Red Edges Blue 21-20 in Arcaro All-Star Game
Braydon Dems threw two touchdown passes as Red team held off a late Blue rally at Henninger High School.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Football
Red team defeated Blue team 21-20 in the 2026 Arcaro Senior All-Star football game on Wednesday afternoon at Henninger High School. Cicero-North Syracuse quarterback Braydon Dems guided Red team, and Blue team's final-minute touchdown pass from Aiden Halladay to Luis Correa fell short of a comeback as its two-point try was incomplete.
Why it matters
The annual game showcases senior players from the Syracuse area and gives local fans a closing look at the region's high school talent. The result also highlights the passing performances of Dems and Halladay ahead of their next steps in the sport.
Dems completed 13 of 23 passes for 204 yards, including an 85-yard touchdown to Ayvion Burke, while Halladay completed 14 of 17 for 189 yards. Blue team's defense was led by Eddie Primrose with 10 tackles and two sacks, and the report does not detail further defensive metrics.
The players
Braydon Dems
Cicero-North Syracuse quarterback who led Red team and was named its MVP after completing 13 of 23 passes for 204 yards.
Aiden Halladay
Quarterback for Blue team who was named its MVP after completing 14 of 17 passes for 189 yards.
The details
Blue team opened with a 31-yard touchdown run by Braxton Lucas, and Red team tied the game in the second quarter on a seven-yard pass from Dems to Garrett Major. Red team took a 21-14 lead late in the fourth quarter after an 85-yard pass from Dems to Burke and a successful two-point pass to EJ Altobello, before Correa's 34-yard touchdown reception made it 21-20.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Arcaro Senior All-Star football game played at Henninger High School.
Season Trajectory
The Arcaro Senior All-Star game is a recurring end-of-season showcase that gives Central New York seniors a final competitive stage before college and professional decisions. This year's close result extends that tradition with another season's worth of senior passing performances.
Fantasy and recruiting followers can track the performances of Dems and Halladay, whose passing numbers were the game's headline statistics. Local fans can use the result to gauge which senior quarterbacks in the Syracuse area are worth watching next season.
The takeaway
The game's close finish shows how a late two-point decision can decide a senior all-star contest. Readers following Syracuse high school football can watch how quarterbacks like Dems and Halladay develop before their next competitive stages.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see Football in the Syracuse sports section.
