Croton-Harmon lost 22-6 to Hornell this afternoon in the Class B state championship game at the Carrier Dome. This is the third straight Class B state title for Hornell.
The Red Raiders (13-0) outgained the Tigers (11-1) 387-164 behind 148 yards rushing by Zack Bacon and 104 yards rushing and two touchdowns by Scott McKibben, who was named the game’s MVP.
After each team had a long opening drive stall, Hornell QB Dominic Scavo struck first on a 24-yard touchdown run with 7:50 left in the first half. The Red Raiders quickly added their next two touchdowns, driving 66 and 61 yards that were capped by McKibben scoring runs.
Hornell took its 22-0 lead into halftime. Its defense finished the game with three sacks and two interceptions of Croton QB Jesse Mainiero, but the senior helped spark a quick scoring drive late in the third quarter. His 32-yard pass to Brian Soares helped set up a 24-yard touchdown by Trevor Wolstencroft, who cut the Tigers’ deficit to 22-6 with 4:10 left in the third quarter.
Croton’s defensive play improved in the second half. Max Jones and Mainiero each intercepted Scavo — who is now a three-time state champ — but could not generate any further offense.
Grous also had an interception. Senior Kyle Ricciardi finished with a game-best 15 tackles (7 solo). Alex Bowser added 12 tackles and Jones, Dennis Traditi and John Brennan each had nine.
Mainiero finished 5 for 17 for 101 yards and rushed for 33 yards on 11 carries. Wolstencroft had 53 yards on eight carries. Grous was held to 0 yards on seven carries, but caught two passes for 44 yards.
AWARD WINNERS —
Sportsmanship: Sean Terry, Hornell; Dennis O’Connell, Croton-Harmon
Most valuable offensive lineman: Dustin Johnson, Hornell
Most valuable offensive back: Zack Bacon, Hornell
Most valuable defensive lineman: Tyler Ormsby, Hornell
Most valuable defensive back: Kyle Ricciardi, Croton-Harmon
MVP: Scott McKibben, Hornell
14 Comments
To all Croton fans and parents,and the team,you didn’t win but you have the second best team in your class,that is 1 Hell of a job,be proud.
WOW newburgh to receive punt down by 8.2 min left
Pass intercepted in end zone as clock hits 0:00.great effort nfa.if it wasn’t for that fumble who knows?
Hey Croton fans that was a great run and you guys are the runner-up in the State in Class B. Hornell is a very very good team. You should be proud to hang with a dynamic team that blew away everyteam in the regular season by atleast 35 or more points. Congratulations
Also their QB is going to a Div 1 school next year.
TO NEWBURGH,GREAT GAME,GREAT SEASON,AND YOU HAVE MADE MORE PEOPLE PROUDER THAN YOU KNOW”OUTSTANDING”MEMORIES CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY.
Josh,
Thanks for another great year of high school football. You did a great job again this year on the blog.
Have a great basketball season. See you over the summer.
Oh and thanks to all my fellow bloggers.
You made the season go by fast and it was fun.
Just, PPR, 10960, IonaPower, Husky, Big Joe, all the Rye bloggers who took the first few weeks off and to our blogger of the year Statesman.
Thank you it was fun, see you next season…
croton, you did a great job this year hold your heads high
Wing T, no one does it quite like you. Class but with an edge if need be!!!
It has been fun.
Wing T,
Def was a heck of a ride this season. Glad to see you guys stick to the end. Haywood and I rejoice at the bells that beckon hoops season! Still looking forward to lunch, do you work at the United Way or DSS?
Yea guys its been a wonderful season. We had our highs and lows but what really is great that the 2011 season is over and we still enjoy one another.
I know Harrison will romp the 2012 Season haha, Nyack will be in the mix once again having a new coach with a season under his belt, always a plus. We definitly have keep an eye on the boys up in Dutchess for taking it too Section 1 this year.. I hope we can keep this going like how we did last year and maybe we can hit the 20k Club!!! YES!!! 
Haywood and Statesman are definitly a asset to this blog and you guys have my Chrismas blessing!
Statesman,
On east side of Market across from the basketball courts.
I am looking forward to lunch also. Let me know when. Probably need a couple days lead time, I am in and out of the office a lot.
Husky,
I agree. Let’s go for 20K and Haywood and Statesman are great assets to our blog. Probably won’t join our football banter over the winter though. They have too much hoops in their blood…
Great Job Josh…Very nice 2011…