Selinsgrove has gone 9-1 against Shikellamy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Selinsgrove Seals will host the Shikellamy Braves at 7:00 p.m.
Shikellamy is facing Selinsgrove at the wrong time: Selinsgrove suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 23-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians.
Despite their loss, Selinsgrove saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ethan Miller, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all. Gavin Bastian also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 86 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Shikellamy can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 41-0 win over Central Mountain. 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. The team also got some help courtesy of Derek Turber-Ortiz, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: 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.
Shikellamy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. 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.
Selinsgrove's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Shikellamy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Selinsgrove against Shikellamy when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 58-10 victory. Does Selinsgrove have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shikellamy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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