With a playoff game on the line, Ithaca rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Saranac Redhawks, posting a 42-7 victory. The Yellowjackets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Leading Ithaca to victory were Jackson Conn and Nathan Mikesell. Conn rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns, while Mikesell gained 184 total yards and three touchdowns. Those 124 rushing yards gave Conn a new career-high.
Ithaca didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Elijah Smith and Gibson Rondy.
Ithaca's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Saranac, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Ithaca will be playing at home against Pewamo-Westphalia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Pewamo-Westphalia: 10.8, Ithaca: 8.9) so any points scored will be well earned. Saranac does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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