Caledonia-Mumford High School hosts the 2019 Section V Class D semifinals. Notre Dame Batavia is looking to get in position to win its first title since 2012. Bolivar-Richburg is seeking their second title in program history. Alexander is the defending champion. Red Jacket hasn’t claimed the crown since 2014. Here’s the breakdown:
No. 1 seed NOTRE DAME BATAVIA FIGHTING IRISH (8-0) vs. No. 5 seed BOLIVAR-RICHBURG WOLVERINES (5-3)
How they got here: Notre Dame Batavia (No. 4 NYSSWA Class D) avenged last year’s sectional quarterfinals loss with a 26-0 shutout of No. 8 seed York/Pavilion. Bolivar-Richburg dominated Canisteo-Greenwood, 40-6.
Points scored per game: Notre Dame Batavia (41.6), Bolivar-Richburg (23.3)
Points allowed per game: Notre Dame Batavia (7.1), Bolivar-Richburg (15.0)
Last time they met: Notre Dame Batavia defeated Bolivar-Richburg, 49-28, in last year’s regular season finale.
Trends: Despite Notre Dame Batavia’s explosive offense, their defense has allowed only 57 points this season. Bolivar-Richburg has won three straight, averaging 40.3 points and allowing 4.7 over that stretch. The Wolverines have outscored their opponents, 124-14, during their three-game win streak as well.
Names to know: Notre Dame Batavia – Cody Henry So. RB, LB 63 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 sack; Gabe Macdonald Jr. QB, RB, LB 837 rushing yards, 771 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, 48 tackles, 4 interceptions; Jedidiah Reese Sr. RB, LB 1,450 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns, 25 tackles, 2 interceptions; Mark Sanders, Jr. Jr. RB, WR, DB 361 receiving yards, 116 rushing yards, five touchdowns, 37 tackles, 4 interceptions
Bolivar-Richburg – Hudson Evingham Jr. RB, DB 677 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns; Alex MacDonell Jr. RB, DB 711 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns; Tyler Smith Sr. RB 250 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns
Coaches: Joseph Zambito (Notre Dame Batavia), Steve Smith (Bolivar-Richburg)
History 101: Notre Dame Batavia is seeking their seventh sectional title in program history and first since 2012. The Fighting Irish won back-to-back class C championships in 1980 and 1981. Bolivar-Richburg is seeking their second sectional title in program history and first since 2007.
A 5 p.m. kickoff is scheduled for Friday evening at Caledonia-Mumford High School.
No. 2 seed ALEXANDER TROJANS (7-1) vs. No. 3 seed RED JACKET INDIANS (6-2)
How they got here: Alexander (No. 6 NYSSWA Class D) opened with 30-0 shutout of No. 7 seed Clyde-Savannah. Red Jacket (No. 7 NYSSWA Class D) shut down Geneseo/Mount Morris, 54-0.
Points scored per game: Alexander (24.9), Red Jacket (35.0)
Points allowed per game: Alexander (10.1), Red Jacket (10.8)
Last time they met: Alexander grinded out an 11-8 road win over Red Jacket in Week 5 of the regular season.
Trends: Dating back to last season, Alexander has won 17 of the last 19 games. The Trojans’ defense has allowed only 81 points this year as well. Red Jacket has won three straight, two of which came against Geneseo/Mount Morris by a combined score of 110-14.
Names to know: Alexander – Dylan Busch Sr. QB, LB 964 passing yards, 9 touchdowns; Devin Dean Jr. LB 35 tackles; Kameron Lyons Sr. WR, DB 298 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns; Tyrone Woods Sr. RB, LB 807 rushing yards, 122 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns, 46 tackles
Red Jacket – Jacob Anderson Sr. RB, LB 63 tackles, 1 sack; Logan Keifer Jr. RB, LB 788 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns; Matthew Record Sr. QB, DB, 1,005 passing yards, 18 touchdowns; Chase Rizzo Sr. WR, DB 551 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns
Coaches: Timothy Sawyer (Alexander), Joshua Henninger (Red Jacket)
History 101: Alexander is the defending champion and seeking their third sectional title in the last four years. Red Jacket is seeking their fifth title in program history and first since 2014 when they won back-to-back championships: one in class DD and another in class D.
A 7:30 p.m. kickoff is scheduled for Friday night at Caledonia-Mumford High School.
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