Valley Central vs. CBA Albany Class AA Regional Playoff Preview

Colonie High School will host the Class AA state regional playoff game between Valley Central and Christian Brothers Academy of Albany on Saturday at 3:30 PM, according to Kings of the 845.

Valley Central Enters Matchup with Documented 2026 Statistics

The upcoming Week 11 matchup brings together two programs charting very different paths through the postseason. Kings of the 845 notes that Christian Brothers Academy enters this regional contest with no completed 2026 results stored in the available database prior to this game.

Valley Central steps onto the field carrying a heavily documented 2026 statistical ledger. Quarterback Andrew Waite leads the offense with 1,111 passing yards across eight games with stats checked through October 31. Target Austyn Robb anchors the receiving corps with 349 yards, while linebacker Cole Deronda paces the defensive effort with 65 tackles over the same eight-game span.

Historical Context

Neither team shares a documented prior head-to-head score in the KOT845 database, leaving Saturday’s meeting as a clean slate for both squads. Valley Central approaches the contest eyeing historic scoring milestones for the program. Reaching 67 points would give Valley Central its highest single-game total in available records, eclipsing a previous high of 66 points set against Mohonasen during Week 9 of the 2011 season.

Valley Central vs. CBA Albany Class AA Regional Playoff Preview

Christian Brothers Academy faces its own statistical ceiling heading into Colonie High School. Scoring 21 points would mark the highest total for Christian Brothers Academy in available records, surpassing a previous high of 20 points recorded against Newburgh.

Roster Depth

Valley Central travels with a 36-player source-listed roster checked in October 2026. Key contributors listed on the roster include senior wide receiver and defensive back Triston Wright, senior safety and wide receiver Armany Tavarez, and senior quarterback and outside linebacker Cole Deronda. Junior wide receiver and cornerback Jude Revella joins sophomore quarterback Andrew Waite.

The regional showdown represents a critical test for both Section IX and Section II postseason structures as teams battle deep into November. Kickoff is locked for 3:30 PM at Colonie High School.