Ithaca put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Nouvel Catholic Central Panthers 42-19. The Yellowjackets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Ithaca got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Nathan Mikesell out in front who rushed for 193 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown. Mikesell also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making 15 total tackles. Jackson Conn was another key passer, throwing for 254 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ithaca was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 293 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in seven consecutive games.
Ithaca didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gibson Rondy and Elijah Smith.
Ithaca pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Nouvel Catholic Central, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Ithaca's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Tecumseh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ithaca is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 43.3 points per game this season. As for Nouvel Catholic Central, they will venture away from home to challenge Marlette at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nouvel Catholic Central's defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so Marlette's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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