Barker/Roy-Hart prepares for Section VI Class C opener against Newfane

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:48 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Barker/Roy-Hart prepares for Section VI Class C opener against Newfane

Summary

Barker/Roy-Hart football team is gearing up for their season opener against Newfane on Friday, September 4. The Bulls, who finished last season with an 8-2 record and reached the Section VI Class C semifinals, are aiming for their first sectional title game appearance since 1985. Head coach Bill Bruning is optimistic, citing strong performances from returning players and young talent stepping up. The team aims to learn from last year's loss to Newfane, in which they were outscored 34-15, and improve on those mistakes to secure a better outcome this year.

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Key Details

•Barker/Roy-Hart finished last season at 8-2 and reached semifinals.
•Max Townsend steps into the starting quarterback role this season.
•Carter Desarkissian returns as the leading running back.
•Barker/Roy-Hart aims to avenge last year's loss to Newfane.
•The team is focused on improving execution in all phases of the game.

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9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Barker/Roy-Hart looking to continue to take steps toward Section VI Class C crown

What they're saying

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BARKER — When Barker/Roy-Hart was going through practice Monday, players and coaches pause for just a second as the rain stopped and a rainbow stretched across the horizon. But after that brief time was up, the rainbow once again was replaced by rain and practice resumed, for business had to continue. There was not much time to waste for a Barker/Roy-Hart team which has big goals this season. ...
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