Saratoga Springs is set to face Christian Brothers Academy in a highly anticipated sectional championship rematch this Saturday.
The second-seeded Blue Streaks enter the contest with a 9-1 record, while top-seeded Christian Brothers Academy remains undefeated at 10-0, according to reports from Yahoo Sports.
The matchup serves as a follow-up to a 2025 meeting where Saratoga Springs secured a 14-13 upset victory to deny their opponents a fifth consecutive title.
This season, the teams met in Week 2, with the Brothers prevailing 21-14 at home, as noted by the Times Union.
Saratoga Springs seniors Gavin LaFrance and Jaden Lockrow have emerged as key contributors on both sides of the ball throughout the season.
Lockrow, a standout receiver and defensive back, recently produced three touchdowns during a 42-35 semifinal victory over Shaker.
“Back-to-back really would be awesome and it would show how far we came and how hard we worked,” Lockrow said.
LaFrance, a 6-foot-3 receiver, leads the team with 39 receptions for 587 yards and six touchdowns.
The pair has taken on significant leadership roles to guide new starters following the graduation of running back Ben Coryea.
“Those guys put the work in during the offseason to get themselves better,” Saratoga Springs coach Eric Hayden said.
Quarterback Bobby Morris has thrown for 1,392 yards and 18 touchdowns this year, relying heavily on the bond he shares with his senior teammates.
The upcoming game will feature a test for the Blue Streaks’ offense against an elite secondary featuring Division I recruits.
“In a game like this, against great DBs, this is an equal matchup,” Hayden stated regarding the tactical challenge.
Saratoga Springs relies on a defense that allows only 12 points per game, a unit that LaFrance and Lockrow both view as a primary strength.
The championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Colonie High School, where the Blue Streaks aim to capture a second consecutive sectional title.