Hemlock fell victim to Ithaca and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Ithaca Yellowjackets 51-0. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 376th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 96th).
Ithaca had a senior duo take command as Jackson Conn rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries and Nathan Mikesell gained 241 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Conn a new career-high in rushing yards. Riley Guild also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Hemlock's defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Ithaca, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Hemlock will challenge Nouvel Catholic Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nouvel Catholic Central's defense has only allowed 10.4 points per game this season, so Hemlock's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ithaca, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ithaca will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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