Doc’s Rock goes to Albion after 27-14 win over Medina

Staff Reports Posted 16 October 2015 at 12:00 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman

ALBION – Albion captains Kyle Smith left, and Nate Trembley hold Doc’s Rock, named in honor of former coach Larry Decker. Doc’s Rock goes to the winner of the annual Albion-Medina football game, and Albion won 27-14 at home tonight. The Albion players are pictured with Decker’s son Brett and wife Judy.

Decker is a late long-time Medina coach and teacher. He also taught and coached for a time at Albion.

Albion and Medina played for the 118th time tonight in one of New York State’s oldest high school football rivalries.

The victory gives the Purple Eagles a 65-48-5 lead in the series which dates back to 1898. Coming into the game, the Mustangs had won the last three and five of the last seven.

For more on the game, check Local Sports.