SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga-Wilton Warriors youth tackle football team has earned a spot in the NYFL Super Bowl this Sunday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. The game will be held at the Granville High School football field, located at 58 Quaker Street in Granville.
In a competitive game on Saturday evening, the Warriors secured a victory over the previously undefeated #1 seed Brunswick Bulldogs, with a final score of 13-6. This win propelled them into the Super Bowl, where they will face the Vermont Vipers.
The Saratoga-Wilton Warriors are a part of the NYFL Football Association, a youth tackle football program serving children in grades third/fourth and fifth/sixth. The Warriors’ roster comprises 18 dedicated third and fourth-grade players from the local Saratoga community.
Warriors’ head coach Dustin Hoffman expressed his admiration for the team’s competitive spirit, saying, “What the Warriors lack in size, we make up for in heart and determination.”
“Our motto all year has been ‘18 Warriors Strong,’ and we look forward to an unforgettable final game this Sunday in Granville,” said Hoffman in a press release.
The coaching staff, including Assistant Coaches Matthew Cinquanti, Chris Venezia, and Shawn Lescault, have played a pivotal role in guiding the team’s progress, the release states. The Warriors extend an invitation to the community to join in supporting these young athletes as they compete for the championship title.
