You'd have to go back to the Obama administration for the last time Saratoga won at Shenendehowa. But, with playoff spots in Class AA on the line, the Blue Streaks came to Clifton Park looking to upset the applecart.
Saratoga won the toss, and took the football to start. Unfortunately, the first quarter was a war of attrition, with defenses taking control. That wasn't the case in the 2nd quarter, as Shen took the early lead on a pass from Jake Clawson to James Pepper, Jr., good for 7 yards. Thomas Fankhanel added the extra point, and it was 7-0 Shen going into the break.
Right before halftime, with about 3 minutes and change left in the 2nd quarter, there was a switching error at Spectrum News 1's studios, resulting in an unscheduled commercial break. Viewers only missed one play, thankfully.
After a halftime pep talk from coach Brian Clawson, Shen came out running in the 3rd quarter, or, more specifically.......
Ihsaan, run!!
Ihsaan Aloize, that is. The senior broke off a 50 yard TD run, and Shen doubled its lead, just 35 seconds into the quarter. After Saratoga's Bobby Morris threw an interception, Shen cashed in again, this time with Clawson connecting on a shovel pass to Anthony Diaz, who took it in from 12 yards.
After a Saratoga punt, Aloize was off to the races again, this time 82 yards to the house. Aloize finished with 240 yards on 14 carries, and sat out the 4th quarter. Shenendehowa will get a rematch with Shaker in the Class AA semifinals next week with a 28-0 win. Shen finishes the regular season 7-2, while Saratoga falls to 6-3.
Other scores:
Troy 24, Scotia-Glenville 20. Troy finishes 5-4. Scotia tried making it interesting with 2 4th quarter scores, but ran out of time on a final drive.
Shaker 56, Schenectady 6.
South Glens Falls 40, Broadalbin-Perth 8.
Averill Park 46, Mohonasen 0.
Glens Falls 40, Green Tech 6.
Schuylerville 71, Johnstown 0.
Ballston Spa 27, Bethlehem 14.
Hoosick Falls-Tamarac 35, Schalmont 6.
Ravena 42, Gloversville 14.
Greenwich 44, Cohoes 7.
Fonda-Fultonville 49, Watervliet-Heatly 8.
Burnt Hills 42, Amsterdam 0.
Cobleskill-Richmondville 49, Voorheesville 8.
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