Nichols, the No. Zilliox said Dunkirk High School has always been very accommodating when a Fredonia game needs to be moved to a different venue. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. This is a special game for everybody, said Dunkirk coach Mike Sarratori. Because if he was 100 percent, few teams could stop him.. 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. Located at the bottom of such a steep hill, many fans struggle to get from the parking lot to the bleachers. } Dunkirk was also 6-0 last season when it lost at home to Fredonia/Brocton. Fredonia came away on top in a 35-6 blowout, putting an end in back-to-back seasons the hopes of a perfect season for the Dunkirk Marauders. Then, in Week 4, the Hillbillies suffered their only defeat of the season 40-30 against Salamanca. Trey Swartz completed 5 of 6 passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns for the Hillbillies, who are tied for seventh in the local rankings. 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. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Caldwell, a sophomore, finished the game 6 of 15 for 99 yards and one interception. While many love the history and tradition of the Orange Bowl, there are already signs that the field is an outdated venue to hold big games. No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. One thing that has been improved in recent years at the Orange Bowl is a new scoreboard was donated in 2020 by the Fredonia Beaver Club. Pucci played the majority of the snaps at linebacker during Fredonia/Broctons 35-6 win over Dunkirk in the 126th meeting between the rivals. 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. We just talk about our jobs, what we have to do.. The final game of the regular season is set for Oct. 21, against Dunkirk, at the Orange Bowl. Line play is going to be key, said Sherlock. This caused a quick three-and-out and Whitfield took advantage. We cant have them have long drives on us, said Sarratori. Head Coach: Nick Bertrando. KaRim Levens scored on a 50-yard screen pass to give Fredonia/Brocton a 21-0 lead just before halftime. Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better. The Hillbillies have won decisively, with three straight wins of 15 points or more to begin the season. 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. The Golden Cougars got the ball with plenty of time and drove to Fredonia the 6-yard line highlighted by a Dalton Caldwell 24-yard pass to Landon Mower. After the perfect regular season the Hillbillies punctuated on this same stage a year ago, Fredonia has had a rude awakening in its move to the Class C South division. He waited until these last two games at home. Despite the shootout last week, Dunkirks inconsistency this year has been highlighted by its all or nothing offense. Here are the News girls basketball polls for this week (through Sunday's games). Visit the Fredonia High School Spirit Wear Shop on Prep Sportswear today! He saw limited action in his first game last week, but felt good enough to play a significant role in the big rivalry win. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. With a standing-room-only crowd estimated at 3,000 packed into Fredonias tree-lined Orange Bowl on Friday night, Hillbillies captain Nico Pucci wouldnt let a debilitating knee injury keep him off the field. Those two points put him in Amherst's 1,000-point club. Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing.. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation, said Zilliox. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. Keep up with Fredonia High School sports with football jerseys, baseball jerseys, and Hillbillies fan apparel for baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more. 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. Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. Thats big. Weve been inconsistent because were so young across the board at so many different positions. Dunkirk is a lot better team than everybody says, Fredonia head coach Greg Sherlock said after last weeks 35-8 victory over the Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton Thunderbirds. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Fredonia one-upped the dramatic Week 3 win in Week 5, as Whitfield delivered a miraculous throw to Grayson Krzyzanowicz in the endzone as time expired to win 28-23. text-align: center; (The key is) who can stop who, said Sherlock. Dunkirks biggest obstacle this season has been itself. Down by two scores, the Golden Cougars got the ball back with a little over eight minutes left in the game. Thats going to be a big thing to watch.. It could be the team that struggles to score offensively, or it could be the team that surpasses 30 points with relative ease. But, I think its the first time Fredonia and Dunkirk have played undefeated, and with a league title and the 1-seed in the Bs on the line, theres nothing better than that.. 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. The kids are so excited. Normally, that would not warrant the attention of most of Northern Chautauqua County, but as anyone on either side of this epic rivalry will tell you, this game means just a little bit more. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Hes one of those kids that has been a leader since he was a 9-year-old. 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 She has been the varsity coach since 2005. #gallery-4 .gallery-item { When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation, said Zilliox. Try reloading. 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. Photos & Videos No pics / vids. The Marauders imploded in the second half to lead to a 42-21 defeat. You have permission to edit this article. I know it was 24-8, but there were some broken plays Southwestern scored on that now, they dont give up those same plays, said Sherlock. Search the history of over 778 billion Fredonia Hillbillies Varsity Boys Football Fredonia, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Fredonia High School Football Fredonia Football OVERALL 9-2 0.82 Win % LEAGUE 4-1 3rd Section 6 C - South HOME3-1 AWAY6-0 NEUTRAL0-1 PF354 PA184 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team A big reason why is the inexperience of the young Marauders thrust into action this season. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. In the closing minutes, Fredonia students gathered behind the end zone to revel in the victory before rushing the field after postgame handshakes, chanting and shooting confetti cannons during a celebration that lingered even as rain began to fall. The location frequently has poor field conditions, with flooding a common occurrence. Fredonia head coach Greg Sherlock, left, greets Keegan Whitfield during a football game earlier this season. On Thursday at home, Hamburg's ClaraStrack overtook AdamZoeller, Class of 2001, tobecome the school's all-time leading scorer. Early in the year when they played a common opponent, Southwestern, we saw it was a tough, hard-fought game. According to the official Section VI website, the Hillbillies have the third leading passer in Fry (138-for-209 for 1,866 yards and 18 touchdowns and only five interceptions, as well as a top-10 rusher in Micah Davis (895 yards on 130 carries, with six touchdowns), and a top-10 receiver in Keegan Whitfield (661 yards on 47 receptions, with five touchdowns.). Dunkirk quarterback Phil Messina runs the ball into the endzone during a game in Dunkirk earlier this season. