Visit the Fredonia High School Spirit Wear Shop on Prep Sportswear today! Speech, Debate & Theatre Directors & Judges, 2021-22 National Coaches of the Year Selected by NFHS Coaches Association, Wyoming Commissioner Ron Laird to Retire in June, NFHS Releases #BenchBadBehavior PSA Videos, speech debate & theatre directors & judges article, Unique Event: Stunt Nite at Rice High School, NFHS Selects Economic Inequality as 2023-24 National High School Policy Debate Topic, Debate Coaches Wear Many Hats to Build Successful Programs, Massachusetts Student-Athletes Create GLAM GIRL to Advocate, Empower, NFHS Addresses NIL with New Online Course, Pennsylvania Scholarship Program Nears $1 Million. The Hillbillies dominated in all three phases and recorded a 30-0 shutout in a game broadcast on WDOE, with the contest lasting only two quarters. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. It means a great deal.. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Head Coach: Nick Bertrando. While many love the history and tradition of the Orange Bowl, there are already signs that the field is an outdated venue to hold big games. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation, said Zilliox. While this is the case with any high school field compared to a professional stadium, to say it is a big difference in venues from one game to the next is quite an understatement. He began the 5:20 drive with a 33-yard run on the opening play of the half. Here are this week's Buffalo News boys basketball polls (through Sunday's games). Its too bad hes been out. 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. His surgery is scheduled for Oct. 29, the Monday of championship week. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us, said Zilliox. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us,, 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,, Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. 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.). 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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. All rights reserved. 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. They know if theyre in a close game, they can pull it out,, Our kids are always trying to put their best foot forward,, Weve been inconsistent because were so young across the board at so many different positions. 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. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. They have always come to play against us.. It could be the team that struggles to score offensively, or it could be the team that surpasses 30 points with relative ease. They have a lot of good athletes, and I believe we do. 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. Head Coach: Nick Bertrando. Sherlock made a halftime adjustment switching from the 4-3 defense to a 4-4, looking to stop the running attack of the Golden Cougars. 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. Our kids are calm and patient. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. 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. 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. In a rivalry that kicked off 117 years ago, few Fredonia-Dunkirk football matchups have ever had this much at stake. The game that many in the Dunkirk and Fredonia communities have been waiting for has finally arrived. Fredonia Hillbillies Varsity Boys Football Fredonia, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Rankings Photos Videos News More / Football Schedule Fredonia Football Schedule Print OVERALL 9-2 0.82 Win % LEAGUE 4-1 3rd Section 6 C - South HOME3-1 AWAY6-0 NEUTRAL0-1 PF354 PA184 STREAK1L Ways you can help Since that loss, Fredonia has won four straight games, including three by more than 20 points. 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. Those two points put him in Amherst's 1,000-point club. margin-top: 10px; Thats big. 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. Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football Oct. 12th 2018 480 views Streamed live on Oct 12, 2018 3 Dislike Share Save Dunkirk Access 1.32K subscribers Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia. In half of Fredonias games this season, the Hillbillies held the opponent to single digits. on November 9, 2019, 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football Game, There are no reviews yet. Early in the year when they played a common opponent, Southwestern, we saw it was a tough, hard-fought game. Watch the latest highlight videos for the Fredonia Varsity Basketball team In his interactions within the community, Zilliox said that it has never seemed like an overwhelming majority favoring either staying at the Orange Bowl or moving to a new venue. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. Depew lost three of its first four games of the season, as well as a blowout loss at home to Lancaster 41-8 last week. Fredonia beat Akron, Allegany-Limestone and Tonawanda. Perry, a 6-foot-2 245-pound lineman, was also named the Section VI Class AA Player and Defensive Player of the Year. margin: auto; Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. 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. Its huge for the community, Sherlock said, and its huge for our kids.. Our kids have always been consistent with their effort and the work they put in., I think Dunkirks done a great job this year,, Theyve had to deal with a lot with all theyve lost this year, but they always seem to find someone more and more athletic to fill in a spot. With the win, the Hillbillies (7-0, 6-0) claimed the Class B-3 division title and a top seed in the Section VI B playoffs. 