The Lowville Red Raiders secured their second consecutive Section 3 title with a 43-14 victory over Bishop Ludden-Grimes/SAS on Saturday.
The championship game took place at the JMA Wireless Dome, marking a historic milestone for the program according to reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Lowville sophomore quarterback Toran Zehr sparked the offense by throwing for a first-half touchdown and rushing for two additional scores.
The team also received rushing touchdowns from Cole Zubrzycki, Ethan Myers, and Caleb Farney to maintain offensive balance.
Defensively, the Red Raiders held the Gaelic Knights in check throughout the contest.
Slade Nortz contributed to the defensive effort by intercepting a pass in the first quarter.
Lowville coach Josh Coffman praised the collective effort of his players after the game.
“This is a special group and they really showed that today,” the coach stated, as noted by the source.
Zubrzycki, who also serves as a senior running back, expressed pride in the team’s achievement.
“Going to the Dome as a team and winning back to back, it’s something that you dream about,” Zubrzycki said in the Yahoo Sports article.
The victory improved Lowville’s season record to 10-1.
This win marks the first time in school history that the program has captured back-to-back sectional championships.
The Red Raiders previously won the Class D title last year before moving up to Class C.
Bishop Ludden-Grimes/SAS finished its season with an identical 10-1 record.
The game saw a late touchdown pass from Taveon Sledge to J’Shon Goolsby for the Gaelic Knights.
Lowville is now scheduled to advance to the state quarterfinals.
The team will face the Section 4 champion next Saturday at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.
Coffman emphasized the importance of maintaining a physical approach as the team prepares for the next level of competition.
The coach described his roster as having a lunch box mentality, noting their toughness and work ethic on the field.
The Red Raiders remain focused on representing their school with high standards as they continue their postseason journey.