The Niskayuna Silver Warriors will head out to square off against the Troy Flying Horses at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Niskayuna is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 49-7 victory over Bethlehem Central. The Silver Warriors haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Niskayuna's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cameron Grasso led the charge by picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 38 yards and one TD. Grasso was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 59 yards. Another back making a difference was Chase Meisner, who rushed for 124 yards and one score on only eight carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Niskayuna was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Troy hadn't beaten Columbia on the road since October 10, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Flying Horses came out on top against the Blue Devils by a score of 27-14.
Niskayuna's record is now 3-1. As for Troy, their record now sits at an identical 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Niskayuna against Troy in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 62-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Silver Warriors since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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