Genesee County Spartans’ running back Jzon Henderson attempts to elude Kesean Sparks of the Watertown Red & Black during last week’s Northeastern Football League game in Watertown. Photos courtesy of Genesee County Spartans.
Press release:
The Genesee County Spartans will close out their 2026 semipro football season at 5 p.m. Saturday against the 716 Wildcats at Pembroke Town Park.
The Spartans come into the game with a 2-3-1 record in the Northeastern Football Alliance following a 40-0 loss at the hands of the host Watertown Red & Black last weekend.
The win raised Watertown’s record to 5-2, the same mark as the 716 Wildcats.
Injuries continue to mount for the Spartans, who will be going into Saturday’s game with about 18 players. Eight players are out for the season due to injury.
Team President Tammy Hathaway announced that several players – including wide receiver James Brown, who earned league player of the week honors earlier this season – have been nominated to participate in an all-star game against the TriPoint Football League on Aug. 29 in Virginia Beach, Va.
All-star game selections have yet to be announced.
Defensive back JayQuon Martin pulls down the Watertown ball carrier. The Spartans will close out their season this Saturday against the 716 Wildcats at Pembroke Town Park.