Football Recap: Ryan Colburn and Colden Johnson Pace Plattsburgh Defense

Plattsburgh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 25-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saranac Lake Red Storm. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Storm apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.

Despite the loss, Plattsburgh still got an impressive performance from Ryan Colburn, who picked up 137 receiving yards and one TD. Jo Jo Wineglass was in the mix as well, providing the Hornets with one score.

Plattsburgh didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colburn and Colden Johnson. Plattsburgh received some extra help from Wineglass, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Plattsburgh's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Saranac Lake, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1.

Coming up, Plattsburgh will head out on the road to challenge Saranac at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Spartans will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for Saranac Lake, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Peru at 7:00 p.m. The Red Storm will need to watch out since the Nighthawks have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.