Game Previews: CBA-Albany Vs Saratoga Springs

<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Coach Burns</strong> led his Brothers to a <strong>13-1 </strong>record which concluded with a heart breaking loss at the hands of <strong>CBA-Syracuse</strong>. The Brothers picked up huge wins in 2024 against teams like <strong>North Rockland, Saratoga Springs (x2), Shaker (x2), Shenenhedowa, Corning Painted Post, and Niskayuna</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Brothers have played two games this season, and sit at an 0-2 record. Both games were played against tricky opponents, with Monsignor Farrell, and CBA-Syracuse being the Week 1,2 matchups for the Brothers. Following this game, CBA-Albany has six games remaining in their 2025 schedule. Key matches for the Brothers come against Shaker, Guilderland, and Shenendehowa. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 QB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/archie-jones/">[player_tooltip player_id='1260032' first='Archie' last='Jones']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 WR/ATH <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/amare-coffil/">[player_tooltip player_id='1624517' first='Amare' last='Coffil']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 EDGE/DL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/francesco-diaz/">[player_tooltip player_id='1523563' first='Francesco' last='Diaz']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 OL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/caden-george/">[player_tooltip player_id='1649118' first='Caden' last='George']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jt-vogel/">[player_tooltip player_id='751267' first='JT' last='Vogel']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 DL <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jacob-vogel-2/">[player_tooltip player_id='1512374' first='Jacob' last='Vogel']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 RB/LB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/thomas-toher/">[player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Thomas' last='Toher']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 DB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jerome-dawson/">[player_tooltip player_id='528344' first='Jerome' last='Dawson']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Bounce Back</strong>: An 0-2 start to the season, is not what the Brothers expected in 2025. Against a tough Section 2 Opponent, the Brothers need to bounce back in order to win this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Offense</strong>: QB [player_tooltip player_id='1260032' first='Archie' last='Jones'], and RB [player_tooltip player_id='1648702' first='Thomas' last='Toher'] are a solid duo, getting them going is a key to winning the game against a tough opponent. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Defense</strong>: The CBA-Albnay defense showed leadership and grit in the first two weeks. Having a good game on defense, is a key to winning this game. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Saratoga Springs Breakdown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coach Hayden led his Blue Streaks to a 6-4 record in 2024. The Saratoga Springs season ended with a first round playoff loss against CBA-Albany. Key wins from 2024 included Niskayuna, Guilderland, Colonie Central, and Queensbury. Some key loses from 2024 came at the hands of CBA-Albany twice, Shenendehowa, and Shaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2025 Schedule </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Blue Streaks have played two games this season, and hold a 2-0 record so far. Saratoga Springs enters their matchup against CBA-Albany with back to back wins against Monroe-Woodbury, and Burnt Hills Ballston Lake. Following Week Three, Six games remain on the schedule for the Blue Streaks. Key matchups come against Shaker, Guilderland, Shenendehowa, and Schenectady. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players To Watch</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:table {"className":"is-style-stripes"} --> <figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>2026 TE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/josh-simon/">Joshua Simon </a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2026 ATH <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/benjamin-coryea/">[player_tooltip player_id='1286247' first='Benjamin' last='Coryea'] </a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 WR <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/jaden-lockrow/">[player_tooltip player_id='1639429' first='Jaden' last='Lockrow']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2027 QB <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/bobby-morris/">[player_tooltip player_id='1811588' first='Bobby' last='Morris']</a></strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>2028 EDGE <a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/cam-toomey/">[player_tooltip player_id='1545198' first='Cam' last='Toomey']</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Keys To The Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Defense</strong>: [player_tooltip player_id='1545198' first='Cam' last='Toomey'] is my number one player in 2028. He needs to continue to make his presence felt this season in order to win. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Limit Playmakers</strong>: Despite their record, CBA-Albany has some big time names lining up for them. The best way to win for Saratoga Springs is to limit the Brothers playmakers. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Limit Mistakes</strong>: The Brothers have excelled at turning mistakes into opportunity, if the Blue Streaks want to win, they need to limit their mistakes. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->