By P.J. Harmer

Staff Writer

SYRACUSE — The Sidney football team went to old faithful Saturday.

Senior Aaron Zurn scored on a 12-yard run with 55 seconds left, giving the Warriors a 28-22 victory over Marcus Whitman in a Class C state semifinal at Syracuse’s Carrier Dome.

Zurn, named the Warriors’ offensive MVP for the game, finished with 179 yards on 24 carries.

Sidney (11-1) will face Dobbs Ferry (11-0) in the Class C state championship at 2 p.m. Saturday back at the Carrier Dome. The Eagles, who beat Schuylerville, 35-0, Saturday, are defending state champions and will be playing in their fourth final in five years.

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