Photos: Birds Fall To Cougars
On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Voorheesville football team took on the Canajoharie-Fort Plain Cougars at home. On a fall day, the Blackbirds lost two key members due to injuries and lost the match, 46 to 7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pumping themselves up: After breaking the banner, the whole team comes together to get their adrenaline up before the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dragging him along: Blackbirds’ Jaden Bright has Cougars’ Nate Benson up the field. Bright had three carries for 11 yards.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Just getting it off: Blackbirds’ Joe Kelly (12) looks at his teammate Eric Richardson (18) to attempt a pass before being tackled. Kelly had four completions on 13 attempts for 84 yards, he also threw for a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Come back here: Blackbirds’ Tommy Burns holds onto dear life as the Cougars’ runner tries to break away to make a tackle.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going up for it: Blackbirds’ Eric Richardson goes airborne to make the catch that led to the lone touchdown for the Birds. Richardson had three receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big hug: This Blackbird defender wraps up Cougars’ Jayden Johnson behind the line
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
One on one: Blackbirds’ Trevor Prancl looks to make a move on Cougars’ Dawson Gibson as Prancl looks for open field. Prancl had five carries for 17 yards.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring past: Blackbirds’ Lawson Moir sprints past Cougars’ Adrian O’Connor in the second half. Moir had four carries for 14 yards.