Rather than let the first regular-season defeat in multiple seasons rattle the Hillbillies, Fredonia instead responded with a 41-7 blowout of Silver Creek/Forestville on Homecoming, then won a thrilling overtime contest on the road at Southwestern 28-21. Everyone worked together as a unit and we got it done all together.. Fredonias only loss on the season came against Salamanca, 40-30, in Week 4 at the Orange Bowl. That was the most recent notable upgrade to Fredonias home football venue. Weather concerns have led to games being moved to different locations in the past most commonly to Dunkirks Karl Hoeppner Field, with a fee charged to Fredonia to rent Dunkirks field for the event. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. The Dunkirk Marauders host the Fredonia Hillbillies in the latest installment of the long-standing rivalry tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Dunkirk High School. It was the Hillbillies who finished with an. Bishop Timon-St. Jude, which was added to the schedule late Friday, led 19-7 at halftime, thanks to the play of quarterback Jaden Jennings and running back Makari Inabenett. After back-to-back wins over Dunkirk, the Hillbillies have won 18 of the last 20 meetings, with Dunkirk victories in 2015 and 2016 representing the only wins for the Marauders since the turn of the century. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Paladinos extra poin twas good, making the score 12-10 Fredonia. Another project will likely begin initial planning two to three years from the completion of the last project. Hes one of those kids that has been a leader since he was a 9-year-old. The 35-8 Fredonia victory in Mayville last week brings Fredonia into tonight on its second three-game win streak of the season. KaRim Levens scored on a 50-yard screen pass to give Fredonia/Brocton a 21-0 lead just before halftime. Copyright Post Journal | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. Swartz also ran for a two-point conversion. Its been incredible to watch, Pucci said. Our kids have always been consistent with their effort and the work they put in., I think Dunkirks done a great job this year,, Theyve had to deal with a lot with all theyve lost this year, but they always seem to find someone more and more athletic to fill in a spot. OBSERVER file photos 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.. The Hillbillies first drive got them into the red zone, but that resulted in a turnover when Nick Whitfield lost the ball on a keeper and Bryant Morrison jumped on it. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. tonight at the Orange Bowl, weather permitting. We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. #gallery-4 .gallery-item { In Depews losses, the Wildcats scored only one touchdown in each contest. Line play is going to be key, said Sherlock. Two unbeaten teams battling for a division title and home-field advantage in the sectional playoffs. While the Hillbilly mascot may not be unique to the Fredonia (New York) School District, the fact that a school in Western New York claims the name is rather unusual. It was so meaningful to me, Sherlock said. Since that loss, Fredonia has won four straight games, including three by more than 20 points. Try reloading. 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. Thats big. Larsons 7-yard scamper to paydirt late in the final period capped the comeback. Fredonia came out in the second half looking to get back on track and senior Dom Gullo was ready to spark his team. I wanted him to play and he wanted to play badly. You can tell its Dunkirk this week. 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. His surgery is scheduled for Oct. 29, the Monday of championship week. Hes like a brother to me, Colon said. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. Aside from that drive and a 66-yard run by Kleckley in the first quarter, the Hillbillies held their ground against a Dunkirk offense that had been averaging 38.5 points. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; The game that many in the Dunkirk and Fredonia communities have been waiting for has finally arrived. 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. They move people on both sides of the ball. Keep up with Fredonia High School sports with football jerseys, baseball jerseys, and Hillbillies fan apparel for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more. Depews leading rusher is Mohamed Khalil, with 573 yards and five touchdowns. Perry, a 6-foot-2 245-pound lineman, was also named the Section VI Class AA Player and Defensive Player of the Year. If the field is unplayable, the game will likely be moved to Karl Hoeppner Field at Dunkirk High School. 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football Game Although the hill is more than just a tough obstacle for spectators to conquer, it also lends the Orange Bowl field to the mercy of Mother Nature, much more than many other fields. Dunkirk has also managed to score more than 30 points three times this season, including 36 points on the road last week to Iroquois, in a 38-36 loss, which Sarratori called the best offensive game weve had in over a year.. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Its going to be a special night, a really fun, special night.. 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. Watch the latest highlight videos for the Fredonia Varsity Basketball team In fact, the schools yearbook was previously called The Hilltopper, which was the schools nickname until becoming the Hillbillies. 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. They have always come to play against us.. Our kids are always trying to put their best foot forward, said Sarratori. Tonight presents a big stage for the Marauders to make a statement as to which team it wants to be remembered for in front of the home Dunkirk crowd. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. This took a lot out of me tonight, Pucci said. He postponed surgery until the end of October to try and make a return at some point during his senior football season. The Hillbillies have won decisively, with three straight wins of 15 points or more to begin the season. It means a great deal., I dont know how much more can be added to a Dunkirk-Fredonia game in terms of excitement,, but it cant hurt to get our side even more excited. After last weeks 47-20 win over Dunkirk, Fredonia quarterback Ethan Fry said, Were explosive. You have permission to edit this article. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. Even if we wouldve had a home game, I dont know that our home game would have been here, said Sherlock of the Orange Bowl. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. Dunkirk has shown many different colors through the first five weeks, but which is the true color of the Marauders? Fredonia will have their first home game this week against Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton and Cassadaga Valley/Falconer will be on the road against Allegany-Limestone. #gallery-4 .gallery-caption { Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable., We have not thoroughly explored any and all of the nuances of this. He saw limited action in his first game last week, but felt good enough to play a significant role in the big rivalry win. Paladino also later kicked an extra point. 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SC/FLarson 46 pass from Woleben (Golembieski kick), BTPilarski 25 pass from Jennings (kick fail), BTPilarski 48 pass from Jennings (run fail), BTMeadows 4 pass from Jennings (Meadows pass from Jennings), SC/FLarson 1 run (Golembieski pass from Woleben), Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. With 7:34 left in the fourth quarter Friday against Iroquois, Amherst senior guard Nick Moore stepped to the line and calmly sank two free throws. Located near the shores of Lake Erie, Fredonia High School's nickname is believed to be taken from the fact the former school building sat atop a large hill. } Fredonia wide receiver Jay Hawk is shown during last weeks game at Chautauqua Lake. 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. 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