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.. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. Fredonias defense held and forced a punt where Jake Helmer of Fredonia broke away for a touchdown, but a penalty brought that back and Fredonias offense never really recovered after that. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. Fredonia wide receiver Jay Hawk is shown during last weeks game at Chautauqua Lake. I love him like hes one of my own boys.. Zilliox said Dunkirk High School has always been very accommodating when a Fredonia game needs to be moved to a different venue. Fredonia Hillbillies Varsity Boys Football Fredonia, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Fredonia High School Football Fredonia Football OVERALL 9-2 0.82 Win % LEAGUE 4-1 3rd Section 6 C - South HOME3-1 AWAY6-0 NEUTRAL0-1 PF354 PA184 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team The Marauders had an opportunity to take the lead in the final moments of each of their first three games of the season, but lost three straight one-score games. Weve got the best offense in New York., If you look at the statistics, you can see where his confidence comes from. Keep up with Fredonia High School sports with football jerseys, baseball jerseys, and Hillbillies fan apparel for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more. Show off your team! Copyright Post Journal | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111. Featured Departments Men's T-Shirts Men's Sweatshirts Hats Premium Women's T-Shirts When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation,. Sports Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better. He rushed for 184 yards and scored on two long runs (58 and 60 yards) Friday to bring his season totals 1,176 yards and 14 touchdowns. Theyve had to deal with a lot with all theyve lost this year, but they always seem to find someone more and more athletic to fill in a spot. This past season he had 93 tackles 21 for loss and 13 sacks. Hillbillies coach Greg Sherlock choked back tears in his postgame speech when talking about Pucci, a player he has known since coaching him in the Fredonia Midget League. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Swartz also ran for a two-point conversion. Dunkirk (6-1, 5-1), entered the game ranked No. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. tonight at the Orange Bowl, weather permitting. Uploaded by It was not pretty and it definitely was not easy, but Coach Greg Sherlock will take it. In Depews victories, the Wildcats scored 32 points or more in all four wins. OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen. After the perfect regular season the Hillbillies punctuated on this same stage a year ago, Fredonia has had a rude awakening in its move to the Class C South division. SC/FLarson 46 pass from Woleben (Golembieski kick), BTPilarski 25 pass from Jennings (kick fail), BTPilarski 48 pass from Jennings (run fail), BTMeadows 4 pass from Jennings (Meadows pass from Jennings), SC/FLarson 1 run (Golembieski pass from Woleben), Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. It comes down to the trenches. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. The Fredonia Hillbillies - ScoreStream High School Fredonia, NY 52 Fans FF Fredonia High School Home of the Hillbillies High School Fredonia, NY 52 Fans Home Chat Games Teams POST Photo / Video Recent Activity We encountered an error loading this data. 724 views, 3 likes, 0 loves, 2 comments, 5 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WNY Athletics: 2021 Fredonia Hillbilles Football Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ @wolf3328 caught up with the. Fredonia came out in the second half looking to get back on track and senior Dom Gullo was ready to spark his team. 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. 1 in large schools; Timon remains atop smalls, Lancaster softball coach Kelly Ambrose to take leave of absence, Amherst's Nick Moore, Salamanca's Lucus Brown score 1,000th points; Lew-Port hands Niagara Falls first loss, Hamburg's Clara Strack becomes the school's all-time leading scorer; Nichols ends two O'Hara streaks, 2022 Boys volleyball honor roll: The best from Western New York, Girls basketball polls: O'Hara, Nichols tie as No. We just talk about our jobs, what we have to do.. #gallery-4 { 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. Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. Copyright 2023 NFHS. Its a really exciting time., Our kids are calm and patient. /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */, Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. A big reason why is the inexperience of the young Marauders thrust into action this season. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation, said Zilliox. } 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. Pucci injured his knee playing basketball in August. Gullo received the opening kickoff and took it 90 yards for a touchdown. The Wildcats have three receivers with more than150 yards receiving on the season, but none that have reached 250 receiving yards. We got the most out of our home field that we could. Woleben also had a fine game, completing 10 of 16 passes for 193 yards; Sam Braidich added 82 yards on eight carries; and Kayden Eggleston had 61 yards on 12 trips. They move people on both sides of the ball. 