On Friday, Oct. 13, the Guilderland football team hosted Christian Brothers Academy. The Brothers’ defense kept the Dutch at bay and only allowed 146 of total offense. The Dutch lost, 34-0.

Last Thursday, Sept. 14, the Guilderland Football team traveled to Colonie High School to take on the Raiders. The teams countered each other’s scores throughout the game. The Dutch attempted to take the last shot but turned it over and fell, 50 to 43.

On Friday, Oct. 21, the Guilderland football team kicked off on a new turf field against Shaker, a familiar foe. Shaker’s defense held the Dutch down all game long. It was a very important game for the Dutch as they are looking to make the playoffs.

The Guilderland football team battled rival Bethlehem in their homecoming game on Sept. 30. It was supposed to be played at Guilderland but the new turf field isn’t fully completed so it was held at Mohonasen High School. It was a defense-focused game, but the Dutch held on to win 8 to 7.

On Friday, Nov. 5, the Guilderland football team took to the field in the Section 2, Class AA semifinals at home as they faced off against Christian Brothers Academy. Guilderland couldn’t muster much offense against CBA and fell 20-to-7.

Guilderland football played the home opener of the 2021 season on Sept. 17. It was also pop warner night. The “players of tomorrow” joined the varsity team and cheerleaders on the field at halftime.

On Friday, April 30, the Guilderland Dutchmen football team took on a usual foe in the Class AA playoffs: Shaker. The game lived up to the hype, with both teams the number one seeds in their respective divisions.

Win and get in: The Guilderland Dutchmen won against Christian Brothers Academy last Friday night at home, qualifying for the Class AA playoffs next week. The Dutch led from the start, concluding with a 41-to-19 win. Guilderland will face undefeated Shaker at Shaker Friday night at 7 p.m.

Guilderland and Voorheesville were on the road for their sectional quarterfinal matchups last Friday and Saturday. Both football teams had a rough time against their opponents.

The Voorheesville Blackbirds and Guilderland Dutchmen are facing this season with new field generals since their mainstays graduated in June. The Dutchmen and Blackbirds opened the season last Friday and Saturday.