Crusaders open the 2012 football season Aug. 31 against Binghamton
| 29 Aug 2012 | 02:18
Mark Tooma eludes two defenders during a recent scrimmage between Monroe-Woodbury and Colonie high schools.
On the same play, M-W running back Mark Tooma breaks into the Colonie football team's secondary during a recent scrimmage.
Photos by Don Beeler Monroe-Woodbury running back Mark Tooma breaks through the line during a recent scrimmage against Colonie High School outside of Albany.
CENTRAL VALLEY — The Monroe-Woodbury varsity football team opens the 2012 season this evening, Aug. 31, at home against upstate Binghamton.
The Crusaders have a new head in longtime assistant Bernie Connolly, who takes over a team that has won seven of the last eight Section 9 Class AA titles under Pat D’Aliso. Although D’Aliso has retired, he returns as offensive coordinator.
Here’s the Crusaders’ schedule
Aug. 31: Binghamton @ M-W - 7 p.m.
Sept. 8: M-W @ Stepinac - 7 p.m.
Sept. 14: M-W @ Warwick - 7 p.m.
Sept. 21: M-W @ Middletown - 7 p.m.
Sept. 28: Pine Bush @ M-W - 7 p.m.
Oct. 5: Kingston @ M-W - 7 p.m.
Oct. 12: M-W @ NFA - 7 p.m.
Oct. 19: Minisink Valley @ M-W - 7 p.m.