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

Last week was filled with exciting *high school sports* events across the region. In football, Archie Jones of CBA stood out by completing 16-of-24 passes for an impressive 364 yards and four touchdowns. He also added two rushing touchdowns, leading his team to a hefty 47-6 victory against Niskayuna. Lucius Anderson, also from CBA, shined as a receiver with six catches for 199 yards and three touchdowns in the same game.

Meanwhile, Jake Smith from Shaker contributed significantly to his team’s 26-14 win over Averill Park, scoring on an 85-yard run and a 58-yard reception. His teammate, Nick Graziano, also made an impact with a touchdown run and a touchdown catch in the game. Over in Colonie, Brady Wyland caught 10 passes for 205 yards and scored a touchdown, helping his team edge Guilderland 28-27 in overtime.

In another football highlight, D.J. Mosher of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake rushed for three touchdowns, propelling the Spartans to a 44-20 win over Bethlehem. For Queensbury, Zavry Ward became the all-time leader in passing yards for the program, throwing for 236 yards, two touchdowns, and adding another rushing touchdown in a nail-biting 36-35 win against Columbia.

On the soccer field, Aidan Gatchell netted a hat trick for the Columbia Blue Devils in a dominant 6-0 victory over Albany. In girls’ soccer, Payton Galuski led Waterford-Halfmoon with three goals and two assists in their 7-0 shutout of Stillwater. The action continued in *volleyball* where Reagan Ennist from Shenendehowa shined with 20 kills in a match against Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake.

This week promises more thrilling action with key upcoming games, including CBA taking on Shaker on Friday night. Keep an eye out as local athletes look to continue their impressive performances.