Carrollton played a tough match on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Ithaca Yellowjackets and fell 68-6. The defeat continues a trend for the Cavaliers in their meetings with the Yellowjackets: they've now lost six in a row.
Eli Simons threw for 119 yards and one TD.
Ithaca's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Greyson Merchant, who rushed for 138 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries, and also threw for 99 yards and one touchdown. Merchant didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception. Elijah Smith was Merchant's top target, picking up 60 receiving yards and one TD, while also rushing for 32 yards and one touchdown.
Carrollton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Ithaca, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carrollton will face off against Nouvel Catholic Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so the Cavaliers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Ithaca, they will host Hemlock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets will be up against the Huskies' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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