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A gritty road win in a storm sets up a home ECAC bowl against Rowan, as we break down adjustments, celebrate seniors, and lay out the plan for another statement game. We revisit special teams swings, O-line excellence, and the identity that carried us through November.

• bus delays, lightning, heavy rain, still throw with confidence
• offensive line allows zero sacks against a top defense
• second-half defensive adjustments to stop the run
• special teams blocks, field position flips, and crucial returns
• player spotlights on Bryce, Logan, Antonio, and Tyler’s records
• slot and tight end usage as core of the scheme
• ECAC hosting details and community energy at Gaetano
• scouting Rowan’s blitz pressure, RPO rhythm, and pass defense
• culture, leadership, and the final pregame message

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We celebrate a packed weekend across the Mohawk Valley, from Utica’s postseason hopes and Section 3 football titles to a frank conversation with Utica men’s hockey coach Gary Heenan and a culture masterclass from RFA field hockey coach McKenzie Welter. The throughline is identity under pressure and how strong programs turn talent into standards.

• Utica football’s bubble watch and key local results
• Section 3 championship highlights across A, B, C, D and eight-man
• National college football shake-ups and playoff implications
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• Building a heavy, possession identity and accountability
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We break down a dominant win over Hartwick, then map the path to a playoff berth through Brockport with clear keys: turnovers, field position, and discipline. We share program stories that show why this team believes it can travel, execute, and be a tough out in November.

• Hartwick recap and defensive takeaways
• Three interceptions and a scoop-and-score
• Fast offensive starts and efficient passing
• Raven package wrinkles and a 97-yard run
• O-line surge and sack-free streak since Cortland
• Special teams returns and role players stepping up
• Senior Day, Veterans tribute, and program culture
• Tyler’s records chase and scheme fit
• Scouting Brockport’s front and explosive weapons
• Run defense emphasis and limiting big plays
• NPI math, Pool C hopes, and ECAC fallback
• Scheduling philosophy and strength-of-schedule payoffs
• Keys to winning on the road: turnovers, hidden yardage, discipline

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Two Section III mainstays punch their tickets to the Carrier Dome as Syracuse football faces hard truths about depth, development, and adaptation. We celebrate local wins, dig into program-building, and hear how coaches turn practice into confidence under pressure.

• Section III brackets, results, and Dome schedules across classes
• RFA field hockey’s unbeaten push toward a state title
• Syracuse quarterback injury fallout and stalled development
• ACC parity, NIL and transfer portal realities
• New Hartford’s plan after beating Indian River twice
• Game planning for ITC’s speed and playmakers
• Senior leadership, teaching mindset, and practice standards
• Whitesboro’s midseason defensive overhaul
• ESM rematch challenges and matchup keys
• Standout performers and why placement matters
• Tradition, expectations, and handling pressure
• Family on the sidelines and community culture

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We dig into a statement win over St. John Fisher, celebrate a defense that stifles the run and kills third downs, and explain how our offense controls games with protection, tempo, and the Raven package. We preview Hartwick, honor veterans and seniors, and lay out the path to more football.

• defense limiting Fisher’s run and total yards
• strip-sack turning point and front rotation
• third-down disguises and coverage variety
• offensive line’s no-sack streak and pocket comfort
• Raven package wrinkles and red zone efficiency
• receivers’ YAC and unselfish blocking
• special teams consistency and middle eight mindset
• Hartwick scouting: balanced offense and staff ties
• rankings, NPI context, and 1-0 focus
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We break down a fast, physical win over Alfred, the balance that unlocked our red-zone efficiency, and how we plan to bottle up Fisher’s dual-threat attack. Community day, Challengers, and PPMD remind us why our stadium feels big-time every Saturday.

• fast start after the bye and early takeaway
• 500-plus yards with red-zone perfection
• Raven package adds quarterback run leverage
• Tyler’s fourth 300-yard game and tight end impact
• defense forces three picks and stifles the run
• penalty cleanup and hidden-yardage focus
• Empire 8 stakes, NPI context, and path forward
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We break down a gritty win over SUNY Morrisville, how the Raven package jump-starts the run game, and why our defense and special teams closed the door late. After a needed bye, we scout Alfred, preview a tough Empire Eight stretch, and make national picks.

• physical Morrisville matchup and late-game stands
• Raven package role in red-zone and short yardage
• balancing RPO pass game with downhill runs
• turnovers, officiating swings and composure
• defensive improvements and national honors
• special teams field position and kick game growth
• bye week reset, health and fundamentals
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We break down a narrow loss to Cortland, why the game felt different than past years, and how we’ll fix red-zone execution and run-game balance before hosting Morrisville. Leadership, development, and NPI realities shape our path as we push for momentum heading into the bye.

• key moments from the Cortland game and the trick play
• why turnovers and missed red-zone points changed the result
• special teams progress and late-game mindset
• Logan Frederick’s rise at tight end and what it unlocks
• receiver matchups, brackets on Bryce, spreading targets
• run-game balance goals and RPO discipline
• perimeter fits, tackling, and defending QB run
• leadership council process and player-led standards
• scouting Morrisville’s three-high defense and rivalry history
• NPI, strength of schedule, and postseason pathways
• breast cancer awareness game and community support
• quick national picks and coaching perspectives

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A charged homecoming turns into a statement win as special teams swing the game early, the defense swarms to the ball, and the offense cashes in before we turn fully to a ranked road test at Cortland. We share what’s in the “sauce”: execution, middle-eight mastery, and playing loose together.

• homecoming energy, hall of fame honors, and community tailgate
• special teams sparks with two blocked punts, a blocked field goal, and a smart bloop kick
• defense flying to the ball and stuffing the run
• quarterback room depth and situational packages
• middle eight scoring and drive management
• skill group versatility after injuries and role changes
• punting, PATs, and field position as winning edges
• defensive line rotation and individual standouts up front
• developing depth with game reps and second units
• recruiting fit, conference strength, and scheduling hard tests
• scouting Cortland’s power run, QB keepers, and 3–4 disguises
• road focus, penalty trends, and mental readiness
• final message: play loose, trust each other, execute

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Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on Utica's tough 21-17 loss to Hobart and how they're using it as motivation heading into their Empire 8 conference opener against Alfred State. The Pioneers are focused on bouncing back for homecoming weekend after a strong non-conference performance that has prepared them well for the challenges ahead.

• Despite outgaining Hobart 387-242 in total yards, "hidden yards" on kick returns and poor field position proved costly
• Coach Faggiano praised his team's resilience in fighting back from a 13-0 deficit
• Standout performances from QB Tyler Szaalkowski (28/42, 287 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Bryce Palmer (12 catches)
• Mason Nolan earned Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Week honors with multiple sacks
• Alfred State enters as a new Empire 8 member after winning back-to-back ECFC championships
• Homecoming festivities include tailgating beginning at 9am, an artisan market, and alumni games
• Coach sees the Empire 8 as "wide open" this year with no clearly dominant team
• Keys to victory: improved kick coverage, open-field tackling, and offensive balance

Join us this Saturday at 1pm for the "Pioneers vs Pioneers" homecoming matchup at Gaetano Stadium. Special thanks to First Source Federal Credit Union for sponsoring our Teacher Appreciation Game where educators get free admission with school ID.

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