Football Preview: Hemlock Huskies vs. Ithaca Yellowjackets
After two games on the road, Hemlock is heading back home. They will welcome the Ithaca Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Hemlock was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 19-14 to Valley Lutheran.
Meanwhile, Ithaca put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Carrollton/Saginaw, posting a 42-0 victory on the road. Considering the Yellowjackets have won three games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Ithaca had a senior duo take command as Nathan Mikesell rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns and Jackson Conn threw for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only seven passes. Conn didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles.
Hemlock's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Ithaca, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Hemlock was taken down by Ithaca 54-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Hemlock avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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