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl,, Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. 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. 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. Larsons 7-yard scamper to paydirt late in the final period capped the comeback. They move people on both sides of the ball. Fredonia comes into tonights contest off a 20-6 loss to Portville at the Orange Bowl last week. Its going to be hard-hitting, it doesnt matter what the records are. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation,. 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Its going to be a special night, a really fun, special night., It means a lot to both of the communities,, The thing I want to do is win a game, thats all I care about, but it means a lot to the kids and thats what this is about. Fredonia's unbeaten run continues for this high school football season. OBSERVER file photos 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. This season, the Hillbillies plan to return to their traditional home field, the Orange Bowl, for home football games in 2022. Jennings completed 22 of 31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jeff Pilarski and one to Chris Meadows. Head Coach: Nick Bertrando. 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. Still, the discrepancy in records doesnt mean Fredonias coaching staff is taking Dunkirk lightly. } OBSERVER Photo by Braden Carmen. Featured Departments Men's T-Shirts Men's Sweatshirts Hats Premium Women's T-Shirts If the field is unplayable, the game will likely be moved to Karl Hoeppner Field at Dunkirk High School. When Fredonia (3-3) has won, it has been dramatically. SILVER CREEK Sean Helmer admitted it took a while for Silver Creek/Forestville to get used to playing football again after having a pause to the start of its season. Seeding Points: 19 Seeding Average: 1.9. 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. While multiple players have gone down with injuries during the season, the Marauders were already shorthanded before the year began. Ambrose has been a coach at Lancaster for 22 years, including five as junior varsity coach. } For Fredonia, a team who lost 19 players from a year ago and is starting underclassmen in nearly half of the teams lineup, tonight is an opportunity to build upon a rivalry trend. Fredonia knows stopping Depew is the key to doing that, and Sherlock believes that if his team controls the line of scrimmage, the game is theirs to be won. Were not going to bring forward a capital project proposal within the next year. 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. Weve got the best offense in New York., If you look at the statistics, you can see where his confidence comes from. The Marauders had an opportunity to take the lead in the final moments of each of their first three games of the season, but lost three straight one-score games. Whitfield and the Fredonia offense were able to run some time off the clock on their ensuing possession, but they couldnt get that last first down to seal the game as Whitfield was stopped in his tracks by the Golden Cougars Brock Johnson. 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. Ive said in the past, weve got a very tough league, and points are hard to come by, said Sherlock. I think we understand the argument for potentially considering an upgraded and enhanced facility not at the Orange Bowl, Zilliox said. Former Dunkirk two-way starters Tywon Wright and Conrad Thomas attracted a lot of attention when both transferred to what Sarratori jokingly called The University of Southwestern. In addition, Rocky Radcliffe, who would have been counted on heavily on both offense and defense, moved back to California. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Hes like a brother to me, Colon said. There is so much pride within the two communities, from the teachers to the kids and the parents. We dont even talk about that. That was the most recent notable upgrade to Fredonias home football venue. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. Fredonia was frustrated with its inconsistent play offensively and untimely penalties. Fredonia Hillbillies Football vs CLWB (CO-OP) Thunderbirds Football. As if a Dunkirk-Fredonia rivalry game didnt have enough hype surrounding it, this year is both Senior Night and Homecoming for Dunkirk High School. 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.. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us, said Zilliox. 2019 Dunkirk Marauders vs Fredonia Hillbillies Football Game. A key within that focal point will be the play of the offensive and defensive lines. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). OBSERVER file photos Follow along for updates of Fridays game on Twitter @bradencarmen and @TheObserverNY during the contest. His surgery is scheduled for Oct. 29, the Monday of championship week. It was everything I couldve imagined, said Pucci, who stabilized his torn right ACL with a bulky brace and a roll of tape. In his interactions within the community, Zilliox said that it has never seemed like an overwhelming majority favoring either staying at the Orange Bowl or moving to a new venue. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. The Fredonia/Brocton Hillbillies celebrated on their home field at the Orange Bowl after defeating rival Dunkirk, 35-6, to win the Class B3 division title. The thing I want to do is win a game, thats all I care about, but it means a lot to the kids and thats what this is about. What will be obvious tonight is that this game is more than a non-league game to end the regular season between a 4-2 Dunkirk and a 3-3 Fredonia. Fredonia doesnt believe missing out on a home game is a detriment to its chances. The Hillbillies dominated in all three phases and recorded a 30-0 shutout in a game broadcast on WDOE, with the contest lasting only two quarters. Che is second on the team with 372 rushing yards, also with five rushing touchdowns. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. 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. Kleckley put Dunkirk on the board with his 4-yard run midway through the third quarter. This gave Fredonia a 6-3 lead with the two-point conversion failing on a Whitfield run. The Fredonia/Brocton Hillbillies celebrated on their home field at the Orange Bowl after defeating rival Dunkirk, 35-6, to win the Class B3 division title. When the time comes (for another capital project) athletic facilities will definitely be a consideration within that conversation,. Depew lost three of its first four games of the season, as well as a blowout loss at home to Lancaster 41-8 last week. 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