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Gallery: Holland Patent maintains perfect record, claims Class C Section III title

DJ Harter (1) couldn't quite bring down a touchdown in the front corner of the end zone for Holland Patent.
DJ Harter (1) couldn't quite bring down a touchdown in the front corner of the end zone for Holland Patent. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Josh Ernst finished with three catches for 91 yards for the Golden Knights.
Josh Ernst finished with three catches for 91 yards for the Golden Knights. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Nick Herringshaw threw 25 passes for Holland Patent in its win.
Nick Herringshaw threw 25 passes for Holland Patent in its win. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
The Golden Knights celebrated near midfield after the final whistle sounded.
The Golden Knights celebrated near midfield after the final whistle sounded. TJ Shaw | The Daily Orange
Herringshaw's longest pass went for 38 yards to Ernst.
Herringshaw's longest pass went for 38 yards to Ernst. Colleen Ferguson | The Daily Orange
Herringshaw also carried the ball eight times in Holland Patent's win.
Herringshaw also carried the ball eight times in Holland Patent's win. Colleen Ferguson | The Daily Orange
Herringshaw connected with Jeff Sobel (82) on five passes, but not on this play as it was deflected.
Herringshaw connected with Jeff Sobel (82) on five passes, but not on this play as it was deflected. Colleen Ferguson | The Daily Orange
The General Brown fans came out in droves but had to go home after a loss.
The General Brown fans came out in droves but had to go home after a loss. Colleen Ferguson | The Daily Orange
Harter caught three passes for 63 yards on Saturday.
Harter caught three passes for 63 yards on Saturday. Colleen Ferguson | The Daily Orange
General Brown quarterback Jake Heller had this pass blocked by a Holland Patent defender.
General Brown quarterback Jake Heller had this pass blocked by a Holland Patent defender. Cam Kerry | The Daily Orange
Heller threw for 137 yards in the General Brown loss.
Heller threw for 137 yards in the General Brown loss. Jordan Lazinsk | The Daily Orange
DeShaun Thorigal-Brown caught a 5-yard touchdown as General Brown took an early lead.
DeShaun Thorigal-Brown caught a 5-yard touchdown as General Brown took an early lead. Jordan Lazinsk | The Daily Orange
Herringshaw snuck in from two-yards out to take the lead late on Saturday.
Herringshaw snuck in from two-yards out to take the lead late on Saturday. Jordan Lazinsk | The Daily Orange
Brandon Cassidy (75), a senior, celebrates during the Holland Patent win.
Brandon Cassidy (75), a senior, celebrates during the Holland Patent win. Jordan Lazinsk | The Daily Orange
Holland Patent claimed its first sectional title since 1989 on Saturday.
Holland Patent claimed its first sectional title since 1989 on Saturday. Jordan Lazinsk | The Daily Orange

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By Cam Kerry, Colleen Ferguson, Jordan Lazinsk, TJ Shaw The Daily Orange

Holland Patent hadn’t won a sectional title since 1989 before Saturday. But that changed when Holland Patent came back to beat General Brown, 21-14. Nick Herringshaw pounded in a quarterback sneak late in the fourth quarter to decide the contest.

Published on November 4, 2018 at 5:31 pm

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