Photos: Cougars Control Helderberg Valley
The combined team of Berne-Knox-Westerlo and Duanesburg, known as Helderberg Valley, took on the Canajoharie/Fort Plain Cougars at Canajoharie High School on Sept. 29. The Cougars ran out to a huge lead and Helderberg Valley couldn’t rally, losing 53 to 13.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Grabbing tightly: Helderberg Valley’s Reese Damin holds onto the waist of Cougars’ Jordan Hayes in an attempt to tackle him in the first quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting open field: Helderberg Valley’s DJ Mattice makes a quick dash up the field in the first quarter. Mattice had six catches for 76 yards and a 76-yard kickoff touchdown return.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Not going down: Helderberg Valley’s Evan Williams puts his hand on Cougars’ Bradley Rumrill to stay on his feet and not get tackled by Williams.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going long: Helderberg Valley’s Evan Williams gets ready to unload a big pass down the field in the first quarter. Williams had 137 yards passing to go along with a touchdown and interception.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Surrounded: Helderberg Valley’s DJ Mattice tries to find an open lane to make a big gain but three Cougars’ bottle him up.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shoving him off: Helderberg Valley’s Jayden Rice attempts a stiff-arm on Cougars’ Aiden Bowerman as Rice tries to head up the field.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes wide: Helderberg Valley’s Lucas Losito has his hands wide open as he makes the catch and runs for a touchdown in the second quarter. Losito had one catch for 65-yards and a touchdown.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Handing off: Helderberg Valley’s Evan Williams (9) gives the ball to Christian Arsenault (22) for Arsenault attempts to run the ball behind his offensive line.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Two handed: Helderberg Valley’s DJ Mattice reaches his arms out to make the catch in the fourth quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
In the basket: Helderberg Valley’s Lucas Losito makes the catch even with Cougars’ Elijah Kretser is draped all over him.