on the Internet. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us,, You get into the discussion of what the infrastructure needs are and what are some things that are nice to have on top of that to benefit our students, which is when you get into athletic fields or potentially an auditorium that supports your music and drama productions,, Our Athletic Director Greg Lauer and Al Gens at Dunkirk work very well together. FALCONER The Fredonia Hillbillies football (1-1) team came out on top with their first victory of the season, a 12-10 decision over Cassadaga Valley/Falconer in a Class C South game at Bill Race Field on Saturday. It comes down to the trenches. Its a really exciting time.. Its been incredible to watch, Pucci said. In 2018, Fredonia was also forced to play home games at Brocton Central School because of safety concerns, especially with the bleachers at the time. Nichols, the No. Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better. After last weeks 47-20 win over Dunkirk, Fredonia quarterback Ethan Fry said, Were explosive. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. Be the first one to, dunany-2019_Dunkirk_Marauders_vs_Fredonia_Hillbillies_Football_Game, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8EYw5Lz7zc, 2019_Dunkirk_Marauders_vs_Fredonia_Hillbillies_Football_Game.en.vtt, 2019_Dunkirk_Marauders_vs_Fredonia_Hillbillies_Football_Game.es.vtt, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). A year ago, the Fredonia Hillbillies football team played its final game of the season the Section VI Class C championship game on the home field of the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Larsons 7-yard scamper to paydirt late in the final period capped the comeback. Weve got the best offense in New York., If it comes down to athleticism, its going to be a tight one. This is the game that will be added to the list of the 126 games before it between these two epic rivals, and in many ways, this game will be the one that defines the season for both programs more than any other game will. Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing.. This past season he had 93 tackles 21 for loss and 13 sacks. Keep reading with unlimited digital access. In Depews losses, the Wildcats scored only one touchdown in each contest. Since that loss, Fredonia has won four straight games, including three by more than 20 points. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, I can honestly say they have prepared for this since last winter,, Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing., We know going into the season it comes down to point differential in each league. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation,. On Thursday at home, Hamburg's ClaraStrack overtook AdamZoeller, Class of 2001, tobecome the school's all-time leading scorer. Fredonia Hillbillies Varsity Boys Football Fredonia, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Rankings Photos Videos News More / Football Schedule Fredonia Football Schedule Print OVERALL 9-2 0.82 Win % LEAGUE 4-1 3rd Section 6 C - South HOME3-1 AWAY6-0 NEUTRAL0-1 PF354 PA184 STREAK1L Ways you can help Our kids are always trying to put their best foot forward, said Sarratori. Tonight, two teams coming off losses meet in a non-league football game at Dunkirk High School. A key within that focal point will be the play of the offensive and defensive lines. The Fredonia Hillbillies football team made a dominant run through the regular season and the Section VI playoffs on its way to an appearance in the Class C championship game at Highmark Stadium. Thats big. Fredonia Hillbillies (6 - 4) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 11 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 14 CCAA West 1 - Rank 3. Hes like a brother to me, Colon said. Fredonia was frustrated with its inconsistent play offensively and untimely penalties. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. The question in the postseason is not if the guys on offense can keep up with anyone they face, its if the players on defense can make the stops they need to make. In fact, only one time all season did Fredonia allow more that 21 points in a game it was in the Hillbillies only loss of the season, 40-30 to Salamanca. OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen. margin-left: 0; Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. 2023 - All stories, photos, graphics and statistics are copyrighted material and may not be used without specific written permission. Dunkirk quarterback Phil Messina runs the ball into the endzone during a game in Dunkirk earlier this season. Swartz also ran for a two-point conversion. They have been great neighbors, said Zilliox. We got the most out of our home field that we could. Everyone worked together as a unit and we got it done all together.. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. A year ago, the Fredonia Hillbillies football team played its final game of the season the Section VI Class C championship game on the home field of the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.. It means a lot to both of the communities, said Fredonia coach Greg Sherlock. Photos & Videos No pics / vids. They have a lot of good athletes, and I believe we do. Located near the shores of Lake Erie, Fredonia High Schools nickname is believed to be taken from the fact the former school building sat atop a large hill. What its going to come down to is who gets the other teams offense off the field., Dunkirk is huge. The Hillbillies defense was led by Jacob Thompson for the second week with 11 tackles along with Matt Lotter who had 10, including a sack and three tackles for a loss. Sparked byfive touchdowns by Hunter Larson and 534 yards in total offense, they rallied for a 33-27 nonleague victory over Bishop Timon-St. Jude on Saturday. While this is the case with any high school field compared to a professional stadium, to say it is a big difference in venues from one game to the next is quite an understatement. Che is second on the team with 372 rushing yards, also with five rushing touchdowns. Fredonia lost 42-0 at home to Southwestern a week prior to that, and also lost in Week 2 at Allegany-Limestone. While Dunkirk scored more than 30 points in half of the games this season, the other half of the games have featured only one Dunkirk touchdown in each game. Johnson finished the game with 12 tackles and 67 yards rushing. Nick Whitfield had a 70-yard touchdown run Saturday. After a large senior class moved on after last season, Dunkirk also lost three more projected starters on both sides of the ball. When it comes to that, whoever throws the ball best and whatever quarterback really has control of their offense,, It comes down to the trenches. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. Last season, Dunkirk and Fredonia clashed in the Orange Bowl in one of the most important regular season meetings over a century-long rivalry. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. This gave the ball back to the Golden Cougars on their own 34-yard line, but with only one timeout left it was too much for the Cougars to overcome and a final pass was intercepted by Whitfield with no time left on the clock. Still at least for now all Fredonia home games this season are set to be played at the Orange Bowl, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. against Akron. Dunkirks biggest obstacle this season has been itself. Although Fredonia has certainly enjoyed plenty of recent success on Dunkirks turf, some in the community feel its time Fredonia has its own facility to compete with rival schools such as Dunkirk and Southwestern. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. Owen Nicosia caught a 14-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. margin: auto; The Hillbillies have lost two of their last three games, only broken up by a game-winning touchdown pass on the last play of the game in Westfield against the Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton Thunderbirds. Hes a great captain and a great player. You get into the discussion of what the infrastructure needs are and what are some things that are nice to have on top of that to benefit our students, which is when you get into athletic fields or potentially an auditorium that supports your music and drama productions, said Zilliox. We knew we had a mission and we knew we could take care of it, Skinner said. This caused a quick three-and-out and Whitfield took advantage. Still, the discrepancy in records doesnt mean Fredonias coaching staff is taking Dunkirk lightly. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. tonight at the Orange Bowl, weather permitting. While many love the history and tradition of the Orange Bowl, there are already signs that the field is an outdated venue to hold big games. The Hillbillies entered Saturday's game against Falconer-Cassadaga Valley-Maple Grove needing a win to clinch the outright division title for Class C South, and they delivered on their senior night with a 39-14 win over the Golden Cougars at the Orange Bowl, securing a home playoff game in the process. Gullo received the opening kickoff and took it 90 yards for a touchdown. We know going into the season it comes down to point differential in each league. Visit the Fredonia High School Spirit Wear Shop on Prep Sportswear today! The Marauders hope to turn back the clock tonight and re-establish the bragging rights in this cross-town rivalry with a victory on Dunkirks home field. #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { Depew appears to be all or nothing offensively each week. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. It was not pretty and it definitely was not easy, but Coach Greg Sherlock will take it. Zilliox told the OBSERVER that the needs of the district as a whole will be taken into account for the next capital project within the next two or three years, at which point Fredonia will assess all of the infrastructure needs of the schools. I wanted him to play and he wanted to play badly. Not to mention local bragging rights. Meanwhile, Inabenett carried the ball 10 times for 167 yards and one TD. It was not pretty and it definitely was not easy, but Coach Greg Sherlock will take it. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. They move people on both sides of the ball. 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I dont know how much more can be added to a Dunkirk-Fredonia game in terms of excitement, said Sarratori. Sherlock told his team after the game how Dunkirk plays much better than its 0-7 record would indicate. Zilliox told the OBSERVER that the needs of the district as a whole will be taken into account for the next capital project within the next two or three years, at which point Fredonia will assess all of the infrastructure needs of the schools. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. They have been great neighbors, said Zilliox. The Marauders also shut out Medina on the road and throttled Maryvale a playoff team a year ago by a score of 36-0. No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. Its too bad hes been out. It was so meaningful to me, Sherlock said. The Fredonia Hillbillies football team made a dominant run through the regular season and the Section VI playoffs on its way to an appearance in the Class C championship game at Highmark Stadium a year ago. Search the history of over 778 billion The Golden Cougars couldnt get in the end zone, however, and were forced to settle for a 23-yard field goal by sophomore Brailyn Paladino. Here are this week's Buffalo News boys basketball polls (through Sunday's games). Today's breaking news and more in your inbox, Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, Myself and our Board of Education recognize that this is a conversation in the community with logical rationale on both sides. In Fredonias case, that gap is larger than it would be for most programs and it does not seem likely to change in the near future. Puccis presence on the field also had special meaning for senior running back Joell Colon, who has lived with the Pucci family for the past six months. 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