DELHI – The Unadilla Valley Storm varsity football team took the field on Friday, Sept. 9, in what proved to be a big loss on the season, losing to Delhi-Charlotte Valley 26-6.
The Storm would undoubtedly come out swinging right out of the gates, scoring first in the contest, off a five yard run from Caleb Simmons, with 4:30 left in the first quarter to take the lead at 6-0, which was followed by a failed two point conversion run.
The promising look of the game early on for UV was quickly turned around as Delhi-Charlotte Valley would go on to score 26 unanswered points – two in the first half and 24 in second half of play.
Delhi-Charlotte Valley would see dominate play on the defensive end in the first half as Alex Gray recorded a safety with 6:30 left in the second quarter.
Still on top 6-2 at the half, UV was unable to muster an answer on the offensive or defense end when they emerged after half-time.
Early in the third quarter Erik Gullow of Delhi-Charlotte Valley ripped off a 40 yard run for a touchdown to fully open the flood gates on the Storm, two-point conversion run was good.
Gullow would lead his team in rushing carrying the ball 18 times for an even 100 yards with a touchdown. However, Delhi-Charlotte Valley's defense was not to be forgotten as this time Christian Aloisio would rush in with 5:17 left in the third quarter for the second safety of the game for the Bulldogs as they then extended their lead to a solid 12-6 lead.
