Get ready for a night of high-stakes football action, as nine Albany-area teams battle for their shot at the Section 2 Super Bowls! While most of the semifinal games kick off tonight at 7 p.m., one Class D matchup between Cambridge/Salem and Stillwater/Saratoga Catholic will take place on Saturday. But here's where it gets exciting: tonight's lineup is packed with rivalries, comebacks, and potential upsets that could reshape the season. Who will rise to the top, and who will fall short?
Tonight’s Section 2 Football Semifinals:
- Class AA: No. 4 Colonie at No. 1 CBA
- Class AA: No. 3 Saratoga Springs at No. 2 Shenendehowa
- Class A: No. 2 Ballston Spa at No. 1 Niskayuna
- Class A: No. 2 Troy at No. 1 Queensbury
- Class B: No. 4 Schalmont at No. 1 Glens Falls
- Class B: No. 3 Averill Park at No. 2 Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk
- Class C: No. 2 Granville/Whitehall at No. 1 Fonda-Fultonville
- Class C: No. 3 Hoosick Falls/Tamarac at No. 1 Schuylerville
- Class D: No. 4 Canajoharie/Fort Plain at No. 1 Greenwich
Live Updates & Scoreboard:
The Times Union will be providing real-time updates throughout the night, and our Section 2 football scoreboard (https://www.timesunion.com/projects/hssports/schedules-scores/boys-football) will keep you in the loop. But this is the part most people miss: behind every score is a story of grit, strategy, and sometimes, controversy.
Early Highlights:
- Saratoga Springs is building a lead against Shenendehowa, with Ben Coryea rushing for 131 yards in the first quarter alone—pushing him past 2,000 yards for the season. Can Shen stage another comeback?
- CBA’s Tommy Toher is having a standout night, already scoring three touchdowns to give the Brothers a commanding 25-6 lead over Colonie. Is this the year CBA cements its dynasty?
- Averill Park and Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk are locked in a nail-biter, tied 7-7 at halftime. These Class B rivals played a one-point game earlier this season, with Ravena edging out the win. Will history repeat itself?
- Niskayuna is dominating Ballston Spa with a 21-0 lead at the half, thanks to touchdowns from Chase Meisner and Cam Grasso. Can Ballston Spa mount a comeback?
Controversial Questions:
- Is Glens Falls’ undefeated streak sustainable? At 9-0 and scoring 40+ points in six games, they face Schalmont, one of the few teams to keep it close earlier this season. Will Schalmont pull off the upset?
- Can Troy’s Flying Horses soar past Queensbury? After a 42-28 quarterfinal win, Troy seeks an upset against the top-seeded Queensbury. But is their momentum enough?
- Who will clinch the Class C Super Bowl spots? Fonda-Fultonville and Schuylerville are both undefeated, but only one can advance. Which team has the edge?
Thought-Provoking Question for You:
With so many rivalries and rematches tonight, which game do you think will be the most intense? And do you think an underdog team has what it takes to pull off a major upset? Let us know in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take!
Stay Tuned:
As the night unfolds, we’ll bring you every touchdown, every turnover, and every twist. Will the favorites hold their ground, or will underdogs rise to the occasion? One thing’s for sure: tonight’s games will leave no one on the sidelines.
