Fredonia comes into tonights contest off a 20-6 loss to Portville at the Orange Bowl last week. 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. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. Ambrose has been a coach at Lancaster for 22 years, including five as junior varsity coach. This past season he had 93 tackles 21 for loss and 13 sacks. 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. Hes a great captain and a great player. It felt amazing to be back out here on this amazing night, Pucci said. 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. It comes down to the trenches. This took a lot out of me tonight, Pucci said. 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. 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. 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 Marauders also shut out Medina on the road and throttled Maryvale a playoff team a year ago by a score of 36-0. 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. OBSERVERFile Photo. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. tonight at the Orange Bowl, weather permitting. The Wildcats have three receivers with more than150 yards receiving on the season, but none that have reached 250 receiving yards. Fredonia doesnt believe missing out on a home game is a detriment to its chances. It was the Hillbillies who finished with an undefeated season and a Class B3 division title. 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. Head Coach: Nick Bertrando. Its been incredible to watch, Pucci said. We cant have them have long drives on us, said Sarratori. Our kids are calm and patient. Skinner scored two plays after Dalton Gardner stopped Kleckley on fourth-and-goal at the 4. 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. It was not pretty and it definitely was not easy, but Coach Greg Sherlock will take it. } 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. He saw limited action in his first game last week, but felt good enough to play a significant role in the big rivalry win. The next step in the journey of trying to get back there begins tonight. They have always come to play against us.. 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. Medina vs Fredonia | Varsity Football Watch Here: https://arsaha.amsxyag.org/hs-football.php Medina Mustangs Football vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football. 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. 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. Fredonia Hillbillies (13 - 9) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 10 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 18 CCAA West 1 - Rank 5. 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. but it cant hurt to get our side even more excited. 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. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. We knew we had a mission and we knew we could take care of it, Skinner said. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. Photos & Videos No pics / vids. 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. Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. width: 33%; Our defense has been stout all year, Sherlock said. 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. Then, in Week 4, the Hillbillies suffered their only defeat of the season 40-30 against Salamanca. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. The Hillbillies have won decisively, with three straight wins of 15 points or more to begin the 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. It was so meaningful to me, Sherlock said. We got the most out of our home field that we could. The motivation is clear, but the Marauders might have a little bit extra to prove. 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. Its too bad hes been out. 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. #gallery-4 img { Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. 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. After a large senior class moved on after last season, Dunkirk also lost three more projected starters on both sides of the ball. 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. Zittel achieved the milestone during the fourth quarter on a fastbreak layup. 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 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. 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. Fredonias only loss on the season came against Salamanca, 40-30, in Week 4 at the Orange Bowl. Seeding Points: 19 Seeding Average: 1.9. 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. We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. 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. There is so much pride within the two communities, from the teachers to the kids and the parents. Pucci played the majority of the snaps at linebacker during Fredonia/Broctons 35-6 win over Dunkirk in the 126th meeting between the rivals. We dont even talk about that. The focal point of tonights game in terms of offense, however, will be which unit can spend more time on the field. We were hoping to play on a turf field anyway come playoff time. On third down from his own 30-yard line, he broke a 70-yard TD run extending the Hillbilly lead to 12-3. Located near the shores of Lake Erie, Fredonia High Schools nickname is believed to be taken from the fact the former school building sat atop a large hill. 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. 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. They have been great neighbors, said Zilliox. Fredonia one-upped the dramatic Week 3 win in Week 5, as Whitfield delivered a miraculous throw to Grayson Krzyzanowicz in the endzone as time expired to win 28-23. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 2 ranked small school, went to its locker room trailing by 18 points at halftime to top-ranked small school Bishop Timon in t. While multiple players have gone down with injuries during the season, the Marauders were already shorthanded before the year began. 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. The question in the postseason is not if the guys on offense can keep up with anyone they face, its if the players on defense can make the stops they need to make. 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. 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. Fredonia Hillbillies Football vs CLWB (CO-OP) Thunderbirds Football. Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better. They move people on both sides of the ball. The 35-8 Fredonia victory in Mayville last week brings Fredonia into tonight on its second three-game win streak of the season. 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. 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. KaRim Levens scored on a 50-yard screen pass to give Fredonia/Brocton a 21-0 lead just before halftime. 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. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Dunkirk (6-1, 5-1), entered the game ranked No. 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. This is a special game for everybody, said Dunkirk coach Mike Sarratori. His surgery is scheduled for Oct. 29, the Monday of championship week. Dunkirk is huge. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. Down by two scores, the Golden Cougars got the ball back with a little over eight minutes left in the game. 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. 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