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. If it comes down to athleticism, its going to be a tight one. OBSERVERFile Photo. Fredonia Hillbillies (6 - 4) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 11 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 14 CCAA West 1 - Rank 3. 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. In fact, only one time all season did Fredonia allow more that 21 points in a game it was in the Hillbillies only loss of the season, 40-30 to Salamanca. (Jonah Bronstein). It means a great deal., I dont know how much more can be added to a Dunkirk-Fredonia game in terms of excitement,, but it cant hurt to get our side even more excited. Last season, Dunkirk and Fredonia clashed in the Orange Bowl in one of the most important regular season meetings over a century-long rivalry. Located at the bottom of such a steep hill, many fans struggle to get from the parking lot to the bleachers. I wanted him to play and he wanted to play badly. Still, the discrepancy in records doesnt mean Fredonias coaching staff is taking Dunkirk lightly. Kleckley is now up to 1,190 yards and 14 touchdowns for the season. web pages #gallery-4 .gallery-item { Hes like a brother to me, Colon said. 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. Meanwhile, Inabenett carried the ball 10 times for 167 yards and one TD. He saw limited action in his first game last week, but felt good enough to play a significant role in the big rivalry win. 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.. When Fredonia (3-3) has won, it has been dramatically. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. float: left; Fredonia came away on top in a 35-6 blowout, putting an end in back-to-back seasons the hopes of a perfect season for the Dunkirk Marauders. This is the game that will be added to the list of the 126 games before it between these two epic rivals, and in many ways, this game will be the one that defines the season for both programs more than any other game will. Dunkirk has also managed to score more than 30 points three times this season, including 36 points on the road last week to Iroquois, in a 38-36 loss, which Sarratori called the best offensive game weve had in over a year.. Because if he was 100 percent, few teams could stop him.. Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. When youre so young, youre going to be inconsistent, but the effort has always been there. Still at least for now all Fredonia home games this season are set to be played at the Orange Bowl, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. against Akron. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. 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. Fredonia (3-0, 2-0) turned the ball over early in the game on a muffed punt to give Gowanda (1-3, 1-2) the ball in Fredonia territory. 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. The bleachers filled up more than half an hour before kickoff and fans lined up halfway down the block to get inside the gates for the historic matchup. Our kids have always been consistent with their effort and the work they put in., I think Dunkirks done a great job this year, said Sherlock. What its going to come down to is who gets the other teams offense off the field., Dunkirk is huge. They move people on both sides of the ball. Kleckley put Dunkirk on the board with his 4-yard run midway through the third quarter. Its going to be hard-hitting, it doesnt matter what the records are. Dunkirk is a lot better team than everybody says, Fredonia head coach Greg Sherlock said after last weeks 35-8 victory over the Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton Thunderbirds. 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. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. The motivation is clear, but the Marauders might have a little bit extra to prove tonight after the way their season has unfolded. Fredonia head coach Greg Sherlock, left, greets Keegan Whitfield during a football game earlier this season. 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. In Fredonias case, that gap is larger than it would be for most programs and it does not seem likely to change in the near future. Dunkirk was also within one possession at halftime against Albion, to go along with the halftime lead it held against Cheektowaga. You can tell its Dunkirk this week. The motivation is clear, but the Marauders might have a little bit extra to prove. Whitfield and the Fredonia offense were able to run some time off the clock on their ensuing possession, but they couldnt get that last first down to seal the game as Whitfield was stopped in his tracks by the Golden Cougars Brock Johnson. You can tell its Dunkirk this week. In Fredonias case, that gap is larger than it would be for most programs and it does not seem likely to change in the near future. 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. Weather concerns have led to games being moved to different locations in the past most commonly to Dunkirks Karl Hoeppner Field, with a fee charged to Fredonia to rent Dunkirks field for the event. While this is the case with any high school field compared to a professional stadium, to say it is a big difference in venues from one game to the next is quite an understatement. This caused a quick three-and-out and Whitfield took advantage. