The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School football team is awaiting kickoff at the Carier Dome in Syracuse to take on Section VI's Sweet Home. Sweet Home won last year's Class A football title by beating the Spartans, 35-28, at the same site.

Both Burnt Hills and Sweet Home arrived on the field after the trophy presentation or the previous game. Southwestern (Section VI) won the Class C final just moments ago; Section VI won a record four state titles last year, and, of course, Sweet Home represents the section in the 'A' game.

We are about 15 minutes from kickoff. Sweet Home is stretching as a team and Burnt Hills is down at the other end practicing kicks and passing. When Sweet Home entered and did a lap around the field, senior captain Deshanaro Morris was wheeled out and followed behind them in his wheelchair. Morris, who figured big in last year's title game, was paralyzed in a car accident in January; he will participate in the coin toss to start the game.

Fan turnout is really good for Burnt Hills. Tons of people in maroon directly below the press box, including a group of boys with their faces and chests painted right in the front row.

Should be a good game! Check back for updates every quarter and each time a touchdown is scored!!