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Massapequa Plays in Juniors World Series

Massapequa International Little League faces Louisiana in World Series opener Monday.

It began modestly enough, a cast of teenagers no more than 14 years old intent on winning games and seeing how far baseball would take them.

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The Massapequa International Little League, fresh off winning its first state title since 1995, advanced to the Juniors World Series in Taylor, Mich.

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Massapequa beat New Jersey, 8-3, to capture the Eastern Regional title last week and faces Lafayette, La. Monday -- one of eight teams in the World Series.

Coach Joe Pinto and his young champs marched in Opening Ceremonies Saturday night. The championship game is Aug. 17.     

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