Last Minute Move By Mamaroneck Tigers Ends the Raiders Run

The Scarsdale High School Varsity Football Team gave it their all in the semifinal playoff game against Mamaroneck at home on Friday night November 8, 2024. The Raiders came out strong and led the Tigers 14-7 at the half. In the third quarter, although Mamaroneck scored a tying touchdown and extra point, the Raiders still looked strong and even had a third interception of the game by senior Logan Mancusi.

The stands were packed with students, parents and community members of all ages. Most fans got the memo to dress in the USA theme of red, white and blue attire. There were flags waving, cheerleaders flying and loud chants to spur the Raiders on.

The blustery wind made for tricky conditions on the field and the temperature dropped throughout the game to a chilly low 50’s. The wind whipped up the leaves and debris from the stands and it looked like a snowstorm coming down.

Tragically, in the last minutes of the fourth quarter, the Tigers moved the ball down the field and in the final 5 seconds of the game, with good field position (within 10 yards of the goal), they scored the winning field goal to end the game Mamaroneck 17, Scarsdale 14.

Despite the sad loss, the Raiders were proud of their tenacity and performance throughout the season. It has been several years since Scarsdale has made the playoffs and all their hard work got them far this season.