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Former Hudson Valley HS Star Helps Yale Lacrosse Win First National Title Former Hudson Valley HS Star Helps Yale Lacrosse Win First National Title
Former Hudson Valley HS Star Helps Yale Lacrosse Win First National Title A university with a proud history of accomplishments and a long line of distinguished alumni that includes five former U.S. presidents, Yale achieved a historic first on Monday.The university's men's lacrosse team defeated Duke 13-11 in the Division I championship game in Foxborough, Mass., giving the Bulldogs their first-ever national title in the sport. Yale (16-3), which never trailed in the game, held off a late charge by Duke. Instrumental in the Bulldogs holding on was the play of a former Hudson Valley high school star: junior midfielder Joey Sessa.  A four-time All-American at Minis…

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