The Plattsburgh Hornets will head out to take on the Saranac Spartans at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Plattsburgh has struggled recently with six defeats in a row, while Saranac will arrive with three straight wins.
On Saturday, Plattsburgh came up short against Saranac Lake and fell 25-14.
Plattsburgh might have lost, but man, Ryan Colburn was a machine: he picked up 137 receiving yards and one score. Jo Jo Wineglass was in the mix too, providing the Hornets with one TD.
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.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Saranac). They claimed a resounding 53-6 victory over Ticonderoga. Surprisingly, this marked the Spartans' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Plattsburgh's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Saranac, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Plattsburgh didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Saranac in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but they still walked away with a 28-22 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hornets since the team 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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