October 12, 2016
Hannah Simmons
Communications Director
simmonhe@dukes.jmu.edu
Game Recap
The Sasquatches fell to 2-3 this week after loosing a close game to the Austin Armadillos 131.04-136.16 despite equally poor performances by both teams’ defenses. T.Y. Hilton had a big game at wide receiver for the Sasquatches putting up 34.10 points, outscoring both of the Armadillos wide receivers, DeSean Jackson and Jarvis Landry, by 20.4 points. Going into Monday night, the score was 136.16 – 118.42 in favor of the Armadillos. Kelvin Benjamin, the team’s remaining player, five caught passes with a combined total of 70 yards and 12 points, wasn’t enough to lift Sacramento to victory. The Sasquatches look to bound back next week and even out their record, as they take on the Baltimore Bayhawks.
Matchup Preview
- This will be the first meeting between the Sasquatches and the Bayhawks
- The Bayhawks are currently 3-2 on the season
- It’s predicted to be another close game, with the Bayhawks coming out on top by 11.32 points
- Ryan Fitzpatrick will start for the Sasquatches at quarterback this week instead of Ryan Tannehill while the Bayhawks will start Cam Newton
- The Sasquatches are currently in last place while the Bayhawks sit in the middle of the pack
Sacramento Sasquatches Season Notes
- T.Y. Hilton didn’t practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury
- Eric Ebron didn’t participate in practice yet again this week due to ankle and knee injuries. His timeline to return in questionable
- Woodland Senior Center is holding a Crime Prevention fair where residents and other people of the community will be able to meet local law enforcement officers, as well as fraud and scam-fighting experts
- The Sasquatches are looking to add healthier food options at Wood Stadium
- A women in West Sacramento had her tiny house stolen on Tuesday morning
- 68 year old women was killed last week by a hit and run car collision. Hit and runs are on the rise in the Sacramento area