Shenendehowa and Christian Brothers Academy have had quite the rivalry the last few years, and the latest chapter was written tonight. Both teams came into the game at 2-0 in Class AA, with Shen undefeated at 4-0 entering play, CBA 2-2.
If there was a fatal mistake made by Shen, it was Brian Clawson's decision to defer taking the opening kickoff to the 2nd half after wining the coin toss. You just don't do that against a Bob Burns team, because it usually backfires.
Sure enough, CBA marched down the field after taking the first half kickoff, and QB Archie Jones ran it in himself from 8 yards. Ted Gianalella added the extra point, and it was quickly 7-0, Brothers, less than 3 minutes into the game.
On Shen's 1st play from scrimmage, Joey Cardinale, who was a star three weeks ago vs. Niskayuna, took a screen pass from Jack Clawson, the coach's son, and sprinted 88 yards to the end zone. The extra point tied the game at 7. For less than 30 seconds. That's how long it took for CBA's Amare "Pop" Coffil to return the ensuing kickoff 90 yards to the house, and, just like that, CBA was back in front, 14-7.
Shen's next possession ended with Clawson intercepted by CBA's Jack Hulett. The Brothers didn't waste any time, and Hulett was rewarded by catching a TD pass from Jones for 50 yards. CBA led, 21-7, after the 1st quarter.
If the first quarter felt like a track meet, well, things settled back to normal in the 2nd quarter. Chase McIntyre picked off Clawson, but, on the very next play, Jones was himself intercepted by Shen's Jakub Tomaszewski. And the score remained at 21-7 at the break.
Shen got the ball to start the 3rd quarter, and Clawson found Tomaszewski behind the defense for a 67 yard catch & run to the end zone, and, suddenly, it was 21-14. CBA then marched down the field, ending with Jones finding Gavin Potter for a 17 yard score. 28-14 Brothers after three. Jones took it in himself again less than three minutes into the 4th quarter to close the scoring. Despite the usual flurry of penalties hampering both teams, the two squads persevered, with CBA claiming 1st place in Class AA, 35-14.
Shen returns home to play Schenectady next week. The Patriots were wrecked by the Brothers last week. CBA stays home, and will have the TV spotlight again, as they'll host Shaker.
Guilderland 51, Schenectady 0. Two straight blowout shutout losses for the Patriots.
Lansingburgh 44, Cohoes 0. Don't look now, but the Knights have won 4 in a row after getting bullied by Averill Park opening night.
Warrensburg-Lake George Bolton 38, Hudson Falls-Fort Edward 14.
Schuylerville 44, Hoosick Falls-Tamarac 8.
Columbia 31, LaSalle 18. The Blue Devils snap their losing streak, but LaSalle is now 0-5, and in deep trouble.
Saratoga 28, Colonie 14.
Fonda-Fultonville 42, Johnstown 6.
Schalmont 35, Gloversville 14.
Shaker 35, Albany 14.
Glens Falls 48, Scotia 7.
Cornwall 29, Ballston Spa 0.
Ravena 58, Green Tech 8.
Queensbury 20, Burnt Hills 9.
Averill Park 35, Ichabod Crane-Chatham 0.
Greenwich 71, Rensselaer-Loudonville Christian 6.
Watervliet-Heatly 14, Mechanicville 6.
Amsterdam 28, Bethlehem 15.
Cobleskill-Richmondville 35, Hudson 18.
Niskayuna 51, Troy 12. Troy's 3 game winning streak is snapped as the Horses suffer their worst loss of the year.
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