The biggest game of his career does not compare to the most critical moment in the life of John Jez, the 39-year-old men's lacrosse coach at C.W. Post.

His Pioneers play upstate Le Moyne in the NCAA Division II championship game Sundayin Foxborough, Mass.

Four years ago, Jez suffered a stroke. He is still recovering, though the 6-1, 200-pound coach appeared to be the picture of health this season as he roamed the sideline. But residual effects remain.

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