SYRACUSE — Adams Central has relished the chance to defy the odds throughout the postseason.
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Adams Central's Zander Griess (52) hoists his helmet wth teammates after the Patriots defeated Syracuse in a Class C-1 state playoff semifinal game Friday in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Wilson Huyser (25) carries the ball against Syracuse during a Class C-1 state playoff semifinal game Friday in Syracuse.
Photos: Syracuse football hosts Adams Central in Class C-1 semifinal — Nov. 13
Adams Central's Grady Krueger (14) and Gus Hemberger (55) celebrate against Syracuse during the final moments of the game during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central head coach Josh Lewis signals to his players during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Syracuse's Mason Lintz (2) attempts to run the ball under defense by Adams Central's Weston Nienhueser (35) during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Syracuse's Oliver Eylar (9) reacts as he leads his team to greet Adams Central following the loss during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Riley Propp (8) is congratulated by assistant coach Matt Overmiller after Propp’s touchdown during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Syracuse head coach Gabe Meints looks on as he speaks with a member of the media following a loss to Adams Central during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central head coach Josh Lewis works his way vacjk to his team after the win during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Gus Hemberger (55) roars with fans, teammates and cheer/dance squad members after the win during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Zander Griess (52) hoists his helmet wth teammates after the Patriots defeated Syracuse in a Class C-1 state playoff semifinal game Friday in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Gus Hemberger (55) embraces Grady Krueger (14) after the win during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central head coach Josh Lewis embraces an assistant coach after the win during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central head coach Josh Lewis greets a player before the game during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Syracuse's Mason Lintz (2) celebrates during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Syracuse head coach Gabe Meints looks on during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Syracuse's Jake Janssen (7) passes during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Wilson Huyser (25) carries the ball against Syracuse during a Class C-1 state playoff semifinal game Friday in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Weston Nienhueser (35) chases Syracuse's Mason Lintz (2) out of bounds with the ball during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
Adams Central's Riley Propp (8) reads for a pass during a Class C-1 semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Syracuse High School in Syracuse.
