HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RANKINGS

By James Allen CLASS AA

1. Shaker (7-0, Last week No. 1): The Blue Bison, now ranked No. 10 in the state, scored touchdowns on all four of their drives during the second quarter to help procure a 42-0 victory against Bethlehem.

2. Shenendehowa (6-1, LW No. 3): The defense, led by Brandon Fahr and Anthony Caprara, limited Saratoga Springs to 94 yards of offense in posting a 36-7 victory over the Blue Streaks.

3. Guilderland (5-2, LW No. 4): The Dutchmen scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to help produce a 17-7 triumph over CBA.

4. CBA (6-2, LW No. 2): The Brothers will look to avoid being automatically seeded fourth for the Class AA playoffs by posting a win Friday against visiting Shenendehowa.

5. Saratoga Springs (2-5, LW No. 5): The Blue Streaks complete their regular-season slate Friday on the road at Shaker.

CLASS A

1. Burnt Hills (6-1, LW No. 1): Tyler Manning tossed a pair of touchdown passes as the Spartans locked up the top spot in the Grasso Division with a 35-7 victory against Niskayuna.

2. Averill Park (6-2, LW No. 3): Seven different players scored a touchdown as the Warriors, ranked No. 25 in the state, blanked Albany 48-0.

3. La Salle (4-3, LW No. 4): The Cadets, led by quarterback Eddie Yamin, rallied late from a 20-6 deficit and stunned Amsterdam 27-26 in overtime to keep their Capital Division playoffs hopes alive.

4. Amsterdam (5-1, LW No. 2):

The Rugged Rams squandered a chance to secure a playoff berth last week and take on Albany on Friday night.

5. Niskayuna (5-3, LW No. 5): The Silver Warriors look to secure the No. 2 seed from the Grasso Division on Saturday with a road victory at Queensbury.

Team to watch: Queensbury (2-5)

CLASS B

1. Glens Falls (6-1, LW No. 1): The Indians begin the first of two straight contests against Ravena — the first Friday to complete the regular season and the second next week in the sectional semifinals.

2. Schalmont (6-1, LW No. 2): The Reinfurt Division’s No. 1 seed fights for top honors in Rotterdam on Friday when the Sabres take on Mohonasen.

3. Ravena (7-1, LW No. 3): Xavier Bermudez returned an interception 53 yards for a touchdown and caught a 31-yard touchdown pass to help lead the Indians to a 31-8 win over Lansingburgh.

4. Gloversville (5-3, LW No. 4): Garrett Dooling ’s second touchdown run of the game with 2:52 remaining lifted the Huskies to a 27-21 victory against Hudson Falls to clinch a playoff berth.

5. Hudson Falls (3-3, LW No. 5): The Tigers complete their North Division schedule Friday at Broadalbin-perth.

CLASS C

1. Schuylerville (8-0, LW No. 1): Lukas Sherman ran for 84 yards and four touchdowns as the Black Horses produced a 54-20 win at Susquehanna Valley last week.

2. Hoosick Falls/tamarac (6-1, LW No. 2): Jake Sparks tossed a trio of touchdown passes in the first quarter as the Wildcats defeated Corinth/hadley-luzerne 42-0.

3. Fonda (4-3, LW No. 3): Giovanni Dicaprio rushed the ball four times for 127 yards and two touchdowns in the Braves’ 47-0 verdict over Mechanicville.

4. Cobleskill (5-3, LW No. 4): Sal Liardo caught five passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs bested Johnstown 27-13.

5. Watervliet (7-1, LW No. 5): Jamel Ward Jr. threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two touchdowns in propelling the Cannoneers past Hudson 42-6 to win the South Division.

Team to watch: Voorheesville (6-1)

CLASS D

1. Greenwich (7-0, LW No. 1): Before beginning their playoff push, the Witches (ranked No. 4 in the state) entertain Ichabod Crane on Friday.

2. Stillwater (6-1, LW No. 2): The Indians tune up for the playoffs Saturday with a contest at Cambridge/salem.

3. Warrensburg/north Warren/bolton (6-2, LW No. 3): Tim Kelly rushed for 220 yards and scored on first-quarter touchdown runs covering 72, 67 and 62 yards in a 52-32 win against Lake George.

4. Cambridge/salem (5-3, LW No. 5): The Indians used an 18-0 edge in scoring during the second quarter to help secure a 37-35 decision over Chatham.

5. Chatham (4-3, LW No. 4): Matthew Radley carried the ball 17 times for 169 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-35 setback at Cambridge/salem.