After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Jersey Shore, Shikellamy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They claimed a resounding 41-0 win over the Central Mountain Wildcats on the road. The Braves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Shikellamy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Thomas Pollock, who picked up 67 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Derek Turber-Ortiz was another key back, rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Shikellamy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Connor Fasbinder, Willie Bender, and Bryce Brumbach picked up one apiece. Bender is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Shikellamy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win snapped Shikellamy's losing streak at eight games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record. As for Central Mountain, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Shikellamy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 14-7 defeat against Selinsgrove on the 4th. As for Central Mountain, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 44-7 loss against Montoursville on the 4th.
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