Photos: Football Finale
The emotions were running high for the Guilderland Dutchmen and the Voorheesville Blackbirds last weekend, in their sectional semifinals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
After a crushing 21-to-13 loss at the end of a glorious season, Voorheesville’s Brendan McMahon, squatting, sheds a tear knowing he played his last high school game in the Class C semifinal against Mechanicville at home Saturday.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Picked to win only one game, the Blackbirds won their division and finished with a 7-2 record, showing heart all year long. Senior running back Dalton Esposito, fighting for room tries to shake off Mechanicville’s Ross Stockman during the game. Esposito had 12 yards rushing on 11 carries.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Taking a seat: Voorheesville’s Cooper Smith gets dragged down by Mechanicville’s Marc DeBates in the second quarter. Ethan Richardson had 173-yards receiving on five catches.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big hit: Voorheesville’s Ethan Richardson, center, bear hugs a Mechanicville player during the third quarter of the Class C semifinal at home last Saturday afternoon.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Heisman pose? Voorheesville’s Ian Owens attempts to get away from Mechanicville’s Christopher Sullivan and his teammate during the third quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Having another great year, the Guilderland Dutchmen went undefeated, 8-0, before losing to Shaker yet again in the Class AA sectional semifinal. Trying to stop the run, bottom left, Tyler Hess, center in air, along with teammates Stefan Brantley (35) and Mitch McCormack (56), get their hands on a Blue Bison running back during the second quarter. The Dutch had a tough time stopping Shaker in the 35-to-6 loss at home last Friday night.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Having an off night: Guilderland’s George Marinopoulos attempts a pass during the game as Joe Park looks on behind Marinopoulos. Park scored the lone touchdown for the Dutch on 44 rushing yards on eight carries. Marinopoulos had 13 completions on 28 attempts, 115 yards, and two interceptions.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a block: Guilderland’s George Marinopoulos, left, runs with the ball behind his center, Clayton Bastiani, as Marinopoulos heads toward the end zone. Marinopoulos got tackled at the one-yard line on that play.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hard to bring down: Guilderland’s Evan Gallup, on the ground, and two other teammates try to bring down a Shaker player during the Class AA semifinal at home last Friday night.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pass attempt: Guilderland’s George Marinopoulos throws a pass toward a teammate during the second quarter of the Class AA semifinal at home.