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, I can honestly say they have prepared for this since last winter,, Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing., We know going into the season it comes down to point differential in each league. In the closing minutes, Fredonia students gathered behind the end zone to revel in the victory before rushing the field after postgame handshakes, chanting and shooting confetti cannons during a celebration that lingered even as rain began to fall. 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. #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { The 35-8 Fredonia victory in Mayville last week brings Fredonia into tonight on its second three-game win streak of the season. Roster Tweet Post Sms Email Copy Print Season The Marauders imploded in the second half to lead to a 42-21 defeat. This is a special game for everybody, said Dunkirk coach Mike Sarratori. Dunkirk could be the team to hold its opponent to six points or less, like it has in half of the games, or it could be the team that allows 38 points in a shootout like it did last week. 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. 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football Game. It was everything I couldve imagined, said Pucci, who stabilized his torn right ACL with a bulky brace and a roll of tape. 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. Eden senior captain Maggie Zittel entered Tuesday 19 points shy of 1,000 points for her career and reached the mark in the teams 57-50 lossto Sacred Heart (7-4). Fredonia lost 42-0 at home to Southwestern a week prior to that, and also lost in Week 2 at Allegany-Limestone. 2023 - All stories, photos, graphics and statistics are copyrighted material and may not be used without specific written permission. Whitfield finished with a game-high 122 yards on 13 carries. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. 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. It means a lot to both of the communities, said Fredonia coach Greg Sherlock. On third down from his own 30-yard line, he broke a 70-yard TD run extending the Hillbilly lead to 12-3. We knew we had a mission and we knew we could take care of it, Skinner said. Fredonia (7-1, 4-1 Class C South) is the 5-seed in the playoffs, despite a better record than 4-seed Depew (4-4, 4-1 Class C Central) because of the adjusted points difference between the two schools in their regular-season league games. The Hillbillies defense was led by Jacob Thompson for the second week with 11 tackles along with Matt Lotter who had 10, including a sack and three tackles for a loss. Located at the bottom of such a steep hill, many fans struggle to get from the parking lot to the bleachers. 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football Game He waited until these last two games at home. In fact, Fredonia ran 15 offensive plays in the first half to the Golden Cougars 31. Pucci played the majority of the snaps at linebacker during Fredonia/Broctons 35-6 win over Dunkirk in the 126th meeting between the rivals. FALCONER The Fredonia Hillbillies football (1-1) team came out on top with their first victory of the season, a 12-10 decision over Cassadaga Valley/Falconer in a Class C South game at Bill Race Field on Saturday. 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. She has been the varsity coach since 2005. width: 33%; There is so much pride within the two communities, from the teachers to the kids and the parents. Zilliox said Dunkirk High School has always been very accommodating when a Fredonia game needs to be moved to a different venue. Zilliox told the OBSERVER that the needs of the district as a whole will be taken into account for the next capital project within the next two or three years, at which point Fredonia will assess all of the infrastructure needs of the schools. Zittel achieved the milestone during the fourth quarter on a fastbreak layup. 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. KaRim Levens scored on a 50-yard screen pass to give Fredonia/Brocton a 21-0 lead just before halftime. Its a Dunkirk-Fredonia game. The inconsistency of Dunkirk has been an attribute of its inexperience, not its effort. Ive said in the past, weve got a very tough league, and points are hard to come by, said Sherlock. Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. The Hillbillies entered Saturday's game against Falconer-Cassadaga Valley-Maple Grove needing a win to clinch the outright division title for Class C South, and they delivered on their senior night with a 39-14 win over the Golden Cougars at the Orange Bowl, securing a home playoff game in the process. Follow along for updates of Fridays game on Twitter @bradencarmen and @TheObserverNY during the contest. Dunkirk enters tonight winless on the year at 0-7, while Fredonia comes in at 6-1 on the season. The next step in the journey of trying to get back there begins tonight. Our kids are always trying to put their best foot forward, said Sarratori. Roster - Fredonia Hillbillies Football - Fredonia, NY - scorebooklive.com Fredonia Hillbillies Varsity Football Fredonia, NY School Hub Clubhouse Schedule Roster Coaches JV Team An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. 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. 