Hemlock is 1-6 against Ithaca since October of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Huskies will square off against the Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. Hemlock has given up an average of 29 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hemlock is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 47 points two weeks ago, they were much more limited against Valley Lutheran on Friday. They had to suffer through a 35-8 loss at the hands of the Chargers.
Meanwhile, Ithaca put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 68-6 win over Carrollton. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ithaca's win came from a few key players Hemlock will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Greyson Merchant, who rushed for 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 99 yards and one TD. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making four total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception. Elijah Smith was Merchant's top target, picking up 60 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 32 yards and one touchdown.
Ithaca was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Hemlock's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Ithaca, their record now sits at 4-0.
Hemlock took a serious blow against Ithaca when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 51-0. Can the Huskies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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