Five wins from making it to the Carrier Dome.
The Glens Falls Indians begin that push today when they host the Ravena Indians at 1:30pm at Putt LaMay field at Glens Falls High School in the first round of the Section 2 Class B playoffs.
Joe Girard III said in an interview that will air on FOX Sports Radio 97.9/1230 at the half that he would love to get his team back to the Carrier Dome and claim another championship. But the Glens Falls Indians know they cannot overlook their current opponent.
"We got to take care of business here first," coach Pat Lilac said.
The Ravena Indians finished the regular season 2-5, but gained credit for a third win when LaSalle Institute forfeited their first two games of the season due to using an ineligible player. The Cadets originally won that first game of the season against Ravena 43-14.
On the field, the Ravena Indians lost their first four games of the season before rattling off wins against Ichabod Crane and Lansingburgh, both who missed the playoffs. Against playoff teams, Ravena is winless in 2018 in games played on the field, and have been outscored 182-22 in the four games against playoff teams that counted in the standings.
But Ravena comes in with weapons that can hurt the Glens Falls Indians if they look past this quarterfinal match. C.J. Blanchino is Ravena's regular signal caller, and has thrown it up in the air at least thirty times this season, completing 36% of his passes for over 200 yards of offense. Marlon Laing and Ricky Hernandez are Ravena's key tailbacks for Gary Vanderzee's offense.
For Glens Falls, their path to the North Division #1 seed was easier than their non-conference schedule. With the exception of last week's game against Broadalbin-Perth, the Indians grabbed hold of the game early and lead often, offering little opportunity for their opponents to get back in the game. Against Broadalbin-Perth, the Glens Falls Indians were down 21-7 in the third quarter before Freshman running back Griffen Woodell had a huge 54 yard touchdown run to get the Indians back in the game.
Pat Lilac says that Woodell has offered more versatility when it comes to the man Woodell was replacing in the lineup while he was banged up, Aalijah Sampson. Woodell's growth as a tailback will allow Sampson to be used in multiple positions for Lilac's offense.
And that should allow Joe Girard III to shine even better as the playoffs move on, now that the weight of the announcement of where the senior is going to college is over with.
R4 - Ravena Indians at N1 - Glens Falls Indians
Where: Putt LaMay Field, Glens Falls High School
Kickoff Time: 1:30pm
Live coverage begins on FOX Sports Radio 97.9/1230 at 1:15pm.
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