Playoffs Bulldogs Host Voorheesville - Round One Kicks Off Tonight at Home

COBLESKILL – After finishing the regular season with a perfect record and a divisional championship, the Cobleskill-Richmondville Bulldogs are now turning their attention to playoff competition, which kicks off tonight at home versus the Voorheesville Blackbirds.

Securing the Class C, West Division Title with a 42-21 statement victory over the Fonda-Fultonville Valley Hawks two weeks ago in Fonda, the Bulldogs (7-0) are heading into quarterfinal action in an unfamiliar spot: at home and rested after an unexpected bye week.

Unable to make new accommodations after the Coxsackie-Athens Riverhawks (0-4) canceled their season last month, CR’s veteran squad instead had the week off from varsity competition to practice and prepare.

“There is always a chance that the unexpected can throw a wrench into the plans, but the change will make this group of young men even more hungry to play on Friday night,” commented Bulldogs Head Coach Ed Hantho when asked if the bye would affect momentum.  

He continued, “It is sectional playoffs and the players realize the significance of the game.”

The Bulldogs will be facing a Voorheesville (2-5) contingent that has frequently struggled this year on both sides. Allowing more points than scored this season, the Blackbirds finished fourth in the East Division.

“We must have a great week of practice and look to improve in all three facets of the game,” stated Mr. Hantho about what CR’s keys to victory are. He added, “We must adjust quicker on offense, react faster on defense, and special teams need to block without penalties.”

“We must improve each week,” concluded the veteran coach.

Class C Playoffs

Elsewhere in Class C Playoffs action on Friday, the Schuylerville Horses (8-1) will host the Johnstown Sir Bills (2-6) after clinching the East Division Title, while the Valley Hawks (6-2) will be hosting Watervliet-Heatly (4-4). On Saturday afternoon, Canajoharie/Fort Plain/OESJ (3-4) will face off against the Granville-Whitehall Golden Horde (6-2).