Football news & notes

Section II is down to one team vying for a state championship.

Class B titlist Schuylerville punched its ticket to Syracuse with an 8-7 win over Port Jervis Saturday afternoon at Middletown. This was all about defense, but the Raiders had a chance to win it late in the 4th quarter, but Liam Tomasi's field goal try was blocked, and Schuylerville ran out the clock.

The Black Horses will play Chenango Forks, from Section IV, for the title, next weekend at the Carrier Dome.

Unfortunately, Class AA champion Shenendehowa saw its 9 game winning streak end in a 24-17 loss to New Rochelle. Star running back Billy Beach was limited to just 45 yards on 13 carries, but the Plainsmen overcame a 10 point deficit to take a 17-10 lead into the final frame, only to fall short. Congratulations to coach Brian Clawson on a sensational 2019 campaign, as the Plainsmen finish 10-2.
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Union College took the first step toward a possible NCAA Division III title with a win over Case Western, 24-21, at Frank Bailey Field on Saturday. The Dutchmen hit the road to play Salisbury College in Maryland next week.

UAlbany secured a spot in their playoffs by beating Stony Brook, 31-26, on the road. The game aired live on SNY, which might air an encore during the week.

However, RPI's football season is over, as the Engineers dropped a 41-38 decision to Grove City in Pennsylvania. The Engineers finish 6-5, having dropped their last two.