High School Football Roundup: Star Players Shine in Week of Action

Last week was an exciting time for high school sports across the area, with several standout performances on the field.

In football, CBA took the spotlight with a decisive 47-6 victory over Niskayuna. Quarterback Archie Jones threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns, while also adding two rushing touchdowns to his impressive stats. His teammate Lucius Anderson had a fantastic day receiving, catching six passes for 199 yards and scoring three touchdowns.

The Shaker Blue Bison also found success, beating Averill Park 26-14, with Jake Smith scoring on an 85-yard run and a 58-yard reception. Nick Graziano contributed with a touchdown run and reception in that same match.

In other football action, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake defeated Bethlehem 44-20, thanks to DJ Mosher, who rushed for three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Queensbury’s quarterback Zavry Ward became the program’s all-time leading passer with a performance 236 yards and two touchdowns.

The soccer field brought good news as well. The Mechanicville girls’ team had a remarkable showing. Maddy Hopeck and Gianna Pitts each scored three goals in a 10-0 win against Hoosick Falls. On the boys’ side, Connor Byrnes netted four goals as the Schalmont Sabres triumphed over Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk 5-0.

This week’s upcoming games are set to keep the excitement rolling. Notable matchups include CBA visiting Shaker on Friday at 7 p.m. and a showdown between Columbia and Bethlehem also scheduled for Friday evening.

Stay tuned for more thrilling updates from high school sports as the season continues!