Empire Football League Week 1 Plattsburgh North Stars Vs Troy Fighting Irish June 28 2014

wrap up tackle
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Plattsburgh's Greg Archer (55) with the wrap-up tackle on the inside on Troy running back trying to break throw. The Plattsburgh North Stars would host the Troy Fighting Irish in non-league action. The North Stars would take the 7-0 lead in the first on Dexter Geohagan touchdown. The North Stars would extend the lead to 13-0 on Dexter Geohagan touchdown. Later in the second quarter, the Fighting Irish would score two touchdowns and give the Fighting Irish the 14-13 lead at the half. In the third quarter, the Fighting Irish would extend there lead to 22-13 on another touchdown. That is where the game would stay until the 4th quarter when the North Stars would get a 35-yard field goal to make it 22-16. On the in suing kickoff the North Stars would recover the onside kick and a few plays later take it down the field and score on Dexter Geohagan's third touchdown of the day and give the North Stars the 23-22 lead. Although the lead would be short-lived as the Fighting Irish would go down the field on there next drive and take the lead back at 28-23 and hold on for the win. In the losing effort, the Plattsburgh North Stars fall to 1-1 on the season. The North Stars are now off till July 12th when they will hit the road to take on the Glove Cities Colonies. Gallery

ankle tackle
Photo By: 
Kyle Coryea

Plattsburgh's Brandon St. John (17) with the feet tackle on the Tro running back trying to leap over the attempt. Gallery

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