Football Game Preview: Shikellamy on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 3:57am

Football Preview: Shikellamy Braves vs. Jersey Shore Bulldogs

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Shikellamy hasn't had much luck against Jersey Shore recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Shikellamy Braves will welcome the Jersey Shore Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Shikellamy is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 20-0 to Williamsport.

Meanwhile, Jersey Shore entered their game against Shamokin Area on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Jersey Shore fell just short of Shamokin Area by a score of 30-28. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Paul Hale, who picked up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 55 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Jordan, who rushed for 52 yards and two touchdowns.

Shikellamy's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Jersey Shore, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.

Shikellamy was taken down by Jersey Shore 61-12 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Shikellamy was down 47-0.

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