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Genesee County Spartans Head Coach Harry Rascoe, left, meets with Defensive Coordinator Craig Tiberio and Offensive\/Defensive Line Coach Mason Randall prior to a practice session on Thursday at Farrall Park. Photo courtesy of Genesee County Spartans<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Genesee County Spartans travel to Ithaca on Saturday, looking for their first win following a pair of tough losses to divisional foes in the Northeastern Football Alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Coach Harry Rascoe\u2019s squad, 0-2 in the semipro league\u2019s AA Division, will take on the Ithaca Warriors, 0-1 in the AA Division, at Ithaca High School, Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re in a bit of an uphill battle now (for a playoff berth),\u201d Rascoe said. \u201cWe\u2019ve played two games \u2013 the first where we had the lead and lost it late and last week where we didn\u2019t play our best football but came back and had the ball at the end with a chance to win. Now is the time to put it together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spartans dropped an 18-17 decision to the Buffalo Stampede in their opener before falling 31-26 to the Watertown Red & Black last Saturday at Van Detta Stadium in Batavia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several starters are banged up heading into this Saturday\u2019s game. Defensive end Gunner Rapone (foot) and lineman Alex Schmidt (knee) were hurt in the Watertown game and are out while defensive back Takhi West\u2019s status is undetermined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensive lineman Nick Mitchell (ankle) and wide receiver Jzon Richardson (hand) also have been out of action and linebacker\/DE Makhi Rivera is dealing with a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rascoe said he will be moving people to new positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey\u2019ll be doing things they haven\u2019t done, but we\u2019ve got to compete,\u201d he said. \u201cIthaca is big on the lines and they\u2019ve picked up some new guys from Lockport. It\u2019s definitely not the easiest game on our schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On offense, Jzhon Henderson is moving from defensive back to running back, sharing the ball carrying duties with Will Lamar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig Tiberio, the team\u2019s defensive coordinator, said his unit needs to communicate better when it comes to defending the middle of the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t live up to our standard (last week). Gave up too many big plays,\u201d he said. \u201cBut we found a way to come together and the way we finished showed me that this team has what it takes to make a playoff push.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spartans\u2019 next home game is scheduled for 5 p.m. June 21 against Upstate Predators at Pembroke Town Park.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Genesee County Spartans Head Coach Harry Rascoe, left, meets with Defensive Coordinator Craig Tiberio and Offensive\/Defensive Line Coach Mason Randall prior to a practice session on Thursday at Farrall Park. Photo courtesy of Genesee County Spartans Press release: The Genesee County Spartans travel to Ithaca on Saturday, looking for their \u2026<\/p>\n

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