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. Paladinos extra poin twas good, making the score 12-10 Fredonia. } } Two unbeaten teams battling for a division title and home-field advantage in the sectional playoffs. Everyone worked together as a unit and we got it done all together.. Owen Nicosia caught a 14-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Marauders have made mistakes at key points in games all year long, but were in a position to win many times this season. Dunkirk quarterback Phil Messina runs the ball into the endzone during a game in Dunkirk earlier this season. Fredonia comes into tonights contest off a 20-6 loss to Portville at the Orange Bowl last week. What will be obvious tonight is that this game is more than a non-league game to end the regular season between a 4-2 Dunkirk and a 3-3 Fredonia. OBSERVERFile Photo. 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 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. Fredonia and Depew share a mutual opponent, Southwestern, which Fredonia defeated 28-21 in overtime at Southwestern in Week 6, while Depew lost at Southwestern 24-8 in Week 2. Che is second on the team with 372 rushing yards, also with five rushing touchdowns. Weve got the best offense in New York., If it comes down to athleticism, its going to be a tight one. OBSERVER file photos The Dunkirk Marauders host the Fredonia Hillbillies in the latest installment of the long-standing rivalry tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Dunkirk High School. Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing.. Hes a great captain and a great player. Down by two scores, the Golden Cougars got the ball back with a little over eight minutes left in the game. This season, the Hillbillies plan to return to their traditional home field, the Orange Bowl, for home football games in 2022. OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen. The Hillbillies have scored more than 20 points in every game this season. 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. Captain playing with torn ACL leads Fredonia/Brocton win over Dunkirk. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; On Thursday at home, Hamburg's ClaraStrack overtook AdamZoeller, Class of 2001, tobecome the school's all-time leading scorer. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. Game Details: Section VI Class C finals at Highmark Stadium Final score provided by E. Williams. Noah Abrams single handedly took the game over with a series of jet sweeps, moving the Golden Cougars down the field, highlighted by a 3-yard TD run. Photos & Videos No pics / vids. The location frequently has poor field conditions, with flooding a common occurrence. Depews leading rusher is Mohamed Khalil, with 573 yards and five touchdowns. The only points in the first half came after Whitfield threw an interception at the Cougar 49-yardline. Not to mention local bragging rights. Dunkirks biggest obstacle this season has been itself. We just talk about our jobs, what we have to do., We were hoping to play on a turf field anyway come playoff time. We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. Sherlock told his team after the game how Dunkirk plays much better than its 0-7 record would indicate. We were hoping to play on a turf field anyway come playoff time. Fredonia will have their first home game this week against Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton and Cassadaga Valley/Falconer will be on the road against Allegany-Limestone. Johnson finished the game with 12 tackles and 67 yards rushing. The location frequently has poor field conditions, with flooding a common occurrence. Jennings completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jeff Pilarski and one to Chris Meadows. The kids are so excited. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. I know it was 24-8, but there were some broken plays Southwestern scored on that now, they dont give up those same plays,, Were explosive. You have permission to edit this article. Fredonia, on the other hand, has five receivers with more than 150 yards receiving, including the top three receivers in the game with Whitfield, Jameson Quinn, and Jay Hawk. Then, in Week 4, the Hillbillies suffered their only defeat of the season 40-30 against Salamanca. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, Dunkirk is a lot better team than everybody says,, Its a Dunkirk-Fredonia game. Two years ago, the Fredonia Beaver Club sponsored a new scoreboard for the Orange Bowl. Follow along for updates on Twitter @bradencarmen and @TheObserverNY. 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. We know going into the season it comes down to point differential in each league. Line play is going to be key, said Sherlock. It was not pretty and it definitely was not easy, but Coach Greg Sherlock will take it. Search the history of over 778 billion 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. FALCONER The Fredonia Hillbillies football (1-1) team came out on top with their first victory of the season, a 12-10 decision over Cassadaga Valley/Falconer in a Class C South game at Bill Race Field on Saturday. Hes one of those kids that has been a leader since he was a 9-year-old. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. Despite the shootout last week, Dunkirks inconsistency this year has been highlighted by its all or nothing offense. text-align: center; Fredonia's unbeaten run continues for this high school football season. