Photos: Victory Under the Lights
Helderberg Valley moved their record to 3 and 2 after playing Granville last Friday night at home for Homecoming.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A big crowd for Homecoming Weekend at Berne-Knox-Westerlo cheered the Helderberg Valley football team to victory under the lights Friday night. The team, in its second year, is made up of players from Duanesburg and BKW.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
It was a difference of halves for the Helderberg Valley team as it took on Granville. The first half was all about scoring as Helderberg Valley surged ahead, leading, 28 to 8, at the end of the half. Stephen Soucy runs past Nick Andrus (10) and Josh Oakman (12) to the end zone from a 33-yard pass play by Xander Monroe. Soucy scored twice in the first half, and Monroe threw for 194 yards with four touchdowns and an interception.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting for extra yards: Helderberg Valley's Mike Flower puts his right hand up to help push away Horde defenders.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The second half was all about defense for Helderberg Valley as Granville tried to fight its way back. The final score was 28 to 24. Helderberg Valley’s Alex Onorati escapes from Logan Mckittrick as Onorati tries to keep the ball away from Granville.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big tackles made the difference in the fourth quarter for Helderberg Valley’s victory.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes looking forward: Helderberg Valley’s Stephen Soucy looks up the field after catching a pass from his quarterback, Xander Monroe, in the second quarter. Monroe had two touchdowns on 79 receiving yards.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hard stop: Two Helderberg Valley defense players upend a Granville runner, forcing a fumble. Helderberg Valley pounced on the loose ball in the fourth quarter in its 28-to-24 win Friday night at Berne-Knox-Westerlo under the lights.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Group effort: Members of the Helderberg Valley defensive line stuff Granville’s Dustin Evans as Granville’s quarterback looks on, helpless, during the fourth quarter in Helderberg Valley’s 28-to-24 win last Friday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
One last stand: Facing a fourth down and goal with one second remaining, the Helderberg Valley defense had to make one last stop. Here, two defensive linemen sack the Granville quarterback, Nick Andrus, as players started to celebrate.