Football Game Preview: Warwick Wildcats vs. Minisink Valley Warriors

Warwick hasn't had much luck against Minisink Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field against the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. Warwick has given up an average of 29.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Saturday, Warwick ended up a good deal behind Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and lost 42-24. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 298th, while the Spartans are ranked 141st).

Despite the loss, Warwick had strong showings from Giacomo Abbate, who rushed for 87 yards and a pair of TDs, and Daniel Lupkovich, who threw for 251 yards and one touchdown while completing 78.6% of his passes.

Meanwhile, Minisink Valley put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 49-6 victory over Roosevelt. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Minisink Valley's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Warwick, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.

Warwick was taken down by Minisink Valley 34-7 when the teams last played back in November of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.