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. 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. Thats big. Ive seen him grow so much in the past year.. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. 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.. John Hauser Fredonias only loss on the season came against Salamanca, 40-30, in Week 4 at the Orange Bowl. Ambrose has been a coach at Lancaster for 22 years, including five as junior varsity coach. If the field is unplayable, the game will likely be moved to Karl Hoeppner Field at Dunkirk High School. While Dunkirk scored more than 30 points in half of the games this season, the other half of the games have featured only one Dunkirk touchdown in each game. Its going to be hard-hitting, it doesnt matter what the records are. But, boy, did the Black Knights make up for lost time. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Trending Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. In a matchup between two of the top four rushers in Western New York, Dunkirks Quantavis Kleckley ran for 159 yards and a touchdown. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. As if a Dunkirk-Fredonia rivalry game didnt have enough hype surrounding it, this year is both Senior Night and Homecoming for Dunkirk High School. Fredonia Hillbillies (13 - 9) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 10 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 18 CCAA West 1 - Rank 5. 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. 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. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. Here are the News girls basketball polls for this week (through Sunday's games). That was the most recent notable upgrade to Fredonias home football venue. We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. This gave Fredonia a 6-3 lead with the two-point conversion failing on a Whitfield run. (The key is) who can stop who, said Sherlock. 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. Fredonia was frustrated with its inconsistent play offensively and untimely penalties. And that included the defensive captain playing on a torn ACL. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. They know if theyre in a close game, they can pull it out, said Sherlock. I know it was 24-8, but there were some broken plays Southwestern scored on that now, they dont give up those same plays, said Sherlock. but it cant hurt to get our side even more excited. Caldwell, a sophomore, finished the game 6 of 15 for 99 yards and one interception. They have a lot of good athletes, and I believe we do. 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. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. 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. Last week was a great example of that, as the Marauders held a 15-12 lead over Cheektowaga at halftime. Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. Fredonia came away on top in a 35-6 blowout, putting an end in back-to-back seasons the hopes of a perfect season for the Dunkirk Marauders. 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. In his interactions within the community, Zilliox said that it has never seemed like an overwhelming majority favoring either staying at the Orange Bowl or moving to a new venue. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us,, 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,, Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. Depew appears to be all or nothing offensively each week. 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. 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. Our defense has been stout all year, Sherlock said. This season, the Hillbillies plan to return to their traditional home field, the Orange Bowl, for home football games in 2022. Even if we wouldve had a home game, I dont know that our home game would have been here,, Early in the year when they played a common opponent, Southwestern, we saw it was a tough, hard-fought game. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. OBSERVER file photos on the Internet. It was the Hillbillies who finished with an. margin-left: 0; Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. We cant have them have long drives on us, said Sarratori. 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. Overall this season, Dunkirk (4-2) has been a bit confusing at times when looking at the results. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. The Marauders also shut out Medina on the road and throttled Maryvale a playoff team a year ago by a score of 36-0. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. Recap Box Score Scoretracker Awards Live Broadcast Matchup Game Stats Trey Swartz completed 5 of 6 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns for the Hillbillies, who are tied for seventh in the local rankings. Seeding Points: 19 Seeding Average: 1.9. In 2018, Fredonia was also forced to play home games at Brocton Central School because of safety concerns, especially with the bleachers at the time. 1 large school; Depew remains top small school, Bennett's Steve McDuffie nominated for Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award, Nichols' Jakye Rainey is on quite a run: Two games of 51 points and his first dunk, Eden's Maggie Zittel hits 1,000 points, Salamanca's Lucus Brown now program's all-time leading scorer, Bennett's Rashard Perry named state Class AA Co-Player of the Year in football, Rafael Nadal 'mentally destroyed' as Australian Open defense ends in injury, LeBron James reaches 38,000 career points, Tom Brady to take more time before making decision on future, Some of the most iconic moments of the Australian Open. 