Cohen Habben leads Albany back from 21 points down to win championship

Cohen Habben returned to the field for Albany and sparked a comeback in the Section 6AAA Championship against New London-Spicer on November 7, 2026. Albany, trailing 28-7 in the third quarter, rallied with three unanswered scoring drives after Habben's entrance. His key plays included a 63-yard run and a touchdown pass to Judah Allen. Junior running back Hunter Henkelman scored back-to-back touchdowns to secure the 42-35 win for Albany, who now advances to the state tournament for the third time in four seasons. Albany will face other sectional champions in the state quarterfinals on November 13 and 14.

• 6:19 AMYahoo Sports — Albany was down 21 points, then Cohen Habben came in at quarterback