State semifinal picks
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As I’ve mentioned this week, I see a clean sweep for Section 1 teams this Saturday in Kingston. Here’s how I think the games will shake out:
Class C
Bronxville vs. Section 2’s Hoosick Falls: Like so many championship teams out of Section 2, Hoosick Falls has put up ridiculous stats this season. Running back Alex Hanson has rushed for 1,502 yards and Mike Brewster has thrown for 1,385 yards. Although blessed at the skill positions, Hoosick Falls doesn’t have the bodies to play with Bronxville; not just on the offensive and defensive line, but throughout the roster. Look for the Broncos to be leading a tight game at halftime before methodically pulling away in the second half against a worn-down Hoosick Falls team. PREDICTION: BRONXVILLE 28, HOOSICK FALLS 14
Class B
Nanuet vs. Section 2’s Schalmont. From what I’ve gathered, Schalmont is a rugged, tough group that finds ways to grind out victories. Rugged and tough would probably be the best way to describe Nanuet, too. Schalmont, which started the season 0-2, is on a magical ride, led by superstar quarterback Vince Gall (2,323 yards rushing). Schalmont, though, doesn’t have Nanuet’s quickness up front and they haven’t seen a trio of backs as durable and explosive as Tom Hanney, Gabe Ostrow and Bret Bonomolo. Like the O’Neill game, look for a steady diet of those three as the Knights control the clock and survive a few big plays by Gallo to get to the Dome. PREDICTION: NANUET 21, SCHALMONT 13
Class AA
New Rochelle vs. Section 2’s Saratoga Springs: If you can beat Monroe-Woodbury, this game really shouldn’t be much of a contest. But I bet it will be, at least for a little bit. There’s no way New Rochelle can come out and match the intensity and emotion of when it played M-W. The Huguenots, as they’ve been at times this year, will be flat to start before kicking it into gear. New Rochelle will complete its mission and be playing for a state title next week. PREDICTION: NEW ROCHELLE 31, SARATOGA SPRINGS 14
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Josh Thomson has done some of everything since joining The Journal News in March 2003. He began working for the Gannett weeklies during the winter of 2002 as a freelance writer. He joined the daily staff soon after and has since covered various high school and pro sports. Away from sportswriting, Josh lives in Westchester and spends his free time either with his wife, Sarah, or expertly managing his various championship-winning fantasy sports teams. He's visited 21 major-league baseball stadiums and insists that Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are the best by far. Josh graduated from Carmel High School in 1998, then went to Boston University, where, in 2002, he received a degree in communications with a minor in history.
Only one game away until the Galaxy Championships of Footyball for these studly superboys. This year sure has reminded me of when the Crazy Dragon got divorced to his wife Tony Saprano. Tony broke the Crazy Dragon’s heart by giving him an unbelievable wedgie. As I was chillaxing with my homie The Pyschopathic Chuwawa From Australia, we discussed these footyball matches. First of me truly believes that the Bronxville Silver Donkies will pulverize the Hoosik Falls Eccentric Meatballs. The Eccentric Meatballs don’t stand a chance as the Silver Donkies have Dilbert “the mustache man” Arenas. Dilbert is so fast that he once chased after a cheetah and dressed it up as himself so he could get out of 3rd period english class. The teacher then found out that Dilbert was a cheetah and spanked Dilbert the Cheetah for 18 minutes. Oh Dilby you’re one heck of a guy!
. The Schalamont Septic Tanks will lose 89-88 to the New Rochelle Gorgeous Hippos. The Spetic Tanks will never get over that 88 point hump if they don’t buy more gifts for their coach Al Pacino or he’ll weep to his grandma Charles Oakley. All Al wants is killer presents from his players like the blue Power Ranger, a Refrigirator, or Platnum Earnings. New Ro also has Milkman who has gorgeous red hair and who has 17,000 yards running around the sideline. Keep it up Milkman! YES now I can watch a flick!! I am going to watch Back to the Future 3 as Edward Norton and Brad Pitt slap each other in the elbows for 4 minutes and start a group where they slap people. Edward then goes to the rest room and sees explicit words on the mirror and starts cursing at everyone in NYC because he is only in the 60th percentile with Monty Brogan but Francis Xavies Slatthery is in the 90th percentile and Francis came up with the ratings. Thats bull Francis. Brad then proceeds to find Reggie Miller and makes threating phone calls that he will give Reggie wet willies and Indian Burns like he did to Mike Tyson 8 minutes ago. Mike then punches Brad’s head off. Superb film. Oscar worthy. You may shed a tear. Maybe even two. 32 out of 27 STARS!!!!
