Raiders Football Team Wins Halloween Game to Advance to the Semifinals

Sam Stahler (#88) celebrates after a key defensive stop.The Scarsdale High School Varsity Football Team hosted Clarkstown South on Halloween night in the opening round of the Section 1 Class AA playoffs. After a slow start, the Raiders found their rhythm on both sides of the ball, wearing down the Vikings with a strong running game and a dominant defensive effort.

Quarterback Patrick Simon (#11) led the way, scoring both of Scarsdale’s touchdowns as the Raiders earned a hard-fought 14–3 victory. The defense was outstanding, holding Clarkstown South to a single field goal and delivering key stops throughout the night to seal the win.

With the victory, Scarsdale advances to the semifinal round, where they’ll travel to face the top-seeded John Jay Patriots.

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Chase Kantor (#1) pitches to Alex Krupkin (#15) on a sweep to the right.

Andre Duval (#41) powers forward for extra yards.

David Zhang (#75) prepares to block on a running play.

Alex Krupkin (#15) breaks free from a would-be tackler.
(#69) punts the ball downfield.

Lars Burrows (#19) and Colin Brennan (#42) combine to bring down a Clarkstown South runner.

Chase Kantor (#1) keeps the ball and fights for extra yardage.

Patrick Simon (#11) cuts past a defender for a big gain.
Joseph Pappalardo (#9) makes a leaping catch near the sideline.
Kojiro Hirata (#20) fields a punt before his long return

Nico Brenner (#8) stops a Clarkstown South receiver.