Upset shuffles top of Class C
Playoffs are set to begin in Class A and B next week, while Class AA, C and D sectional play starts in Week 9.
Two of the top games on the Week 7 schedule are a Class A Capital Division showdown to determine the No. 2 and 3 seeds as La Salle plays at Bethlehem on Friday and a winner-take-all Class D contest between rivals Greenwich and Cambridge/salem on Saturday for the No. 4 seed in Class D.
Class AA
1. Shenendehowa (6-0, Last week No. 1):
Blake Mello caught five passes for 63 yards and one touchdown, plus added two touchdown runs, as Shen defeated Saratoga Springs 34-0.
2. CBA (5-1, LW No. 2): Senior quarterback Jake Iacobaccio threw three touchdown passes and returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown in leading the Brothers past Guilderland 34-0.
3. Shaker (5-2, LW No. 3): The Blue Bison used a strong ground game to pull away from Ballston Spa in the second half and post a 41-14 road victory over the Scotties.
4. Ballston Spa (4-3, LW No. 4): The Scotties look to secure an all-important fourth Class AA win Friday at home against Schenectady.
5. Saratoga Springs (3-4, LW No. 5): The Blue Streaks seek to avoid a three-game losing streak when they host CBA on Friday.
Class A
1. Niskayuna (6-1, LW No. 1): Niskayuna reached the 40-point plateau for the third consecutive game last week with a 40-7 win over Albany.
2. Burnt Hills-ballston Lake (5-1, LW No. 2): DJ Mosher rushed for one touchdown each during the first, second and third quarters to help produce a 34-20 verdict over Queensbury.
3. Averill Park (5-2, LW No. 3): Junior running back Jacob Phelps ran for two touchdowns, caught two passes for touchdowns and intercepted a pass in Averill Park’s 27-17 win against La Salle.
4. Bethlehem (6-1, LW No. 4):
high total in points scored last week as they registered a 55-12 Capital Division victory against Columbia.
5. La Salle (4-3, LW No. 5):
Matt Bott paced the offense with 149 yards rushing and two touchdowns in a 27-17 loss against Averill Park.
Class B
1. Ravena-coeymansselkirk (7-0, LW No. 1):
Ravena concludes its Reinfurt Division slate Friday with a contest at Ichabod Crane.
2. Glens Falls (6-0, LW No. 2):
The junior combination of quarterback Brody Holcomb to Kellen Driscoll connected four times on touchdown passes as the Black Bears beat Scotia 4714.
3. Schalmont (5-1, LW No. 3):
The Sabres get to compete Friday on the field for the fifth time (they own two wins via forfeit) at home vs. Green Tech.
4. Lansingburgh (6-2, LW No. 5):
Collects a fourth win in the Reinfurt Division as Hudson has forfeited the remainder of its
5. Mechanicville/ Hoosic Valley (4-3, LW Not rated):
Can lock up a home game for the playoffs with a win at Gloversville on Friday.
Class C
1. Hoosick Falls/tamarac (6-1, LW No. 3):
Richie Stifter caught a 72-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage and also scooped up a fumble and returned it 93 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter as the Wildcats stunned Schuylerville 19-7.
T2. Fonda-fultonville (6-1, LW No. 2):
Keegan Croucher completed scoring tosses covering 19, 50, 40 and 51 yards in a 55-0 victory against Coxsackieathens.
T2. Schuylerville (6-1, LW No. 1):
The Black Horses hit the road Friday for a game against Coxsackieathens.
4. Johnstown (4-3, LW No. 4):
Ryan Hoyt rushed for 114 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns in the first half, helping the Sir Bills produce a 61-0 decision over Rensselaer/loudonville Christian.
5. Cobleskill (3-4, LW No. 5):
Kyber Henry ran for
74 yards and two touchdowns and returned an interception for a touchdowns as the Bulldogs beat Granville/whitehall 28-6.
Class D
1. Warrensburg/lake George/bolton (7-0, LW No. 1):
Junior running back Ben Sheldon ran for a trio of touchdowns and also hauled in a 71-yard touchdown pass from Caden Allen as the Wolverines defeated Stillwater 50-7.
2. Stillwater (6-1, LW No. 2):
Stillwater completes its Class D schedule Saturday when it entertains Helderberg Valley.
3. Canajoharie/fort Plain (5-1, LW No. 3):
The Cougars get a chance to face the top team in the classification at home Friday when they take on Warrensburg/ Lake George/bolton.
4. Greenwich (4-3, LW No. 4):
Matt Conlin rolled up 173 yards and three touchdowns rushing to power the Witches past Voorheesville 48-7.
5. Cambridge/salem (3-4, LW No. 5):
Braxter Mattson and Brice Burr combined to rush for 295 yards and five touchdowns in a 54-21 triumph over Helderberg Valley.