Skaneateles’ perfect season has come to an end, as the Lakers lost 54-49 to Batavia in the Class B state semifinal on Saturday.
“Coach [Briggs], am I good? I’m ready to go inside. I’m ready for bed.” These were the exact words from Batavia senior running back Ray Leach after speaking with media following the game.
Batavia relied heavily on Leach, who rushed for 474 yards on 50 carries and eight touchdowns. This game marks the second week in a row where Leach totaled eight rushing touchdowns. Batavia’s first pass attempt didn’t come until the 6:57 mark in the second quarter.
Skaneateles senior quarterback Pat Hackler performed well with 17-for-30 passing, throwing for 255 yards and three passing touchdowns. He also made an impact on the ground, with 147 rushing yards on 12 carries, and three rushing touchdowns. Read More
- Skaneateles’ 17-game win streak ends with 54-49 loss to Batavia (Syracuse.com)
- Skaneateles’ best two-year stretch ends against in state semis (Daily Orange)
Central NY high school sports: Skaneateles' 17-game football winning streak snapped with 54-49 loss to Batavia in Class B state semifinal https://t.co/5GQYROIO3D
— syracuse.com (@syracusedotcom) November 17, 2018
Ray Leach punches it across from the 1. PAT is good. 27.3 to go in half Batavia 28 Skaneateles 21 pic.twitter.com/SOdGyN7j5G
— Paul Gotham (@PickinSplinters) November 17, 2018
Skaneateles head coach Joe Sindoni talks to Luke Viggiano after a Batavia score in the NYS Class B semifinal in Endicott, N.Y. Skaneateles down 28-21 at the half. (Kevin Rivoli, The Citizen) https://t.co/VT7njzJ8jq pic.twitter.com/gWXauZS8ok
— Kevin Rivoli (@KevinRivoli) November 17, 2018
.@SkanLakers receiver Nick Wamp catches a 17-yard pass from @pathack39. Skaneateles trails 35-28. pic.twitter.com/ENb82QOBht
— Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) November 17, 2018
.@DandC High School Football Class B State Semifinal #Batavia Blue Devils 42, #Skaneateles 28
– 46.8 secs remain 3rd – Skaneateles can’t stop Ray Leach either, touchdown No. 6 is a 2-yarder@StevieJ_ROC @SBradleyDC @SkanLakers @Brodie_Iggy @SectionVFB @BHSScores pic.twitter.com/LdLZQ27qKT
— James A. Johnson (@jjDandC) November 17, 2018
Pat Hackler of Skaneateles throws a 1 yard TD pass to Will McGlynn. Batavia leads 42-35. 7:50 left in the 4th. #NYSPHSAA pic.twitter.com/TWQoeZjQmW
— NYSPHSAA (@NYSPHSAA) November 17, 2018
First and 10 from the 16, Ray Leach gets paydirt for the 7th time today. PAT is blocked. 5:22 to go in the @NYSPHSAA Class B semifinals Batavia 48 Skaneateles 35 pic.twitter.com/cGkTL3W31m
— Paul Gotham (@PickinSplinters) November 17, 2018
.@DandC High School Football Class B State Semifinal #Batavia Blue Devils 48, #Skaneateles 35 –
– 5:23 remain- Leach will have another, 16-yard touchdown run@StevieJ_ROC @SBradleyDC @SkanLakers @Brodie_Iggy @SectionVFB @BHSScores pic.twitter.com/T6ysTX7bnO
— James A. Johnson (@jjDandC) November 17, 2018
Patrick Hackler to Nick Wamp. 4:21 remaining @NYSPHSAA Class B semifinals Batavia 48 Skaneateles 42 pic.twitter.com/Cz7rhMN7GD
— Paul Gotham (@PickinSplinters) November 17, 2018
2nd and 11 from the 48. You guessed it. Ray Leach. 3:23 to go: Blue Devils 54 Skaneateles 42. pic.twitter.com/v1Bns97dA9
— Paul Gotham (@PickinSplinters) November 17, 2018
Skaneateles scores to bring them within 5. Batavia leads 54-49. 2:19 left to play. #NYSPHSAA pic.twitter.com/ePJgrbt6WK
— NYSPHSAA (@NYSPHSAA) November 17, 2018
.@DandC High School Football Class B State Semifinal #Batavia Blue Devils 54, #Skaneateles 49 – Final
8 touchdowns for Ray Leach , 16 last two weeks@StevieJ_ROC @SBradleyDC @SkanLakers @Brodie_Iggy @SectionVFB @BHSScores pic.twitter.com/mflNlvPqWZ
— James A. Johnson (@jjDandC) November 17, 2018
Congratulations to Ray Leach on being named MVP of the State Semifinals vs Skaneateles pic.twitter.com/V3aCNfuFsT
— Batavia City School District (@BataviaCSD) November 17, 2018
PREVIEW:
After his team rallied back against powerhouse Chenango Forks last weekend, Skaneateles coach Joe Sindoni’s next test is a Class B state semifinal with No. 2 Batavia and senior running back Ray Leach, who rushed for 417 yards and a state playoff record eight touchdowns last weekend.
No. 2 Batavia (11-0) dismantled Cheektowaga 56-28 in the quarterfinals. Batavia has had limited playoff success in recent years, losing its three previous appearances in the state regionals.
The Lakers (11-0/No. 1 NYSSWA) and the Blue Devils (11-0/No. 2 NYSSWA) will take the field at Union-Endicott High School Saturday afternoon at 3 PM to settle it. The winner will advance to the Class B finals against the winner of the game between Section II’s Glenns Falls (9-2/No. 6 NYSSWA) and Section IX’s Marlboro (10-1/No. 4 NYSSWA). The finals will kick off at noon on Saturday, November 24 at the Carrier Dome.
Read More: Syracuse.com | PickinSplinters.com
