
Downstate Fan
About 100 high school seniors participated in the Inaugural New York State High School Football Classic on Sunday. Despite a distinct home field advantage in the Syracuse University Carrier Dome, the Upstate Team couldn’t overcome the athletic ability and strong play of the Downstate team. The final score was 36-7.

Downstate’s Dave Thomas (RB) of Roosevelt High
The game featured Syracuse University recruit (QB) John Kinder, who played for Downstate.

John Kinder (Downstate QB and future SU player) meets the fans
Upstate and Corcoran High School’s Travon Burke of Syracuse was voted Most Valuable Defensive lineman of the game.

Upstate’s Travon Burke, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman
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