Canandaigua was unable to rally in the waning moments of Friday’s state semifinal game, falling to Section III champion Carthage, 16-6, at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.
The Braves struck early on a Nathan Maclean pick-six on the second play of the game. Jeffrey Welch’s defense held the Comets to 13 total yards in the first quarter as well.
Dominic Comella carried the offense with 21 touches for 99 yards. The junior tailback caught a 40-yard pass late in the fourth quarter as well. Senior Zachary Wantuck contributed 10 carries and 52 yards.
And it’s a final. Carthage wins 16-6.
Final count in this game: 22 combined points & 28 combined penalty flags.
Story coming soon.
— Bob Chavez (@MPN_bchavez) November 23, 2019
CA exits field for final time in 2019 to warm greeting from fans & parents. pic.twitter.com/HgXXz31Ntp
— Bob Chavez (@MPN_bchavez) November 23, 2019
GAME HIGHLIGHTS:
.@NYSPHSAA A semifinals – Carthage vs. @CABravesFB: Fombo Azah ties the game at 6 with a 23-yard run. 9:21 2Q. @PickinSplinters pic.twitter.com/hj6a2SgInA
— John Mitchell Likanje Junior (@jml5798) November 23, 2019
.@NYSPHSAA A semifinals – Carthage vs. @CABravesFB: Casey Farrell 22-yard FG. Halftime: Carthage 9 Canandaigua 6. @PickinSplinters pic.twitter.com/qeNUgzwEYB
— John Mitchell Likanje Junior (@jml5798) November 23, 2019
.@NYSPHSAA A semifinals – Carthage vs. @CABravesFB: Thomas Albright recovers the fumble for the Comets. @PickinSplinters pic.twitter.com/fZN7NlZaPp
— John Mitchell Likanje Junior (@jml5798) November 23, 2019
Another turnover and that’s ball game. Carthage will advance to the Class A state final.
Carthage 16, @CABravesSports 6. @DandC @jjDandC pic.twitter.com/rujFpioqgw
— S. Johnson (@StevenMJohnson_) November 23, 2019
.@NYSPHSAA A semifinals – Carthage vs. @CABravesFB: Final score: Carthage 16 Canandaigua 6. @PickinSplinters pic.twitter.com/chMJpS6eau
— John Mitchell Likanje Junior (@jml5798) November 23, 2019
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