Aside from that drive and a 66-yard run by Kleckley in the first quarter, the Hillbillies held their ground against a Dunkirk offense that had been averaging 38.5 points. Larsons 7-yard scamper to paydirt late in the final period capped the comeback. The Hillbillies travel to Depew High School tonight for a Section VI Class C quarterfinal matchup with the Depew Wildcats at 7 p.m. I can honestly say they have prepared for this since last winter, said Fredonia head coach Greg Sherlock of his team. Down by two scores, the Golden Cougars got the ball back with a little over eight minutes left in the game. Former Dunkirk two-way starters Tywon Wright and Conrad Thomas attracted a lot of attention when both transferred to what Sarratori jokingly called The University of Southwestern. In addition, Rocky Radcliffe, who would have been counted on heavily on both offense and defense, moved back to California. Although Fredonia has certainly enjoyed plenty of recent success on Dunkirks turf, some in the community feel its time Fredonia has its own facility to compete with rival schools such as Dunkirk and Southwestern. No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. Medina vs Fredonia | Varsity Football Watch Here: https://arsaha.amsxyag.org/hs-football.php Medina Mustangs Football vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football. It means a great deal.. Its going to be a special night, a really fun, special night.. The Wildcats have three receivers with more than150 yards receiving on the season, but none that have reached 250 receiving yards. The kids are so excited. Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. While the Hillbilly mascot may not be unique to the Fredonia (New York) School District, the fact that a school in Western New York claims the name is rather unusual. When youre so young, youre going to be inconsistent, but the effort has always been there. The Golden Cougars couldnt get in the end zone, however, and were forced to settle for a 23-yard field goal by sophomore Brailyn Paladino. Fredonia Superintendent Brad Zilliox told the OBSERVER that Fredonia is currently in the time frame in between capital projects after the most recent project finished around a year ago. Because of how substantial the cost to renovate the Orange Bowl or to construct a new venue would be, a future capital project is the most realistic route for funding. Two of the three wins for the Hillbillies on the year have been by fourth quarter comebacks, first a Week 3 victory at Cassadaga Valley on a Saturday afternoon, 18-14, after quarterback Nick Whitfield found tight end Jake Skinner on a deep ball down the right sideline to set up a game-winning touchdown run by Dom Gullo. Dunkirks season has been defined just as much by who isnt there as by who is, but the players who have put on the maroon and white this year have stepped up. Here is the All-Western New York boys volleyball honor roll as selected by league coaches. Last week was a great example of that, as the Marauders held a 15-12 lead over Cheektowaga at halftime. Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. Recap Box Score Scoretracker Awards Live Broadcast Matchup Game Stats Bishop Timon-St. Jude, which was added to the schedule late Friday, led 19-7 at halftime, thanks to the play of quarterback Jaden Jennings and running back Makari Inabenett. What its going to come down to is who gets the other teams offense off the field., Dunkirk is huge. Located at the bottom of such a steep hill, many fans struggle to get from the parking lot to the bleachers. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. Early in the year when they played a common opponent, Southwestern, we saw it was a tough, hard-fought game. Its going to be a special night, a really fun, special night., It means a lot to both of the communities,, The thing I want to do is win a game, thats all I care about, but it means a lot to the kids and thats what this is about. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us, said Zilliox. OBSERVERFile Photo. I wanted him to play and he wanted to play badly. In fact, Fredonia ran 15 offensive plays in the first half to the Golden Cougars 31. Fredonia Hillbillies Varsity Football Fredonia, NY School HubSchool HubClubhouseClubhouseScheduleScheduleRosterRosterCoachesCoachesJV TeamJV Team 0 Followers Latest News Thursday Nov 10 Friday Nov 4 Friday Oct 28 Friday Oct 21 Friday Oct 14 League Standings For more about this league, visit the profile below: Directions Fredonia comes into tonights contest off a 20-6 loss to Portville at the Orange Bowl last week. Im hoping that will be the difference, because if I can stake the game on any one area, I wish it would be our line against their line.. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. The Fredonia Hillbillies football team made a dominant run through the regular season and the Section VI playoffs on its way to an appearance in the Class C championship game at Highmark Stadium a year ago. