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High School Football

Highlights: Week 1 in Friday Night Lights

Max Freund | Asst. Photo Editor

Cicero-North Syracuse beat Christian Brothers Academy 47-6 in the season-opener.

High school football in central New York kicked off on Thursday night in the Carrier Dome and continued through Saturday. The Daily Orange had reporters at seven games — six in the Dome and one at Cicero-North Syracuse — over the course of the weekend.

Here are the week one highlights.

Ogdensburg versus Sauquoit Valley (at the Carrier Dome)
Sauquoit Valley had no answer for Ogdensburg’s ground game on Thursday night in the Dome. The Blue Devils finished the game with 432 rushing yards to win, 55-0.

New Hartford versus Oneida (at the Carrier Dome)
In a back and forth game, Oneida broke out with a two touchdown lead and New Hartford came back and knotted the game up at 20. But it was the game’s MVP, Oneida’s Steven Barrett, who ran for 50 yards in two plays to take the lead, which the Indians held onto to win, 26-20.

Christian Brothers Academy versus Cicero-North Syracuse (at Cicero-North Syracuse)
C-NS lost 33 seniors from a year ago, but this year’s new seniors took charge on Friday night. Conner Hayes threw four touchdowns, Shy’Rel Broadwater caught three and Jaiquawn McGriff ran for two and added a pick-six in a 47-6 win.

Owego versus Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler (at the Carrier Dome)
Fowler struggled to stop Owego’s offense in its 56-14 loss. But the Falcons scored two late touchdowns,  which gave them hope in what is meant to be a developmental year.

Jamesville-DeWitt versus Susquehanna Valley (at the Carrier Dome)
In its first game under a new offensive coordinator, Jamesville-DeWitt aimed to pass the ball a lot more. The Red Rams just struggled to complete about half of their passes, and that trouble led to a 28-19 loss.

Central Square versus Chenango Forks (at the Carrier Dome)
Chenango Forks has won five state titles on the back of the triple option offense. Central Square was playing its first game with that same offensive scheme. Forks showed which team had it mastered, winning 34-12 to spoil Central Square head coach Kevin Kalfass’ debut.

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