70-6: Bulldogs Defeat Sir Bills - 4-0: Perfect Season Continues

Staff Report

JOHNSTOWN – Heading out on the road for the first time this fall, the Cobleskill-Richmondville Bulldogs showed no signs of slowing down – either offensively or defensively – in a lopsided 70-6 victory over the Johnstown Sir Bills squad last Friday night.

Anchored by a twenty-six-yard touchdown pass from Bulldogs (4-0) Quarterback Caleb Hantho to Wide Receiver Connor Wade in the First Quarter, the veteran CR force never looked back and they prevented the Sir Bills (1-3) from gaining any momentum.

“I know the players and coaches had high hopes and have possibly exceeded expectations, but the players have large goals in mind and are not nearly satisfied with all that has transpired so far,” said Bulldogs Head Coach Ed Hantho when asked about CR’s early success amid high pre-season expectations. He continued, “They know each week they need to improve and grow closer as a team.”

“I do not think we are focused at all on a win streak... We are seeking to play football at a very high level with limited errors each time we take the field - and so far, we are able to do that. We do know that the opposition will get better as the season progresses and we look forward to the challenge that it will present.”

Totaling 440 offensive yards, the Bulldogs found success both in the air and on the ground versus the Sir Bills defense. Hantho completed all seven of his passing attempts for 202 yards and four touchdowns, with one each being received by Ben Yorke, Eli Bar, Cameron Jackson, and the aforementioned Connor Wade.

In addition to Hantho’s passing clinic, CR added an additional 238 rushing yards and five touchdowns as insurance, with Senior Running Back Kyber Henry accounting for 104 of those yards as well as two of the scores. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs defense held Johnstown’s offensive efforts to only 216 total yards and one touchdown in the First Half, while forcing three interceptions and one fumble.

When asked about the Bulldog’s offense, Mr. Hantho said that “I would say that it is in great synchronization – always room to improve though. We scored on 7 of 9 plays in the first half at one point which is a testament to the concentration, hard work and dedication shown by this team from last winter until now.” He continued, “The defense is not far behind, but is still learning which takes time.”

The Bulldogs are returning to friendly confines tonight, as they will be hosting the Scotia-Glenville Tartans (1-3). “We must continue to limit penalties on the offensive side of the ball and execute at a rapid pace. We – as always – need to gain control at the offensive line level to have any success and the lineman have provided that each week and I anticipate it happening again,” stated Mr. Hantho.

He concluded, “We must continue to give Kyber Henry opportunities to touch the ball and create plays – but spread the ball around so that we are not one dimensional – as we did in Johnstown.”