Why this game is special: These schools first met in 1917. Ocean City has won four straight, including 34-15 last season. These teams play for the Mike Slaveski-Bob Thomas Memorial Award, which is named for deceased coaches Slaveski (Ocean City) and Thomas (Pleasantville).
Pleasantville update: The Greyhounds are young. Pleasantville has lost 20 straight. Running backs Dontaye Rivera and Hassan Calloway have each scored two touchdowns for Pleasantville.
Ocean City update: The Red Raiders are also young. Ben Bethea excels on offense with 576 rushing yards and defense with 58 tackles - 11 of them for losses. Sophomore quarterback Chris Gabor has thrown for 659 yards and seven touchdowns.
Michael McGarry
Pleasantville (0-9) at Ocean City (1-8)
10 a.m. today
Radio: 98.7 FM
When: 10 a.m. today
Radio: 98.7 FM
Series: Ocean City leads 44-40-6