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation, said Zilliox. Caldwell, a sophomore, finished the game 6 of 15 for 99 yards and one interception. text-align: center; With a standing-room-only crowd estimated at 3,000 packed into Fredonias tree-lined Orange Bowl on Friday night, Hillbillies captain Nico Pucci wouldnt let a debilitating knee injury keep him off the field. We just talk about our jobs, what we have to do.. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. Everyone worked together as a unit and we got it done all together.. Zilliox said Dunkirk High School has always been very accommodating when a Fredonia game needs to be moved to a different venue. Perry, a 6-foot-2 245-pound lineman, was also named the Section VI Class AA Player and Defensive Player of the Year. While many love the history and tradition of the Orange Bowl, there are already signs that the field is an outdated venue to hold big games. If it comes down to athleticism, its going to be a tight one. Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. Dunkirk (6-1, 5-1), entered the game ranked No. This is a special game for everybody,, There is so much pride within the two communities, from the teachers to the kids and the parents. Jacob Skinner (three receptions, 138 yards) took a short pass 93 yards to score the first touchdown on the opening play of the second quarter. But, I think its the first time Fredonia and Dunkirk have played undefeated, and with a league title and the 1-seed in the Bs on the line, theres nothing better than that.. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. Hes one of those kids that has been a leader since he was a 9-year-old. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. 6 in the Western New York large school poll and was trying to go undefeated in the regular season for the first time since 1974. OBSERVERFile Photo. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. All rights reserved. Last season, Dunkirk and Fredonia clashed in the Orange Bowl in one of the most important regular season meetings over a century-long rivalry. Bennett football coach Steve McDuffie has been nominated for the 2022 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award, the NFL announced Thursday. We know going into the season it comes down to point differential in each league. When it comes to that, whoever throws the ball best and whatever quarterback really has control of their offense,, It comes down to the trenches. According to the official Section VI website, the Hillbillies have the third leading passer in Fry (138-for-209 for 1,866 yards and 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions, as well as a top-10 rusher in Micah Davis (895 yards on 130 carries, with six touchdowns), and a top-10 receiver in Keegan Whitfield (661 yards on 47 receptions, with five touchdowns.). I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. Jennings completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jeff Pilarski and one to Chris Meadows. KaRim Levens scored on a 50-yard screen pass to give Fredonia/Brocton a 21-0 lead just before halftime. One thing that has been improved in recent years at the Orange Bowl is a new scoreboard was donated in 2020 by the Fredonia Beaver Club. With 7:34 left in the fourth quarter Friday against Iroquois, Amherst senior guard Nick Moore stepped to the line and calmly sank two free throws. Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. Fredonia was frustrated with its inconsistent play offensively and untimely penalties. Paladinos extra poin twas good, making the score 12-10 Fredonia. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl,, Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. This past season he had 93 tackles 21 for loss and 13 sacks. Cassadaga Valley/Falconer, meanwhile, ran more plays (58-41), and gained more passing yards (99-23) and rushing yards (196-188) than Fredonia, but the Hillbillies were able to hang on for the victory. Thats big. Its a Dunkirk-Fredonia game. Then, in Week 4, the Hillbillies suffered their only defeat of the season 40-30 against Salamanca. He waited until these last two games at home. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Although the hill is more than just a tough obstacle for spectators to conquer, it also lends the Orange Bowl field to the mercy of Mother Nature, much more than many other fields. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. Two unbeaten teams battling for a division title and home-field advantage in the sectional playoffs. Sports You get into the discussion of what the infrastructure needs are and what are some things that are nice to have on top of that to benefit our students, which is when you get into athletic fields or potentially an auditorium that supports your music and drama productions, said Zilliox. It was the Hillbillies who finished with an. