JV plays well against tough team

By Sam Waller

Turnovers derailed the Albany Lions JV’s comeback bid Thursday, Sept. 7 in a 14-6 loss at Seymour.

The junior varsity makes its first home appearance Thursday, Sept. 14 (tonight) against Hawley on Faith Field.

At Seymour, Shawn Keen scored Albany’s touchdown on a short run in the third quarter after the Panthers took a 14-0 halftime lead.

“Seymour had a really good quarterback,” coach Rod Britting said. “He was elusive, could buy time, and throw the ball down the field. We had a hard time slowing him down.”

Albany improved on defense in the second half to keep the score close.

“In the second half, the kids stepped up the pressure and got after the quarterback better,” Britting said.

Albany drove into scoring position multiple times, but five turnovers proved costly.

“Other than that, we played really good defense, especially in the second half,” Britting said.

Britting lauded receiver Mason McCloy and Keen for their work on offense. On defense, Zane Green provided a strong pass rush from defensive end, while Keen played well at linebacker and McCloy performed in the secondary, the coach said.

“It was one of those games where we had our chances and just kept turning the ball over,” Britting said. “But Seymour’s a good football team. It wasn’t like we played poorly.”