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Tomlinson's First TD Seals Undefeated Season
18 Oct
Summary
- Login Tomlinson scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard reception.
- Burnt Hills rallied from a halftime deficit to win 22-15.
- The Spartans secured a playoff berth with the victory.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake clinched a playoff berth with a thrilling 22-15 victory over Columbia, maintaining their undefeated record. The Spartans, ranked No. 13 in the state, overcame a 12-7 halftime deficit.
Senior Login Tomlinson scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard reception, a play-action fake that exploited Columbia's run-blitz. Tomlinson, a four-year player, had never scored before this crucial moment.
Junior running back Talon Immel led the Spartans' ground game with 107 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Tristan West added 130 passing yards and two touchdowns, including an earlier score to Michael Bies.
The victory on Homecoming and Seniors Day was a significant achievement for the Spartans, who finished 4-6 last year. Columbia's scoring came from Desmond White's touchdown run and Trey Pettograsso's 82-yard reception, with a late field goal tying the game before Tomlinson's heroics.
Columbia will play their final Class A contest at home against Mohonasen, while Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake advances in the playoffs.