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. The Hillbillies first drive got them into the red zone, but that resulted in a turnover when Nick Whitfield lost the ball on a keeper and Bryant Morrison jumped on it. While multiple players have gone down with injuries during the season, the Marauders were already shorthanded before the year began. Dunkirk enters tonight winless on the year at 0-7, while Fredonia comes in at 6-1 on the season. The Depew offense that Fredonia is tasked with stopping is led by quarterback Thomas Che, who totaled 799 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions this season, with a completion percentage just below 50 percent. Observers could not recall if Fredonia and Dunkirk had met before when both teams were undefeated. But, boy, did the Black Knights make up for lost time. Although a new scoreboard is a notable improvement to the aesthetics of the Orange Bowl, practical aspects such as the bleachers and the location of the field itself cannot be easily fixed. Puccis presence on the field also had special meaning for senior running back Joell Colon, who has lived with the Pucci family for the past six months. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. When it comes to that, whoever throws the ball best and whatever quarterback really has control of their offense, said Sherlock. They have always come to play against us.. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. (Jonah Bronstein). SILVER CREEK Sean Helmer admitted it took a while for Silver Creek/Forestville to get used to playing football again after having a pause to the start of its season. Normally, that would not warrant the attention of most of Northern Chautauqua County, but as anyone on either side of this epic rivalry will tell you, this game means just a little bit more. Sherlock told his team after the game how Dunkirk plays much better than its 0-7 record would indicate. The Fredonia/Brocton Hillbillies celebrated on their home field at the Orange Bowl after defeating rival Dunkirk, 35-6, to win the Class B3 division title. Whitfield finished with a game-high 122 yards on 13 carries. Its going to be hard-hitting, it doesnt matter what the records are. A key within that focal point will be the play of the offensive and defensive lines. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation,. In the meantime, no significant upgrades to the athletic facilities at Fredonia are anticipated. It comes down to the trenches. #gallery-4 { I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Fredonia, on the other hand, has not had the same difficulty closing out games. We dont even talk about that. We were hoping to play on a turf field anyway come playoff time. #gallery-4 img { This caused a quick three-and-out and Whitfield took advantage. The thing I want to do is win a game, thats all I care about, but it means a lot to the kids and thats what this is about. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. Its been incredible to watch, Pucci said. I think this has been a very good year for Dunkirk, and Mike (Sarratori) and assistant coach Bob (Krenzer) deserve a lot of credit., Dunkirk began the year with a 7-6 win at Olean, which was one of three wins this season with one touchdown allowed or less. Show off your team! The location frequently has poor field conditions, with flooding a common occurrence. The Hillbillies have won decisively, with three straight wins of 15 points or more to begin the season. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable., We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. For Fredonia, a team who lost 19 players from a year ago and is starting underclassmen in nearly half of the teams lineup, tonight is an opportunity to build upon a rivalry trend. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. Rather than let the first regular-season defeat in multiple seasons rattle the Hillbillies, Fredonia instead responded with a 41-7 blowout of Silver Creek/Forestville on Homecoming, then won a thrilling overtime contest on the road at Southwestern 28-21. Located near the shores of Lake Erie, Fredonia High School's nickname is believed to be taken from the fact the former school building sat atop a large hill. When youre so young, youre going to be inconsistent, but the effort has always been there. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. In Depews victories, the Wildcats scored 32 points or more in all four wins. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The Golden Cougars got the ball with plenty of time and drove to Fredonia the 6-yard line highlighted by a Dalton Caldwell 24-yard pass to Landon Mower. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. In fact, the schools yearbook was previously called The Hilltopper, which was the schools nickname until becoming the Hillbillies. A year ago, the Fredonia Hillbillies football team played its final game of the season the Section VI Class C championship game on the home field of the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Pucci was unsure if he will be able to continue playing in the postseason. Our defense has been stout all year, Sherlock said. Fredonia Superintendent Brad Zilliox told the OBSERVER that Fredonia is currently in the time frame in between capital projects after the most recent project finished around a year ago. Im hoping that will be the difference, because if I can stake the game on any one area, I wish it would be our line against their line.. Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better.
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