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The spirit continues

Goshen. Spirit Trophy returns home to Wildcat Country as Warwick Valley defeats Goshen 20-6.

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| 13 Sep 2021 | 01:31
    Warwick quarterback Nick DiMarco scores a touchdown again Goshen last Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Spirit Trophy Game played in Goshen. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    Warwick quarterback Nick DiMarco scores a touchdown again Goshen last Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Spirit Trophy Game played in Goshen. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    Dan Thorton races down the sideline for a 42-yard touchdown. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    Dan Thorton races down the sideline for a 42-yard touchdown. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD. ( Tom Bushey)
    Dan Thorton celebrates his 42-yard touchdown run with members of Warwick Valley’s offense line. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    Dan Thorton celebrates his 42-yard touchdown run with members of Warwick Valley’s offense line. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    The Wildcats raised Spirit Trophy following their 20-6 victory over Goshen on Saturday, Sept. 11. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    The Wildcats raised Spirit Trophy following their 20-6 victory over Goshen on Saturday, Sept. 11. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    The Warwick Valley Varsity Football team, coaches and staff pose for a moment like no other following Warwick’s 20-6 victory over Goshen. Photo by Al Konikowski.
    The Warwick Valley Varsity Football team, coaches and staff pose for a moment like no other following Warwick’s 20-6 victory over Goshen. Photo by Al Konikowski.
    Following the Spirt Trophy game victory at Goshen, Warwick cheerleaders and football players returned home and paraded down Main Street, escorted by Warwick police and firefighters. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.
    Following the Spirt Trophy game victory at Goshen, Warwick cheerleaders and football players returned home and paraded down Main Street, escorted by Warwick police and firefighters. Photo by Tom Bushey/WVSD.

The Warwick Valley Varsity Football team defeated the Goshen Gladiators 20–6 before a crowd of more than 3,000 at Goshen High School last Saturday, Sept. 11. The win returns the Spirit Trophy to Wildcat Country as part of the history and tradition of the second longest running football rivalry in New York State.

Defense, defense

Warwick’s defense was led by “44” Jake Durie with 16 tackles. Justin Hurd and Skyler Rodriguez both had interceptions for the Wildcats and Adam Miller recovered a fumble forced by Durie. The outstanding defense was led by the defensive line of Max Kruger, Alex Negersmith, Matt Amaturo, DJ Madura, Kyle Sass, Jacob Gibel, Devin Kick and Kieran Currao and many other contributors.

Kicker Drew Borner contributed two touchbacks and was 2 for 2 on extra points.

Offense

Offensive highlights include a Nick DiMarco to Ryan McLaughlin 68-yard TD pass and Dan Thorson’s 42-yard TD run. Dimarco also rushed for a touchdown.

The Wildcats rushed for 135 yards on 18 carries behind outstanding offensive line play by junior center Joe Santiago, junior guards Jacob Gibel, Tim Wilbur, junior tackle Christian Felix and senior tackles Dan Robledo and Aidan Corrigan.

Next: Washingtonville

Warwick (2-0 on the season) returns home Friday, Sept. 17, against Washingtonville Wizards (Youth Football Night). Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Youth players are encouraged to wear their jerseys and cheer uniforms to the game.

This article was provided by Warwick Valley Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Gregory Sirico.