Fredonia and Depew share a mutual opponent, Southwestern, which Fredonia defeated 28-21 in overtime at Southwestern in Week 6, while Depew lost at Southwestern 24-8 in Week 2. Fredonias defense held and forced a punt where Jake Helmer of Fredonia broke away for a touchdown, but a penalty brought that back and Fredonias offense never really recovered after that. We recognize at some point, this would need to be grappled with. The Hillbillies have scored more than 20 points in every game this season. They have always come to play against us.. Because of how substantial the cost to renovate the Orange Bowl or to construct a new venue would be, a future capital project is the most realistic route for funding. 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. We know going into the season it comes down to point differential in each league. Seeding Points: 5 Seeding Average: 2.5. 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. Although the bleachers were repaired in 2018, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Its huge for the community, Sherlock said, and its huge for our kids.. Even just last season, the Hillbillies played their home playoff games at Dunkirk High School on the Marauders home turf, Karl Hoeppner Field. The Marauders have made mistakes at key points in games all year long, but were in a position to win many times this season. It was so meaningful to me, Sherlock said. They have always come to play against us.. Our kids have always been consistent with their effort and the work they put in., I think Dunkirks done a great job this year, said Sherlock. border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; The focal point of tonights game in terms of offense, however, will be which unit can spend more time on the field. } Tonight, the Fredonia Hillbillies host the Dunkirk Marauders in a nonleague football game at the Orange Bowl. When youre so young, youre going to be inconsistent, but the effort has always been there. Pucci injured his knee playing basketball in August. We dont even talk about that. They move people on both sides of the ball. 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. 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. That was the most recent notable upgrade to Fredonias home football venue. The Hillbillies travel to Depew High School tonight for a Section VI Class C quarterfinal matchup with the Depew Wildcats at 7 p.m. I can honestly say they have prepared for this since last winter, said Fredonia head coach Greg Sherlock of his team. Then, in Week 4, the Hillbillies suffered their only defeat of the season 40-30 against Salamanca. Weve been inconsistent because were so young across the board at so many different positions. They know if theyre in a close game, they can pull it out,, Our kids are always trying to put their best foot forward,, Weve been inconsistent because were so young across the board at so many different positions. 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. They have a lot of good athletes, and I believe we do. This past season he had 93 tackles 21 for loss and 13 sacks. Still, the discrepancy in records doesnt mean Fredonias coaching staff is taking Dunkirk lightly. Theyve been there all winter long, all spring, all summer, being committed to what were doing.. Fredonia doesnt believe missing out on a home game is a detriment to its chances. 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 Dunkirk is huge. Fredonia Hillbillies (6 - 4) Section VI Class B2 - Rank 11 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association - Rank 14 CCAA West 1 - Rank 3. While multiple players have gone down with injuries during the season, the Marauders were already shorthanded before the year began. Two years ago, the Fredonia Beaver Club sponsored a new scoreboard for the Orange Bowl. I think this has been a very good year for Dunkirk, and Mike (Sarratori) and assistant coach Bob (Krenzer) deserve a lot of credit., Dunkirk began the year with a 7-6 win at Olean, which was one of three wins this season with one touchdown allowed or less. Fredonia comes into tonights contest off a 20-6 loss to Portville at the Orange Bowl last week. And that included the defensive captain playing on a torn ACL. Im hoping that Im right in feeling that my line is better. They have been great neighbors, said Zilliox. 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. Che is second on the team with 372 rushing yards, also with five rushing touchdowns. 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. However, the debate on where Fredonia should play will not go anywhere until discussions for a new capital project commence. Uploaded by Owen Nicosia caught a 14-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Early in the year when they played a common opponent, Southwestern, we saw it was a tough, hard-fought game. Last season, Dunkirk and Fredonia clashed in the Orange Bowl in one of the most important regular season meetings over a century-long rivalry. After a large senior class moved on after last season, Dunkirk also lost three more projected starters on both sides of the ball. 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. The motivation is clear, but the Marauders might have a little bit extra to prove tonight after the way their season has unfolded. They know if theyre in a close game, they can pull it out, said Sherlock. Hes one of those kids that has been a leader since he was a 9-year-old. I think we understand the argument of tradition for the Orange Bowl. Two years ago, the Fredonia Beaver Club sponsored a new scoreboard for the Orange Bowl. 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. 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. Copyright Observer Today | https://www.observertoday.com | PO Box 391, Dunkirk, NY 14048 | 716-366-3000, No matter what, its Dunkirk-Fredonia. Sports In fact, the schools yearbook was previously called The Hilltopper, which was the schools nickname until becoming the Hillbillies. Hillbillies coach Greg Sherlock choked back tears in his postgame speech when talking about Pucci, a player he has known since coaching him in the Fredonia Midget League. This took a lot out of me tonight, 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. 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. 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. 1 in large schools; Timon remains atop smalls, Lancaster softball coach Kelly Ambrose to take leave of absence, Amherst's Nick Moore, Salamanca's Lucus Brown score 1,000th points; Lew-Port hands Niagara Falls first loss, Hamburg's Clara Strack becomes the school's all-time leading scorer; Nichols ends two O'Hara streaks, 2022 Boys volleyball honor roll: The best from Western New York, Girls basketball polls: O'Hara, Nichols tie as No. Its a Dunkirk-Fredonia game. Although a new scoreboard is a notable improvement to the aesthetics of the Orange Bowl, practical aspects such as the bleachers and the location of the field itself cannot be easily fixed. We need to get them off the field and give our defense a break. Weve got the best offense in New York., If you look at the statistics, you can see where his confidence comes from. 2 ranked small school, went to its locker room trailing by 18 points at halftime to top-ranked small school Bishop Timon in t. For us as a community to engage in this debate right now doesnt do much for us, said Zilliox. Dunkirk has been very flexible and accommodating to negotiate in those moments where the Orange Bowl is not in good shape or is questionable.. Trending Fredonia beat Akron, Allegany-Limestone and Tonawanda. 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