold the Tigers at bay.  The Falcons defeated the Tigers 9-8 and advanced to the Suffolk County AA quarter final.  Oliver Tavares went 3-4 for the day.

Tavares is a 3 year Jays alumni while Rios and Mallon play for the 17u Jays.

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