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. Dunkirk has shown many different colors through the first five weeks, but which is the true color of the Marauders? Sparked byfive touchdowns by Hunter Larson and 534 yards in total offense, they rallied for a 33-27 nonleague victory over Bishop Timon-St. Jude on Saturday. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. Two years ago, the Fredonia Beaver Club sponsored a new scoreboard for the Orange Bowl. The kids are so excited. After a large senior class moved on after last season, Dunkirk also lost three more projected starters on both sides of the ball. Pucci was unsure if he will be able to continue playing in the postseason. 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. We got the most out of our home field that we could. It was the Hillbillies who finished with an undefeated season and a Class B3 division title. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. The Marauders hope to turn back the clock tonight and re-establish the bragging rights in this cross-town rivalry with a victory on Dunkirks home field. Weather concerns have led to games being moved to different locations in the past most commonly to Dunkirks Karl Hoeppner Field, with a fee charged to Fredonia to rent Dunkirks field for the event. Fredonia doesnt believe missing out on a home game is a detriment to its chances. He postponed surgery until the end of October to try and make a return at some point during his senior football season. 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. Still at least for now all Fredonia home games this season are set to be played at the Orange Bowl, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. against Akron. The focal point of tonights game in terms of offense, however, will be which unit can spend more time on the field. Its been incredible to watch, Pucci said. Fredonia Hillbillies Football vs CLWB (CO-OP) Thunderbirds Football. We need to get them off the field and give our defense a break. Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better. Paladino also later kicked an extra point. After back-to-back wins over Dunkirk, the Hillbillies have won 18 of the last 20 meetings, with Dunkirk victories in 2015 and 2016 representing the only wins for the Marauders since the turn of the century. This took a lot out of me tonight, Pucci said. Theres not a defensive guy we have to hide, they all play good, sound football.. The Hillbillies have lost two of their last three games, only broken up by a game-winning touchdown pass on the last play of the game in Westfield against the Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton Thunderbirds. In Depews losses, the Wildcats scored only one touchdown in each contest. Tonight presents a big stage for the Marauders to make a statement as to which team it wants to be remembered for in front of the home Dunkirk crowd. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. They have been great neighbors, said Zilliox. I dont know how much more can be added to a Dunkirk-Fredonia game in terms of excitement, said Sarratori. Dunkirk was also 6-0 last season when it lost at home to Fredonia/Brocton. Be the first one to, dunany-2019_Dunkirk_Marauders_vs_Fredonia_Hillbillies_Football_Game, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8EYw5Lz7zc, 2019_Dunkirk_Marauders_vs_Fredonia_Hillbillies_Football_Game.en.vtt, 2019_Dunkirk_Marauders_vs_Fredonia_Hillbillies_Football_Game.es.vtt, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). 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. When it comes to that, whoever throws the ball best and whatever quarterback really has control of their offense, said Sherlock. Larsons 7-yard scamper to paydirt late in the final period capped the comeback. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. It felt amazing to be back out here on this amazing night, Pucci said. 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. They have always come to play against us.. This gave the ball back to the Golden Cougars on their own 34-yard line, but with only one timeout left it was too much for the Cougars to overcome and a final pass was intercepted by Whitfield with no time left on the clock. Here is the All-Western New York boys volleyball honor roll as selected by league coaches. Nick Whitfield had a 70-yard touchdown run Saturday. 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.. Opponents havent been able to stop Colon this season. 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. In the meantime, no significant upgrades to the athletic facilities at Fredonia are anticipated. Fredonia knows stopping Depew is the key to doing that, and Sherlock believes that if his team controls the line of scrimmage, the game is theirs to be won. The Hillbillies have won decisively, with three straight wins of 15 points or more to begin the season. Zilliox told the OBSERVER that the needs of the district as a whole will be taken into account for the next capital project within the next two or three years, at which point Fredonia will assess all of the infrastructure needs of the schools.
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