The Ithaca Yellowjackets will take on the Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ithaca is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Saranac 42-7. The Yellowjackets' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Ithaca had a senior duo take command as Jackson Conn rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns and Nathan Mikesell gained 184 total yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Conn a new career-high in rushing yards.
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.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Pewamo-Westphalia against Hill-McCloy on Friday as the team secured a 42-12 win. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan football rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Rams are ranked 249th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ithaca's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for Pewamo-Westphalia, their win bumped their record up to 8-2.
Ithaca was taken down by Pewamo-Westphalia 42-7 in their previous meeting back in October of 2021. Will Ithaca have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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