Football Preview: Archmere Academy Auks vs. Newark Yellowjackets
After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Archmere Academy is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-field as they take on the Newark Yellowjackets at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Newark took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Archmere Academy, who comes in off a win.
Archmere Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Delaware's top teams: St. Mark's, who was ranked tenth in their home state at the time (Archmere Academy was ranked eighth). Archmere Academy secured a 27-21 W over St. Mark's on Friday.
Ryan Hagenberg had an outrageously good game as he picked up 169 receiving yards, and also rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 66 yards. Another player making a difference was Johnny Orsini, who threw for 191 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes.
Archmere Academy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hagenberg and Jack Bradley.
Meanwhile, Newark was beaten by Tower Hill 42-6 on Friday. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Archmere Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Newark, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Archmere Academy came up short against Newark in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 28-22. Will Archmere Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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