Wildcats defeat Goshen on homecoming to reclaim Spirit Trophy, watch the entire game here
The Wildcats varsity football team had their toughest week of practice this year, preparing for the Spirit Trophy game against Goshen. The Spirit Trophy game between the two schools is New York State’s second longest running football rivalry, dating back to 1896!
Watch WVTV’s coverage of the 20-24 Warwick vs. Goshen Spirit Trophy Game below this story.
The 2024 Warwick Wildcats on homecoming Saturday. The Warwick/Goshen Spirit Trophy Game dates back to 1896 and is the second longest running rivalry in New York State Football History, behind Rome Free Academy and Utica Proctor.
The Wildcats’ hard work paid big dividends as Warwick defeated Goshen 41-18, in front more than 3,000 people, as Wildcat Country was fired up for homecoming weekend. The Wildcats scored early and often behind, including five touchdown passes from quarterback Brody Frederick to an elite receiving core, which has earned itself the nickname “Air Warwick.”
Ryan Sullivan led all receivers with six catches for 102 yards and a touchdown, and his brother Dylan added two catches for 47 yards and a touchdown. Anthony Mazza and Dan Devine combined for 142 yards and three touchdown receptions. Air Warwick was definitely in full flight!
Watch WVTV’s coverage of the 20-24 Warwick vs. Goshen Spirit Trophy Game below this story.
Junior running back Giacomo Abbate led all rushers, with 13 carries for 83 yards, as well as 68 yards on two kick-off returns. Wildcats kicker Cole Haskew was perfect on extra point attempts, and the offensive line of Michael Hennessy, Michael Miller, Matt Lupkovich, Grant Havell, Brayden Harrison, and Wyatt Vreeland was dominant up front.
The Wildcat defense was led by captains Michael Miller (eight tackles and one assist), Aidan Corbalis (six tackles), Grant Havell (four tackles, four assists, one interception and a blocked kick), Aaron Callender, and Wyatt Vreeland, who blocked a punt and returned it 49 yards for a touchdown. Matt Abel, Luca Siebert, Kevin Ginley, and Colton Senius were outstanding in the secondary, slowing down a dangerous Goshen passing attack.
The Wildcats were ranked 19th in New York State by the New York State Sports Writers Association prior to Saturday’s win over Goshen, and improve to 3-0 on the season. This weekend, the Wildcats travel to Poughkeepsie on Friday night, September 27, to take on Class A finalists Our Lady of Lourdes. Warwick defeated Lourdes in their 2023 match-up, highlighted by a 70-yard touchdown reception by Dylan Sullivan.
And see more pictures from the Spirit Trophy Game on the WVCSD Facebook page.