Adirondack extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Holland Patent Golden Knights, falling 27-7. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Adirondack lost, don't look at Robert Weiler. Despite the final result, he rushed for 111 yards and one score. An impressive showing, but Weiler really ramped things up playing D: he made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Even if they lost, Adirondack's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Andrew Mihalko, Jesse Dragan, and Lydell Bechy, who each picked up one sack apiece.
As for Holland Patent, they moved to 2-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 7, 2024 (when they won 46-0).
A big part of Holland Patent's victory came down to the chemistry between Ethan Briggs and his top target Nicholas Doyle. Briggs threw for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Doyle gained 185 total yards and three touchdowns. Doyle didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made two total tackles.
Adirondack has already played their next matchup, a 26-19 win against Weedsport on the 10th. As for Holland Patent, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 27-8 victory against Oneida on the 9th.
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