Football Game Preview: Adirondack Wildcats vs. Weedsport Wolverines

The Adirondack Wildcats will head out on the road to square off against the Weedsport Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Adirondack is looking for their season's first victory.

Adirondack is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Holland Patent on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Wildcats came up short against the Golden Knights, falling 27-7. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.

Adirondack's defeat came about despite a quality game from Robert Weiler, who rushed for 111 yards and one touchdown. An impressive showing, but Weiler really ramped things up playing D: he made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception.

Even if they lost, Adirondack's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Andrew Mihalko, Jesse Dragan, and Lydell Bechy, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Meanwhile, Weedsport strolled past Sherburne-Earlville with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 29-12. That 17 point margin sets a new team best for the Wolverines this season.

Weedsport's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Adirondack, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.