We were hoping to play on a turf field anyway come playoff time. 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. 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. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation, said Zilliox. Its going to be a special night, a really fun, special night.. 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. } Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. This caused a quick three-and-out and Whitfield took advantage. 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. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. 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. OBSERVER file photos Depews leading rusher is Mohamed Khalil, with 573 yards and five touchdowns. Since that loss, Fredonia has won four straight games, including three by more than 20 points. Not to mention local bragging rights. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. 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.. 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. 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. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. In Depews losses, the Wildcats scored only one touchdown in each contest. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. 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. We need to get them off the field and give our defense a break. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. 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. She has been the varsity coach since 2005. Captain playing with torn ACL leads Fredonia/Brocton win over Dunkirk. Game Details: Section VI Class C finals at Highmark Stadium Final score provided by E. Williams. 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. If the field is unplayable, the game will likely be moved to Karl Hoeppner Field at Dunkirk High School. 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). 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. Recap Box Score Scoretracker Awards Live Broadcast Matchup Game Stats Photos & Videos No pics / vids. 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. 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. Observers could not recall if Fredonia and Dunkirk had met before when both teams were undefeated. 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. 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. 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. Pucci played the majority of the snaps at linebacker during Fredonia/Broctons 35-6 win over Dunkirk in the 126th meeting between the rivals. Zilliox said Dunkirk High School has always been very accommodating when a Fredonia game needs to be moved to a different venue. I dont know how much more can be added to a Dunkirk-Fredonia game in terms of excitement, said Sarratori. Hes a great captain and a great player. They have always come to play against us.. 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. OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen. 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. Opponents havent been able to stop Colon this season. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us, said Zilliox. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. The Hillbillies have won decisively, with three straight wins of 15 points or more to begin the season. Fredonia beat Akron, Allegany-Limestone and Tonawanda. 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. Jennings completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jeff Pilarski and one to Chris Meadows. 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. 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. In fact, the schools yearbook was previously called The Hilltopper, which was the schools nickname until becoming the Hillbillies. Our kids are always trying to put their best foot forward, said Sarratori. #gallery-4 .gallery-item { 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. 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. The location frequently has poor field conditions, with flooding a common occurrence. In fact, Fredonia ran 15 offensive plays in the first half to the Golden Cougars 31. 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. 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. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Two years ago, the Fredonia Beaver Club sponsored a new scoreboard for 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.. 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. Meanwhile, Inabenett carried the ball 10 times for 167 yards and one TD. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation,. 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. Whitfield finished with a game-high 122 yards on 13 carries. Show off your team! There is so much pride within the two communities, from the teachers to the kids and the parents. This season, the Hillbillies plan to return to their traditional home field, the Orange Bowl, for home football games in 2022. What its going to come down to is who gets the other teams offense off the field.. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. This season, the Hillbillies plan to return to their traditional home field, the Orange Bowl, for home football games in 2022. Those two points put him in Amherst's 1,000-point club. Here are this week's Buffalo News boys basketball polls (through Sunday's games). Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. We cant have them have long drives on us, said Sarratori. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. 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. We just talk about our jobs, what we have to do., We were hoping to play on a turf field anyway come playoff time. margin: auto; 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. Our kids are calm and patient. In Depews victories, the Wildcats scored 32 points or more in all four wins. Hes one of those kids that has been a leader since he was a 9-year-old. Fredonia Hillbillies (6 - 4) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 11 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 14 CCAA West 1 - Rank 3. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Keep up with Fredonia High School sports with football jerseys, baseball jerseys, and Hillbillies fan apparel for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more. 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. 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. This gave Fredonia a 6-3 lead with the two-point conversion failing on a Whitfield run. 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. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing.. 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. 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. Medina vs Fredonia | Varsity Football Watch Here: https://arsaha.amsxyag.org/hs-football.php Medina Mustangs Football vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football. 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. Everyone worked together as a unit and we got it done all together.. In the meantime, no significant upgrades to the athletic facilities at Fredonia are anticipated. Ive seen him grow so much in the past year.. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. 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.. Larson rushed for 195 yards on 22 carries, including TD runs of 84, 9, 1 and 7 yards, and he caught a 46-yard scoring strike from Matt Woleben. His surgery is scheduled for Oct. 29, the Monday of championship week. 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. 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. Johnson finished the game with 12 tackles and 67 yards rushing. 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. Ive said in the past, weve got a very tough league, and points are hard to come by,, We dont even talk about that. Fredonia Hillbillies (13 - 9) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 10 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 18 CCAA West 1 - Rank 5. Fredonia came out in the second half looking to get back on track and senior Dom Gullo was ready to spark his team. The Marauders imploded in the second half to lead to a 42-21 defeat. 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. The kids are so excited. 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. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; It means a great deal.. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Trending 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. In the meantime, no significant upgrades to the athletic facilities at Fredonia are anticipated. It could be the team that struggles to score offensively, or it could be the team that surpasses 30 points with relative ease. 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. Even if we wouldve had a home game, I dont know that our home game would have been here, said Sherlock of the Orange Bowl. on the Internet. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. float: left; 2 ranked small school, went to its locker room trailing by 18 points at halftime to top-ranked small school Bishop Timon in t. 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 Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. They have been great neighbors, said Zilliox. Watch the latest highlight videos for the Fredonia Varsity Basketball team Follow along for updates on Twitter @bradencarmen and @TheObserverNY. It was the Hillbillies who finished with an undefeated season and a Class B3 division title. The Marauders also shut out Medina on the road and throttled Maryvale a playoff team a year ago by a score of 36-0. It was not pretty and it definitely was not easy, but Coach Greg Sherlock will take it. Owen Nicosia caught a 14-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Still, the discrepancy in records doesnt mean Fredonias coaching staff is taking Dunkirk lightly. A key within that focal point will be the play of the offensive and defensive lines. Here is the All-Western New York boys volleyball honor roll as selected by league coaches. We dont even talk about that. Its a really exciting time.. 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. Search the history of over 778 billion The 35-8 Fredonia victory in Mayville last week brings Fredonia into tonight on its second three-game win streak of the season. The motivation is clear, but the Marauders might have a little bit extra to prove tonight after the way their season has unfolded. OBSERVER file photos 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. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us, said Zilliox. They move people on both sides of the ball. 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. While multiple players have gone down with injuries during the season, the Marauders were already shorthanded before the year began. 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. 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. Its been incredible to watch, Pucci said. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. They know if theyre in a close game, they can pull it out, said Sherlock. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. This took a lot out of me tonight, Pucci said. Paladino also later kicked an extra point. Our defense has been stout all year, Sherlock said. Skinner scored two plays after Dalton Gardner stopped Kleckley on fourth-and-goal at the 4. Theres not a defensive guy we have to hide, they all play good, sound football.. Perry, a 6-foot-2 245-pound lineman, was also named the Section VI Class AA Player and Defensive Player of the Year. Fredonia Hillbillies Football vs CLWB (CO-OP) Thunderbirds Football. 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. On third down from his own 30-yard line, he broke a 70-yard TD run extending the Hillbilly lead to 12-3.
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