Jayden Nelson leads Irondequoit to win after returning from shoulder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Irondequoit defeated Gates Chili 43-21 in their Week 1 matchup. Running back Jayden Nelson returned to the lineup for the first time since sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury in 2025. The sophomore finished the game with 185 yards on 17 carries. Nelson scored two touchdowns on runs of 19 and 28 yards. The Eagles previously maintained a 5-0 record early last season before losing Nelson to his injury. His performance marked a successful return for the Irondequoit offense in the season opener.
- •Irondequoit beat Gates Chili 43-21 in the season opener.
- •Jayden Nelson rushed for 185 yards on 17 carries.
- •Nelson scored two touchdowns on runs of 19 and 28 yards.
- •The game marked Nelson's return from a 2025 shoulder injury.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Irondequoit running back shines in return from shoulder injury
"Eagles running back Jayden Nelson scores two touchdowns, as he gains 185 yards on 17 carries during the team's 43-21 win over Gates Chili.
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