Utica didn't have done well against Fredericktown recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Utica Redskins skirted past the Fredericktown Freddies 18-15. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Redskins also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Fredericktown lost, don't look at Blake Sipes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry. Sipes' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 103 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Utica's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Fredericktown, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Utica will square off against Ridgewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ridgewood will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Utica surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fredericktown, they will face off against Cardington-Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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