Ithaca won the last time they faced Valley Lutheran, and things went their way on Friday too. The Ithaca Yellowjackets blew past the Valley Lutheran Chargers, posting a 48-14 victory at home. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won five games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Ithaca was led to victory by Jackson Conn and Nathan Mikesell. Conn threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, while Mikesell gained 153 total yards and three touchdowns. Mikesell torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 80 yards. Ryley White also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Ithaca didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Roman Hurosky.
Ithaca's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Valley Lutheran, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ithaca will welcome Nouvel Catholic Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nouvel Catholic Central will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Ithaca surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valley Lutheran, they will be playing at home against Carrollton/Saginaw at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Valley Lutheran is facing Carrollton/Saginaw at the right time seeing as Carrollton/Saginaw is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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