Bronxville 35 to 42 points with Hoosick maybe getting a TD during garbage time which will arrive by early in the 3rd quarter. Look for the Hoosick team and partisans to have that same look of stuned disbelief at the carnage they are witnessing as Ellenville did. Ellenville also had amazing stats and their PF-PA was 292-38 prior to their meeting with Bronxville. Bronxville hung 34 on them in very easy fashion and could have probably doubled that if they had kept their foot on the gas, which unlike these Sect 2 and 9 teams, they don’t do. The big difference is that Ellenville hits; Hoosick does not, so wait until they get a load of Bronxville. All the tough tallk and bravado will be gone by the end of the first half.
Prior to their meeting with Bronxville, the Ellenville coach was saying that he saw the game as a clash of equals and it would be a matter of who wanted it more. After the game, and to his credit, he changed his tune to, “bigger, stronger, and faster and if we want to compete we have to get a lot, not some, but a lot of guys in the weight room”. Hoosick’s coach will be whistling the same tune by 3 PM tomorrow. Hastings was a great team this season and had the bad luck of having a better Bronxville team in their section. That in no way diminishes what a great team they were and Hoosick has no one even close to the Cobucci to Flaherty combo. That was a duo you had to respect and they laid a lot of damage on a lot of good teams. The Hoosick QB does not have the size, speed, or arm strength of Cobucci nor do they have a receiver as good as Flaherty and you know what happened when they played Bronxville. This one will be over early with Hoosick completely confused and demoralized by halftime.
Fly on the wall live at an Iona fan’s house who is blogging, and congratulating New Rochelle. Here is what I hear while I am perched on the wall.
Typing is heard. Then he types.
Good Luck New Rochelle
Knock Knock
“Who is it? Mom, you just can’t walk in”.
“I am worried son. You were crying for almost a week. It started Saturday afternoon, and got worst Saturday night. Are you ok”.
“Yes Mom, I’m fine“.
Oh my goodness. What are all these male dolls doing all around your room.
“Nothing Mom”.
“But son, they are dressed in purple and white and have helmets on their heads, and New Rochelle is written on the front. Oh my goodness, they have hundreds of pins in them. That’s weird. Male dolls? Are you?”
“No Mom I’m not, I’m, I’m, ah, ah, ah, i’m practicing to be an acupuncturist”.
“My smart son. I knew you would be special. Good night”.
That was close. Ok. Where was I. Ok, here I go. Good luck New Rochelle. We wish you well.
COACH D
attack attack attack then commit the 187
coach foster
don’t be afraid to leave an impression
players
tackle, hit, tackle, hit, tackle
just remember if SARATOGA want it!.... make em TAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEE IT!
go luck!!!
For New Ro .. Paraphrasing JM / Doors
‘We are the Lizard Kings
We can do anything
We can make players stop in their tracks and take a knee
We made Monroe-Woodbury go away
For three years we dwelt
In the loose palace of exile
Playing strange games
With the girls of the island
Now we have come again
To the land of the fair, and the strong, and the wise
Brothers and sisters of the pale forests on Rochelle
O Children of Night
Who among you will run with the hunt?
Now Night arrives with her purple legion
Retire now to your tents and to your dreams
Tomorrow night we enter the town of my birth to face Saratoga Springs
Our mission to play for a state tile is upon us
We want to be ready’
I think it could be a great day for Section 1 football. Schalmont with the dangerous QB and big lineman look the most dangerous of the three opponents.
Looks like, after 2 quarters of play, your Class C “homer” pick of Bronxville destroying Hoosick Falls is looking exactly what it is, BIASED!!
LETS GO PANTHERS!!!
Way to go Broncos!