Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen Beats Attica 28-21

No. 6 seed Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen defeated No. 2 seed Attica 28-21 on Friday, November 6, in a Section V Class D football semifinal, reaching the championship game for the second consecutive year.

Senior Chase Antinore powered the upset, rushing for 140 yards on 20 carries and scoring three touchdowns on runs of 2, 51 and 9 yards.

The Fighting Irish accumulated 253 rushing yards and 361 total offensive yards. James Lamb contributed 48 yards on eight carries, while Parker Moore added 38 yards on 10 attempts.

Passing Attack Adds Fourth Touchdown

Quarterback Drew Beachel completed 6 of 9 passes for 108 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown to Cody Carlson. Carlson caught two passes for 33 yards and converted two extra-point kicks.

Trey Rhim added a 53-yard reception, while Finn Davies caught a successful two-point conversion pass from Beachel.

Late Interception Secures Semifinal Victory

Linebacker Tim Bartz recorded 10 tackles, leading Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen’s defense. Antinore added seven tackles and secured the game-clinching interception with approximately two minutes remaining.

Mackoy Hall registered six tackles, including one for loss against Attica’s Bentley Geedy. Carlson and Alexander Kuszlyk recorded five tackles each.

Lamb contributed four tackles and a forced fumble, while Owen Sinclair recorded two tackles and a sack. Davies added an interception and a quarterback hurry.

Championship Matchup and Schedule

Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen will face No. 1 seed Pavilion/York in the Section V Class D championship on November 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET at St. John Fisher University.

Section V operates under the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).