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Astryn Grenier cut through a hole and jetted 38 yards to paydirt. The Blue Devil's wound out the clock on a 38-13 victory in the New York State Class B Regional opener. For Coach Matt Tessmer, the win was the 192nd of his varsity coaching career, tying him with legendary former Massena Coach Mike Nicholas former coach Mike Nicholas for most coaching wins in Section X. (Kyton Deon photo)
New York State Class B Sectionals - Colonie HS
Glens Falls (II) 40, Ogdensburg (X) 14
New York State Class C Subregional -
Plattsburgh HS
Saranac Central (VII) 29, Gouverneur (X) 6
New York State Class B Subregional
- Potsdam HS
Ogdensburg (X) 38, Peru (VII) 13
Eight-Man Football Playoffs
Taconic Hills (II) 17,
Tupper Lake 6
GLENS FALLS 40, OGDENSBURG 14
Glens Falls built a 20-0 lead in the second quarter,
setting the tone for a 40-14 victory over Ogdensburg in
the New York State Regional semifinal. Chase
McTagg rushed for two touchdowns and Jordan Baker added
a one-yard run, in building the 20-point advantage.
Ogdensburg countered with a six-yard passing play from
Trenton Power to Astryn Grenier with 25 seconds left in
the half to draw the Blue Devils within 20-8.
OFA's only other score came with 2:41 remaining in the
third quarter when Power launched a 48-yard touchdown
bomb to Urijah Austin, drawing the Devils within 27-14.
OFA's undefeated season came to an end, with an
impressive overall record of 10-1.
SARANAC CENTRAL 29,
GOUVERNEUR 6
Branigan Boulds tossed three touchdown passes in leading
the Saranac Central Spartans to a 29-6 win over the
Gouverneur Wildcats in the New York State Class C
Subregional playoff at Plattsburgh High School. After a
scoreless first period, Boulds fired a 14-yard TD strike
to Chace Scovil midway through the second quarter. The
Spartans employed the hook-and- ladder on their second
scoring drive, when Zander Daniels connected with Landon
Gadway for the 41-yard touchdown, opening up a 15-0 lead
at the half. On Gouverneur's first drive of the
second half, Hayden Stowell's one-yard keeper made it
15-6. However, Daniels scored on a one-yard run
with 34 seconds left in the third quarter. Boulds
connected on a 38-yard TD pass to round out the scoring.
The play came after a 40-yard run by Daniels, who set a
new Saranac Central total yardage record for a running
back.
Astryn Grenier cut through a hole and jetted 38 yards
to paydirt. The Blue Devil's wound out the clock
on a 38-13 victory in the New York State Class B
Regional opener. For Coach Matt Tessmer, the win
was the 192nd of his varsity coaching career, tying him
with legendary former Massena Coach Mike Nicholas former
coach Mike Nicholas for most coaching wins in Section X. (Kyton Deon
photo)
OGDENSBURG 38,
PERU 13
Astryn Grenier fumbled away Ogdensburg’s first possession. The
miscue fueled his “beast mode” for the rest of the game.
Grenier scored three touchdowns, intercepted a pass and
was part of a fumble recovery that propelled the Blue
Devils to victory. The New York State Class B Regional
opener, Section VII Peru faced Section X Ogdensburg in a
battle of undefeated 9-0 teams at Potsdam Central. After
a scoreless first quarter, Jake Frechette hit Trent
Taylor on a 10-yard completion for the touchdown. 7-0
Peru. Sixty seconds later, Grenier busted through
the hole and sprinted 35 yards to the house, putting
Ogdensburg on the board. There was some Razzle Dazzle on
conversion: Lucca LaBella was stopped, but as he was
falling, back-flipped the ball to QB Trenton Power for
the extra two points. OFA gained the leasd 8-7. After a
pickoff at the 22-yard line, the Blue Devils capitalized
when LaBella rumbled in from the one-yard line. 16-7 OFA
at the half. On the opening drive of the third period,
Power pitched to Urijah Austin on a 59-yard catch and
score. Blue Devils take command 22-7. In the 4th
quarter, Grenier cut through a hole and jetted 38 yards
to paydirt. 30-7 OFA. Grenier would score again for
OFA's final touchdown. Trent Taylor scored again for
Peru in the final quarter. However, the Blue Devil's
wound out the clock on a 38- 13 victory to advance to
the quarterfinals of State play next Saturday.
