Shaker slips Schenectady

LATHAM — Before the final minute of Friday night's Class AA semifinal game at Shaker commenced, it already was arguably the best game contested in Section II football this season.

Schenectady senior quarterback Kwame Jarvis rolled right and made the decision quickly to run the ball.

Instead of a potential overtime situation, Shaker prevailed in what was a crushing ending for the Patriots.

The Blue Bison (9-0) extend the best season in school history into a rematch Friday against Shenendehowa (8-1) in the Super Bowl at Steuerwald Stadium.

Morrison, a three-year starter for the Blue Bison, was asked how he would have felt if teammate Chris Landers was in Jarvis' position and not been awarded a touchdown.

Shaker moved on because its powerful running game, spearheaded by a stellar offensive line and the running of senior Ryan Griffin (114 yards, two touchdowns) and Jackson (95 yards, one TD).

After getting the ball back with four minutes left and trailing 28-21, Schenectady used plays from Jarvis (169 yards passing, two touchdowns) and running back Hassan Rainey (120 yards rushing) on the final drive to set the stage for the heart-stopping — and forever-to-be-talked-about conclusion.