Football Preview: Jersey Shore Bulldogs vs. Shikellamy Braves
Jersey Shore has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Shikellamy Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Jersey Shore is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Shamokin Area just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Indians by a score of 30-28. That makes it the first time this season the Bulldogs have let down their home crowd.
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 was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards. Elijah Jordan was in the mix too, providing Jersey Shore with two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Shikellamy fell victim to Williamsport and their airtight defense on Friday. They lost 20-0 to the Millionaires. The defeat leaves the Braves without a win on the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Jersey Shore fell to 3-1. As for Shikellamy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Jersey Shore against Shikellamy when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 61-12 victory. In that game, Jersey Shore amassed a halftime lead of 47-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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