Shaker absolutely WENT OFF on Guilderland Friday night in Latham, stomping them 45-0. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. The Blue Bison are now sitting pretty at 3-0 overall and 3-0 in Class AA, ranked No. 13 in the state, and man, did they make Guilderland (0-3, 0-2) feel that past sting.
Total Domination, Zero Mercy
The vibes heading into Week 3 were already pointing to Shaker being the heavy favorite, and these guys played like it. They scored on their first possession and never looked back, leading 38-0 by halftime. You know it’s a blowout when the running clock kicks in for the entire second half! Coach Greg Sheeler, the veteran, was even flashing smiles in the fourth quarter, and if you know Sheeler, that’s a rare sight during a game. This wasn’t just another game for Shaker, though. Last year, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2009 after a brutal 26-21 loss to Guilderland in the final regular season game. Senior lineman Trent Robbins said it straight up: “We just wanted to dominate them. There was so much motivation.” Coach Sheeler told them, “never come off the gas the whole game,” and they listened.
Offense Firing on ALL Cylinders
Even without their top offensive weapon, senior running back Avery Jones, who missed the game with a hamstring injury, this Shaker offense was relentless. They were putting up touchdown drives of 71, 52, 77, 50, and 56 yards just in the first half! That’s insane efficiency. To’liek Barnes kicked things off with an electric 59-yard touchdown run, totally faking out Cayden Ellis near the 25-yard line before cutting back to score. Liam Gilchrist even hit the 2-point conversion, making it 8-0 super early. Quarterback Austin Marohn, a senior in his second year as a starter, was slinging it, completing 7 of 11 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns. He even added a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Robbins nailed it, saying Marohn’s passing “along with the run game, is key.” He added, “We have good receivers this year, so getting them the ball just makes us better.” They racked up 348 offensive yards through three quarters, with Gilchrist contributing 85 total yards himself. This team can move the ball!
This Shaker squad isn’t messing around. After beating Niskayuna 41-20 and Shenendehowa 33-10, this 45-0 shutout against Guilderland just cements their early dominance. Trent Robbins, who’s a three-year starter and headed to play offensive line at Stony Brook, said Coach Sheeler knew this senior group was “special” back when they were in eighth grade. With 25 seniors on the roster, this team’s experience and chemistry are showing up big time. Robbins summed it up: “We’ve got some big games coming up. We handled what we needed to do in this one.” You can bet they’re eyeing that perfect season and a deep run, and who’s gonna stop them?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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