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| 09/20/24 - Home | 55-0 W |
| 09/01/23 - Away | 68-6 W |
| 09/09/22 - Away | 35-0 W |
Johnstown is a perfect 3-0 against Coxsackie-Athens since September of 2022 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Sir Bills are taking a road trip to challenge the Riverhawks at 7:00 p.m. Johnstown has given up an average of 28.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Johnstown is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 42-6 defeat at the hands of Fonda-Fultonville. While losing is never fun, the Sir Bills can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 361st, while the Valley Hawks are ranked 77th).
Despite their loss, Johnstown saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Aydan D'Amore, who picked up 98 receiving yards and one touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Coxsackie-Athens never let their opponents score on Friday. Everything went their way against Broadalbin-Perth as they made off with a 26-0 victory. That looming 26-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Riverhawks yet this season.
Coxsackie-Athens' win came from a few key players Johnstown will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Rich Perino, who picked up 127 receiving yards and three scores, and also rushed for 58 yards. Those 127 receiving yards gave him a new career-high. Another passer making a difference was Tristan Canning, who threw for 204 yards and four TDs while completing 80% of his passes.
Coxsackie-Athens now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Johnstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Johnstown against Coxsackie-Athens in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, as the squad secured a 55-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Sir Bills 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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