Photos: Helderberg Grit
The Helderberg Valley football team and Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ soccer team hit the field at home this week to play very physical games. The football team, made up of BKW and Duanesburg players, tried to stop Chatham’s running attack on Saturday but got flattened, 55 to 6. The soccer team on Friday battled back to tie with Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville in regulation play but fell in overtime, 2 to 1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shake and bake: Helderberg Valley's Quarterback Jesse Waddell eludes a possible tackle from a Chatham player. Waddell threw for 66 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions that were returned for touchdowns.
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Looking it into his hands: Helderberg Valley's Caleb O’hanlon catches Waddell’s pass to score the lone touchdown for Helderberg Valley and its first points of the young season. O’hanlon had 23 yards receiving.
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Playing with the boys: Helderberg Valley's Kaelyn Lobalbo, the lone girl on the Helderberg Valley team, is ready to run onto the field for the opening kickoff.
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Getting a glove on it: BKW goalie Tyler Goodemote dives to make one of his three saves in the overtime loss.
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Up high: BKW's Zeke Pulliam just misses the ball as one of his teammates attempted a cross. Cal Insero (17) keeps his eyes on the ball. Insero scored BKW’s only goal in the game.
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Moving a head: Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s James Mosbey gets his head on the ball during the second half of the Bulldogs’ home game on Friday afternoon against Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville.
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Hanging on: This Helderberg Valley player, after getting ran over by Chatham’s Quinten Kastner, doesn’t let go in the second quarter of Helderberg Valley’s home opener at Berne-Knox-Westerlo.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Standing together: Helderberg Valley football players with their helmets at their feet listen to the national anthem on Saturday afternoon at home.