GUILDERLAND – Undefeated Christian Brothers Academy (12-0) advanced to the semifinals of the Class AA State Football Championship with a 27-6 win over Pittsford (5-7) on Friday, Nov. 18.
The Brothers running game was hitting on all cylinders after the first quarter led by quarterback Donald Jones and running back Jahmir Pitcher.
Pittsford jumped out to a 6-0 lead to start the game and it took CBA a while to get going, but Pitcher blasted down the field with a 25-yard-touchdown run to tie the score with eight minutes left in the second quarter, then again on a 1-yard-run with three minutes until the half. Carson Leto’s kick for the point after kick set the score at 13-6 with CBA in the lead at halftime.
The second half was all CBA.
Jones had another long run at the end of the third quarter, with a 35-yard run for a score (Leto kick). The Brothers’ defense was stiff, forcing Pittsford to punt each time they possessed the ball.
Running back Jahmir Pitcher jetted up the field for a 55-yard touchdown run (Leto kick) to round out the scoring for CBA.
The officials ended the game prematurely with 5:29 left because of a series of Panther penalties after a Marra interception on defense.
CBA will travel to Middletown High School next week.
To view the gallery click on the link here or on a picture below to open and swipe/click through the rest.
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
CBA vs Pittsford in the State Regional Football Playoffs on November 18 at Guilderland
John is the Publisher at Spotlight News. He is a journalist and photographer with 40 years of experience. He is a graduate of MCLA and Syracuse University.
