Wallkill unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took  a  20-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saugerties Sawyers on Friday. Sadly, the  loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
 When it comes to explaining why Wallkill lost, don't look at  Connor Bleichner. Despite the final result, he picked up 137 receiving yards and two  touchdowns. Bleichner got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 69 yards.
 Looking ahead, Wallkill will be playing in front of their home fans against Monticello  at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday. As for Saugerties, they are taking a road trip to  square off against Marlboro Central  at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday. The  contest will  give the Sawyers their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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