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Shen diver Nick Lydon captures state crown

Nick Lydon capped a stellar Shenendehowa diving career with a state championship Friday.

The Florida-bound senior blew away the competition on his last three dives at Nassau Aquatic Center (Long Island).

The four-time sectional champion's last attempt – a front-21/2 pike – received a score of 8.5.

"I put it (the dive) last because it's my most consistent dive and I wanted to end on a good note," Lydon said. "It was a rough start for me, but I tried to block that out."

Lydon finished third last year and sixth the year before at the state meet.

"It was a long time coming," Lydon said.

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