The Shikellamy Braves will challenge the Danville Ironmen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Shikellamy: they have been struggling with nine straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Danville has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
Last Friday, Shikellamy came up short against Bloomsburg and fell 39-29.
Despite the loss, Shikellamy had strong showings from Thomas Pollock, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Derek Turber-Ortiz, who picked up 18 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Turber-Ortiz was even better on defense, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Even if they lost, Shikellamy's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Noah Johnson was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Danville got the win against Loyalsock Township on Friday by a conclusive 28-3. Considering the Ironmen have won seven matchups by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Shikellamy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Danville, their win bumped their record up to 8-0.
Shikellamy came up short against Danville when the teams last played back in August of 2019, falling 13-9. Will Shikellamy 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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