For Coach Matt Tessmer, the win was the 192nd of his
varsity coaching career, tying him with legendary former
Massena Coach Mike Nicholas former coach Mike Nicholas
for most coaching wins in Section X.
Section X Class B Championship - at Higher Seed
(#1) Ogdensburg 30, (#2) Potsdam 0
Ogdensburg's Lucca LaBella (25) scored a touchdown in
each quarter, the Blue Devils shut down the Potsdam
Sandstoners 30-0 to claim the 2025 Section X Class B
football championship. (Kyton Deon photo)
OGDENSBURG 30, POTSDAM 0
With the rain, wind and chill of the November playoffs, Ogdensburg
struck with the pounding thunder of Lucca LaBella and
lightning speed of Astryn Grenier. Anchored by
both the strong lines on both offense and defense, the
Blue Devils shut down the Potsdam Sandstoners 30-0 to
claim the 2025 Section X Class B football championship.
LaBella scored a touchdown in each quarter, while
Grenier added three of the two-point conversions.
Capping a 55-yard drive on the Blue Devils' first
series, LaBella thundered nine yards to pay dirt.
Grenier was lightning up the middle for the extra two
points. OFA led 8-0. Potsdam's deepest drive
came in the second quarter when Ian VanWagner aired out
a 21-yard pass to Cash Greene, putting the Sandstoners
in the red zone. But they were unable to capitalize.
Ogdensburg then marched 84 yards on nine plays, capped
by LaBella's 14-yard run to the house. LaBella
would also score touchdowns of eight yards the third
quarter and nine yards in the final period.
Grenier ran the extra points. The Blue Devils will
face a Section VII opponent in the opening round of New
York state playoffs.
Section X Class A
Championship - at Higher Seed
(#1) Canton 61, (#2) St. Lawrence Central 8
Section X Class B Semifinals
– Home of Higher Seed
(#1) Ogdensburg 54, (#4) Malone 0
Section X Class B Semifinals – Home of Higher Seed
(#2) Potsdam 32, (#3) Massena 0
Eight-Man Football
Tupper Lake 7, Hoosic Valley 0 (forfeit)
The Blue Devils' first drive spanned 65 yards on six carries,
culminating with a 22-yard run by Astryn Grenier.
OFA leads 8-0. After holding Malone to three plays and
out, Ogdensburg marched 55 yards on two rushes, capped
by Lucca LaBella's three-yard plunge. OFA leads
16-0. On the ensuing kick, Malone is unable to handle
the rain-slickened ball. Two plays later, Grenier grinds
out a one-yard run to the house. 24-0. The second
play of the next series, Huskies fumbled again.
(Above) Gabe Ortega (10) scoops and scores, carrying 27
yards to paydirt. Blue Devils add eight more.
Still in the first quarter, Grenier slips several
tackles and stampedes 47 yards to the House.
Ogdensburg 40-0. OFA goes on to defeat Malone 54-0
in the Section X Class B semifinals.
(Kyton Deon photo)
Hayden
Towle takes to hand off and scampers 50 yards to paydirt.
7-0 Canton. (Above) On the slant, Landon Perry fires to
Daniel Richardson for the second touchdown. 14-0 Bears.
Perry then over the middle to Parker Hurlbut on a
15-yard reception. 21-0. After an Owen Matthews
touchdown, John Gidney tambles for five yards and the
TD. Canton wins 61-8, handing the Larries their 45th
straight loss, setting a new New York state high school
football record. (Bob LaRue photo)
Potsdam
quarterback Ian VanWagner (7) ran 15 yards end-around to
extend Potsdam's lead to 14-0. (Deon photo)
POTSDAM 32, MASSENA 0
Gannon Colbert finished off a five-play 37-yard drive
with an 8-yard rumble up the middle. Potsdam leads
8-0. Ian VanWagner then ran 15 yards end-around to
extend Potsdam's lead to 14-0. On the fake pitch,
VanWagner keeps and scampers 21 yards to the House.
Potsdam led 20 0. VanWagner handed to Colbert who
delivered his second touchdown from the 10.
Potsdam 26-0. Ryan Niles also scored on a 12-yard run.
Potsdam defeated Massena 32-0 in the Section X Class B
semifinals.