Poughkeepsie is on a four-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Tuckahoe a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. The Poughkeepsie Pioneers will host the Tuckahoe Tigers at 4:00 p.m.
Poughkeepsie's offense might be in the hot seat on Saturday considering what happened against Tappan Zee two weeks ago. They were beaten by the Dutchmen 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 521st, while the Dutchmen are ranked 157th).
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Tuckahoe brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They breezed by Hastings at home to the tune of 42-0 on Friday. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Tuckahoe's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Declan Connolly, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown. Max Reyes was another key pass catcher, gaining 103 total yards and a touchdown.
Tuckahoe didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Justyn Valverde and Kevin Fleming.
Poughkeepsie's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Tuckahoe, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
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