Football Preview: Shikellamy Braves vs. Selinsgrove Seals
Shikellamy hasn't had much luck against Selinsgrove recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Shikellamy Braves are taking a road trip to face off against the Selinsgrove Seals at 7:00 p.m. Shikellamy will be strutting in after a win while Selinsgrove will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Shikellamy finally turned things around against Central Mountain on Friday. They blew past the Wildcats 41-0 on the road. The Braves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Shikellamy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Thomas Pollock, who picked up 67 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Turber-Ortiz, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Shikellamy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Connor Fasbinder, Willie Bender, and Bryce Brumbach picked up one apiece. Bender is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Shikellamy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Selinsgrove entered their matchup against Shamokin Area on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Selinsgrove fell 23-13 to Shamokin Area.
Despite their loss, Selinsgrove saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ethan Miller, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Gavin Bastian also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 86 receiving yards.
Shikellamy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Selinsgrove, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Shikellamy was taken down by Selinsgrove 58-10 when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Can Shikellamy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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