The 2022 Class AA Super Bowl between Shenendehowa and CBA serves as the season finale for Friday Night Matchup on Spectrum News 1. Yes, it was raining, testing Guilderland's new turf field. Fortunately, the rains abated at just the right times during the game.
CBA won the toss and elected to receive to start the game. The Brothers promptly marched down the field, ending with Donald Jones finding Jack Marra all alone behind the defense for a 25 yard touchdown strike just 3 1/2 minutes into the game.
After an exchange of punts between the teams, CBA struck again just before the end of the quarter, as Jones connected with Don Brundige for 23 yards to push the lead to 14-0 heading into the 2nd quarter.
It felt like the 2nd quarter should've gotten corporate sponsorship from Pepperidge Farm, there were so many turnovers and missed opportunities. First, Jones threw an interception. Then, the teams traded fumbles. Finally, with under a minute to go before halftime, Jones ran it in from 6 yards out. CBA led, 21-0, at the break.
Defenses took over in the 2nd half. Late in the 4th quarter, Shen had a chance to avoid the shutout, as Henry Picard engaged the defense and broke three tackles, en route to what was supposed to be a 69 yard run for a touchdown. Unfortunately, there was a penalty on the play, wiping out the score, and Shen ultimately turned it over on downs. It was their best, and last, hope against a stingy CBA defense that pitched its 2nd straight shutout, 21-0. The Brothers repeat at Class AA champions. Now, they just need to take care of business in the state tournament that begins next week.
Meanwhile, in Lansingburgh, the Class C title was on the line, as defending champion Schuylerville took on upstart Warrensburg-Lake George. Most folks forget that North Warren is also part of this united squad.
The Black Horses, like Shen, sought to avenge an earlier defeat, but, like Shen, came up short. Schuylerville let a 7-6 halftime lead get away, and Warrensburg-Lake George-North Warren won the C title, 20-7.
Across town, RPI's men's hockey team dropped its 4th straight, and 6th in its last 7, falling to Harvard, 3-2, in overtime. RPI's homestand continues vs. Dartmouth tomorrow night, and then, Alaska-Fairbanks comes to town next weekend.
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