Rangers vs. Greece Arcadia.The Spencerport Varsity football team is tasting success for the first time in over a decade. Saturday marked homecoming in Spencerport, with the homecoming parade preceding the game. The bleachers were packed and Spencerport’s Pep Band could be heard in the parking lot creating an atmosphere like none other in Section V.
Ranger Homecoming 2012.With Saturdays 38-13 win over Greece Arcadia, Spencerport has clinched their first winning record and playoff berth since 2001 when the team posted 8 wins. 2007 marks the last time Spencerport won a homecoming game. Jake O’Connell led the Rangers with 159 yards and 3 touchdowns on 14 carries, as well as adding a receiving touchdown. The win puts the Rangers at 4-1, giving them the second best record in the Section V, Monroe Division II. Coach John Dowd is experiencing success in his third season after taking the head coaching job at Spencerport. Dowd has implemented his double wing offense led by running backs O’Connell, Trent Egenlauf, and Rob Williams, all playing a big part in the turnaround. The three have combined to gain 1,683 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground this season.
Spencerport played Greece Athena next as they tried to extend their winning streak and hand Athena their first loss in league play.
