Photos: In nailbiter quarterfinal, undefeated Dutch kept Bethlehem at bay

Evan Gallup spins away from Bethlehem’s Steve Mendleson, Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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Making his man miss as Guilderland’s Evan Gallup spins away from Bethlehem’s Steve Mendleson in the fourth quarter.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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Dragging tacklers: Guilderland’s Joe Park carries the ball during the first half.  Park scored both touchdowns for the Dutch on 14 rushing yards on nine carries.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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Quick to the ball: Guilderland’s defense kept Bethlehem at bay the whole game as the Dutch held on in a nailbiter.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game, Evan Gallup

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Diving forward: Guilderland’s Evan Gallup puts his head down to gain yards after catching a pass from his quarterback George Marinopoulos in the first half. Gallup had 44 yards receiving on three catches and 17 rushing yards on five carries.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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On guard: Guilderland’s Clayton Bastiani, left, keeps his eyes peeled for any Bethlehem defenders trying to get to his quarterback George Marinopoulos.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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Diving in: Guilderland’s Joe Park, center, leans in while being held back by a Bethlehem defender as Park scores the first touchdown for the Dutch in a 12-to-7 game Friday.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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Coming for him: Guilderland’s Cody Custard, in back, tries to sack Bethlehem’s David Montalvo in the third quarter of the Class AA sectional quarterfinal Friday.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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May I help you? Guilderland’s Cody Custard, on ground, looks up at Bethlehem’s David Montalvo as Custard grabs the jersey to help bring the Bethlehem’s quarterback to the ground.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

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Eyes on yardage: Guilderland’s Evan Gallup tries to break a tackle from a Bethlehem player in the first quarter Friday night.

Guilderland beats Bethlehem in sectional quarterfinal football game

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Big stop defense: The Guilderland defense made sure Bethlehem didn’t drive the ball to score in the fourth quarter, preserving the 12-to-7 win over Bethlehem.