A victory for Tecumseh just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 52-13 defeat at the hands of the Ithaca Yellowjackets. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 236th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 63rd).
Ithaca had a senior duo take command as Jackson Conn rushed for 61 yards and three touchdowns and Nathan Mikesell rushed for 167 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Mikesell didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles. Gibson Rondy did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 114 receiving yards.
Tecumseh dropped their record down to 3-5 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Ithaca, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Tecumseh does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ithaca, they are taking a road trip to face off against Shepherd at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ithaca is facing Shepherd at the right time seeing as Shepherd is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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