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Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley Football Dominates in Initial Four Matches

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MECHANICVILLE — The Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley football team’s strategy is no⁢ secret: they’re going to run⁤ the​ ball. And run it they have,⁤ with a vengeance, ⁢in their first ⁣four⁢ games of the season.

With a roster boasting several ⁤talented running ‌backs, the team has been tearing ​up the⁣ field, leaving their opponents in the dust. Their impressive performance has led them to a 4-0 overall start to the season,⁤ including a 3-0⁢ record in the Class ⁣B North ⁤Division, despite facing formidable opponents.

Senior running back Marcus Robinson reflects on the team’s strong start, “Our first ⁢three games were against some of the toughest teams ​on our schedule. Our first⁣ game was against Stillwater, who made it to the state championship last‍ year. Tamarac is always a strong contender and Gloversville has a solid program. Securing wins in these games really boosted our ​confidence.”

Over⁣ the first ⁤four games, three running backs have ⁣collectively rushed for over 1,200 yards. Junior Jordan Barnes leads the pack with 467 yards ​rushing and four‍ touchdowns. With 42 attempts, he averages ⁤an impressive 11.12 yards-per-carry.

Senior DiMaggio Ferrara has clocked 429 yards on 59 carries, with five touchdowns. Robinson himself has scored four⁣ touchdowns, while rushing for 306 yards ‌on 57 attempts.

Despite the team’s success, Robinson admits​ he had initial concerns about this season, especially after ⁢the‌ departure of a strong group of seniors ⁣from last ‍year’s team. “At the start of my high ‌school career,‌ we weren’t really a strong team,” said Robinson, who was called up to varsity as an eighth grader. “We won ​three games my first two years⁤ here. But last year, with that group of seniors, we really came together. We had good chemistry last year, and with so many players⁣ leaving, ‌a lot of us thought we would struggle.”

However, the team’s performance has far exceeded expectations.⁣ “During ‌the summer, I could see everyone putting in the hard work and that the ⁣younger kids were improving,” Robinson said. “It started with the lifts, showing up in the offseason when other ​people wouldn’t. We started to get stronger as we‍ started showing up together and doing things as a team.”

Head coach Sean Kennedy ⁢credits the seniors for ⁣their role in the team’s success. “The seniors have been ​a ⁣huge part of what we as a ​staff have been trying to do the past two ‌years, ‍revamping the program,” said Kennedy. “We’re putting a new image on the⁤ program, and they’ve‍ bought into everything we’ve⁤ brought in.”

Following a 14-7 Week 0‍ win⁢ over Stillwater, Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley⁤ picked up a 35-20 win over Hoosick Falls/Tamarac. It defeated Gloversville 31-12 in its Week 2 matchup, before a big 55-12 win⁤ over ⁢Scotia-Glenville last Thursday.

“It was⁢ the senior class really pushing it,” Robinson said of his team’s success. “We knew that, losing the guys who ⁣we​ were losing, that we’d have to ⁤step things up if we wanted ⁣to succeed.”

In addition to Mechanicville’s formidable running backs, the team also ​has a promising young starting quarterback in sophomore AJ Messercola. He saw a few more opportunities ⁣to throw the ball last Thursday, once his team came out to a big lead against Scotia-Glenville. Following ⁤a pair of interceptions, Messercola was ‌able⁤ to connect with Barnes‍ for a long touchdown reception.

“We put a⁣ lot ⁣of pressure on our AJ, who was in his third career start,” ‍Kennedy said. “He’s ‌got some dudes around him, and a lot of confidence ⁤in his offensive line and⁣ we have ​three ⁢or four‍ backs who are really physical. We’ve bought into that being ⁤our strength, that we’re‍ going to be a handful to tackle.”

While Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley certainly can’t ⁣overlook any opponent, it appears ⁣they’re now on a collision course‌ with Glens ⁣Falls for the top spot in the Class B North Division. The Black Bears also boast a perfect 4-0 record, and are‍ 2-0 in divisional play.

“We’ve got to ⁣take everyone seriously, but ⁢we’re ⁣going⁢ to be really focused on Glens Falls because they got us last year,” Robinson said.‍ “They’re a⁤ top competitor again.”

This week, Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley is scheduled to visit Broadalbin-Perth on Friday, and then host Ichabod Crane ⁤on‍ Oct. 11.

Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley will make the trip up ⁤to Glens Falls on Oct. 18 to visit the Black ⁤Bears, in a game ​that could ultimately decide the division and be ​critical towards playoff seeding.

The ⁤conversation about getting a top playoff seed is much different than it was just a⁤ few years⁤ ago, when it was just about winning a game, or having a winning ​record.

“Last year’s seniors laid down the foundation,” Kennedy said. “They got us from a‌ 2-7 season ‍to a 6-4 and then the second round of the playoffs. These⁣ guys now are excited to carry it on.

“They’re going to go down as one of the classes that turned around ⁤the program.”

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Jack Sullivan
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